Hamza Khan beat Shahjahan 11-6, 11-9, 11-4 as Nasir Iqbal also reached the last 16 KARACHI: Pakistan’s Hamza Khan and Nasir Iqbal made impressive starts to their campaigns at the PN Fleet Club Open International Squash Championship, advancing to the pre-quarterfinals with commanding straight-game victories at the Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan–Jahangir Khan Squash Complex on…
Fifa President Gianni Infantino arrives on the red carpet ahead of the World Cup 2026 Draw at John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, US, December 5, 2025. — Reuters The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joined Uefa and CONCACAF in condemning world football’s governing body Fifa’s proposed private investment plan, saying on…
US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino greet Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) after their loss in the World Cup final in East Rutherford. Photo: AFP PARIS: World football’s governing body FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an “open and democratic” consultation on a proposed private investment plan despite widespread opposition to…
The road to ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 leads to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Photo: ICC The International Cricket Council (ICC) officially launched the brand identity and announced the 12 host cities for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 on Thursday, marking a major milestone ahead of the tournament’s return to Africa…
Imesha Dulani hit 17 fours and a six in her innings. Photo: ICC Imesha Dulani struck a superb unbeaten century as Sri Lanka Women defeated Pakistan Women by six wickets in the opening T20I of their three-match series at the Rangiri DambullaInternational Stadium on Friday. Chasing a challenging target of 177, the hosts reached 177-4…
Alex de Minaur powered into the Washington Open quarter-finals with a clinical 6-2, 6-3 victory over fellow Australian Cruz Hewitt. Photo: AFP WASHINGTON: Defending champion Alex de Minaur powered into the Washington Open quarter-finals with a clinical 6-2, 6-3 victory over fellow Australian Cruz Hewitt. Men’s second seed Ben Shelton also advanced, as did women’s top seed…
Kusal Mendis and Babar Azamwere instrumental in Peshawar Zalmi’s PSL11 Triumph. Photo: PSL KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to decide the scheduling window for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 12, with franchise owners and the cricket committee weighing the pros and cons of staging the tournament either alongside the Indian Premier League…
Casemiro’s dream MLS partnership begins with Messi at Inter Miami. MIAMI: Brazil star Casemiro sang the praises of new Inter Miami teammate Lionel Messi on Thursday, calling his former La Ligarival a “god of football.” “Of course if I’m here it’s because of him and to help him and Inter Miami,” the former Real Madrid midfielder said of…
Nirmal Purja speaks during a news conference after climbing six mountains including Mt. Everest in Kathmandu. Photo: REUTERS KATHMANDU: At least 10 climbers, including famed Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, were missing on Pakistan’s Broad Peak after a suspected avalanche hit an expedition on the mountain, a Pakistani sports association and a person tracking the climb…
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has stepped down from his role with immediate effect. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has stepped down from his role with immediate effect and will be replaced by Al Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle, British media reported on Thursday. The 48-year-old leaves after five years in charge, having…
