Pakistan’s boxer Fatima Zahra (centre) poses for a picture after winning her quarter-final against New Zealand’s Jordan Wilson (not pictured) in the women’s boxing competition at the Commonwealth Games on July 28, 2026. — Reporter KARACHI: Pakistan have secured their first medal at the Commonwealth Games, with boxer Fatima Zahra guaranteeing a place on the…
Pitch staff carry the Fifa logo on the pitch before the match. — Reuters Fifa plans to create a new commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion, world soccer’s governing body said on Tuesday, as it seeks backing from its 211 member associations for the proposal in a move already criticised by Uefa. The ambitious plan…
World number 10 Taylor Fritz of the United States returns a shot during a victory over Zizou Bergs of Belgium to reach the second round of the ATP Washington Open. Photo: AFP LONDON: World number 10 Taylor Fritz captured his 250th hardcourt victory on Monday by defeating Belgium’s Zizou Bergs in the first round of the ATP…
Crowds in Auckland give British Open champion Ryan Fox a hero’s welcome home. Photo: AFP LONDON: Ryan Fox received a hero’s welcome in Auckland on Tuesday as thousands flocked to see the new British Open champion and the famous Claret Jug after “a whirlwind few days” since the New Zealander won his maiden major. Fox…
Tottenham supervisor Roberto De Zerbi needs to see ‘soul and keenness’ from the workforce. Photograph: AFP LONDON: Tottenham supervisor Roberto De Zerbi urged his workforce on Monday to play with “soul and keenness” because the London membership rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League. Spurs have launched into an aggressive summer time of spending to spice…
US sprint star Noah Lyles pulled up early in 200m race at the US athletics championships final. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: US sprint star Noah Lyles pulled up with cramp in the 200m final at the US athletics championships on Sunday, his bid for a title double undone as Garrett Kaalund claimed the victory. Lyles, who won…
The 27-year-old Slovenian received 5 phases and had been in yellow since his victory Tadej Pogacar joined Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain as essentially the most profitable riders in Tour de France historical past. Picture: AFP LOURDES, FRANCE: Tadej Pogacar ticked off a “massive purpose” as he claimed his record-equalling fifth Tour de France…
Shan Masood anchored a strong reply by Pakistan with an unbeaten 88. Photo: AFP TAROUBA: Shan Masood anchored a strong reply by Pakistan with the visitors reaching 199 for three in reply to the West Indies first innings total of 311 at the close of the second day of the first Test at the Brian…
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says there is ‘good energy’ at the club. Photo: AFP LONDON: New manager Xabi Alonso said Monday there was “good energy” at Chelsea as he bids to turn around the club’s fortunes, but was reluctant to say what a successful first season would look like. The Spaniard officially began the job on July…
Gianni Infantino has lashed out against criticism of FIFA and his leadership. Photo: AFP LONDON: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were “spreading hate and false rumours” and arguing the tournament delivered “only joy and happiness”. In a long open letter published on Monday, Infantino urged detractors to “take a moment to reflect,…
