Cricket-South Africa beat New Zealand by an innings and 27 runs

CAPE TOWN, Jan 4 (Reuters) - South Africa beat New Zealand by an innings and 27 runs on the third day of the first test on Friday.Scores: New Zealand 45 (V. Philander 5-7) and 275 (D. Brownlie 109, B. McCullum 51); South Africa 347 for eight declared (A. Petersen 106, A.B. de Villiers 67, H. Amla 66, J. Kallis 60). (Reporting by Michael Todt; Editing by John Mehaff...

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Cricket-South Africa v New Zealand 1st test scoreboard

CAPE TOWN, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Scoreboard on the third day ofthe first test between South Africa and New Zealand at Newlandson Friday.New Zealand first innings 45 (V. Philander 5-7)South Africa first innings 347 for eight declared(A.Petersen 106, H.Amla 66, J.Kallis 60, AB de Villiers 67)New Zealand second inningsM. Guptill c Amla b Steyn 0B. McCullum lbw b Peterson 51K. Williamson c Petersen b Kallis...

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UPDATE 1-Cricket-South Africa complete innings victory

CAPE TOWN, Jan 4 (Reuters) - South Africa completed an innings victory over New Zealand on Friday in a result which was never in doubt after the visitors collapsed to 45 all out before lunch on the opening day of the first test.Dean Brownlie's maiden test century helped New Zealand to 232 for five at lunch on the third day after South Africa had declared their first innings closed at 347 for eight...

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The 2012 sporting year in quotes

These were happy and glorious Games," - IOC president Jacques Rogge at the closing ceremony."I did everything I wanted to. I finished my career the way I wanted to," - American swimmer Michael Phelps after retiring with 18 gold medals."I hope that this medal inspires the kids at home to put down guns and knives and pick up a pair of trainers instead," - Erick Barrondo, winner of Guatemala's first-ever...

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Timeline: The 2012 sporting year

 Here are the key moments from the world of sports in 2012.January 28 - Victoria Azarenka becomes the first Belarusian to win a grand slam singles title in tennis by claiming the Australian Open.January 29 - Novak Djokovic won his third Australian Open, beating Rafa Nadal 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7 7-5 in a five hour 53 minute slugfest, the longest tennis grand slam final played.February 5 - The New York...

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Tears and smiles by the billion at London Games

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain spent nearly nine billion pounds ($14.42 billion) to create a magical and ambitious wonderland of venues for the 2012 Olympic Games, where fans were thrilled across a capital whose grime and grandeur alike got a makeover of global glamour.The Games proved a timely shot in the arm, spiritually if not financially, for a bruised nation struggling with economic recession. The...

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Legal Scholar Robert Bork Dies

American legal scholar Robert Bork, who was nominated by Ronald Reagan for the U.S. Supreme Court, died on Wednesday morning. He was 85.The Senate rejected Bork’s nomination to the high court following objections from civil rights groups over his views of the federal government and voting rights.Conservatives blamed his failed nomination on partisanship.During the 2012 election, Mitt Romney made Bork...

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Republicans Turn to Bush for Inspiration

As Republicans reassess their future in the presidential wilderness, seeking a message and messenger to resonate with a new generation of voters, one unlikely name has popped up as a role model: former President George W. Bush.Prominent Republicans eager to rebuild the party in the wake of the 2012 election are pointing to Bush’s successful campaigns for Hispanic votes, his efforts to pass immigration...

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Senators Screen 'Lincoln' with Stars Tonight

As lawmakers struggle to solve the fiscal cliff, they're set for a movie night tonight in the Senate.Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.,will meet with the cast and crew of "Lincoln" including Director Steven Spielberg and actor Daniel Day-Lewis in the Capitol before the special showing.Then each senator, along with their spouse, will be invited to watch the film in the Capitol Visitors Center...

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In crusade against guns, Bloomberg finds platform beyond City Hall

NEW YORK—Just days after he publicly scolded President Barack Obama for not being more aggressive in his efforts to curb gun violence, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he was “very encouraged” to see Obama pressing for new gun measures in the wake of last week’s deadly school shooting in Connecticut.“His announcement is an important step in the right direction,” Bloomberg said in response...

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