Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates in Fifa World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match against Croatia at Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada, July 2, 2026. — Reuters Goncalo Ramos scored stoppage-time winner with decisive header. Spain dominate Austria, allowing no shots on target throughout match. Ronaldo scores on penalty, becomes oldest…
South Africa’s Ayabonga Khaka walks after losing her wicket as England players celebrate in second semi-Final at The Oval, London, Britain – July 2, 2026. — Reuters England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front on her return from injury with a superb 75 in a 40-run Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final thrashing of South…
Australia’s Kim Garth celebrates with teammates after the match. — Reuters/File Australia moved a step closer to a record-extending seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title after beating West Indies by eight wickets in the first semi-final at The Oval on Tuesday. Chasing 126 for victory, Australia made a flying start as Beth Mooney and Georgia…
INGLEWOOD: Spain coasted previous Austria and into the World Cup last-16 on Thursday, totally outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header. The European champions managed possession and sliced via the Austrian protection in a sometimes dominant efficiency in Los Angeles, as Hollywood stars…
Mike Hesson is optimistic about Pakistan chances at the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2027. Photo: AFP/File KARACHI: Mike Hesson has backed the newly introduced central contracts system that would help players perform better in all formats. In an exclusive interview with Express Tribune, Mike Hessonstated that the new central contracts allow players to focus on the formats they want to play…
Italy’s Jannik Sinner saw off Portugal’s Nuno Borges in the Wimbledon second round. Photo: AFP LONDON: Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced another gritty victory to reach the Wimbledon third round, while French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock exit and world number one Aryna Sabalenka battled through. Sinner wasn’t at his best again but the world number one did just enough to…
LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur are poised to signal Sandro Tonali after agreeing a club-record £100 million ($133 million) price for the Newcastle midfielder, a number of British media stories mentioned Wednesday. Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi seems set to win the race for the providers of his fellow Italian regardless of curiosity within the 26-year-old from Premier League champions Arsenal, the membership’s arch…
US forward Folarin Balogun’s red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina means he will miss the next World Cup game against Belgium. Photo: AFP SANTA CLARA: USA coach Mauricio Pochettino said Wednesday striker Folarin Balogun should “never” have received a red card after he was sent off against Bosnia following a VAR review, meaning he will miss his side’s last-16 World Cup…
Novak Djokovic was at his brilliant best against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Photo: AFP LONDON: Novak Djokovic sent out a warning to his Wimbledon title rivals with an impressive straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipasto reach the Wimbledon third round for the 20th time on Wednesday. The 39-year-old eased to a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win under the Centre Court roof…
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and SACF Chairman HRH Prince Saud bin Mishal Al Saud shake hands after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 2, 2026.— X/@faizanlakhani The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced plans to construct a modern international-standard cricket stadium in Jeddah, in a joint venture with Saudi Arabia to promote cricket in…
