Analysis: Trott hones instincts of self-preservation

The batsman refuses to sacrifice himself to save the wicket of Kevin Pietersen, and played on with composure

Collingwood salvages draw despite collapse

England hang on to claim a draw in the first Test against South Africa despite losing six wickets in a dramatic final session

Sport in brief: King on road to crown

Matt Clark is defeated 3-0 in the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace by fifth-placed seed

Third umpire strikes back as system improves

England have suffered in their trials by video at Centurion but a few tweaks will ensure everyone is happy, says David Gower

Amla century leaves England in danger

South Africa v England: Andrew Strauss's men given a target of 364 for victory and 96 overs to survive for a draw

South Africa stifle England attack

Stuart Broad, James Anderson and Graham Onions all take wickets, but South Africa declare on 301 for seven

Talking point: Bell takes leave of his senses

Award for Brainless Moment of the Day has a clear winner after batsman’s decision to leave a ball from Paul Harris

Swann gives England real hope in South Africa

South Africa v England: spinner hit 85 off 81 balls, but it was fast bowler Stuart Broad who ruffled some feathers

Finger spinners find plenty to laugh about

Old adversaries on the county circuit, Greme Swann and Paul Harris both had something to smile about at Centurion

The decade’s top five sporting moments

It was the decade of Zidane's head-butt, Jonny’s dropped goal and that Beckham free kick – but it was Usain Bolt who sprinted clear

Sports Watch: Mark Hughes has turned into a whinger

Rick Broadbent delivers the lowdown on this week's heroes and villains of the sporting world

Defiant Swann leads England recovery

Notts spinner makes 85 from 81 balls as England reach 356, before James Anderson removes Ashwell Prince before the close

Strauss and Trott build solid foundations

South Africa v England: pair hit back after Graeme Swann keeps South Africa in check with five wickets on day two

South Africa bowlers disappoint Kallis

First-innings centurion says the home side bowled poorly at England as the touring team started reply

Sport in brief: White granted wild card

Oxford frozen out | Kamui Kobayashi for Sauber | Chris Gayle wreaks havoc | Nigel Edwards appointed

Decade’s top 100 sporting moments: Nos 20-6

Part five features a head-butt from Zinédine Zidane, Arsenal’s "Invincibles" and Gary Pratt running out Ricky Ponting

Defiant Strauss leads England recovery

Captain holds his nerve as England reach 84-1 at the close in response to South Africa's total of 418 on day two of the first Test

The Edge: how a world Test championship could work

The Sunday Times cricket writer suggests a way of hosting cricket's "majors'" and questions Strauss's decision to bowl

Kallis ensures England’s gamble fails

South Africa v England: decision to bowl first and to select extra batsman instead of fifth bowler backfires on Strauss

England fail to make most of review system

Touring team make life hard for themselves by using up their referral allocation on a day when wickets were hard to come by