Folarin Balogun of the US celebrates scoring their first goal against Bosnia and Herzegovina San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, US on July 1, 2026. — Reuters Norway’s football chief told The Times they are set to make a formal complaint to Fifa over the suspension of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban because…
Players of Pakistan and England shake hands after their match of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka, February 24, 2026. — Reuters Pakistan cricket team will tour England next year ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 for a five-match One-Day International (ODI) series, the…
Chelsea have signed Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117m. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on Tuesday in a deal British media valued at £117 million ($157 million), a price that smashed the transfer record for a British player. “The 23-year-old forward has signed a contract at Stamford…
From maps to mountains, the Tour de France route is a three-year masterpiece shaped by strategy, scenery and history. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: As cycling fans on the roadside and watching at home on television marvel at the stunning scenery on view at the Tour de France, organisers ASO are already planning the next editions of…
A five-member Pakistan boxing team has arrived in Glasgow to take part in the Commonwealth Games, which are scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 23. The squad, accompanied by officials and Pakistan Olympic Association Secretary General Haji Khalid Mahmood Chaudhry, will represent the country in five different weight categories during the prestigious multi-sport event, according…
Shaheen Shah Afridi (left), skipper Salman Ali Agha (centre) and Babar Azam of Pakistan celebrate a wicket during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against Netherlands at Sinhalese Sports Club on February 07, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. — ICC Pakistan batter Babar Azam climbed in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s…
Joe Root’s prolific run against India lifts him back into the ICC ODI top 10 after a five-year absence. Photo: AFP/FILE England batter Joe Root has re-entered the top 10 of the ICC men’s ODI batting rankings for the first time since 2020 after an outstanding performance in the recently concluded three-match series against India….
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will kick off its campaign against Sri Lanka in the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men’s Volleyball Championship 2026 starting Wednesday at the Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad, following India’s last-minute withdrawal from the tournament despite receiving comprehensive security assurances. Speaking to the media after the championship’s trophy unveiling ceremony, Pakistan Volleyball…
Spain fans celebrate in Times Square as Spain wins the Fifa World Cup 2026 after a dramatic final match against Argentina in New York City of US on July 19, 2026. — Reuters Nearly 63 million Americans tuned in to watch Spain beat Argentina in the Fifa World Cup final on Sunday, shattering viewership records…
Alex Ferguson says Kevin Keegan reworked Newcastle United with ardour, pleasure and unforgettable soccer. Picture: AFP/FILE LONDON: Former Manchester United supervisor Alex Ferguson has saluted Kevin Keegan for constructing Newcastle’s “biggest staff” following his outdated rival’s demise aged 75. Keegan handed away on Monday after battling most cancers, with Ferguson becoming a member of the…
