Kane boost as Bayern host Leipzig with title rivals in hot pursuit By: APP on December 20, 2024Harry Kane is set to return to the Bayern Munich group before the Bundesliga leader’s host RB Leipzig on Friday knowing anything but a win could mean they have little to show for a strong start under new coach Vincent Kompany. Bayern fell to their first league loss of the season 2-1 at Mainz last […]
New Zealander Lawson replaces Perez at Red Bull By: APP on December 20, 2024New Zealander Liam Lawson will race for Red Bull alongside world champion Max Verstappen next season after the decision to drop Sergio Perez, the Formula One team confirmed Thursday. Lawson, 22, who joined the Red Bull Junior Programme five years ago, steps in after just 11 grand prix over two seasons for the team. The […]
Punjab crowned champions as Quaid-e-Azam Games end By: APP on December 20, 2024The Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games 2024 came to an end on Thursday with Punjab securing top spot in the weeklong sporting extravaganza at Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad. With an unmatched tally of 173 medals, including 78 gold, 53 silver and 42 bronze, Punjab outshone its competitors to reaffirm its dominance in the national sports arena. Punjab’s […]
Atalanta hammer Cesena to reach Italian Cup quarters By: APP on December 20, 2024Atalanta cruised into the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup on Wednesday after the Serie A leaders thumped second-tier outfit Cesena 6-1. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side will face Bologna in the last eight thanks to a typically barnstorming performance in Bergamo in which the hosts were three goals to the good within half an hour. Charles […]
US-based Friedkin Group complete Everton takeover By: APP on December 20, 2024The US-based Friedkin Group have completed the takeover of Everton, the Premier League club announced Thursday. Everton said the club had been acquired by Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited, an entity within the Friedkin Group. The Premier League said the Friedkin Group had purchased a 98.8 percent stake in Everton, which becomes the 10th English top-flight […]
Holders Liverpool reach League Cup semis, Arsenal advance By: APP on December 20, 2024Liverpool moved into the League Cup semi-finals as the holders won 2-1 against managerless Southampton, while Gabriel Jesus ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in Arsenal’s 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday. Rare goals from Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott at St Mary’s sent the 10-time League Cup winners into the last four […]
Pakistan, KSA agree on player, umpire and coach exchange to boost cricket ties By: agenices on December 19, 2024Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reached an agreement to establish an exchange program for players, umpires and coaches to enhance cricket ties and talent development between the two nations, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday. The development was announced after PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Saudi Deputy Minister of Sports […]
India’s ‘carrom ball’ champion Ashwin bows out of int’l cricket By: Agencies on December 19, 2024Batters around the world heaved a sigh of relief on Wednesday as Ravichandran Ashwin brought down the curtain on an international career that saw the India spinner take more than 500 test wickets with an arsenal that included the dreaded ‘carrom ball’. The 38-year-old was not selected for the opening Test against Australia in Perth […]
Giannis stars as Bucks beat Thunder to win NBA Cup By: APP on December 19, 2024Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks silenced the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half to win the second edition of the NBA Cup with a 97-81 victory in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Antetokounmpo delivered a triple-double of 26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists along with two steals and […]
S Africa call up two uncapped fast bowlers for Pakistan Test series By: APP on December 19, 2024South Africa named two uncapped fast bowlers in a 16-man squad for a two-match Test series against Pakistan starting in Centurion on December 26. With an entire battery of fast bowlers unavailable, left-armer Kwena Maphaka and Corbin Bosch were added to the team that beat Sri Lanka in Gqeberha this month. Maphaka is an 18-year-old […]