Williamson leads Sunrisers Hyderabad to top in Warner’s absenceNEW DELHI: Kane Williamson has steered Sunrisers Hyderabad to the top of the Indian Premier League table since the New Zealander was elevated to captain in the absence of scandal-tained David Warner....
Fawad Alam still positive despite non-selectionLAHORE: Pakistan left-handed batsman Fawad Alam has promised to work even harder and stay positive after being ignored in the 16-man squad for the upcoming tour to Ireland and England in May. Chief se...
Pakistan’s Sana Mir enters top fiveISLAMABAD: Veteran Pakistan woman cricketer Sana Mir has broken into the top five in International Cricket Council’s (ICC) ODI Bowlers Rankings, securing the fourth place with 620 points to her name....
Younus not provided housing, leaves NCA coaching courseLAHORE: Former Pakistan skipper Younis Khan on Monday left a level three coaching course at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) claiming he was not provided with a room to stay in. Younus in a video me...
Seen better players than Fawad: InzamamLAHORE: Chief selector Inzamamul Haq has broken silence over the deluge of criticism that has followed Fawad Alam’s exclusion, yet again, from the Pakistan squad despite his consistently high batting...
Wasim questions Alam’s exclusion from Pakistan squadLAHORE: Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram said on Monday that the exclusion of middle-order batsman Fawad Alam for England, Ireland series is ‘beyond comprehension.’ The former fast bowler said: “Pl...
CJP to solve Pakistan football’s problemsLAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Monday took the onus on himself to solve the problems being faced by the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF). Nisar, in his remarks, said that the...
Legendary SA fielder Bland diesLONDON: Colin Bland, the Bulawayo-born allrounder who played 21 Tests for South Africa between 1961 and 1966, died at his home in London on Sunday night, aged 80. Bland suffered from colon cancer for...
Taimur claims Asghar Khan Memorial Golf titleISLAMABAD: International contestant Taimur Naseer with a net score of 11 under 205 over 54-holes clinched the third Asghar Khan Memorial Amateur Golf Championship title at the PAF Golf Course in Pesha...
WAPDA players shine in Gold Coast Commonwealth GamesLAHORE: The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) players, representing Pakistan, yet again brought laurels to the country with their brilliant performance in the 21st Commonwealth Ga...
Festival brings sunshine to scandal-hit sumo wrestlingTOKYO: Laughter, sunshine and optimism were the order of the day at the ceremonial Spring Festival sumo tournament held at a controversial war shrine in Tokyo on Monday. As the ancient sport looks to...
Paris St Germain thrash AS Monaco to clinch Ligue 1 titlePARIS: Paris St Germain claimed their seventh Ligue 1 title in emphatic style with a 7-1 home win against defending champion AS Monaco on Sunday. PSG, who netted four goals in the opening half-hour, h...
Isco leads Real Madrid win at MalagaMADRID: Real Madrid midfielder Isco made up for the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo by guiding his heavily-rotated side to a 2-1 win at basement club Malaga on Sunday which lifted them above Valencia and...
Pele confident Neymar can lead Brazil at World CupDUBAI: Brazilian legend Pele says he is confident about Brazil´s chances at the upcoming World Cup and expects injured star Neymar to be fully fit to lead the side in Russia. Speaking in Dubai, the 77...
Johnson beats Sandgren to defend Houston Open titleHOUSTON: Sixth seed Steve Johnson beat Tennys Sandgren 7-6(2) 2-6 6-4 to successfully defend his title in an all-American final at the USA Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston on Sunday. Johnson b...
Rahm wins Spanish Open Golf ChampionshipMADRID: World number four Jon Rahm won the Spanish Open to claim his third European Tour title on Sunday after holding his nerve against fellow Spaniard Nacho Elvira and Irishman Paul Dunne in a tight...
FIFA task force to inspect 2026 candidate MoroccoRABAT: Morocco’s bid to host the 2026 World Cup went under the microscope on Monday as a task force from global soccer body FIFA arrived for an inspection visit to assess the country’s ability to host...
Kodaira triumphs at Hilton Head for first PGA Tour winCOLUMBIA: Japan’s Satoshi Kodaira birdied the third extra hole to beat South Korean Kim Si-woo in a playoff at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina on Sunday and earn his first PGA Tour win. After each...
Former figure skating world champion Chan announces retirementOTTAWA: Canada’s Patrick Chan, a Winter Olympic gold medallist and three-time world champion, announced his retirement from competitive figure skating on Monday. Chan, Canada’s most decorated male fig...
Vidal needs knee surgery, ruled out for short-termBERLIN: Bayer Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal will undergo minor knee surgery after picking up an injury during training and will be out for a short period of time, coach Jupp Heynckes said on Monday....