New Zealand convincingly defeated Pakistan by 78 runs in the first ODI of the tri-nation series at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Saturday. While chasing a sizeable target of 331, Pakistan were folded for 252. No batter, barring Fakhar Zaman (84), Salman Ali Agha (40), and Tayyab Tahir (30), could resist Kiwi’s strong bowling lineup. […]
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Australia on brink of Sri Lanka Test series sweep
Australia are two wickets away from ending Sri Lanka’s second innings in the second Test Saturday, with the hosts reeling at 211-8 at stumps on day three in Galle. With Sri Lanka leading by only 54 runs, Steve Smith’s side will be eager to mop up the tail early Sunday and seal a 2-0 sweep. […]
Jake Paul punches back at Canelo Alvarez, calling him a ‘money-hungry squirrel’
Jake Paul punched back at Canelo Alvarez on Friday night, a day after the Mexican boxing icon passed up a speculated bout with the YouTube star and agreed to a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season. “The truth is, you could be bought,” Paul said to Alvarez on social media. “You´re a money-hungry squirrel chasing your […]
NASCAR honors ‘The Ironman’ Ricky Rudd and ‘Cousin Carl’ Edwards as Hall of Fame inductees
One of the toughest drivers in NASCAR history joined one the most enigmatic drivers of the modern era as the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame in a star-studded Friday night ceremony. Ricky Rudd, known as the “Ironman” for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, was feted for his grit. Following a […]
Chet Holmgren returns for NBA-best Thunder after missing nearly 3 months
Chet Holmgren’s return from injury makes the NBA-best Thunder even better. Last season’s runner-up for rookie of the year was back in Oklahoma City’s starting lineup on Friday night after missing nearly three months with a pelvic fracture. The versatile 7-foot-1 forward had four points, five rebounds, four blocks and two steals during the Thunder’s […]
Ladies Open Golf Championship commencing Friday
The 4th Ghazala Ansari Julke Challenge Cup Ladies Open Championship is set to begin this Friday at the Gymkhana Golf Club. This is the first-ever open championship in the history of the Ghazala Ansari Julke Challenge Cup, transitioning from an amateur-only competition in its previous three editions to a tournament now welcoming professional lady golfers. […]
Warner backs Australia for Champions Trophy success despite injury problems
Former Australia opener David Warner has backed the one-day World Cup holders to do well in the Champions Trophy later this month despite losing several key players close to the tournament. Australia will need to make four changes to their preliminary squad for the eight-team tournament beginning on February 19 in Karachi, Pakistan. Regular captain […]
Maguire heads late winner and Man United beats Leicester in dramatic FA Cup match
Harry Maguire scored a controversial injury time winner as Manchester United came from behind to beat Leicester 2-1 and move into the last 16 of the FA Cup on Friday. United went behind to a Bobby De Cordova-Reid goal four minutes before halftime. Joshua Zirkzee equalized in the 68th minute and Maguire grabbed the late […]
All set to kick off 20th Desert Jeep Rally
Arrangements have been finalized for the 20th TDCP International Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally in the Cholistan desert. Official sources in the Tourism Development Corporation Punjab said that several committees have been formed to make final arrangements for the rally from the Derawar Fort. They said that racers and drivers from across the country as well […]
Pakistan, New Zealand to lock horns in tri-nation series opener today
Pakistan and New Zealand Men’s white-ball cricket teams will lock horns for early advantage in the tri-nation ODI series opener at the picturesque Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. The tri-nation ODI series involving hosts Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa will be played from 8 to 14 February at the newly constructed Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore […]