India captain Suryakumar Yadav and his Pakistan counterpart Salman Agha will not tell their teammates to temper aggression when the arch-rivals clash in a geopolitically-charged Asia Cup contest in Dubai on Sunday. It will be the first cricket match between the sides since four days of military conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors in May this […]
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England prepare for Serbia World Cup qualifier amid racism concerns
England’s players have held internal discussions about how they will respond if subjected to racist abuse during Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier away to Serbia, captain Harry Kane has said, amid concerns over fan behaviour in Belgrade. The Football Association of Serbia (FSS) has appealed to supporters in a statement to “create a positive atmosphere” and […]
Italy keep World Cup hopes ticking over with crazy 5-4 win over Israel
Italy prevailed in a whirlwind game to beat Israel 5-4 in their World Cup qualifier in Hungary on Monday after the Italians scored two own goals, twice came from behind and conceded a late equaliser but scrambled a win to stay in the hunt in Group I. Italy had won their first game under new […]
Bayer Leverkusen hire former Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand
Former Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand was hired Monday to lead Bayer Leverkusen as a replacement for Erik ten Hag following the Dutchman’s abrupt firing last week. Hjulmand has been out of work since leaving the Danish national team following their last-16 exit at the European Championship in 2024, after four years in charge. It will […]
Usman Shinwari hangs up his boots
Left-arm fast bowler Usman Khan Shinwari has announced his retirement from international cricket, after playing 34 matches for Pakistan over a six-year period. The 31-year-old has represented Pakistan in a one-off Test, 17 ODIs and 16 T20Is from December 2013 to December 2019, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a press release on Tuesday.** […]
England’s Ashes preparation boosted by return of Stokes and Wood
England Test captain Ben Stokes has resumed training and fast bowler Mark Wood is in line to return to action next week in a major boost to England’s preparations for the Ashes series in Australia later this year. Stokes missed the fifth and final Test against India at the Oval having hurt his shoulder in […]
Pakistan team lands in Paraguay for Davis Cup tie
The Pakistan Davis Cup team has reached Asuncion, Paraguay, ahead of their World Group-II Davis Cup tie against Paraguay, scheduled to be held on September 12 and 13. The team reached Paraguay on September 7, following an intensive preparation phase that included a 20-day training camp at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad, and a 4-day […]
Lady Gaga dedicates MTV Video Music Award wins to Michael Polansky
Lady Gaga gave fiancé Michael Polansky a shoutout on Monday over MTV Video Music Awards wins. The Mayhem artist took to Instagram after bagging four wins from the MTV awards show held Sunday, marking the celebration with a special message to Polansky. “Dreaming up this album, making the plan, building every vision with you – […]
All Pakistan Mushaira at Alhamra pays tribute to Pakistan’s martyrs
The Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra, continued its enduring tradition of nurturing poetry and literature by hosting a grand All Pakistan Mushaira, organised under the banner of the Old Ravian Association. This year’s Mushaira was dedicated to the martyrs of Pakistan’s defense and held in cherished remembrance of Mumtaz Sheikh, reflecting both national pride and literary […]
Did Doja Cat actually eat her lipstick at VMAs red carpet?
In true Doja Cat style, the Grammy-winning rapper had the internet talking with her latest lipstick stunt at the MTV VMAs red carpet. But, did she actually eat that MAC lipstick? Ahead of this year’s star-studded ceremony of MTV VMAs (Video Music Awards) at the UBS Arena in New York, rapper Doja Cat walked the […]