The Sports Funnel

Competition in the ASP Tour event on the Gold Coast has been postponed on Sunday because of a tsunami warning and the surfing contest's site at Snapper Rocks is being evacuated.

South Africa have named allrounder Justin Kemp in their initial squad of 30 for the ICC World Twenty20

Just like he did on his way to the V8 Supercars championship last year, Jamie Whincup has begun his season with four straight race wins.

The Northern Bulls have repulsed a ferocious assault by the New South Wales Waratahs to win a 10-try Super 14 thriller 48-38 at Loftus Versfeld.

Wayne Bridge has got his revenge on John Terry as Manchester City dented nine-man Chelsea's title challenge with a stunning 4-2 win at Stamford Bridge.

Shaun Ainscough's debut hat-trick proves in vain as Castleford slump to defeat at home to Hull KR.

Ireland coach Declan Kidney and lock forward Paul O'Connell dedicate the win over England to prop John Hayes, who was winning his 100th cap.

A fine brace of tries from Tommy Bowe ends England's Grand Slam dreams as Ireland win 20-16 at Twickenham.

AB de Villiers and Jacques Kallis hit contrasting centuries to build on the platform laid by the openers to charge South Africa to an imposing 365 which proved beyond the reach of the inexperienced Indian batting line-up in the third ODI in Ahmedabad

Lesley Vainikolo scores two of Gloucester's seven tries as they cruise to an easy victory over Sale.

Scotland's Dan Parks admits they failed to take their chances against Italy and lost to the better side.

Pablo Canavosio's try proves the difference as Italy record their first Six Nations win of the season and leave Scotland without a point.

Given England's less-than-stunning one-day international record it is an oddity that they are the only nation not to have come a cropper against Bangladesh in any international fixture

A round-up of final matches from the ICC World Cricket Leauge Division 5, where Nepal took the title with victory against USA

Michael DiSanto, UFC - For the last several months, the UFC heavyweight division was in very real limbo as its ruler, Brock Lesnar, battled a mysterious illness that momentarily threatened his career. The illness was later revealed to be diverticulitis, and the champ recently received a clean bill of health and is champing at the bit to lay the two cinder blocks he calls fists into someone's dome. Things are therefore back to normal in the Land of the Giants. Well, almost. The 2010 version of the sport's ruling class is a vast improvement over what it was just a year ago.

Frank Curreri, WEC - A fighter's essence can often be summarized in one word. For Karen Darabedyan, "chill" seems most fitting. No mental switch needs flipping when this maven of mellow steps into the cage. The Californian's flat-line demeanor stands out because he wears it equally both inside and outside of competition. Unlike many of his peers, the 155-pound WEC fighter can steamroll an opponent with the same nonchalance that he displays while grocery shopping or talking on the phone with a reporter.

Stephen Jones insists Wales can raise themselves to lofty heights despite their second Six Nations defeat.

A round-up of the first day of matches from the seventh round of the Regional Four Day Competition

Scotland centre Max Evans hopes for a win against Italy in honour of injured brother Thom.

A round-up of the latest matches in the Pro20 competition, including the first leg of the semi-finals

Camp with the Socceroos on the Gold Coast, ahead of Wednesday's Asian Cup qualifier against Indonesia, has quickly become more competitive with the arrival of head coach Pim Verbeek.

Paraguay's campaign to have the remains of Arsenio Erico brought home sheds light on the value that South American football gives to its own history. Now their modern day star has the chance to do what Erico never did: play in a World Cup.

Australia coach Pim Verbeek has made up his mind on his post-World Cup future, with the Dutchman set to announce he will move on after meeting with FFA officials in the aftermath of next week's Indonesia game.

Adelaide United defender Robert Cornthwaite has been called up by Australia coach Pim Verbeek to replace Jade North for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2011 Qualifier against Indonesia.

Britain's Ian Poulter fires a day's best 63 to get within four shots of the leaders on day two of the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale.

Ottis Gibson, the newly-appointed West Indies coach, has emphasised the need to move on from the winless debacle in Australia to prepare for success against Zimbabwe

Paraguay's campaign to have the remains of Arsenio Erico brought home sheds light on the value that South American football gives to its own history. Now their modern day star has the chance to do what Erico never did: play in a World Cup.

Paraguay's campaign to have the remains of Arsenio Erico brought home sheds light on the value that South American football gives to its own history. Now their modern day star has the chance to do what Erico never did: play in a World Cup.

Camp with the Socceroos on the Gold Coast, ahead of Wednesday's Asian Cup qualifier against Indonesia, has quickly become more competitive with the arrival of head coach Pim Verbeek.

Camp with the Socceroos on the Gold Coast, ahead of Wednesday's Asian Cup qualifier against Indonesia, has quickly become more competitive with the arrival of head coach Pim Verbeek.

Wales coach Warren Gatland feels France did "not play a lot of rugby" despite handing his side a 26-20 beating.

Drinks firm Gatorade ends deal with Tiger Woods in the wake of the golfer's admission of extra-marital affairs.

France keep their Grand Slam dream alive in a fitful Six Nations clash at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

Will Bowley's try seven minutes from time earns Premiership strugglers Worcester a vital win over Newcastle.

Bradford climb two places to eighth in the Super League with a narrow victory in a poor quality game against Salford at The Willows.