DURBAN-- An unbeaten half-century from Joe Root helped England into a commanding position on the third day of the first test as they opened up a 261-run lead over South Africa on Monday.
LONDON-- Manchester United's winless run continued but they gave under-fire coach Louis van Gaal crumbs of cheer with a committed display in an entertaining 0-0 draw with Chelsea while Arsenal went top of the table on Monday.
DURBAN-- Stuart Broad shone with bat and ball to give England the advantage on an enthralling second day of the first test against South Africa on Sunday.
Opener Dean Elgar provided stubborn resistance after Broad claimed three wickets as the hosts finished on 137 for four in reply to England's 303.
NEW YORK-- Bill Belichick's decision to kick off after winning the overtime coin toss came back to haunt the Patriots as Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Eric Decker 2:37 into overtime to give New York a stunning 26-20 victory.
NEW YORK- - The National Basketball Association and some of its top players take aim at ending gun violence in a television campaign that will launch on Christmas, the league said on Wednesday.
