Deon Kotze (33) and Ian van Zyl (31) hit late runs for Namibia to edge them towards their total.

BBC: Ireland seal win over Namibia

Normally Robbie Williams' presence would gladden the heart, but his single nomination this year due to an eligibility hiccup means he'll have to sit there with a gracious smile on his face while Bowie, Van Morrison, Ian Brown, Tom Jones and Sting gamely slug it out for Best Solo artist - tired heavyweights to a man.

BBC: Reasons to be cheerful

ATHENS, Greece (CNN) -- Ian Thorpe and world record holder Pieter van den Hoogenband are set for a classic confrontation in the 100 meters freestyle final on Wednesday with the Australian seeking to pull off an unprecedented 100m, 200m and 400m Olympic treble.

CNN: Titanic battle set for 100m final

After a rain interruption and tea, Justin Kemp was lbw on the back foot to the left-arm spin of Ian Blackwell and Thomas picked up the important wicket of Van Jaarsveld, caught behind gloving an attempted hook.

BBC: In-form Somerset nearing Kent win