Australia names five uncapped players for Pakistan seriesMELBOURNE: Australia named five uncapped players in a raw tour squad to play Pakistan in a Test series in the United Arab Emirates, while recalling pace veteran Peter Siddle for the first time in two...
Imran Khan gives direction for formation of ‘task force’ on sportsISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday chaired a briefing on Inter-Provincial Coordination Ministry at the Prime Minister’s Office. IPC Minister Fehmida Mirza, IPC Secretary Jamil Ahmed, Paki...
Anderson ends India’s resistance as England win final TestLONDON: England beat India by 118 runs in their final Test despite defiant centuries from KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, as a series full of twists reached a compelling conclusion at the Oval on Tuesday....
Yates tightens grip on Vuelta lead after time trialTORRELAVEGA: Briton Simon Yates edged closer towards winning the Vuelta a Espana on Tuesday, increasing his tight lead over Alejandro Valverde to 33 seconds after stage 16 following a 32km time trial...
Pakistan, India contest will be an exciting game to watch: YounusKARACHI: Former Pakistan skipper Younus Khan said Tuesday the Pakistan and India Asia Cup encounter would be one to watch. Speaking to media at a cricket camp for Balochistan cricketers, Younus said:...
Pakistan cricket team in Dubai ahead of Asia CupKARACHI: Pakistan cricket team reached Dubai, United Arab Emirate (UAE) early Tuesday morning to participate in the Asia Cup tournament. The two-week event will take place in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from...
Gayle, Afridi, Russell icons in Afghanistan Premier LeagueISLAMABAD: Chris Gayle, Shahid Afridi, Andre Russell and Brendon McCullum are among a host of high-profile internationals set to feature in the inaugural Afghanistan Premier League from October 5 to 2...
South African Miller quits first-class cricket to focus on World CupCAPE TOWN: Hard-hitting middle-order batsman David Miller has quit first-class cricket in a bid to concentrate on his limited overs game ahead of next year’s World Cup in England and Wales. The 29-yea...
Portugal add to Italy’s struggles with Nations League winMADRID: As Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed his time off at the French Riviera, his Portugal teammates were busy handing Italy another disappointing result in the UEFA Nations League. Portugal did not need R...
Kenya’s Kipchoge eyes marathon world record in Berlin on SundayNAIROBI: Kenya’s Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge leaves for Berlin on Tuesday, with his sights trained on running his best ever race in the German capital on Sunday. The 33-year-old, widely s...
La Liga applies for permission to play Girona vs Barcelona in USABARCELONA: La Liga’s plans to play Girona’s fixture with champions Barcelona in Miami moved a step closer after the league’s organising body said on Tuesday they have asked for permission from the Spa...
Bradley wins title, Rose becomes world number oneHARRISBURG: American Keegan Bradley ended a six-year drought when he won the BMW Championship in a playoff with Justin Rose on Monday, though the Englishman’s consolation was to become world number on...
Clubs told that a third UEFA competition set to be introducedSPLIT: A third UEFA club competition is set to be introduced from the 2021-22 season with 32 teams in the group stage, the head of the association representing Europe’s biggest clubs said on Tuesday....
Czech Republic coach Jarolim leaves by mutual consentPRAGUE: The manager of the Czech Republic national team Karel Jarolim has left his position by mutual consent, the country’s Football Association said on Twitter on Tuesday. The decision follows a dis...
Soccer fans, evangelicals clash at Peru stadium over land disputeLIMA: A soccer stadium in Peru was the site of pitched battle on Monday, but not between two sports teams. A group of evangelical Christians and the Alianza Lima soccer club both claim to own a swath...
No one should do it, Navratilova tells SerenaNEW YORK CITY: Martina Navratilova, an 18-time Grand Slam singles champion, says Serena Williams was wrong in her outburst at the US Open women’s finals even though she agreed there is a double standa...
Leclerc to replace Raikkonen at Ferrari in 2019LONDON: Monaco’s 20-year-old rookie Charles Leclerc will replace Formula One veteran Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari next season in a seat swap with the Finnish 2007 world champion, who moves to Sauber. The...
Finau gets final spot on US Ryder Cup teamNEW YORK: Tony Finau was named by United States captain Jim Furyk on Monday as the final member of the team for this month’s Ryder Cup. Furyk did not pull any surprises when he chose Finau to round ou...