LONDON: The New York Knicks used an explosive third-quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Eastern Conference finals. Josh Hart led the Knicks with a career playoff high 26 points, drilling five of New York’s 13 three-pointers. New York star Jalen Brunson, who spearheaded the…
SPAIN: Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, will bid to have the case dismissed in court on Friday, AFP learned from a source close to the case. A hearing before the Versailles appeals court, west of Paris, will examine the case of the 27-year-old Morocco international who is to…
LONDON: Arne Slot said on Friday he and Mohamed Salah both want what is best for Liverpool after the Egyptian appeared to take aim at the Dutchman on his way out of the club. Salah’s storied nine-year spell at Anfield will come to a close after Sunday’s clash against Brentford. Liverpool still need a point…
Phil Foden and Cole Palmer have been left out of England’s World Cup squad. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among a number of high-profile players left out of Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad announced on Friday. Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander Arnold was also omitted, with Saudi-based Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney the…
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is among the starriest names in a 26-man Norway squad that has reached the World Cup for the first time since 1998. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard headline Norway’s World Cup squad, which was announced in a video by the country’s King Harald V on Thursday. Manchester…
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has won back-to-back Bundesliga titles. Photo:AFP LONDON: Bayern Munich face holders Stuttgart in the German Cup final on Saturday knowing defeat will sour what had been one of their most promising seasons in recent memory. Just weeks ago, Bayern were flying high and hopeful of a treble after beating Real…
Eight madrasa teams compete in football, cricket as Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Directorate of Sports organizes youth event PESHAWAR: The Inter-Madaris Sports Festival, organized by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Directorate of Sports, officially commenced in Peshawar on Friday. The festival features eight teams from various madaris, with four teams each competing in football and cricket. Football matches are being played…
Pakistan’s Naseem Shah (left) celebrates taking a wicket with teammates during the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy match against New Zealand at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on February 19, 2025. — Reuters Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah make comeback. Three uncapped players named in squad. Series to kick off on May 30 in Rawalpindi. The…
Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo and team members celebrate with the trophy after winning the Saudi Pro League at Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 21, 2026. — Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday, ending his long wait…
LONDON: The Soccer Affiliation is investigating Southampton over the “spygate” scandal” that resulted within the membership’s expulsion from Saturday’s Championship play-off last. Saints admitted observing a coaching session held by semi-final opponents Middlesbrough earlier this month, in addition to two different related incidents in the course of the season. The FA is taking a look…
