South African fast bowlers Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander helped gain an advantage over Sri Lanka on the second day of the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban.
Steyn's four-wicket haul restricted Sri Lanka to just 191.
Philander, along with fellow fast bowlers Duanne Olivier and Kagiso Rabada, kept the pressure on the Lankans.
The hosts, well inside their second innings, have got a lead of 170 with six wickets in hand.
Williams to face Australia's Joint in Wimbledon comeback
American great Serena Williams will face Australia's Maya Joint in the first round of her Wimbledon comeback.
Australia reach World Cup knockouts, Turkey beat USA
Australia booked their spot in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Thursday after a cagey draw against Paraguay, who are set to qualify as a third-placed finisher, while Turkey beat USA 3-2, scoring the winner with virtually the last kick of the match.
Netherlands win Group F, Japan and Sweden also through
The Netherlands scored two goals in the first seven minutes of the first half en route to a 3-1 victory over Tunisia on Thursday night in Kansas City in Group F, while Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 in Texas.
Beccacece hails Ecuador's biggest World Cup victory
Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece said all Ecuadoreans have a lot to celebrate on Thursday after the country's biggest World Cup result ever, coming from behind to beat Germany 2-1 and advance to the knockout stage.
New Zealand openers break record against England
New Zealand took control of the third Test at Trent Bridge with Tom Latham and Devon Conway setting a record partnership for the Kiwis against England on Thursday.
Minister of State, Lana Nusseibeh, has underlined that "Gulf consultation, inclusion and participation is a necessary condition" in Iran peace talks during a Joint Ministerial Meeting of the GCC and the US in Bahrain.
Etihad Rail has launched a nationwide campaign inviting the public to nominate the first passenger to travel on its inaugural passenger service when trains begin operating on June 30.
A fire that broke out at the Carpet Souq near Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi on Friday morning has been contained.
