Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer reacts during Quarter Final of UEFA Champions League in Munich, Germany on April 15, 2026. — Reuters Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was handed a surprise recall to Germany’s 26-man World Cup squad on Thursday, coming out of international retirement to play in the tournament for a fifth time. The 40-year-old retired…
Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha plays a shot during the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet, May 19, 2026. — AFP  Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha has been reprimanded after he was found guilty of breaching the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Code of Conduct during…
The Bangladesh gamers after finishing a 2-0 sweep over Pakistan. Picture: BCB Spinner Taijul Islam took six wickets to steer Bangladesh to a 78-run win over Pakistan within the second Check and clinch a well-known 2-0 collection win on Wednesday. Pakistan, who began the fifth day on 316-7 chasing a report 437, have been bowled…
New York’s Jalen Brunson drives around James Harden and Sam Merrill in the Knicks’ overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference finals. Photo: AFP LONDON: The New York Knicks, fueled by 38 points from Jalen Brunson, erased a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in…
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…
