Sport in brief: Söderling finds way to beat Federer

Martin Adams back for more | Jerome Taylor in trouble | Rough for Tiger Woods | Ben Gordon’s struggles | Elite flock to Norfolk

Countdown of Africa’s top sporting figures (20-16)

The Times continues its list of the most important 25 people in the history of sport on the continent, both white and black

Taylor arrested after bar incident

The West Indies fast bowler is charged with using indecent language, assaulting a police officer, improper conduct and resisting arrest

Countdown of Africa’s top sporting figures

The Times starts its list of the most important 25 people in the history of sport on the continent both white and black

Strauss hails spinner after victory

Captain quick to acknowledge Graeme Swann’s contribution after bowler wins second successive man-of-the-match award

Lions coach McGeechan knighted

New Year's Honours: rugby legend joins Jenson Button and Beth Tweddle on list of sportsmen and women to be recognised

Swann: 2009 has been a dream

England's spin bowler is enjoying every minute of Test cricket, while Andrew Strauss is delighted with his players' performance

Swann powers England to terrific victory

Man of the match wrapped up the win after Andrew Strauss's team took four wickets in only 75 minutes this morning in Durban

England's happy hour claims six victims

Graeme Swann and Stuart Broad take three wickets apiece to dismantle nervous South Africa and set up likely second Test win

Bell displays his lower middle class

How stylish No 6 resurrected England career and silenced critics

Gavaskar: Broad plays 'cowardly cricket'

Former India captain claims the England bowler gets away with petulance and dissent because his father is an ICC referee

Sport in brief: García to see expert over hand

Shane Watson rides his luck | Australia lie in wait | Andrej Jerman's efficiency | NBA fines Nate Robinson | Maldwyn Evans

Swann taking advantage of new spin on attack

Contrary to established thought, England have benefited from the early introduction of the Nottinghamshire bowler

South Africa given nowhere to hide

South Africa v England: The home side capitulated in the face of an energetic attack led by Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann

Bowlers put England on brink of victory

South Africa v England: Graeme Swann and Stuart Broad grab six wickets for 50 runs to leave hosts in deep trouble after day four

Collingwood could play in second innings

England are hopeful the batsman will be able to bat again in second Test after X-rays show he has not broken his injured finger

Cook wins the game of patience

South Africa v England: opening batsman shows monastic restraint on day three to score his tenth Test hundred

Hard work pays off for Essex openers

Changes made by Alastair Cook under the supervision of Graham Gooch were integral to first hundred against South Africa

Sport in brief: Sangakkara a ‘coup’ for Lancashire

Tommy Bowe stays put | Alfa Romeo triumphs | ICC sets deadline | USF1 plans on track | Lindsey Vonn given all-clear

Sangakkara signs for Lancashire

The Sri Lanka captain follows Muttiah Muralitharan and Sanath Jayasuriya as the county's overseas player