PM Shehbaz, Naqvi hail Men in Green on historic ODI series win against Proteas By: APP on December 24, 2024Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has felicitated the Men in Green on historic clean sweep in the ODI series against South Africa. Paying glowing tribute to the Men’s cricket team here on Monday, the premier said that Pakistan Men’s cricket team was the first in the world to clean sweep South Africa in a three-match […]
Tiger Woods’ son Charlie, 15, hits first hole-in-one By: Agencies on December 24, 2024Tiger Woods’ teenage son Charlie hit his first hole-in-one during the final round of the PNC Championship – but they were beaten to the title in a play-off by Bernhard and Jason Langer. Charlie Woods, 15, holed out at the par-three fourth to send the father-son team into the lead at the tournament, which features […]
Arsenal winger Saka out for ‘many weeks’: Arteta By: Agencies on December 24, 2024Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says winger Bukayo Saka will miss “many weeks” with a hamstring injury. The England attacker was forced off during Saturday’s 5-1 win against Crystal Palace and left Selhurst Park on crutches. Saka, 23, has scored nine goals and provided 13 assists across 24 games in all competitions this season. “It’s not […]
‘Devastated’ Australian tennis star Purcell provisionally suspended for doping By: APP on December 24, 2024Two-time Grand Slam doubles champion Max Purcell said Monday he was “devastated” after taking a voluntary suspension for breaking anti-doping rules. The Australian, who is ranked 12th in the world for doubles, admitted to breaching regulations relating to the use of a “prohibited method”. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said he “requested to enter […]
Cross back as England name Women’s Ashes squad By: Agencies on December 24, 2024England seamer Kate Cross has recovered from an injury to be named in the squad for the Women’s Ashes starting in Australia next month. The 33-year-old had a back spasm in the third one-day international against South Africa earlier this month and missed the one-off Test against the Proteas. Cross has been included in the […]
PSCA wrestler Haroon Masih wins gold medal By: APP on December 24, 2024Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) wrestler Haroon Masih has won a gold medal in the Inter-Range Police Competition 2024. The Safe Cities wrestler made his way to the final in the 79kg category by winning four matches. He won the gold medal by defeating a wrestler from Multan. The PSCA managing director congratulated Haroon Masih […]
UAE ‘picked’ as neutral venue for India’s matches in Champions Trophy By: Agencies on December 23, 2024In a possible end to the prevailing uncertainty surrounding India’s Champions Trophy matches, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly been chosen as the neutral venue for the Blue Shirts’ fixtures in the tournament, which is set to be hosted by Pakistan next year. Sources told the media on Sunday that the matter of neutral […]
Usyk beats Fury in heavyweight championship rematch By: AP on December 23, 2024Oleksandr Usyk remained undefeated when he successfully defended his heavyweight titles with a unanimous decision over Tyson Fury on Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Judges Gerardo Martinez, Patrick Morley and Ignacio Robles had identical scorecards in favor of Usyk, 116-112. Usyk landed 179-of-423 (42%) punches thrown, while Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) landed just 144 […]
Bath stay out in front in Premiership as Bristol secure record win By: AP on December 23, 2024Bath overwhelmed Newcastle 40-15 to remain top of the English Premiership table on points difference on Saturday as Bristol stayed hot on their heels with eight tries during a record-breaking win against Leicester. Newcastle, second bottom in the 10-team table, led 12-7 early on at Kingston Park, thanks mainly to a Jamie Blamire try and […]
Zheng Qinwen withdraws from United Cup to focus on Australian Open By: AP on December 23, 2024Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen has announced she will not play at the United Cup mixed-teams tournament starting later this month, opting instead to focus on preparations for the 2025 season´s first Grand Slam. In a breakthrough season for the 22-year-old, Zheng made the Australian Open final in January- where she lost to Aryna Sabalenka […]