FIH president reveals plan to help Pakistan regain past glory By: APP on November 19, 2024President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Tayyab Ikram has revealed that the FIH will launch ‘Project Pakistan’ to help the country regain past glory in its national game. “Project Pakistan” is set to kick off in the coming months, focusing on high performance, professionalism and talent development,” Ikram said in a morning show of […]
Sri Lanka A post 298 on Day 1 against Pakistan Shaheens By: APP on November 19, 2024Fast bowler Khurram Shahzad continued his remarkable run from injury as Sri Lanka A reached 293 for eight at stumps on the opening day of the second four-day match against Pakistan Shaheens at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday. Khurram, who last week recorded match figures of nine for 102 in Pakistan Shaheens’ seven-wicket victory […]
After long fight for glory, Nadal leaves with a legacy of memories By: APP on November 19, 2024Rafael Nadal was the “King of Clay” who also reigned on every other surface as he accumulated 22 Grand Slam titles while his even-keeled and humble demeanour, on and off the court, endeared him to rivals and legions of fans. One of his defining qualities was the astonishing ability to tough out marathon wins, but […]
Cleveland Cavaliers beat Charlotte Hornets to improve to 15-0 in NBA By: APP on November 19, 2024The Cleveland Cavaliers are spending a dream season in the NBA as the Eastern Conference leaders have improved to 15-0 after a 128-114 win against the Charlotte Hornets in Ohio on Sunday night Darius Garland, a Cavaliers guard, scored 25 points to help his team earn a home victory at Cleveland’s Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Garland […]
Federal Female Club Basketball Tournament kicks off By: APP on November 19, 2024As many as eight teams are set to compete for the trophy in the Federal Female Club Basketball Tournament, which kicked off here at Hamidi Hall of Pakistan Sports Complex on Monday. The event is organized by Right to Play, in collaboration with Alliance Française, under the supervision of the Federal Basketball Association. The opening […]
End of an era as Nadal aims for winning Davis Cup farewell By: AFP on November 18, 2024Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal is aiming to cap his emotional farewell from tennis with another Davis Cup triumph in Malaga next week. Nadal, 38, has battled injuries over the past few years and the extent to which he can compete for his country is unknown, but all eyes will be on the 22-time Grand Slam […]
Jones dominates Miocic in UFC showdown By: AP on November 18, 2024Jon Jones had just knocked the breath out of the heavyweight challenger he pummeled into retirement when UFC’s greatest fighter broke out a herky-jerky dance inside the cage and dedicated the groove to President-elect Donald Trump. As a defeated Stipe Miocic gamely tried to recover on all fours, Jones posed and played to the packed […]
New Zealand win revives France on their road to 2027 World Cup By: AFP on November 18, 2024France’s hangover from last year’s Rugby World Cup included a chastening defeat to Ireland, a drab draw with Italy and a scandal-hit tour of south America. It was far from the ideal way to banish the demons from the one-point quarter-final defeat on home soil to eventual champions South Africa. However, Saturday’s 30-29 victory over […]
Swiatek leads Poland into maiden BJK Cup semi-final By: AFP on November 18, 2024Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek clinched back-to-back wins to lead Poland into their first Billie Jean King Cup semi-final on Saturday. Swiatek, the world number two in singles but playing her first doubles match in the tournament since 2019, teamed with Katarzyna Kawa to defeat Marie Bouzkova and Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 6-4 to complete […]
Marcus Trescothick eyes permanent England role By: pa media on November 18, 2024Marcus Trescothick has revealed he wants to become England head coach on a permanent basis after learning to cope with his mental health issues. Former England batter Trescothick, 48, is currently serving as men’s white-ball interim head coach during the West Indies tour before Test boss Brendon McCullum takes up the role in all formats […]