Kylian Mbappe, in white, in action for France against Brazil in March — these two nations are among the leading contenders to win the upcoming World Cup. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: With the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America now barely three weeks away, AFP Sport runs the rule over the leading contenders…
LONDON: The Dallas Mavericks are “parting ways” with head coach Jason Kidd in a decision agreed by both parties, the NBA team said Tuesday. “The Dallas Mavericks announced today that the team has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd,” an article posted on the team’s website said. “The organization will immediately…
Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir celebrates taking a wicket during ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 fixture against India on June 09, 2024. — AFP Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has reportedly obtained British citizenship, apparently paving the way for his selection in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The development came to light after Amir reshared an…
Novak Djokovic comes to Paris having played just one match on clay this year. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Novak Djokovic arrives at Roland Garros this year facing a familiar opponent, but one that cannot be outmanoeuvred even by the record 24-time Grand Slam champion: time. The Serbian, who turns 39 this week, is no longer the…
LONDON: Pep Guardiola said he would speak to Manchester City’s hierarchy over his future after a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended his team’s hopes of winning the Premier League. The result at the Vitality Stadium confirmed Arsenal as English champions after a 22-year wait. City are four points behind their rivals with just one game…
NEW DEHLI: Former Australia coach Justin Langer lauded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his “breathtaking” batting after the 15-year-old’s latest destructive IPL innings. Sooryavanshi struck a 38-ball 93 on Tuesday to lead Rajasthan Royals closer to the IPL play-offs with a win over Lucknow Super Giants. The batting blitz from the opener added to a string of…
The meeting was chaired by Mr. Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Women Tennis Association of Pakistan (WTAP) was held today at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Islamabad. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation. The meeting was attended by Ms. Asma Khawar Khawaja (President…
Arsenal followers rejoice profitable the Premier League. Photograph: AFP LONDON: Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years on Tuesday after Manchester Metropolis had been held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of pleasure across the Emirates Stadium. Metropolis needed to win to take the combat to the ultimate day…
Pakistan captain Shan Masood celebrates after scoring a half-century during the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet, May 19, 2026. — AFP Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood on Wednesday said he accepted the leadership role for the betterment of red-ball cricket in the country, amid…
Win marks major milestone for Bangladesh, who secured 4 successive Test series victories for first time in history Bangladesh players celebrate winning the second Test against Pakistan in Sylhet. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan, who started the fifth day on 316-7 chasing a record 437, were bowled out for 328 in the first session in Sylhet after…
