Tottenham relegation fears deepen

Tottenham Hotspur’s Mathys Tel fouls Leeds United’s Ethan Ampadu before conceding a penalty after a VAR review. Photo: REUTERS/FILE LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur wasted a golden chance to ease their Premier League relegation fears as Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty earned Leeds United a 1-1 draw in North London on Monday. A first home win in the league…

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Sinner sets up derby with Pellegrino

Jannik Sinner continues his dominant run at the Italian Open with a commanding straight-sets victory, extending his winning streak in Rome. Photo: AFP/FILE ROME: Jannik Sinner set up a David v Goliath clash with countryman Andrea Pellegrino in the last 16 of the Italian Open after demolishing Alexei Popyrin in straight sets 6-2, 6-0 on…

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Scheffler-McIlroy rivalry sparks admiration

Scheffler-McIlroy rivalry sparks admiration

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, who collectively have received 4 of the previous 5 main titles, have impressed one another with their psychological focus and {golfing} expertise. As world primary Scheffler and second-ranked McIlroy ready to face a world-class discipline at Aronimink within the 108th PGA Championship beginning Thursday, they examined one another's most formidable…

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PSB rolls out digital platform for athlete talent scouting

The system aims to ensure fair, transparent identification of athletes through a digital selection process ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has launched the National Talent Identification and Verification System (NTIVS), a digital, merit-based initiative aimed at providing a transparent and structured pathway for young athletes across the country to be identified and assessed for national-level…

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Tennis legend Borg visit to Pakistan postponed

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) regrets to inform that the visit of former World No. 1 and tennis legend, Björn Borg, has been postponed due to urgent personal circumstances requiring his immediate presence elsewhere. Mr. Borg has therefore conveyed his inability to travel at this time. The PTF fully understands and respects his situation….

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Peake, 19, handed first Australia white-ball call-up

Oliver Peake, seen here playing for Australia U19s, has received his first senior call-up. Photo: AFP LONDON: Up-and-coming 19-year-old batsman Oliver Peake and all-rounder Liam Scott were on Monday given their first call-ups to Australia’s white-ball squads, but veteran T20 all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was left out. Australia will play three one-day internationals against Pakistan in…

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Barca claim La Liga title with Clasico win

Barcelona players are celebrating their La Liga and El Clasico win over Real Madrid at Camp Nou. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half to help Hansi Flick’s side clinch La Liga…

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Reitan wins PGA Truist Championship

Reitan wins PGA Truist Championship

Norway’s Kristoffer Reitan, again, hugs his caddie on the 18th inexperienced after profitable his first US PGA Tour title on the Truist Championship at Quail Hole. Picture: AFP LONDON: Kristoffer Reitan, a PGA Tour rookie from Norway, gained a back-nine shootout in Sunday’s last spherical to grab his first PGA victory on the Truist Championship….

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