Mendis stars as Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh in first T20IDHAKA: Opener Kusal Mendis scored his maiden half century in Twenty20 internationals to lead Sri Lanka’s six-wicket rout of Bangladesh in the first of the two matches in Dhaka on Thursday. Mendis smas...
Relentless India eye 5-1, South Africa aim consolationCENTURION: A historic series triumph sealed, India are expected to put their bench strength to test while a vanquished South Africa would aim for a consolatory win when the two sides square off in the...
Hasan doubtful for initial matches, Umaid joins as coverISLAMABAD: All-rounder Hasan Ali is doubtful for the first few matches of the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to an ankle injury he sustained during Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand. An officia...
Inzamam rings warning bells for ODI sideLAHORE: Pakistan chief selector Inzamamul Haq believes changes in the ODI team are inevitable since the recent 5-0 whitewash in the 50-over format at the hands of New Zealand cannot be ignored. Inzama...
Lack of support, finances sees boxing star Waseem deprived of world titleISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top boxing talent, Muhammad Waseem, was dealt a major blow on Thursday as he was denied a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight for the World Boxing Council (WBC) flyweight tit...
Pakistan women’s cricket coach Coles impressed by talentISLAMABAD: Pakistan women’s cricket team head coach Mark Coles believes there is no dearth of talent in the country and effective coaching will help groom the available talent and improve the ranking...
Tickets for PSL Lahore playoffs go on sale onlineLAHORE: Tickets for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 Lahore playoffs scheduled for March 20 and 21 went on sale online on Yayvo.com on Thursday. They will also be available for sale at select TCS...
Alam takes lead on second dayKARACHI: Muhammad Alam (professionals’ category) had a fabulous round on the second day of the 37th CAS Open Golf Championship at Airmen Golf Club PAF Base Korangi Creek here Thursday. Alam finished t...
Ishant signs for Sussex for first two months of County seasonLONDON: Ishant Sharma will prepare for India’s tour of England this summer by linking up with English county side Sussex for the first two months of the season. Only three Indian seamers have taken mo...
Bangladesh vows improved cricket pitches after ICC rebukeDHAKA: Bangladesh´s cricket board Thursday promised to improve pitches for international Tests after its two best venues were rated “below average” by the sport´s governing body following the Sri Lank...
Maria Sharapova, Madison Keys pull out of DubaiDUBAI: Former world number one Maria Sharapova and USA Open finalist Madison Keys have pulled out of next week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, the tournament organisers said on Thursday. Five-...
Ronaldo double helps Real Madrid to 3-1 win over PSGMADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Paris St Germain 3-1 on Wednesday, with the holders roaring back to life in the Champions League last-16 first leg tie af...
Canada’s Bloemen wins 10,000m, Kramer fails againGANGNEUNG: Canada’s Ted-Jan Bloemen produced an inspired display of impeccable technique to claim gold in the men’s 10,000 metres speed skating on Thursday in an Olympic record time of 12 minutes and...
Reds thrive in orange once more as Liverpool run riot in PortoPORTO: Liverpool’s ruthless form in their third kit continued in Wednesday’s 5-0 Champions League win at Porto as the Merseyside club notched their fifth win in six while donning the bright orange str...
Germany complete dominance with luge team relay goldPYEONGCHANG: Germany continued their domination of the Olympic luge competition with victory in the team relay event on Thursday. The Germans set a track record combined time of 2:24.517 to beat Canad...
Norway’s man with the golden gun wins biathlonPYEONGCHANG: Norway’s Johannes Thingnes Boe put in a blistering skiing performance to claim victory in the men’s Olympic 20km individual biathlon event on Thursday. The 24-year-old, shooting with a go...
British IOC member Pengilly told to leave Games after incidentPYEONGCHANG: A British member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Adam Pengilly, was told to leave the Pyeongchang Winter Games immediately after an incident involving a security officer, th...
New Zealand eye final berth, England need Australia favourAUCKLAND: Australia have not enjoyed their recent visits to Eden Park with three defeats on the bounce. Now they have two matches in the space of six days. They are safely in the final of the triangul...
Barcelona names Turkish firm Beko as training kit partnerBARCELONA: Barcelona announced on Thursday a three-year extension to their existing sponsorship agreement with electronics brand Beko, which will see the Turkish firm sponsor the team’s training kit....
Wenger questions cup-tied rule over Aubameyang exclusionLONDON: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has questioned UEFA’s ‘cup-tied’ rule that prevents striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from playing for the north London outfit in the Europa League this campaign,...
Anderson back in Lazio squad after reported row with InzaghiMILAN: Lazio have lifted the punishment on midfielder Felipe Anderson after he was suspended following a reported row with coach Simone Inzaghi. Inzaghi said the Brazilian, dropped following the 2-1 h...
Brighton’s record signing Locadia set for debut against CoventryLONDON: Brighton and Hove Albion’s record signing Jurgen Locadia will start Saturday’s FA Cup fifth round tie against Coventry City, manager Chris Hughton said on Thursday. The 24-year-old Dutch forwa...
Former football coach Bennell convicted of seven more sex offencesLONDON: Former football coach Barry Bennell was found guilty of seven further sexual offences against young players on Thursday, bringing to 43 the total number he has been convicted of. The 64-year-o...