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.
Captain Kane helps undermanned Bayern go nine clear
An understrength Bayern Munich coasted to a 4-0 away win over lowly Heidenheim on Sunday, restoring their nine-point lead atop the table in Harry Kane's first match as captain.
Hosts Morocco off to winning start at Africa Cup of Nations
Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as hosts Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations bid off to a winning start by beating minnows Comoros 2-0 in the tournament's opening game.
Schwarz breaks World Cup duck with Alta Badia giant slalom victory
Marco Schwarz claimed his first alpine skiing World Cup win in two years on Sunday with victory in the giant slalom in Alta Badia.
Williamson says 'series by series' call on New Zealand Test future
The Black Caps' finest ever batsman, boasting 9,461 Test runs to his name at an average of 54.7, said Sunday he will ask himself whether it's his last Test as his team in Mount Maunganui.
U19 Asia Cup champions return home to hero's welcome
The young champions were greeted by fans who were cheering and dancing to drumbeats, singing patriotic songs and showering rose petals on the young heroes as they emerged from the airport.
Cummins, Lyon doubts for Melbourne after 'hugely satsfying' Ashes
Cummins said retaining the Ashes after just three Tests was "hugely satisfying" and vowed no letup in Melbourne while casting doubt on whether he and Nathan Lyon would play.
'It sucks': Stokes vows England will bounce back after losing Ashes
Their capitulation over three Tests is a far cry from the pre-Ashes hype that promised a hard-fought series, with Australia proving better in all departments
Dupont helps Toulouse bounce back in Top 14 after turbulent week
Dupont was a second-half substitute as Toulouse claimed victory to end a difficult week, in which the 24-time champions were handed a points deduction and fine for a salary cap breach, on a high note
Arsenal take back Premier League top spot with 1-0 win over Everton
With their next game against Brighton & Hove Albion next Saturday, the win moves Arsenal to 39 points, two ahead of Manchester City
Kyrgios to make tour return at Brisbane International
The 30-year-old Australian's career has been ravaged by injury over the last couple of years and he has played only five singles matches in 2025, the most recent at the Miami Open in March
Arteta tells leaders Arsenal to 'learn' while winning
Viktor Gyokeres scored the only goal from the penalty spot to register his first goal since November 1 as the Gunners moved two points clear of Manchester City
Pressure on Morocco to deliver as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off
Senegal, reigning champions Ivory Coast, Mohamed Salah's Egypt and a Nigeria side led by Victor Osimhen are among the biggest rivals for Morocco at the AFCON, which will end on January 18
West Indies 43-0, need 419 more to win after Conway joins elite
Brandon King was on 37 and John Campbell two not out off 50 balls as the West Indies began a record chase after being set a target of 462
Pakistan thrash India by 191 runs to clinch Under-19 Asia Cup
Chasing a daunting target, the Indian side bowled out for 156 runs.
Australia beat England by 82 runs and retain Ashes
Mitchell Starc removed Will Jacks for 47 to a superb catch by Marnus Labuschagne in front of wicketkeeper to seal the fate of the visitors
Gill dropped, Kishan back for India's T20 World Cup title defence
The same squad will play a five-match home T20 series against New Zealand next month
Bologna win shoot-out with Inter to reach Italian Super Cup final
Bologna reached the Italian Super Cup final on Friday after beating Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Riyadh.
Brandt and Beier send Dortmund second in Bundesliga
Goals from Julian Brandt and Maximilian Beier lifted Borussia Dortmund to a nervy 2-0 home win over Borussia Moenchengladbach on Friday.
Man Utd can fight for Premier League title in next few years: Amorim
Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United can win the Premier League far sooner than the 10 or 11 years that Alex Ferguson fears it could take.
Three-time Grand Slam winner Wawrinka to retire in 2026
Stan Wawrinka says the 2026 season will be his last as the three-time Grand Slam singles champion aims to finish his career "on the best note possible".
Australia all out for 349, set England 435 to win 3rd Ashes Test
Travis Head slammed 170 and Alex Carey 72 before Australia were all out for 349 Saturday, setting England the ominous task of scoring 435 to win the third Test.
India beat South Africa by 30 runs to win T20 series 3-1
South Africa began the tour with a stunning 2-0 triumph in the Test series but the white ball contests proved disappointing as they also lost the one-day series 2-1 and T20 series 3-1.
England need to produce something magical to save Ashes, says bowling coach
England struggled to remove Australia's batters, with captain Stokes having opted not to bowl in second innings and part-time spinner Jacks hit for 107 runs with just one wicket as reward
Dominant Head moves into Bradman territory with fourth Adelaide ton
Head joined rarified company with only three other Australians notching centuries in four successive Tests at the same venue
Openers lead West Indies fightback after New Zealand declare on 575-8
A late flurry of hitting from Ravindra, who made 75, and recalled spinner Patel, who lofted two sixes in the final over before ending on 30 from 30 balls, saw New Zealand through to a daunting total
Australia's Head slams unbeaten 142 to crush England's Ashes hopes
The hosts were 271-4 at stumps on day three of the third Test with Head on 142 and first-innings century-maker Alex Carey not out 52, taking the five-match series out of England's reach
Napoli beat Milan in Italian Super Cup semi-final
Napoli downed AC Milan 2-0 in Thursday's Italian Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh.
McIlroy wins BBC sports personality award for 2025 heroics
McIlroy won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in a public vote on Thursday after a career-defining 2025 campaign.
Joshua takes huge weight advantage into Paul fight
Anthony Joshua will carry a massive weight advantage into his controversial Netflix-backed bout against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Florida on Friday.
Odermatt takes foggy downhill for 50th World Cup win
Marco Odermatt secured his 50th World Cup win when he took a fog-hit men's downhill at Val Gardena, Italy on Thursday.
England all out for 286, trail Australia by 85 in 3rd Test
Ben Stokes hit a gritty 83 as England were dismissed for 286 in their first innings of the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia on Friday.
New Zealand Cricket chief quits after split over new T20 league
The boss of New Zealand cricket resigned on Friday after a long and bitter dispute with players and member associations over the future of T20 cricket in the country.
'Never enough': Conway leans on McKenzie wisdom in epic 300 stand
Devon Conway and Latham combined for a 323-run opening stand on day one of the third Test against the West Indies in Mount Maunganui, on Thursday.
Ecuador footballer Mario Pineida shot and killed
Guayaquil has become a hotspot for gang violence linked to drug trafficking
MNA Amina Batool appointed to FIFA institutional reforms committee
MNA Batool’s appointment to FIFA reforms committee signals renewed global confidence in Pakistan’s football governance, transparency drive, and growing diplomatic presence in international bodies
Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers against the Bengals
McDaniel said the decision came down to who he felt gave the Dolphins the best chance to win.
PKF seeks strict action as Pakistani player plays for India, waves Indian flag
Rana Sarwar said that a national player playing for the Indian team and waving its flag is unacceptable.
Italy drop Australian-born skipper who helped seal maiden T20 World Cup berth
Burns captained the side that booked a maiden T20 World Cup berth in July through European qualifiers, setting up the nation's tournament debut in India and Sri Lanka from February 7
England unhappy with review technology after Carey reprieved in Adelaide Test
The wicketkeeper, who ended up scoring 106 and celebrating his first Ashes ton at his home, later admitted to feeling a "bit of a feather" off his bat when he wafted at a Tongue delivery when on 72
Masterful Conway, Latham in 323 opening stand as West Indies wilt
Conway ended the day 178 not out and captain Latham was out just before the close for 137. It was only the eighth time New Zealand had registered a stand in excess of 300 in Tests
Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tournament from FIFA.
World no. 1 Alcaraz ends 'incredible ride' with coach Ferrero
Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday he is splitting from his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after seven hugely successful years together.
Cherki inspires Man City, Newcastle strike late to reach League Cup semis
Rayan Cherki's stunning strike put Manchester City on their way to the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Brentford.
Real Madrid scrape past third-tier Talavera in Spanish Cup
Kylian Mbappe brace helped Real Madrid avoid an upset at third-tier Talavera as Xabi Alonso's side scraped home 3-2 to stamp their ticket into the Spanish Cup last 16.
Safonov hero as PSG beat Flamengo in Intercontinental Cup
Paris Saint-Germain edged out Brazilians Flamengo 2-1 in a shoot-out to win the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar on Wednesday.
Barcelona, Lyon and Chelsea reach Women's Champions League quarters
Barcelona and Lyon clinched places in the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League, while Chelsea came from behind to beat Wolfsburg and qualify directly for the last eight.
Snicko operator admits error that led to Carey's Ashes reprieve
The operator of the Snicko technology being used in the Ashes has admitted an error led to a reprieve for Australia's Alex Carey on the first day of the third Test in Adelaide.
Fourth T20 between South Africa and India abandoned due to fog
The toss was scheduled for 6:30pm local time (1300 GMT) but never took place despite several pitch inspections at the Ekana Stadium. The umpires eventually called off the match at 9:30pm.
Saim Ayub retains top spot in ICC T20 all-rounders rankings
ICC’s latest player rankings confirm Saim Ayub’s continued dominance among T20 all-rounders alongside notable movements in Test and T20 lists
Saba Rashid sets another Guinness World Record in martial arts
Saba Rashid has become the first martial arts athlete from Pakistan to set a Guinness World Record in the nunchaku category
Knicks win NBA Cup after rallying to beat Spurs 124-113
“This is great and we’re going to enjoy this,” Brunson said. “But once we leave tomorrow, we’re moving on.”
Emotional Carey slams ton to give Australia upper hand in 3rd Ashes Test
Batting after captain Pat Cummins won the toss as temperatures topped 36 Celsius at Adelaide Oval, the hosts were 326-8 at stumps on day one after the shock of Steve Smith being ruled out with illness
West Indies hope Christmas comes early in must-win New Zealand Test
The visitors trail 1-0 after being thrashed by nine wickets last week in Wellington and have not won in their previous seven Tests
Pakistan mountaineer Samina Baig makes history by skiing to last degree of South Pole
Samina Baig made history as the first Pakistani to ski to the last degree of the South Pole. This achievement is part of her pursuit of the Explorers Grand Slam, inspired by resilience and support.
Pakistan pacer Abbas signs contract with Derbyshire for County Championship
Mohammad Abbas has signed a two-year contract with Derbyshire for the County Championship. Coach Mickey Arthur praised Abbas's wicket-taking ability and experience, benefiting younger players
Khawaja revels in late lifeline as Australia 194-5 in 3rd Ashes Test
Khawaja, who missed the second Test in Brisbane after suffering back spasms in Perth, grabbed his chance in a stoic knock after being handed a reprieve when dropped on five
Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele won the men's FIFA Best award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday.
FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets after pricing backlash
World Cup organisers unveiled a new cut-price ticket category on Tuesday after a backlash by fans over pricing for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Players pay tribute to Bondi victims at Ashes Test
A moment of silence was observed before the third Ashes Test with players from Australia and England wearing black armbands to mark the tragic mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach.
Azhar Mahmood ends coaching stint with Pakistan Test side
Azhar Mahmood’s contract was due to run until March 2026, but with no Tests in the calendar until March-April next year, a mutual decision has been taken to end the stint now
Cameron Green becomes IPL's most expensive overseas player
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green becomes IPL’s most expensive overseas player, bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹25.2 crore ahead of IPL 2026
Man Utd blow lead three times in 4-4 Bournemouth thriller
Manchester United blew the lead three times to miss out on moving up to fifth in the Premier League as Bournemouth would not be beaten in a thrilling 4-4 draw at Old Trafford.
Clarke warns Scotland fans over sky-high World Cup prices
Scotland boss Steve Clarke has urged fans not to rack up huge debts as they plot how to follow their team at next year's World Cup.
Maresca committed to Chelsea despite outburst
Enzo Maresca insisted Monday that he "absolutely" remains committed to his job as Chelsea manager.
Scheffler wins fourth straight PGA Tour Player of the Year
World number one Scottie Scheffler has been voted PGA Tour Player of the Year for a fourth straight season.
Athletes to stay in pop-up cabins in the woods at Winter Olympics
The 377 cabins have been installed in the grounds of the old airport at Cortina d'Ampezzo, on the edge of a forest and a ten-minute drive to the centre of town.
Khawaja left out as Australia's Cummins, Lyon back for 3rd Ashes Test
Usman Khawaja was overlooked for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide on Wednesday as Australia skipper Pat Cummins and veteran Nathan Lyon were named to make their return.
Stokes calls on England to 'show a bit of dog' in must-win Adelaide Test
Ben Stokes has called on England to "show a bit of dog" in the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia on Wednesday.
Security beefed up for Ashes Test after Bondi shooting
Police armed with rifles will be part of a beefed up security presence at the third Test between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval.
England seek their own Bradman in bid for historic Ashes comeback
Donald Bradman's Australians, in the 1936/37 Ashes, are the only team to have come from 2-0 down to win a five-match series in the entire 148-year history of Test cricket.
Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL and Chiefs say he's considering surgical options
This year, the Chiefs won’t even make the playoffs, and Mahomes won’t be back on the field until sometime in 2026.
Pakistan faces fourth consecutive loss in Pro Hockey League
Pakistan's hockey team suffered a fourth straight defeat in the FIH Pro Hockey League, losing 5-1 to Argentina. The team has struggled throughout the tournament, with no wins so far.
'Outstanding' Haaland stars in win over Palace to fire Man City title charge
Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal as Erling Haaland's double inspired a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace.
Rodrygo scrapes Real Madrid win at Alaves
Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo Goes's goals earned Real Madrid a tense 2-1 win at Alaves in La Liga on Sunday.
Inter Milan go top in Italy as champions Napoli stumble
Inter Milan climbed to the top of Serie A on Sunday after a 2-1 win at Genoa and a little help from their closest rivals.
Joyous Sunderland celebrate Newcastle scalp
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris said that Sunday's memorable victory against Newcastle in the first Premier League Tyne–Wear derby for nearly a decade would not go to their heads.
Messi's tour of India gets off to chaotic start as angry fans storm field
Angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalize a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero.
Americans Novak and Coughlin win PGA-LPGA pairs event
Americans Andrew Novak and Lauren Coughlin won the PGA and LPGA Grant Thornton Invitational pairs tournament on Sunday.
What we know about Messi's private jet that shows his iconic No10 shirt
His iconic jersey number 10 is displayed on the tail, and the steps feature the names of his wife Antonela and children Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro
Ajaz Patel, Blundell back in New Zealand squad for third Test
Ajaz Patel is in line to play his first Test match in more than a year, and his first home Test in more than five years.
India beat South Africa to take T20 series lead
India beat South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20 international on Sunday as the hosts took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
PSL 11 set to start from March 26
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced that Pakistan Super League season 11 will be held from March 26 to May 3, 2026.
Canadian concerns growing over whether women's hockey team can defend Olympic title vs. US
Whatever advantage Canada might have in returning a veteran roster with an edge in international experience isn’t enough to make a difference once the puck drops, coach Ryan told The Associated Press
Wembanyama stars as Spurs stun Thunder to reach NBA Cup final
French prodigy Wembanyama, playing after a 12-game absence following a month-long injury layoff, led a superb performance from the Spurs to send Oklahoma crashing to just their second defeat of season
Higa becomes first Japanese golfer to win Asian Tour order of merit
Higa carded a four-under-par 68 in Saturday's final round at Dirab Golf and Country Club, near Riyadh, to finish on 16-under, seven behind the winner Bjorn Hellgren of Sweden
Suriname name new coach ahead of World Cup playoffs
Ten Cate, 71, is a former coach of Ajax Amsterdam and has worked as an assistant at Barcelona and Chelsea
Salah back in Liverpool fold as Arsenal grab last-gasp win
The Egypt forward, the subject of intense scrutiny in the build-up to the game at Anfield, came off the substitutes' bench to huge cheers in the first half, replacing injured defender Joe Gomez
Green says no complacency as Australia aim to seal Ashes in Adelaide
The odds are stacked in Australia's favour on home soil after eight-wicket wins in Perth and Brisbane, with England winless Down Under since their 2010-11 tour
McCullum admits England have been 'nowhere near' their best
McCullum confirmed they would stick with the same top seven, keeping under-fire Ollie Pope at number three rather than bring in Jacob Bethell
John Cena bids emotional farewell to WWE after stunning final match
The 17-time world champion faced Austrian star wrestler Gunther in what turned out to be the final match of his career.
Fans vandalise India stadium after football star Messi's abrupt exit
Messi walked around the pitch waving to fans and left the stadium earlier than expected.
Stuntman Sultan Golden breaks world record for fastest reverse driving
Pakistani stuntman Sultan Golden breaks the world record for fastest reverse driving, covering one mile in 57 seconds.
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Bilawal Bhutto celebrate Army's triumph at 35th National Games
Pakistan Army leads medal tally at the 35th National Games, with Field Marshal Asim Munir and Bilawal Bhutto attended the closing ceremony in Karachi.
Pakistan cricketers reach New York for PSL roadshow event
Pakistani cricketers have arrived in New York for the PSL roadshow, following the London event. Players like Shan Masood, Faheem Ashraf, and Wasim Akram will engage with fans ahead of the new season
Netherlands defeat Pakistan 7-3 in FIH Pro League match
The Netherlands defeated Pakistan 7-3 in the FIH Pro League in Santiago. Mohammad Sufyan Khan scored twice, and Rana Waheed Ashraf added one. Pakistan faces Argentina on December 15.
High demand for 2026 World Cup tickets despite fans slamming prices
FIFA received five million requests for World Cup 2026 tickets in the first 24 hours of the latest sales phase, soccer's world governing body said on Friday.
Union sink second-placed Leipzig to climb in Bundesliga
Goals from Oliver Burke and Ilyas Ansah sealed a 3-1 home win for Union Berlin on Friday to deny RB Leipzig the chance to close the gap on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem re-elected unopposed in contentious FIA election
Mohammed Ben Sulayem was re-elected unopposed as president of motorsport's governing body the International Automobile Federation (FIA) on Friday.
Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton after Slot talks – reports
Mohamed Salah has been included in Liverpool's squad for their Premier League match at home to Brighton on Saturday following talks with manager Arne Slot.
Norris gets his hands on F1 trophy as unwell Verstappen stays away
Lando Norris laid hands on the Formula One winner's trophy at a prize-giving gala in Tashkent on Friday as outgoing champion Max Verstappen stayed away due to illness.
Hazlewood not done with test cricket despite Ashes disappointment
Hazlewood intends to continue playing international cricket in all formats despite missing the entire Ashes series because of injury.
England bowling great Anderson named as Lancashire captain
The country's all-time leading Test wicket-taker, James Anderson, made his first-class debut for Lancashire in 2002 and has continued to play for the county since his international retirement in 2024.
Hamza Asif sets new benchmark, breaks 26-year-old Breaststroke record
Hamza Asif achieved a historic time of 29.99 seconds in the 50m Breaststroke.
Villa and Forest win in Europa League as Celtic thrashed by Roma
Aston Villa beat Basel 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday to secure their eighth successive win, while Nottingham Forest won at Utrecht.
Fan group calls for 'immediate halt' to World Cup ticket sales
Fans' group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called on Thursday for FIFA to stop the sale of tickets for next year's World Cup due to their "extortionate" cost.
Nigeria choose AFCON squad stacked with star strikers
Forwards and former CAF player of the year award winners Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman headline the 28-man Nigeria squad named on Thursday.
IOC calls for full reintegration of Russians to youth competitions
The International Olympic Committee on Thursday urged sports bodies to fully reintegrate Russian and Belarusian athletes into junior competitions.
Johnson's Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy, vows to return
Michael Johnson's troubled Grand Slam Track athletics circuit filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, saying the move was necessary to stabilize finances.
De Kock stars as South Africa win big to level India T20 series
South Africa registered a convincing 51-run win over India in the second T20 international and level the series on Thursday.
FIH announces world cup qualifiers
Pakistan will compete in Egypt ahead of the 2025 World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.
No Pakistani cricketer featured in ICC ticket poster for 2026 T20 World Cup
ICC draws criticism after releasing its T20 World Cup 2025 ticket poster without featuring any Pakistani player.
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale - details inside
The historic 10th edition of T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with matches scheduled from February 7 to March 8
Hay fifty on debut helps put New Zealand on top in West Indies Test
The Black Caps were 278 all out with about an hour to play in the final session, after the West Indies scored 205 at the Basin Reserve. Hay scored 61 from 93 deliveries, fitting nine fours and a six
Man City edge Real Madrid to leave Alonso on brink
Manchester City came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday in the Champions League and leave Xabi Alonso's position as coach of the Spanish giants in grave danger.
Arsenal crush Club Brugge to keep 100pc Champions League record
Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli scored wonder goals as Arsenal outclassed Club Brugge 3-0 on Wednesday to make it six wins out of six in the Champions League.
Superb Simon guides Athletic to PSG draw
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon put in a superb performance to help Athletic Bilbao to a 0-0 draw with Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain.
US drops bid to preserve FIFA bribery convictions
The US government has moved to drop its case against a former Fox broadcasting executive involved in the FIFA corruption scandal.
Sabalenka says transgender women in WTA events 'not fair'
Sabalenka said Tuesday that she considers it "not fair" that the women's professional tennis tour allows transgender women to compete in WTA tournaments.
New Zealand lose Tickner as West Indies all out for 205
New Zealand were 24-0 at the close of play on day one of the second Test after bowling the West Indies out for 205 in 75 overs.
Punjab launches Special Games 2025 with grand ceremony at Punjab Stadium Lahore
Punjab inaugurates Special Games 2025 at Lahore Stadium with 500 special athletes competing in nine games, emphasizing talent, inclusion, and encouragement.
ICC rankings: Rohit Sharma takes No 1 ODI spot, Kohli climbs to second
ICC released a fresh round of player rankings, triggering major reshuffles across all formats and igniting new storylines as teams gear up for a busy calendar
Pakistan's Tekken legend Arslan Ash welcomes first baby boy
Pakistan’s e-sports star Arslan Ash welcomed his first child, a baby boy named Muhammad Ayan, sharing the joyful moment with fans on Instagram.
Pakistan women's team makes history with first-ever participation in FIFA Series
Pakistan women's national football team has been accepted to participate in the FIFA Series for the first time, marking a major milestone in the country's football progress and global exposure.
Liverpool edge Inter in Champions League as Chelsea lose in Italy
Liverpool snatched a 1-0 win away to Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday without unsettled star Mohamed Salah, while Chelsea slipped to defeat against Atalanta.
Spurs sink Slavia Prague to boost last-16 bid in front of Son
Tottenham bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League last 16 with a 3-0 win over Slavia Prague in front of their former star Son Heung-min.
Kounde double helps Barcelona claim Frankfurt comeback win
Unlikely goalscoring hero Jules Kounde bagged two headers to help Barcelona beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on Tuesday in the Champions League.
Karl and Gnabry spark Bayern to comeback win over Sporting
Revitalised striker Serge Gnabry and teenage forward Lennart Karl helped inspire Bayern Munich to a come-from-behind 3-1 home win over Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League.
Liverpool's Slot swerves further Salah talk after late Inter win
Arne Slot dedicated Tuesday's 1-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan to the players he took to Italy, refusing to further fuel a public row with star forward Mohamed Salah.
Hazlewood out of Ashes, Cummins confirmed for Adelaide
Hazlewood will miss the entire series after picking up an Achilles issue and will now target the T20 World Cup for a comeback.
Pandya blitz helps India thrash South Africa in T20 opener
Hardik Pandya struck an unbeaten 59 and took a key wicket as India thrashed South Africa by 101 runs in the first T20 international.
Samiullah Khan and Faiqa Riaz crowned Pakistan's fastest athletes at National Games
WAPDA’s Samiullah Khan and Faiqa Riaz won the men’s and women’s 100m races at the National Games, earning the titles of Pakistan’s fastest athletes.
Chargers' Dicker kicks winning field goal, Jefferson's interception seals 22-19 OT win over Eagles
Elliott also kicked field goals of 54, 30 and 41 yards at SoFi Stadium, where the Eagles’ green-and-white jerseys dotted the crowd.
Abhishek Sharma becomes Pakistan's most-searched cricketer in 2025
Google’s “Year in Search 2025 report” revealed that cricket once again topped the list of most-searched topics in the country.
Man Utd back on track after Fernandes inspires Wolves rout
Manchester United had "improved a lot" after they climbed back into the race to qualify for the Champions League as Bruno Fernandes inspired a 4-1 rout of woeful Wolves on Monday.
Pulisic quick-fire double sends AC Milan top of Serie A
USA playmaker Christian Pulisic scored twice in 10 minutes on Monday as AC Milan came from behind to edge Torino 3-2 to move to the summit of Serie A.
Fracturing Real Madrid need Mbappe magic in Haaland showdown
Real Madrid desperately need superstar Kylian Mbappe at his magical best on Wednesday in a pivotal Champions League clash against Manchester City.
Liverpool boss Slot says Salah relationship not broken
Arne Slot insisted that his relationship with Mohamed Salah has not broken down even after dropping the star attacker from Liverpool's trip to face Inter Milan.
Court will give decision in Sala compensation hearing on March 30
Sala died when the light aircraft taking him to the Welsh capital came down in the English Channel on January 21, 2019, two days after he had signed for the then-Premier League side.
Henry, Santner, Nathan Smith ruled out of rest of West Indies Test series
Uncapped seam-bowling allrounder Kristian Clarke called up as reinforcement; Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell included in squad.
Javelin star Arshad Nadeem wins gold at National Games
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem added another glittering chapter to his career as he claimed the gold medal in the javelin throw event at the National Games
Texans stifle Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs in 20-10 victory to keep pace in AFC South race
“It was our next game,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said.
Former England captains unleash scathing verdict as Ashes dream crumbles
Former skipper Michael Atherton delivered a brutal assessment of England's predicament, saying that optimism was now futile with Australia set to welcome back their key players
'We trained too much': McCullum blames England's training overdose for Ashes loss
McCullum revealed his team may have been victims of their own thoroughness, conducting "five to 10 training sessions" in the extended break between Tests after losing the opener inside two days
Bangladesh's Shakib wants home farewell series before ending career
Considered the greatest cricketer ever produced by Bangladesh, Shakib left the country after the toppling of the Sheikh Hasina-led government last year
Resilient Australia 'adapt on the go' to close in on Ashes glory
The hosts are firmly in the box seat against a ragged England after winning the first two Tests at Perth and Brisbane, both by eight wickets
'Not a place for weak men': Stokes demands more from under-fire England
Stokes was particularly critical of England crumbling in pressure moments, in contrast to Australia who have been able to dig deep and get the upper hand
'True emotion': Olympic skaters create magic step by step
The concept, moves and music of a programme can make or break skaters' dreams of Olympic glory, and what is right for one can be a disaster for another
Europe runs away with World Champions Cup triumph
Europe wrapped up with 230 points for the event, and the International team vaulted past the US for second with 213.5 points. The Americans were at 204.5, effectively left in the dust
Tearful Norris takes F1 title as Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi race
Verstappen, whose eighth triumph of the campaign was one more than the new champion managed, won the season-ender with McLaren's Oscar Piastri runner-up and 12.5 seconds behind at the chequered flag
Neymar to undergo knee surgery after helping Santos avoid the drop
The 33-year-old returned to his childhood club Santos in January after a stint in Saudi Arabia and had a crucial impact in his team's survival in the Brazilian top flight, scoring 5 goals in 4 matches
Australia dominate World Test Championship points table, Pakistan 4th
Australia beat England by 8 wickets in the second Ashes Test, leading 2-0 in the series. They remain unbeaten in the World Test Championship, with Pakistan ranked 4th, as England dropped to 7th
Real Madrid handed shock home loss as Celta Vigo spring surprise
Real Madrid suffered a shock 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo, finishing with nine men after red cards for Fran Garcia and Alvaro Carreras. Williot Swedberg scored twice, securing win for Celta
Babar Azam leads star-studded PSL 2026 Roadshow at Lord's
The PSL 2026 London Roadshow kicked off today at Lord’s Cricket Ground, featuring star players and officials as Pakistan cricket highlights its expansion plans and international reach.
Australia defeat England by 8 wickets to go 2-0 up in Ashes series
England were 193 for six at tea on day four, leading Australia by 16 runs, as Stokes and Jacks rode their luck against the hosts' relentless pace bowlers on another steamy afternoon at the Gabba
Australia skipper Cummins 'good to go' for Adelaide Test
The 32-year-old pace spearhead has not played since picking up the issue against the West Indies mid-year
England's Archer takes pillow to second Ashes Test in 'shocking look'
Archer was pictured arriving at the Gabba in Brisbane with the pillow for day three on Saturday when Australia resumed at 378-6 in reply to England's first innings 334
Verstappen on pole for F1 title-decider with Norris alongside
In a tactical move by Red Bull, four-times world champion Verstappen was given an aerodynamic tow by teammate Yuki Tsunoda, who will start 10th, to go top on his first flying lap
Salah tirade adds to Slot's troubles during Liverpool slump
The Premier League champions have problems after a run of four wins in 15 games in all competitions and now have to deal with what could be a messy divorce from one of the club's all-time greats
Messi dazzles as Miami beat Vancouver to win MLS title
Argentina superstar Messi provided assists for two goals and helped create another to spark wild celebrations before a rapturous home crowd at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale
Defiant West Indies secure draw against Black Caps in Christchurch
The West Indies’ second innings of 457-6 was the highest fourth-innings score since tests have been limited to five days
Starc shines with bat and ball to push Australia to brink of Gabba win
Starc made 77 in a sparkling 141-ball knock to help Australia to a 177-run lead before working his magic with the pink ball
India beat South Africa to seal three-match ODI series
Young opener Jaiswal led India's bowling charge with an unbeaten century
Karachi hosts national games as Bilawal praises youth spirit
National Games returned to Karachi after 18 years with a vibrant yet delayed opening ceremony, highlighted by Arshad Nadeem lighting the cauldron and leading a spirited torch run
Olympian athlete Abdul Rasheed dies of cardiac arrest in Mian Channu
Pakistan’s Olympian hurdler Abdul Rasheed dies of cardiac arrest in Mian Channu; family and colleagues confirm. He competed in Beijing 2008 and won SAF Games gold
Torch relay for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics starts on 2-month countdown to opening ceremony
In all, there will be 10,001 torch bearers.
Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR antitrust trial, says he had no choice but to sue 'the entity'
Jordan testified before a packed courtroom for an hour.
Argentina and Messi will open their World Cup defense against Algeria. The US starts vs. Paraguay
Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney picked up plastic spheres containing their own nations’ names from bowls
Peace medal and YMCA: Trump steals the show at World Cup draw
The FIFA 2026 World Cup draw was officially about football, but really it was all about Donald Trump.
How coaches reacted to 2026 World Cup draw
Key reactions from coaches after the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington on Friday.
Arsenal the ultimate test for in-form Villa, says Emery
Unai Emery said the visit of Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday will be the acid test of Aston Villa's ambitions.
Norris completes Abu Dhabi practice 'double top' to boost title bid
Series leader Lando Norris completed a 'double top' to boost his bid for a maiden drivers' world championship.
Root says England still 'well and truly' in second Ashes Test
Joe Root said England were "well and truly" still in the day-night second Ashes Test despite Australia seizing a 44-run lead on day two Friday in Brisbane.
Australia race clear of England to seize control of second Ashes Test
Australia seized a 44-run lead over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Friday, with aggressive opener Jake Weatherald and Steve Smith leading the charge.
