Mithun Chakraborty’s wife and son accused of rape, cheatingAfter the #MeToo campaign, a number of women have come forward, globally, and shared their horrific incidents of sexual harassment. Earlier, Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein was accused of behaving in...
Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre diagnosed with ‘high grade cancer’Bollywood actress, Sonali Bendre took to social media on Wednesday, sharing the ordeal of her sorrowful news, that she has been diagnosed with a ‘high grade cancer’. “Sometimes when you least expect i...
Zaman’s career-best 73 sparks Pakistan to victory over AustraliaHARARE: Shaheen Afridi took three wickets as Pakistan completed a clinical 45-run victory over Australia on Thursday in the Twenty20 tri-series in Zimbabwe. Pakistan batted first and opener Fakhar Zam...
England’s chance to prove wristspin no nemesisCARDIFF: It is hot and dry, the pitches are flat and there will be lots of spin awaiting England. Add to this a huge Indian contingent that will be cheering their team at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. If...
Karachi, Islamabad to host second edition of professional wrestlingKARACHI: Pakistan is set to host the second edition of professional wrestling entertainment next month as more than 20 wrestlers from around the world will be in Karachi and Islamabad to showcase thei...
Steely Uruguay ready for Mbappe-fired FranceNIZHNY NOVGOROD: Fleet-footed France will have to find a way past the tournament's joint-meanest defenders Uruguay in the first of two inter-continental World Cup quarter-finals on Friday (today). The...
Bangladesh all out for 43 in first Test against West IndiesANTIGUA: West Indies took complete control of the first Test after bowling out Bangladesh for 43, the lowest score in its history, on Wednesday. Kemar Roach claimed a remarkable five wickets in 12 bal...
After PSL, no international match is tough for me: pacer Shaheen AfridiKARACHI: Left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi revelled in his first international wickets for Pakistan, braving winter temperatures that dipped as low as 13°C to take the wickets of Aaron Finch, Glenn M...
Nadal, Djokovic through as Cilic crashes out at WimbledonLONDON: Former champions Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic battled into the Wimbledon third round on Thursday but third seed and 2017 runner-up Marin Cilic crashed out. World number one Nadal defeated M...
Australia dismisses reports of relaxed Warner, Smith bansSYDNEY: Cricket Australia (CA) has denied reports that former Australia captain Steve Smith and batsman David Warner’s suspensions had been relaxed to allow them to participate in domestic first-class...
Prolific opener Markram ready for new challenge in Sri LankaCAPE TOWN: Opener Aiden Markram is looking forward the challenge of his maiden Test series outside of South Africa as well as the return of seamer Dale Steyn as the Proteas prepare for the first test...
Chandimal named in Sri Lanka Test squad despite suspension threatCOLOMBO: Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has been named in the squad for the two-Test series against South Africa, even though he may be unavailable due to suspension. Chandimal, coach Chandika Hat...
Survivors Belgium brace for Brazil challenge todayKAZAN: At a World Cup rocked repeatedly by the fall of giants, Brazil and Belgium have managed to hold firm in the maelstrom and will meet in a blockbuster quarter-final in Kazan on Friday (today). Mo...
Guardiola’s City players dominate World Cup as last-eight loomsSAMARA: With many of Manchester City’s players still competing in the later stages of the World Cup, the influence of Pep Guardiola’s English champions is being felt across the globe. As eight teams p...
Miranda named Brazil captain for Belgium clashSOCHI: Brazil has named Miranda as their captain for the World Cup quarter-final against Belgium. Coach Tite is sticking with his policy of rotating the captaincy and the 33-year old Inter Milan playe...
England’s Stones labels Colombia ‘dirtiest team’ he has facedREPINO: England defender John Stones has described World Cup last 16 opponents Colombia as “probably the dirtiest team I have ever come up against” in the latest salvo in the bitter fall-out from Engl...
Maradona apologises over ‘robbery’ commentsMOSCOW: Diego Maradona has apologised to FIFA and its referees for saying that England’s last 16 win over Colombia in the World Cup was a robbery and that referee Mark Geiger was not up to the task. M...
Costa Rica says will not renew coach’s contractSAN JOSE: Costa Rica is not going to renew the contract of coach Oscar Ramirez following its group stage exit at the World Cup, the head of the country’s football federation (FEDEFUTBOL) said. “Oscar’...
Neymar joins Messi and Ronaldo in Kazan mural clubKAZAN: It has been a busy World Cup for Kazan’s mural artists and in the early hours of Thursday morning they were back at work again painting the face of Neymar on a wall behind the Brazil team hotel...
Japan not to extend Nishino contract after World Cup exitSAMARA: Japan coach Akira Nishino will not be asked to continue in the role when his contract expires at the end of this month, the Japanese Football Association (JFA) and the manager said on Thursday...
Dzagoev says he is fit for Russia’s quarter-final against CroatiaKHIMKI: Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev has recovered from injury and is fit for their World Cup quarter-final match against Croatia on Saturday as the hosts look to book their first semi-final spot in...