England's cricketers are in control of the first Test against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui.
Joe Root's men ended day two with a lead of 209 runs after being dismissed for 353 in the first innings.
Ben Stokes top-scored with 91 and Jos Buttler added 43 to the score-board, while Tim Southee (4-88) was the pick of New Zealand's bowlers.
In reply, the hosts were 144 for 4 at stumps with Henry Nicholls (26) and BJ Watling (6) at the crease.
Spain draw Netherlands in Nations League quarters, Germany play Italy
Reigning Nations League champions Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals while former tournament winners France take on Croatia after the draw for the knockout stage was held in Nyon on Friday.
India fight back against Australia as 17 wickets tumble on opening day
Australia's seamers combined to bundle India out for 150 on Friday but the hosts fared even worse with the bat on day one of the first test in Perth.
Hamilton on top in Vegas as Verstappen struggles
Lewis Hamilton topped the times for Mercedes ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris as Max Verstappen struggled in Thursday's practice for this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Star lineup heading to Dubai International Baja 2024
The world’s top off-road drivers and riders are gearing up for the eighth edition of the Dubai International Baja next week, with multiple event winners Nasser Al Attiyah and Mohammed Al Balooshi leading the way in the car and bike categories.
Australia edge out US to reach Davis Cup semi-finals
Australia booked their place in the Davis Cup semi-finals as doubles pair Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson clinched the deciding rubber against the United States on Thursday.
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