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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Crisis club Milan’s UCL return at risk

AC Milan’s French forward Christopher Nkunku (centre) and teammates react at the end of the Italian Serie A match against Atalanta in Milan. Photo: AFP LONDON: AC Milan slumped into a full-blown crisis on Sunday after a 3-2 home defeat to Atalanta put their Champions League return at risk, while Como qualified for Europe for…

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Knicks sweep past 76ers into NBA finals

New York’s Jalen Brunson celebrates during the Knicks’ series-clinching victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA playoffs. Photo: AFP LONDON: The New York Knicks used a stunning three-point barrage to crush Philadelphia 144-114 and advance in the NBA playoffs on Sunday as Minnesota held off San Antonio to level their series. The Knicks matched…

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Shanto fifty puts Bangladesh in command

Hasan Ali got rid of Shadman Islam on day four. Photo: AFP Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto struck another composed half-century to steer into a commanding position against  on the rain-hit fourth day of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday. Bangladesh finished the day on 152-3 in their second innings,…

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