Jaylen Brown and President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a picture at Francis J. Myers Recreation Centre. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers will try to spoil the New York Knicks’ celebration of last season’s crown when the NBA tips off its 81st season on…
PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has no shortage of hockey talent, but a lack of infrastructure, sports quotas and institutional support is preventing young players from reaching their full potential. Speaking to The Express Tribune, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hockey Association president Syed Zahir Shah said the province continued to produce players capable of representing Pakistan despite inadequate facilities and…
As many as 38 nations, 873 participants to compete in the 8th WT President’s Cup Asian Region KARACHI: Pakistan is set to host one of the biggest international taekwondo competitions in its history, with the 8th World Taekwondo President’s Cup Asian Region scheduled to take place at the Jinnah Sports Complex in Lahore from August…
England’s Joe Root reacts during a Test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Britain on June 28, 2026. — Reuters England captain Joe Root said there would be no team curfew during next week’s home Test series against Pakistan, backing players to act responsibly despite recent off-field incidents that have put the…
The three-day warm-up match to provide crucial preparation ahead of England Tests Pakistan will begin an important three-day warm-up match against the Professional County Club Select XI tomorrow as the national Test squad steps up preparations for the upcoming Test series against England. The fixture will provide Pakistan’s players with a valuable opportunity to gain…
DARWIN: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto Wednesday declared wicketkeeper Litton Das “100 percent fit” for the first Test against Australia while suggesting the tourists could play two spinners. Experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Das had been sidelined since June with a left calf injury and was initially ruled out of the opening Test of the two-match series. But…
Netherlands worldwide Steven Bergwijn scored twice contained in the opening 38 minutes for Al-Ittihad. Picture: REUTERS ABU DHABI: Former champions, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad booked their place within the league section of the Asian Champions League Elite on Tuesday with a 4-1 playoff win over Al-Jazira from the United Arab Emirates, whereas Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor received 3-0…
Dhananjaya De Silva will lead a 16-player unit for the opening Test in Galle. Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the first Test of their ICC World Test Championship series against India, with Dhananjaya de Silva leading the side and Kamindu Mendis appointed his deputy. The opening Test will be played in Galle…
Pakistan batter Abdullah Shafique (left) celebrates with captain Babar Azam after scoring a half-century on day two of the second Test against West Indies at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain on August 3, 2026. — AFP Pakistan captain Babar Azam, opening batter Abdullah Shafique and several bowlers made notable gains in the latest…
Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem (right) trains with coach Salman Butt at Punjab Stadium in Lahore on August 12, 2026. — Reporter Pakistan’s star javelin thrower and Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem decided to miss the Lausanne Diamond League as he will go to South Africa for a training stint. Nadeem is currently undergoing intensive…
