SSGC dominate National Cycling Championship

SSGC win National Cycling Championship with 16 medals, including 11 gold, three silver and two bronze. Photo: PCF KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) finished at the summit, followed by Pakistan Army and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as the 10th National Road Cycling Championship concluded at Bahria Town Karachi on Sunday. SSGC won the championship with 16…

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Mourinho must stop Barca machine

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho looks on during Champions League clash against RB Leipzig. Photo: REUTERS/File BARCELONA: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will renew one of football’s most bitter rivalries on Sunday when he takes charge of his first Clasico since returning to the club, with La Liga leaders Barcelona awaiting him at Camp Nou….

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Leclerc tops times in practice

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc topped the charts in opening practice for the United States Grand Prix in Austin. Photo: AFP AUSTIN: Charles Leclerc completed a double top for Ferrari on Friday when he led the times ahead of Mercedes’ championship leader Kimi Antonelli in second practice for this weekend’s United States Grand Prix. The 29-year-old Monegasque…

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PCB chief says some talented cricketers stop working hard after fame

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. — Facebook/Mohsin Naqvi/File LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday said some talented cricketers fail to fulfil their potential because they stop working hard after gaining fame. Addressing the media at a Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalandars event, Naqvi said the sport demands consistent effort, warning…

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Rybakina to face Fernandez for Ningbo title

SHANGHAI: Top-ranked Elena Rybakina closed in on her fourth WTA title of the year as she beat Diana Shnaider on Saturday to set up a Ningbo Open final against Leylah Fernandez. Three-time Grand Slam winner Rybakina, the number one seed and defending champion, defeated the 13th-ranked Russian 6-3, 7-5. Rybakina, who usurped Aryna Sabalenka as…

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Agha returns as Pakistan unveil Test squad

A host of youngsters earn maiden call-ups as several senior players face the axe for SL series Middle-order batter Salman Ali Agha in action during the Pakistan tour of England. Photo: AFP/File Pakistan on Saturday unveiled an initial 14-member squad for their two-match home Test series against Sri Lanka with three players earning maiden call-ups…

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Malaysia crowned Johor Cup champions

Malaysia staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Pakistan in a penalty shootout and win the Sultan of Johor Cup 2026 after an entertaining final ended 2-2 at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. The hosts held their nerve to triumph 4-3 in the shootout, denying Pakistan the title after recovering from a two-goal deficit in regulation…

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Pakistan fall after bright start

Pakistan suffered a 4-2 defeat against Gambia in their opening match of the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Baku, surrendering an early two-goal advantage after a dramatic second-half comeback by their opponents. Shaheens made an impressive start, scoring the tournament’s opening two goals to put Gambia under pressure. Ameer Hamza opened the…

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WAPDA dominate National Athletics Championship

WAPDA strengthened their lead at the Lok Sahaita 54th National Athletics Championship with 16 golds after the third day of the competition at NED University on Friday. Navy remained second with seven gold medals, followed by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) with six, as the championship entered its final day. The closing ceremony is scheduled…

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Curtis, Karim reach ABC Cup final

England’s Curtis Malik overcame Yassin Shohdy of Egypt 3-2 in a closely contested semi-final of the Venice ABC Open Squash Championship at the DHA Creek Club on Saturday. Top seed Malik won 12-10 in the opening game before taking the second 11-7. Shohdy fought back strongly, winning the next two games 11-9 and 11-8 to…

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