Scheffler returns to World No 1 after Players triumph By: AFP on March 13, 2023MIAMI: American Scottie Scheffler won The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass by five strokes on Sunday to return to number one in the world rankings. Scheffler ran away with the US PGA Tour showdown at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, after making five straight birdies between the eighth and 12th holes while his closest rival, Australian […]
‘Chelsea an example of how to handle player pregnancies’ By: Reuters on March 9, 2023LONDON: Chelsea midfielder Melanie Leupolz has nothing but praise for her club after the support they provided during her pregnancy, including hiring specialists for training. Players in the English Women’s Super League receive maternity cover as part of an agreement between the Football Association and Professional Footballers Association that came into effect from the 2022-23 season. […]
Women footballers adapt their goals By: AFP on March 8, 2023 Women footballers once felt they had to put off motherhood until their playing days were over. Now a few are starting families mid-career, with lingering resentment at their clubs replaced by a FIFA-enforced policy. Pregnant players faced slashed or unpaid wages, threats, partial maternity cover and even sacking. It was only in 2021 that […]
Chelsea’s expensive recruits face moment of truth By: AFP on March 6, 2023LONDON: Chelsea have one final shot to save their season when Borussia Dortmund visit Stamford Bridge in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday defending a 1-0 first leg lead. Despite an all-time record investment of over £500 million ($603 million) in one season by the Blues’ new owners, Chelsea are languishing in 10th […]
Germany to bring in new faces for Euro 2024: Flick By: Reuters on February 28, 2023BERLIN: A number of newcomers will feature in the Germany squad for the international matches against Peru and Belgium in March, coach Hansi Flick said on Tuesday as the team rebuild with an eye on the Euro 2024 tournament on home soil. The Germans, who suffered their second consecutive group-stage World Cup exit in Qatar in December, […]
Ramiz Raja takes an indirect dig at Wasim Akram after Karachi’s another defeat By: webdesk on February 19, 2023Former Pakistan cricketer, Ramiz Raja, believes that Karachi Kings need to change their management and mentors, in order to turn around their fortunes in HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL). Wasim Akram has been the president of Karachi Kings since PSL 4 and is always seen in the dugout with players during PSL matches. He also […]
Muneeba’s historic century raises Pakistan’s World Cup aspirations By: AFP/ Web Desk on February 17, 2023CAPE TOWN: Pakistan’s Muneeba Ali hit the first century of the global event when she made 102 against Ireland, setting up a 70-run win for her team at Newlands in Cape Town on Wednesday. The bespectacled left-handed opener and wicketkeeper claimed that Nida Dar’s support during a century partnership was essential in helping her attain […]
Urvashi Rautela and Naseem Shah’s brief conversation sets off a meme-fest on Twitter By: webdesk on February 17, 2023Urvashi Rautela, an Indian actor, has once more received attention for wishing Pakistani bowler Naseem Shah a happy birthday. Shah, who turned 20 yesterday, simply said “Thank you!” in response to Rautela’s SMS, but Pakistanis feel forced to elaborate on their fleeting and essentially meaningless exchange. After the pacer congratulated Shadab Khan on his marriage […]
Lahore Qalandars win PSL 8 opener By: Reuters on February 14, 2023MULTAN – Lahore Qalandars have beaten Multan Sultans by 1 run to win the opening match of this year’s Pakistan Super League (PSL8) against title defenders at the Multan Cricket Stadium Defenders of the title Multan Sultans, the champions of the 2021 competition and the eventual champions of the previous one, won the toss and […]
PSL 8: Amir says facing Babar or a tailender will be the same for him By: webdesk on February 13, 2023Mohammad Amir, the standout bowler for the Karachi Kings, has claimed that he would have no difference if he faced Babar Azam or a tailender hitter because he is only concerned with doing his job, which is to take a wicket. After Babar joined the Yellow Storm for the eighth season of the Pakistan Super […]