National championship game will be a homecoming for Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza
It will be a homecoming for the quarterback, who grew up in Miami and attended Christopher Columbus High School, roughly 30 minutes south of Hard Rock Stadium.
Diaz scores again as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon to reach AFCON semis
Brahim Diaz kept up his remarkable Africa Cup of Nations scoring record and Ismael Saibari was also on target as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0 in their quarter-final showdown
Swiatek leads Poland to victory over Australia in United Cup quarters
Iga Swiatek brushed aside Maya Joint and Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski won the mixed doubles as Poland beat hosts Australia 2-1 in the United Cup quarter-finals.
Koepka applies for PGA Tour reinstatement: reports
Brooks Koepka, a five-time major winner who left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf in 2022 but quit the Saudi-backed series last month, has applied for PGA reinstatement.
Rallying-Qatar's Al-Attiyah wins stage six for Dacia, retakes Dakar lead
Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah will lead the Dakar Rally into its second and final week after winning the sixth stage in the Saudi Arabian desert on Friday.
Ross Adair returns to Stirling-led Ireland squad for T20 World Cup
Jordan Neill misses out, while Ben Calitz and Tim Tector could feature in their maiden T20 World Cup.
India's Varma out for three weeks after surgery for groin issue
Varma has been ruled out of the first three Twenty20 matches against New Zealand between January 21 and 25 after he had surgery on Wednesday, exactly a month before India's opening match in World Cup
Australia's Head to skip Big Bash to prepare for T20 World Cup
Head was a key figure in Australia's 4-1 Ashes victory against England, the left-hander finishing as the leading scorer of the series with 629 runs from five Tests
Arsenal miss chance to stretch lead in Liverpool stalemate
Arsenal wasted the chance to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as Liverpool came to life in a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium.
Real Madrid edge Atletico to set up Clasico Spanish Super Cup final
Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a tight Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
PSG beat Marseille on penalties to win French Champions Trophy
Paris Saint-Germain beat Marseille on penalties to win a topsy turvy French Champions Trophy in Kuwait on Thursday.
Kyrgios to play doubles only at Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios ruled out playing singles at the Australian Open on Friday, focusing only on doubles.
England to stick with Stokes and McCullum despite Ashes flop
After a humbling 4-1 Ashes defeat, England likely to stick with the regime of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, who have vowed to learn lessons from a painful tour.
England cricket board launches immediate review into Ashes debacle
The England and Wales Cricket Board said it had launched an immediate and "thorough" review following the tourists' defeat in the fifth and final Ashes Test on Thursday.
England's Brook 'deeply sorry' for nightclub fracas
England's white-ball captain Harry Brook issued an apology on Thursday saying he was "deeply sorry" for an altercation at a New Zealand nightclub ahead of the Ashes.
India suspends shooting coach amid sexual assault claims by 17-year-old athlete
India’s national shooting coach Ankush Bhardwaj has been suspended after a 17-year-old athlete accused him of sexual assault during a national competition in Faridabad.
Sabalenka impresses again in Australian Open warm-up, vows more to come
Sabalenka was pushed at times by 36-year-old Sorana Cirstea, but was never really troubled by the Romanian as she notched a 6-3, 6-3 win in 70 minutes
Stokes admits 'wrongs to put right' after crushing Ashes defeat
England arrived for their long tour in November confident of a first series win in Australia since 2010-11. But they quickly imploded, despite facing a depleted attack missing Hazlewood and Cummins
Death of Bazball: Five things we learned from Ashes series
England came to Australia with genuine hopes of a first away Ashes series win since 2010-11 with their aggressive "Bazball" approach. But it quickly unravelled on treacherous pitches and hosts bowling
Australia's emotional Khawaja bows out for final time with Ashes win
The 39-year-old was given a guard of honour by the England players when he walked out to bat for the final time at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with visiting captain Ben Stokes shaking his hand
Australia win final Test to seal 4-1 Ashes triumph over England
The nervy hosts saw wickets tumble as they chased their 160 target, which they reached after lunch on day five with Cameron Green not-out 22 and Alex Carey on 16 at the Sydney Cricket Ground
Man City title bid damaged by Brighton draw despite Haaland's 150th goal
Manchester City's Premier League title challenge suffered a potentially fatal blow as Brighton hit back to earn a 1-1 draw
Sesko double not enough as Man Utd stumble at Burnley
The dismissal of Ruben Amorim provided no immediate dividend for Manchester United as a Benjamin Sesko double was only good enough for a 2-2 draw at struggling Burnley.
Semenyo stuns Spurs to leave Frank under fire
Antoine Semenyo said goodbye to Bournemouth by clinching a dramatic 3-2 win that heaped pressure on under-fire Tottenham boss Thomas Frank.
Inter extend Serie A lead at Parma after Napoli slip
Inter Milan moved four points clear at the top of Serie A on Wednesday after winning 2-0 at Parma while rivals Napoli battled to a 2-2 home draw with Verona.
Afridi set to recover from knee injury in time for T20 World Cup
Shaheen Afridi is on course to participate in the T20 World Cup next month, after a knee injury that interrupted his BBL stint was found not to be as worrisome as previous ones
Farhan Ali clinches national junior under-17 snooker title
Farhan Ali won the National Junior Under-17 Snooker Championship after a clean 4-0 victory over Daniyal Shehzad in the final at the Jahangir Khan Sports Complex
Pakistani equestrian Usman Khan tops Middle East-Africa FEI rankings
Pakistani rider Usman Khan ranks first in FEI Middle East-Africa eventing, bringing international recognition to Pakistan in equestrian sports
Japan's Marubeni buys British sportswear brand Gola
Japan's Marubeni buys British sportswear brand Gola
Vaughan says time for England to move on from failed 'Bazball'
Vaughan, who led England to a famous home Ashes series win over Australia in 2005, said it was time for team bosses to recognise that the style imposed by coach McCullum and captain Stokes had failed
Bangladesh in talks with ICC over fate of cricket World Cup games
Senior Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official Nazmul Abedeen Fahim told AFP on Wednesday that talks were ongoing with the ICC "regarding security issues"
Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr. are gone from the Commanders after a 5-12 season, AP source says
Quinn and Kingsbury then mutually agreed to part ways, the official said.
John Harbaugh is fired as the Baltimore Ravens' coach after 18 seasons, including a Super Bowl win
When Lamar Jackson arrived in 2018, the Ravens became contenders again
Swiatek, Gauff ease to United Cup victories
Six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek beat 97th-ranked Suzan Lamens 6-3, 6-2 in the tie against the Netherlands in Sydney
Medvedev extends strong start to season ahead of Australian Open
The Brisbane top seed took just an hour to defeat the American 6-3, 6-2 following his equally ruthless first-round win over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics on Monday
Bethell slams maiden century to leave final Ashes Test on knife edge
Bethell powered to his hundred in style off 162 balls in Sydney, raising his bat towards his emotional family in the stands. The 22-year-old was unbeaten on 142 with Matthew Pottis on nought
Bethell stands tall as England 174-3 in final Test, nine behind
The tourists battled to 174-3 by the break at the Sydney Cricket Ground with Harry Brook on 24 alongside the 22-year-old, who is targeting a maiden century
ICC turns down Bangladesh request to move T20 World Cup matches from India
The ICC informed the BCB during a virtual meeting that their request to move their matches outside India “on security concerns” had been rejected, ESPNcricinfo reported
Boulbina extra-time stunner takes Algeria through to AFCON quarter-finals
A thunderous strike by substitute Adil Boulbina deep in extra time settled a tense encounter as Algeria beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie.
Diallo stars as Ivory Coast set up Egypt showdown in AFCON
Amad Diallo starred as Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 3-0 on Monday and became the first Africa Cup of Nations defending champions to reach the quarter-finals since 2010.
Forest boost survival bid to leave West Ham in turmoil
Nuno Espirito Santo insisted troubled West Ham can still avoid relegation after Morgan Gibbs-White's late penalty fired Nottingham Forest to a crucial 2-1 win on Tuesday.
Juventus bounce back in Serie A as Roma, Como in Champions League hunt
Juventus bounced back from their humiliating draw at home against lowly Lecce at the weekend with a 3-0 win at Sassuolo in Serie A on Tuesday.
'Demon' drags hosts Australia into United Cup quarters
World number six Alex de Minaur beat up-and-coming Jakub Mensik and then won in doubles to drag hosts Australia into the quarter-finals of the United Cup on Tuesday.
'Sad' Sabalenka says Battle of the Sexes 'brought eyes on tennis'
Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was "sad" about negative reaction to her Battle of the Sexes exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios.
Black Caps go spin heavy for T20 World Cup campaign
New Zealand named a spin heavy squad on Wednesday to travel to the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month, led by captain Mitchell Santner
Sher Malla gets maiden call-up in Nepal's squad for T20 World Cup
Top-order batter Rohit Paudel will lead the side in their second straight T20 World Cup, and will have allrounder Dipendra Singh Airee as his deputy
Pakistan U19 clinch tri-nation series title with dominant win over Zimbabwe
Pakistan U19 defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in Harare to win the U19 ODI Tri-Nation Series, with Sameer Minhas starring in the final.
Four Pakistan kabaddi players banned over doping rule violation
The Pakistan Anti-Doping Organisation (PADO) issued the notification imposing the bans under existing anti-doping regulations.
Australian Open winners to get $2.79mn as prize money hits new high
The winners of the men's and women's singles at the first Grand Slam of the year will each take home Aus$4.15 million (US$2.79 million), up 19 percent from last year's Aus$3.5 million
'Battle of the Sexes' rivals have mixed fortunes in Brisbane
While Sabalenka said the much-maligned exhibition had paid dividends in a straight-sets demolition of Cristina Bucsa, Kyrgios's comeback faltered at the first hurdle as he lost to American Kovacevic
Venus Williams ousted in first round of Australian Open warm-up
Williams showed glimpses of the talent that has brought her seven major singles titles before running out of steam as the 52nd-ranked Linette won 6-4, 4-6, 6-2
Head, Smith centuries put Australia in charge of final Ashes Test
It was destructive Head's third ton of the series, to go with the phenomenal match-winning 123 he made in Perth and 170 at Adelaide. Smith was equally impressive, with his first hundred of the series
New Zealand have learned lessons from T20 World Cup flop: Neesham
Determined to avoid another group-stage exit, New Zealand will head into the next edition in India and Sri Lanka with proper match practice thanks to a five-game T20 series scheduled against India
Root says offering thanks, not bidding farewell, after Sydney century
Root showed all of his qualities of composure, technique, timing and patience to compile his second century of this series having headed out to Australia never having made three figures in the country
Smith in charge after Head's 163 to put Australia seven behind England
It was the destructive opener's third ton of the series, to go with the phenomenal match-winning 123 he made in Perth and 170 at Adelaide
Djokovic pulls out of Australian Open lead-up in Adelaide
Novak Djokovic Tuesday pulled out of the Adelaide International, saying he was "not quite physically ready" as prepares for the Australian Open
Salah seals AFCON last-16 victory for Egypt over brave Benin
Captain Mohamed Salah scored after 124 minutes to clinch a 3-1 extra-time victory for Egypt over plucky minnows Benin in an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 thriller.
Osimhen and Lookman lead Nigeria cruise into AFCON quarter-finals
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Nigeria made short work of Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.
Amorim sacked by Man Utd after 14-month reign
Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United on Monday, bringing a dramatic end to his turbulent 14-month spell as manager.
Dakar bike champion Sanders wins second stage to take lead
Australia's defending Dakar Rally motorbike champion Daniel Sanders moved into the overall lead after winning Monday's second stage.
Bangladesh bans IPL broadcast over Mustafizur row
Bangladesh government adopts strong stance "in public interest" after KKR released Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad on instructions from the BCCI.
Steelers, Panthers, Jaguars secure division titles. Broncos clinch AFC's No. 1 seed
“It’s pretty emotional,” said Rodgers, who is heading to the playoffs for the first time since the 2021 season.
Asian champions aim to clinch another U19 title
Pakistan U19 will face Zimbabwe in the tri-series final on 6 January, aiming for back-to-back titles. They topped the group with strong performances from Sameer Minhas and Usman Khan
Defending Brisbane champion Lehecka wins tough opener
Lehecka, the third seed, saw off his sometime training partner Machac 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2 in almost two-and-a-half hours on Pat Rafter Arena
Gauff shocked in United Cup, comeback kid Hurkacz stuns Zverev
Gauff had won all six of her previous United Cup singles matches for the USA and had a 3-0 record in mixed doubles. It was the first win over a top-five player for Bouzas Maneiro
Root ton fires England before Head strikes back for Australia
Until Australia took the second new ball, Root looked in full control in the Sydney sunshine on a pitch that looked as benign as the surface for the chaotic Melbourne Test was fiery
Cricket Australia boss hits out at 'archaic' bad light rules
ICC rules dictate that play cannot resume if the on-field umpires agree the light conditions are "dangerous or unreasonable". Play cannot start until at least 30 minutes after lightning strikes
Mustafizur, Taskin to lead Bangladesh's bowling at T20 World Cup
Taskin, who has taken 106 wickets in 86 T20Is, returns to the team after missing their 2-1 series win over Ireland in December while he was competing in the Abu Dhabi T10 league
Pakistan T20 squad players arrive in Colombo for Sri Lanka T20 series
The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Colombo for the T20 series against Sri Lanka. The first match is set for January 7, with the final match on January 11
England all out for 384 after Root ton in fifth Ashes Test
Joe Root hit his second century of the series and had made 160 when he was finally caught and bowled by Michael Neser (4-60). It was Root's 41st Test hundred but only second in Australia in the series
Man City held by Chelsea in major title blow, Liverpool denied in Fulham thriller
Manchester City's Premier League title challenge suffered a huge setback as Chelsea salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw, while Harrison Reed's stunning strike gave Fulham a 2-2 draw against Liverpool.
Cunha rescues Man Utd in draw with rivals Leeds
Matheus Cunha saved Manchester United from a rare defeat against fierce rivals Leeds as the Brazilian's equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw.
Hosts Morocco reach AFCON quarter-finals as Cameroon knock out South Africa
A Brahim Diaz goal sent Morocco through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at Tanzania's expense on Sunday.
Gonzalo treble helps Real Madrid thrash Betis, Atletico hopes dented
Gonzalo Garcia bagged a hat-trick for Real Madrid as they beat Real Betis 5-1 on Sunday.
Djokovic quits players' union he co-founded
Novak Djokovic announced on Sunday he was leaving the professional players' union he co-founded in 2020.
'An enormous triumph," amputee Baumel wins Dakar Rally first stage
Frenchman Mathieu Baumel hailed an "enormous triumph" as just a year after having his leg amputated he won the opening stage of the Dakar Rally alongside Belgian driver Guillaume.
Tyson Fury comes out of retirement again
Fury has not fought since losing to Oleksandr Usyk in a bout for three of the four major world titles in December 2024.
Root in Ponting territory with 41st Test century at 5th Ashes Test
Joe Root's latest exploits drew him level with Ponting to be third on the all-time century-making list behind only Tendulkar (51) and South African Jacques Kallis (45).
Australian cricket great Martyn out of coma in 'miracle'
Damien Martyn, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals, fell seriously ill late last month and was rushed to hospital. The former batsman was diagnosed with meningitis
Australia spin-less in Sydney Test for first time in 138 years
Not since 1888 have the hosts neglected to play a frontline slow bowler at the storied venue, once considered the country's spin haven
Raducanu pulls out of Osaka tie at United Cup as fitness concerns resurface
Raducanu has struggled with form and fitness problems since her US Open triumph as a teenager in 2021 but she rediscovered her rhythm in a run to the Miami Open quarter-finals last year
Fritz faces fitness doubts ahead of Australian Open
The 2024 US Open runner-up cut a frustrated figure in Saturday's loss to Argentine Sebastian Baez in the mixed team competition in Perth and said he may need a spell on the sidelines to fully recover
Nigerian 7-footer, '23 NBA Draft pick, makes US college debut
Ten days after signing with Baylor University, 7-foot (2.13m) Nnaji played his first US college game for the Bears in a 69-63 loss at Texas Christian University
Barca edge Espanyol as Flick thanks 'unbelievable' goalkeeper Garcia
The champions were largely outplayed by their city rivals and Garcia kept them afloat in the derby clash against his former side before substitute Olmo curled home in the 86th minute
Senegal march on to AFCON quarters as Mali beat Tunisia on penalties
Champions in 2022, Senegal are seen as the biggest threat to hosts Morocco's dreams of winning a first AFCON title in half a century
Gill back as India's captain in ODI series with New Zealand
Gill, who injured his foot in training last month, has been excluded from India's squad for the T20 World Cup. He is expected to play in domestic cricket next week before resuming his duties
Bangladesh seeking to move T20 World Cup matches from India: report
Last month, hundreds protested near Bangladesh's High Commission in New Delhi after a Hindu was beaten and set on fire in Bangladesh's Mymensingh district by a crowd for alleged blasphemy
FIFA world cup trophy tour begins in Saudi Arabia
FIFA legend Alessandro Del Piero unveiled the trophy at the Riyadh Airport and took part in an organised football clinic
Kolkata release Bangladesh's Mustafizur on BCCI's instruction
The 19th edition of the IPL begins on March 26
Final week of the NFL's regular season arrives with No. 1 seeds still undecided in AFC and NFC
The Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars all have a shot at the No. 1 seed in the AFC, which includes a first-round bye and home-field advantage through the playoffs.
Arshad Nadeem meets tennis legend Novak Djokovic at World Sports Summit in Dubai
Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's Olympic gold medalist, shared a photo with tennis legend Novak Djokovic at the World Sports Summit, celebrating their meeting after the MBR Award ceremony.
Greece and Argentina make winning starts at United Cup
Stefanos Tsitsipas found his winning touch on his return to action from injury as he led Greece to a 3-0 win over Japan on Friday in group play at the ATP-WTA United Cup.
Lens move four points clear of PSG at top of Ligue 1
Lens notched their seventh successive win to beat Toulouse 3-0 on Friday and move four points clear of Paris Saint-Germain at the top of Ligue 1.
Guardiola reaffirms City contract as Maresca speculation builds
Pep Guardiola has reiterated his desire to stay on at Manchester City despite reports that former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has held talks about potentially taking over.
Slot admits Liverpool's season has been 'constant battle'
Arne Slot says the first half of Liverpool's season has been a "constant battle", admitting the Premier League title race appears to be a duel between Arsenal and Manchester City.
Nigeria police charge fatal Joshua crash driver with dangerous driving
Nigerian police on Friday charged the driver of a car carrying British boxer Anthony Joshua that was involved in a fatal crash with "reckless" and "dangerous driving causing death".
Smith bats away retirement talk as he keeps England guessing
Australia skipper Steve Smith said Saturday he had no end date to call time on his career, while keeping England guessing on how his team will line up for the fifth and final Ashes Test.
Bashir, Potts in England squad for final Ashes Test
Seamer Matthew Potts and spinner Shoaib Bashir were included in a 12-man England squad Friday for the fifth Ashes Test against Australia.
Stokes urges England to stick with McCullum despite Ashes defeat
The five-match series was billed as the ultimate test for the regime of captain Stokes and head coach McCullum, who joined forces in 2022, promoting an ultra-attacking brand of cricket.
Colonel Nabeel Ahmed Rana elected PTF president
Pakistan Taekwondo Federation unanimously elected Colonel Nabeel Ahmed Rana as president, Najia Rasool as secretary, pledging reforms, player welfare, grassroots growth, and stronger governance nation
PCB Talent Hunt Programme for Schools unearths new talent nationwide in 2025
PCB launched the first-ever School Cricket Talent Hunt in 2025, with 405 teams playing 827 matches across 39 districts. Top performers will join regional academies for further development.
Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45
The American will compete in the main draw for the first time since 2021. An Australian Open singles finalist in 2003 and 2017, Williams is a five-time Wimbledon champion and also won two US Opens
Man City's title bid dented by Sunderland stalemate
Manchester City's Premier League title challenge suffered a major setback as they were held to a 0-0 draw against Sunderland.
Toothless Liverpool held by Leeds
Liverpool lacked the firepower to break down a much-changed Leeds in a 0-0 draw at Anfield that wasted a chance to solidify their place in the Premier League top four.
Maresca leaves Chelsea after just 18 months in charge
Enzo Maresca left his role as Chelsea head coach on Thursday after just 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced.
Sabalenka wants 'Battle of the Sexes' rematch and revenge
World number one Aryna Sabalenka Thursday said she wants a rematch of her "Battle of the Sexes" showdown with Nick Kyrgios.
Osaka drawing inspiration from family at United Cup
An excited Naomi Osaka will lean on family ties as she leads Japan in Friday's opening day at the United Cup in Australia.
'Positive signs' on hospitalised Australian cricket great Martyn
Damien Martyn is showing "positive signs" after being hospitalised in an induced coma with meningitis, ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist said.
I want to finish matches at every level: Usman Khan
The keeper-batter speaks about the influence of Babar, Rizwan and Sarfaraz on his game, and Pakistan's preparations for the big tournament.
Pakistan men's cricket closes productive 2025 across formats and pathways
Pakistan's cricket team had a strong 2025, hosting major events like the ICC Champions Trophy and winning 30 of 56 international matches. They also excelled in T20Is, ODIs, and development tournaments
Miami beats defending national champ Ohio State 24-14 in the CFP quarterfinal at Cotton Bow
There hasn’t been a national title for “The U” since 2001, when Cristobal was a standout offensive tackle for the Hurricanes and part of his second championship there.
Babar, Rizwan celebrate New Year's night together before facing off for first time in BBL
Rizwan said that he always respects Babar because he is a very good person, but since Babar is his opponent today, he will do whatever his team requires.
Pakistan team clinches titles at Junior Squash Championship
Pakistan's Sohail Adnan won the U-15 Junior Squash Championship in Scotland, defeating China's Yuan Xi Liu in straight sets. Muhammad Mustafa also claimed the U-13 title, remaining unbeaten.
Nashville SC sign Costa Rican striker Warren Madrigal
Nashville SC signed Costa Rican striker Warren Madrigal from Deportivo Saprissa to strengthen their attack. The 21-year-old has 16 goals in 26 caps for Costa Rica and will join Nashville in 2026.
Ivory Coast fight back to pip Cameroon for top spot in AFCON group
Substitute Bazoumana Toure scored in stoppage time for Ivory Coast who came from two goals down to beat Gabon 3-2 in Marrakesh on Wednesday.
Arteta says Arsenal reaping rewards for 'sacrifices and commitment'
Mikel Arteta believes his side are starting to see the benefits of their hard work as the Gunners head into 2026 at the top of the Premier League.
Mbappe suffers knee sprain in blow for Real Madrid
Real Madrid on Wednesday said that Kylian Mbappe had suffered a knee sprain, delivering a blow to their bid to reel in Liga leaders Barcelona.
Ex-boxing champ Joshua discharged from hospital after fatal car crash
Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, state officials said Wednesday, after surviving a fatal car accident in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends.
Cummins, Hazlewood in spin-heavy Australia squad for T20 World Cup
Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were on Thursday named in a spin-heavy provisional Australian squad for this year's Twenty20 World Cup
PCB's domestic cricket structure delivers growth and opportunity in 2025
Pakistan’s domestic cricket structure continued to strengthen in 2025 with a clear focus on youth development and performance-based progression.
Pakistan women's cricket completes active year across international and domestic fronts
At the international level, the highlight of the year was Pakistan women’s emphatic performance in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier, hosted in Lahore in April.
No Pakistani player in Cricinfo's T20, ODI teams for Year 2025
The T20 squad includes three players each from India and England, two from the West Indies, and one player each from Australia, Afghanistan and South Africa
Australia's Head hopes Ashes rivals meet for post-series drinks
Australia batter Head said he looked forward to the prospect of post-series drinks at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and that both teams had played the game "in the right way"
FIFA president praises Arshad Nadeem over javelin achievements
Arshad Nadeem met FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the Global Sports Summit in Dubai, where Infantino praised his javelin achievements. Nadeem also won the Global Breakthrough Athlete Award
'Sincaraz' set to dominate as 2026 tennis season kicks off
Alcaraz and Sinner, or "Sincaraz" as they have been dubbed, play an exhibition in South Korea on January 10 in their only warm-up before the Australian Open eight days later
Arsenal crush Villa to make statement in title race
Arsenal punished a costly mistake from Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as the Premier League leaders ran riot in the second half to crush their title rivals 4-1 on Tuesday.
Maresca in the firing line as Chelsea stumble against Bournemouth
Chelsea failed to lift the gloom at Stamford Bridge as Enzo Maresca's decision to substitute Cole Palmer was booed during a 2-2 draw against struggling Bournemouth.
Senegal top AFCON group ahead of DR Congo as Tanzania make history
Senegal advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 as winners of their group on Tuesday, leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo facing a heavyweight tie against Algeria.
Burst tyre and speed contributed to Joshua crash say investigators
A Nigeria traffic compliance agency said that preliminary investigations showed the car involved in an accident in which Anthony Joshua survived had a burst tyre before hitting a stationary truck.
Fury offers condolences to victims of Joshua car crash
Tyson Fury has passed on his condolences after a car crash in Nigeria which killed two of Anthony Joshua's team members.
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn 'in induced coma'
Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn has been rushed to hospital in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Injured Archer included in England T20 World Cup squad but no place for Smith
Jofra Archer was included in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad announced Tuesday, despite suffering a left side strain that ruled him out of the final two Ashes Tests.
Bethell says 'lot more to do' to nail down England number three spot
Jacob Bethell is keen to lock down the number three spot for England, but admitted he has "a lot more to do" to make the position his own.
Rashid Naseem creates history with 25 world records in a single year
Pakistan’s Rashid Naseem sets 25 Guinness World Records in one year, emerging as the country’s top record holder in 2025 alongside major family achievements.
Field Marshal Asim Munir attends closing ceremony of Polo and Tent Pegging Championship
The 50th COAS Polo and Tent Pegging Championship 2025 concluded at Jinnah Polo Fields, Lahore. Field Marshal Asim Munir attended as the chief guest, with Peshawar Corps winning the event.
El Kaabi brace helps Morocco reach AFCON last 16 as group winners
Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice as hosts Morocco eased to a 3-0 victory over Zambia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday to secure progress to the last 16.
Appollis penalty sends South Africa past Zimbabwe and into AFCON last-16
Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give South Africa a 3-2 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakesh on Monday.
Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites 'crazy' demand
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup.
Wawrinka 'at peace' with retirement but no plans to go quietly
Three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka said Monday he was "at peace" with his decision to make 2026 his last year on tour.
Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua 'stable' after fatal road accident in Nigeria
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was in a "stable condition" in hospital after a car accident in Nigeria.
Cummins, Hazlewood set to be included in Australia's T20 World Cup squad
Tim David is the other concern ahead of the tournament after picking up a hamstring injury which has ruled him out of the BBL
Arshad Nadeem wins Global Breakthrough Athlete Award at Dubai Sports Summit
The prestigious award was presented by Sheikh Mansoor bin Muhammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, son of the Ruler of Dubai
Australia coach McDonald backs under-fire MCG curator
Curator Matt Page and his team have been in the firing line after leaving 10 millimetres of grass on the wicket for the fourth Ashes Test against England
Australia's Khawaja confirmed for Sydney Ashes Test
The oldest player in an ageing squad, the 39-year-old lefthander's spot in the line-up is under scrutiny following his demotion down the batting order and as selectors look to the future
England pacer Atkinson ruled out of fifth Ashes Test
Atkinson came off early on day two of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after picking up his third wicket during England's four-wicket victory
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'
Nick Kyrgios beat women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the "Battle of the Sexes" on Sunday, in a highly-publicised showdown with modified rules that divided tennis fans.
De Minaur muscles up in bid to be Sinner-Alcaraz 'disruptor'
Alex de Minaur has muscled up in a bid to bridge the gap on Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, with the Australian aiming to be a "disruptor" to the pair's tennis dominance.
Spurs deliver big win for Frank as Calvert-Lewin denies Sunderland
Tottenham ground out a much-needed three points for the under-fire Thomas Frank with a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace, while high-flying Sunderland were held 1-1 by Leeds.
Mahrez penalty takes Algeria through to Cup of Nations last 16
Algeria secured their place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after a Riyad Mahrez penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso.
Diallo scores again as champions Ivory Coast draw with Cameroon
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored for Africa Cup of Nations defending champions Ivory Coast in a 1-1 draw with Cameroon on Sunday.
Root says 'silly' to change England management after Ashes loss
England meekly surrendered the famous urn after just 11 days of play with back-to-back eight-wicket defeats in Perth and Brisbane and an 82-run loss at Adelaide.
Former England cricket boss Morris dies aged 62
Glamorgan announced the death of Hugh Morris, the former chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), at the age of 62 on Sunday.
Draper to miss Australian Open due to injury
Draper, 10th in the world rankings, was forced to withdraw from the second round of the US Open in August due to bone bruising in his left arm
'Tired' Inoue beats Picasso by unanimous decision to end gruelling year
The fighter nicknamed "Monster" successfully defended his undisputed world super-bantamweight titles for the sixth time in his first fight in Saudi Arabia
Sabalenka, Kyrgios relishing 'Battle of the Sexes' challenge
The showdown between four-times Grand Slam champion Sabalenka and ex-world No. 13 Kyrgios is seen by critics as a risk to undermining women's tennis by trivialising decades of progress toward equality
Osimhen and Mane score as Nigeria win to qualify, Senegal draw
Victory ensured three-time champions Nigeria became the second nation after record seven-time winners Egypt to secure a last-16 place
Comeback kings Villa turn the tables again, this time on Chelsea
After Saturday's 2-1 win at Chelsea – their 12th in 13 league matches – Villa have claimed 18 points from losing positions so far this season, more than any other team
Australia's Head backs struggling opening partner Weatherald
Weatherald made his debut in the opening Test against England in Perth, the latest in a flurry of players looking to fill the giant hole left by David Warner calling it quits two years ago
MCG curator in 'state of shock' after Ashes Test carnage
Page and his team left 10 millimetres of grass on the wicket, providing fast bowlers with excessive seam movement and bounce which made batting treacherous
Dhaka assistant coach Zaki dies after collapsing before BPL game
Mahbub Ali Zaki, 59, tragically passed away after a fall during team warm-ups, with news of his death reaching the ground post-match kickoff
Nix's late TD pass and stand by Broncos defense finishes off 20-13 win over Chiefs
One secured when the Broncos made one last stop in the closing second at their end of the field.
History-maker Tongue wants more of the same from England attack
Tongue led the attack, bagging 5-45 as the hosts were dismissed for 152. In doing so, he became the first England bowler this century to collect a five-wicket haul in a Test at the cavernous stadium
Packers clinch NFL playoff spot as Lions lose to Vikings
Green Bay accepted the Christmas gift of a third consecutive playoff appearance and sixth in seven years
Spurs extend domination of NBA-best Thunder
De'Aaron Fox scored 29 points while Wembanyama had 19 points and 11 rebounds in 26 minutes and guard Stephon Castle added 19 points for the Spurs, who stretched their win streak to eight games
Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up
The Gunners, top of the tree at Christmas, host Brighton, while Pep Guardiola's in-form City travel to Nottingham Forest
Too hot to handle? Searing heat looming over 2026 World Cup
Soaring temperatures across the United States, Mexico and Canada pose safety issues for players and fans and a host of logistical issues that remain far from settled
Palladino's Atalanta on the up as Serie A leaders Inter visit
Since Palladino replaced Ivan Juric last month Atalanta have rediscovered their groove, as witnessed by the way they dealt with Eintracht Frankfurt and Chelsea in the Champions League
Australia lead England by 46 after 20 wickets fall on crazy day at MCG
Skipper Ben Stokes won a key toss on a green track and his quicks feasted after sending in Australia, who limped to the break on 72-4 in overcast and chilly conditions
Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record with fastest 16,000 runs
Virat Kohli becomes the fastest batter to 16,000 List A runs, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record, as he brought up the milestone in his 330th List A innings, taking 61 fewer innings than Tendulkar
Pakistani stuntman Sultan Golden announces bid for new Guinness World Records
Pakistani stuntman Sultan Golden announces plans for two new Guinness World Records after recently achieving fastest reverse driving record with support from Balochistan government.
Pakistan secures hosting rights for SAFF U-17 Football Championship 2026
Pakistan will host SAFF U-17 Football Championship in August 2026. Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed the news, highlighting the event's role in boosting football and Pakistan's global sports image.
Arshad Nadeem set to receive prestigious award at Dubai's World Sports Summit
Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem will receive the Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award at the World Sports Summit in Dubai, joining stars like Ronaldo, Serena Williams, and Khabib.
Key players to return as PCB prepares to announce T20 squad for Sri Lanka tour
PCB is set to announce Pakistan's T20 squad for the Sri Lanka tour. Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf are expected to return, with Maaz Sadaqat and Ahmed Daniyal also in contention. Matches are in January
Carey's masterclass standing up to the stumps wins Boland's trust
Carey's wicketkeeping masterclass has been a key factor in Australia's unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series and the 34-year-old was particularly impressive in the second Test at the Gabba
Injured Archer out of Ashes, England drop Pope from Boxing Day Test
Surrey seamer Gus Atkinson will replace Archer in an England side down 3-0 in the five-Test series and will be playing for pride in Melbourne and Sydney
Stokes says England player welfare his main priority
Stokes was peppered with questions ahead of the fourth Test in Melbourne about the team's behaviour at Noosa between the second and third Tests after British media reports compared it to a "stag-do"
Australia's Lyon determined to bounce back after surgery
The 38-year-old faces an extended period on the sidelines after damaging his right hamstring saving a boundary on day five of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide
American tennis star Venus Williams ties knot in Florida
Venus Williams, the elder sister of fellow tennis icon Serena Williams, had previously been linked with Andrea Preti.
Contenders Senegal, Nigeria start Cup of Nations campaigns with wins
Nicolas Jackson scored twice as much-fancied Senegal began their Africa Cup of Nations bid with a convincing 3-0 win over Botswana on Tuesday.
Tunisia ease past Uganda to win Cup of Nations opener
Elias Achouri's double helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations.
DR Congo beat Benin to kick off Cup of Nations bid
Democratic Republic of Congo edged out Benin 1-0 in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.
Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace
Kepa Arrizabalaga was Arsenal's League Cup quarter-final hero with the decisive penalty shoot-out save.
Koepka leaves LIV Golf: official
Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf for family reasons, the Saudi-backed circuit announced.
Key to probe England's 'stag-do' drinking on Ashes beach break
Rob Key pledged Tuesday to investigate whether players' drinking on a mid-Ashes beach break went too far, after reports said it had been like a "stag-do."
Five wickets, one over: Gede Priandana scripts historic T20I moment for Indonesia
Indonesia fast bowler Gede Priandana creates T20I history by taking five wickets in a single over during a 60-run win over Cambodia in Bali.
Murphy replaces Lyon in Australia squad, Cummins out of rest of Ashes series
Todd Murphy, 25, has played seven Tests since his debut in India in 2023 and has long been considered the heir apparent to Lyon
Pakistan to move ICC over Indian players' unethical behaviour in U19 Asia Cup final
PCB to raise concerns with ICC over Indian players' unethical behavior in U-19 Asia Cup final. Chairman Naqvi emphasizes the importance of sportsmanship, while Sarfaraz Ahmed condemns the actions
Penalty king Jimenez strikes for Fulham to sink Forest
Fulham climbed away from the Premier League relegation zone and left Nottingham Forest mired in the fight for survival after Raul Jimenez's penalty sealed a 1-0 win.
Napoli beat Bologna to lift Italian Super Cup
Napoli won the Italian Super Cup on Monday as David Neres scored twice to secure the reigning Serie A champions a 2-0 win over Bologna.
Salah snatches added-time winner for Egypt after Zimbabwe scare
Mohamed Salah scored in added time to snatch a 2-1 victory for record seven-time champions Egypt over lowly ranked Zimbabwe in an Africa Cup of Nations Group B thriller.
Foster grabs South Africa winner against Angola in AFCON
Lyle Foster scored on 79 minutes as South Africa edged Angola 2-1 in Marrakesh on Monday to win their opening match of an Africa Cup of Nations.
Winter Olympics organisers resolve snow problem at ski site
Organisers of the 2026 Winter Olympics said they have solved the problems impacting the production of artificial snow at the site that will host the snowboarding and freestyle skiing events.
Australia's Cummins, Lyon out of fourth Ashes Test
Australian skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were Tuesday ruled out of the fourth Ashes Test against England with the veteran spinner facing surgery.
McCullum wants to stay as England coach despite Ashes drubbing
Brendon McCullum wants to stay in his job despite a chastening Ashes series defeat but admits his future is out of his hands.
Strauss says sacking Stokes and McCullum will not solve England's Ashes woes
Andrew Strauss has warned that removing coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes will not be enough to change a "depressingly one-sided story" in Australia.
West Indies captain says he 'let the team down' in New Zealand Tests
New Zealand wrapped up the series victory with a 323-run win on the final day of the third Test at Mount Maunganui, after an earlier draw in Christchurch and a win in Wellington.
PM Shehbaz announces Rs10m prize for each U-19 Asia Cup winner
The premier congratulated the team and management on their brilliant victory against India. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and federal ministers also attended the function
Five-wicket Duffy prompts West Indies collapse as NZ win series 2-0
The hosts set a target of 462 and bowled out the tourists for 138, wrapping up the innings in just four overs after tea following a dramatic collapse either side of lunch
Rogers stars as Villa beat Man Utd to boost title bid
Aston Villa stepped up their unexpected Premier League title challenge as Morgan Rogers' brilliant brace sealed a 2-1 win against Manchester United.
Barca strengthen Liga lead at Villarreal, Atletico go third
Barcelona wingers Raphinha and Lamine Yamal guided the Catalan giants four points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-0 win at 10-man Villarreal on Sunday.
