Pakistan made a winning start to the FIVB Boys Under-17 World Championship in Doha on Thursday, sweeping Chinese Taipei 3-0 in their opening Pool E match. Pakistan, competing alongside Iran, Chinese Taipei and Algeria, produced a disciplined performance to seal 25-20, 25-10, 25-23 victory and immediately put themselves in a strong position in the group….
Lionel Messi scored in the first half as Inter Miami played to a 2-2 MLS draw with the Philadelphia Union. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father’s death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union. The Argentine superstar…
Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their season by beating Aston Villa within the UEFA Tremendous Cup. Photograph: AFP PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain kick off their Ligue 1 marketing campaign as overwhelming favourites to win a sixth successive title, however may have one eye firmly on their bid for a 3rd straight Champions League crown. The capital giants…
The veteran Portuguese coach returns to the membership 16 years after first being appointed Jose Mourinho’s second spell at Actual Madrid begins in Barcelona this weekend. Picture: AFP BARCELONA: Jose Mourinho’s second spell at Actual Madrid begins in Barcelona this weekend in La Liga, though at Espanyol quite than up towards his and Los Blancos’…
Harry Kane collected the prize after scoring the most goals in Europe’s top divisions last season. Photo: AFP MUNICH: Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has set his sights on the Ballon d’Or after receiving his second European Golden Shoe in Munich on Wednesday. The England captain collected the prize after scoring the most goals in…
England’s Jordan Cox (left) and Joe Root celebrate their 100-run partnership during the second day of their first Test against Pakistan at Headingley in Leeds on August 20, 2026. — Reuters LEEDS: Harry Brook’s blistering 91 helped England take a 195-run lead over Pakistan despite a maiden five-wicket haul by left-arm spinner Ali Usman on day…
The covers stay on the pitch as rain delays the start of the second day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley. Photo: AFP LEEDS: England strengthened their grip on the first Test against Pakistan on Thursday, reaching 366 for eight at stumps to take a 195-run lead after rain again disrupted…
BCB President Tamim Iqbal speaks during a press conference at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on August 20, 2026. — BCB The Bangladesh Premier League will not take place this season, the country’s cricket board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal told reporters on Thursday, citing various issues that plagued the previous seasons including allegations…
South Africa Women will tour Zimbabwe for the first time next month, with the neighbours set to meet in their maiden bilateral T20I series. Regular captain Laura Wolvaardt will lead the squad featuring three uncapped players — seamer Caitlin Wyngaard, former South Africa Under-19 star Nthabiseng Nini and off-spinner Luyanda Nzuza. The 21-year-old Wyngaard earned…
The covers stay on the pitch as rain delays the start of the second day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley. Photo: AFP LEEDS: England’s bid to strengthen their grip on the first Test against Pakistan was halted by bad weather as rain delayed the scheduled 1000 GMT start of the…
