Ireland outplay Oman after scoring highest total in current T20 World Cup
Set a daunting 236 runs to win, Oman were bowled out in 18 overs for 139 runs
APSUP Olympiad 2026 grand finale underway at Fortress Stadium Lahore
APSUP Olympiad 2026 grand finale held at Fortress Stadium Lahore with nationwide student participation, multiple sports finals, and performances by Ali Zafar, Hadiqa Kiani.
ICC chairman invites Mohsin Naqvi to watch India-Pakistan match
ICC Chairman Jay Shah invites PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi to watch India-Pakistan match in Colombo; meeting with BCCI officials likely ahead of high-profile clash
Boycott averted, India and Pakistan set for World Cup blockbuster
Pakistan decided to boycott the Group A contest against India in solidarity with Bangladesh, jeopardising a lucrative fixture that sits at the intersection of sport, commerce, and geopolitics
India and Pakistan cricket fans flock to Colombo, windfall for tourism
The game at Sri Lanka's largest stadium is sold out with roughly 35,000 tickets sold and ahead of the match most hotels in Colombo have doubled their prices
Sri Lankan fans welcome Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup clash with India
Sri Lankan fans welcome Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup clash with India. #WelcomePakistan and #CricketUnites trend on social media, highlighting cricket diplomacy and unity
Rising star Mboko sets up Qatar Open final against Muchova
Victoria Mboko advanced to the second WTA 1000 final of her career with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jelena Ostapenko at the Qatar Open on Friday.
Top seed Fritz makes ATP Dallas semis with fantastic finish
Top seed Taylor Fritz captured the last five points in a deciding tie-breaker to defeat fellow American Sebastian Korda and advance to the ATP Dallas Open semi-finals.
Neto treble fires Chelsea's FA Cup rout of Hull
Chelsea eased into the FA Cup fifth round as Pedro Neto's hat-trick inspired a 4-0 win at Hull on Liam Rosenior's return to the club that sacked him two years ago.
PSG stunned by rampant Rennes, giving Lens chance to move top
Rennes, four days after firing coach Habib Beye, stunned Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 on Friday, snapping the defending champions' seven-match winning run in Ligue 1.
Dortmund thump Mainz to close in on Bayern
A first-half Serhou Guirassy double and four Julian Ryerson assists helped Borussia Dortmund to a 4-0 home win over Mainz on Friday.
USA romp past Dutch in T20 World Cup to keep Super Eight hopes alive
The United States, led by Saiteja Mukkamalla's 79 and Harmeet Singh's 4-21, dominated with bat and ball to thrash the Netherlands by 93 runs in the T20 World Cup.
Police officer killed in Cholistan Jeep Rally, case filed against racer Faisal Shadikhail
A police officer, ASI Muhammad Bashir, was killed when a jeep went off track during the Cholistan Rally. Police have filed a case against racer Faisal Shadikhail.
Ireland captain Stirling ruled out of rest of T20 World Cup
Stirling suffered the injury when he hit the turf while completing a catch to dismiss Josh Inglis. He walked out to open for Ireland in the 183-run chase but limped off after facing just one ball
Pakistan beat Nepal by 30 Runs in Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars
Pakistan beat Nepal by 30 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars in Bangkok. Hafsa Khalid scored 40*, while Anosha Nasir took three wickets to secure victory
Zimbabwe pulls off stunning win against Australia in T20 World Cup
Put in to bat, Zimbabwe were led by opener Brian Bennett who remained unbeaten on 64 off 56 balls with the help of seven fours
Sakkari fights back to outlast top-seed Swiatek in Qatar
Maria Sakkari rolled back the years as she clawed her way to a nervy 2-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory over top seed Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open.
Arsenal held by Brentford to offer Man City Premier League title hope
Arsenal missed the chance to extend their Premier League lead to six points as Brentford rattled the Gunners in a 1-1 draw on Thursday.
Atletico rout Barca in Copa del Rey semi-final first leg
Atletico Madrid hammered Copa del Rey holders Barcelona 4-0 on Thursday in the first leg of their semi-final.
Inter await Juve as top guns go toe-to-toe in Serie A
Title favourites Inter Milan host a resurgent Juventus in Serie A on Saturday, while a fiery atmosphere can be expected as the stubborn defending champions Napoli await Roma on Sunday.
Hisatsune grabs Pebble Beach lead with sparkling 62
Ryo Hisatsune fired a career-best 10-under par 62 on Thursday to take a one-stroke first-round lead in the PGA Tour Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
UAE clinch five-wicket victory over Canada in T20 World Cup thriller
UAE beat Canada by five wickets in ICC T20 World Cup 2026, powered by Sharma’s 74*, Khan’s 51, and Siddique’s five-wicket haul.
T20 World Cup: Viral video shows leftover drinks reused at India's Delhi stadium
The clip shows that stadium workers pouring leftover soft drinks from used glasses back into plastic bottles
Omani cricketer equals Mohammad Rizwan's T20 World Cup record
Mohammed Nadeem, 43, becomes oldest T20 World Cup fifty-scorer and equals slowest fifty record, scoring 53 not out against Sri Lanka despite Oman’s loss.
Sri Lanka outplay Oman by 105 runs in T20 World Cup
Kusal Mendis remained top scorer with 61, and got support from Pavan Rathnayake who hit 60, captain Dasun Shanaka 50, and Kamindu Mendis 19
Namibia captain raises concern over lack of floodlight practice before India clash
Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus says his team was denied floodlight practice before a night match against India, while other teams trained under lights. He vows to fight despite challenges
Swiatek fights back to reach Qatar Open quarter-finals
Iga Swiatek came from a set down to defeat Daria Kasatkina on Wednesday and keep her bid for a fourth Qatar Open title alive.
Man City close in on Arsenal with Fulham cruise
Manchester City ramped up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal by strolling to a 3-0 win over Fulham on Wednesday.
Van Dijk sinks Sunderland to boost Liverpool's bid for Champions League
Virgil van Dijk lifted Liverpool back into the race to qualify for the Champions League as the defender sealed a 1-0 win at Sunderland.
Kane helps Bayern past Leipzig into German Cup semis
Harry Kane scored a penalty and Luis Diaz struck again as Bayern Munich beat RB Leipzig 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the German Cup semi-finals.
Messi out with hamstring strain as Puerto Rico match delayed
Lionel Messi missed practice for Inter Miami on Wednesday with a nagging left hamstring strain that pushed the squad to delay a match in Puerto Rico.
Sri Lanka, minus Hasaranga, take on Oman today
Sri Lanka's batting concerns have also been exacerbated by Hasaranga's absence. The middle order has struggled for consistency, particularly against spin.
tapmad launches Pakistan's first-ever vertical sports streaming experience
tapmad launches Pakistan’s first vertical sports streaming experience, offering mobile-first audiences enhanced convenience, immersive viewing, and premium live sports content.
Australia's Marsh ruled out of T20 World Cup opener with groin injury
Steve Smith will now join the squad in Sri Lanka as cover, with fellow batsman Travis Head captaining the side at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium and Matthew Renshaw coming into the team
South Africa triumph over Afghanistan in double Super Over showdown
South Africa defeated Afghanistan in a thrilling second Super Over after the first ended in a tie. Proteas set a 24-run target, and Afghanistan could only manage 19 in the decider
PSL makes history as first-ever players' auction begins for season 11
PSL launches first-ever players’ auction for Season 11, replacing draft system; 880 players registered as eight-team event begins March 26.
Wasim Akram appointed President of PSL team Sialkot Stallions
Wasim Akram named President of PSL’s Sialkot Stallions as franchise unveils official logo, pledging innovation, cricket development and support for women’s cricket
Skipper Marsh tells Australia to 'get the job done' at T20 World Cup
The 2021 champions were whitewashed 3-0 in Pakistan and are missing key players through injury, notably star pacemen Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood
Sahibzada Farhan achieves key T20I milestone
Sahibzada Farhan scored 1000 T20I runs in his 41st innings during Pakistan's match against the USA at the T20 World Cup, becoming the 10th Pakistani to reach the milestone. He also made 73 off 41 ball
Gauff dumped out of Qatar Open, Swiatek, Rybakina through
Coco Gauff suffered a surprise second-round exit from the WTA 1000 event in Doha on Tuesday, losing in straight sets to Italian lucky loser Elisabetta Cocciaretto.
Newcastle beat sorry Spurs to leave Frank on the brink
Newcastle plunged Thomas Frank's future as Tottenham boss into serious peril by winning 2-1 in north London on Tuesday.
Man Utd's Sesko strikes late to rescue West Ham draw
Benjamin Sesko saved Michael Carrick's unbeaten start as Manchester United interim manager with a last-gasp equaliser in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against struggling West Ham.
Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior
Liam Rosenior said Chelsea's failure to stay calm under pressure was a "bitter pill" as they blew a two-goal advantage in their 2-2 draw with Leeds on Tuesday.
USA's Johnson gets new gold medal after Olympic downhill award broke
Breezy Johnson said Tuesday that she has been given a new gold medal for her triumph in the women's downhill after her first one broke while she celebrated on the podium.
'Confident' Pakistan ready for India blockbuster after USA win
Pakistan warmed up for their blockbuster T20 World Cup clash against India with a 32-run win against the USA on Tuesday then declared they were "confident" of taking down their bitter rivals
Nepal call for India, England, Australia to play in Kathmandu
Nepal captain Rohit Paudel on Tuesday called for cricketing powers India, England and Australia to tour his country to play a T20 series.
Sri Lanka's Hasaranga ruled out of T20 World Cup due to injury
Bowling all-rounder Dushan Hemantha has been named as his replacement in the squad
Draw means Al-Hilal drop first points in Asian Champions League
Al-Hilal drew 0-0 with Shabab Al-Ahli, keeping top spot in ACL Elite. Al-Duhail and Sharjah drew 1-1, both on 8 points, while Nasaf and Al-Shorta also drew, ending their campaigns.
ICC saves $174m as Pakistan-India clash confirmed for T20 World Cup
ICC avoided $174m loss after approving Pakistan-India T20 World Cup clash. Following the decision, a sharp rise was recorded in airfares for Mumbai and Colombo
Former Pakistani pacer Ehsan Adil named in USA squad for T20 World Cup
Pakistan-born fast bowler Ehsan Adil has been added to the USA squad for the ICC T20 World Cup after an injury to Jasdeep Singh, with ICC approval boosting the team’s bowling strength
Malen double lifts Roma level with Juventus
Two goals from on-loan Donyell Malen drove Roma to a 2-0 win over Cagliari on Monday, lifting them level with fourth-placed Juventus in Serie A.
'I need to improve', says Haaland after barren spell
Erling Haaland said tiredness was no excuse for his poor goalscoring run in 2026 as he demands more of himself to keep Manchester City in the hunt for four trophies.
Carrick sees 'a lot more to do' to earn Man Utd job
Michael Carrick believes judgement on his tenure as Manchester United manager should wait until the end of the season.
What next for Vonn after painful end to Olympic dream?
Lindsey Vonn said on Monday she had suffered a "complex tibia fracture" to her left leg in a heavy crash that brutally ended her hopes of winning the fourth Olympic medal of her career.
Pakistan to face USA in T20 World Cup today
Pakistan may bring back experienced batsman Fakhar Zaman to replace Babar Azam who has been criticised for slow scoring.
Govt allows Pakistan team to play T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15
PM Shehbaz was briefed by Mohsin Naqvi on the outcome of high-level discussions held between representatives of PCB, ICC and BCB
Pakistan to face India in T20 World Cup after ICC accepts its terms
Sources said that Pakistan agreed to play the match against India following repeated requests at the international level
Bangladesh urges Pakistan to end boycott of India match in T20 World Cup
BCB President Aminul Islam raised the issue during a meeting with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore
Decision on Pakistan-India match in ICC T20 World Cup likely on February 12
According to Indian media, the ICC had given Pakistan a deadline of February 9 to clarify its position. However, sources indicate that no major breakthrough is expected today
T20 World Cup: Scotland outplay Italy by 73 runs
Scotland broke the 200-run barrier in the ongoing T20 World Cup against Italy when they scored 207-4 after Italy, playing their first ICC mega event, put them in to bat after winning the toss
Nepal's grit wins applause after narrow loss to England
Nepal missed out on a famous group stage win by four runs despite a spirited run-chase against England's 184, prompting Dale Steyn to tweet praising the performance and offer his guidance
Ex-India coach Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE at T20 World Cup
The former opener believes the bridge to international success must be built on mental fortitude and trust, and the psychological development of his players is central to Rajput's coaching philosophy
Ali Tareen returns as bidder as Multan Sultans auction today
The Multan Sultans franchise auction takes place today at 6 PM in Lahore, broadcast live on PCB channel. Ali Tareen returns to bid after stepping away last year, amid growing anticipation
Man City fight back to end Anfield hoodoo and reel in Arsenal
Erling Haaland's stoppage-time penalty earned Manchester City a dramatic 2-1 win at Liverpool on Sunday to reduce Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League points table.
Real Madrid edge Valencia to stay on Barca's tail, Atletico slump
Kylian Mbappe scored his 23rd goal of the season in La Liga to help Real Madrid claim a battling 2-0 win at Valencia on Sunday.
PSG trounce Marseille to move back top of Ligue 1
Ousmane Dembele struck twice as Paris Saint‑Germain blew away bitter rivals Marseille on Sunday, reclaiming top spot in Ligue 1 with a crushing 5-0 victory at the Parc des Princes.
Diaz treble helps Bayern crush Hoffenheim and go six clear
Luis Diaz hit a hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrashed 10-man Hoffenheim 5-1 on Sunday to restore their six-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga.
'Not 100pc sure what to expect' - South Africa come up against Canada's unknowns
South Africa have a soft landing to the T20 World Cup with a match against Canada but Aiden Markram expects challenges
ICC, BCB delegations arrive in Lahore for talks over T20 World Cup dispute
ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja and Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam arrived in Lahore, with negotiations expected over the ongoing T20 World Cup controversy
Matsuyama grabs PGA Phoenix Open lead with Hisatsune one back
The 33-year-old Japanese star, who won the Phoenix title in 2016 and 2017, made five birdies and two bogeys to stand on 13-under 200 after 54 holes at TPC Scottsdale
Liverpool new signing Jacquet suffers 'serious' injury
Jacquet fell awkwardly in the second half of the French league match and appeared in agony as he left the pitch
Real Madrid can wait - Siraj's dream night after late T20 call-up
"First of all, in the last 24 hours, when I was sitting on the flight, it felt like a dream," a beaming Siraj told reporters. He took a wicket with his fourth ball of his first T20 for 19 months
Seifert powers New Zealand to their record T20 World Cup chase
After losing openers for 44 runs, Gulbadin Naib and Sediqullah Atal took the task of revival of innings. Naib hammered 63 runs off 35 balls
Japan's Kimura soars to Olympic gold in snowboard big air final
Kimura scored a total of 179.50 points to top the podium at Livigno Snow Park after posting an impressive 90.50 in his third and final run
Malinin upstaged as Japan keep pressure on USA in skating team event
Malinin, a two-time world champion, was below his best in his medley from "The Lost Crown" video game, scoring 10.67 points less than Kagiyama, the Olympic individual silver medalist from Beijing 2022
Lollobrigida skates to first Italian gold of Winter Olympics on her birthday
Lollobrigida secured the title by smashing the Olympic record in the women's 3,000 metres event, clocking 3min 54.28sec at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium
PCB denies approaching ICC over Pak-India match
“As usual, sections of the Indian media are busy circulating fiction,” PCB spokesperson Mir said
Google unveils special doodle as ICC Men's T20 World cup 2026 kicks off
Google launched a colorful doodle to celebrate the start of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, as 20 teams begin their title hunt across India and Sri Lanka.
Leeds boost survival bid with win over relegation rivals Forest
Leeds bolstered their bid for Premier League survival with a vital 3-1 win against relegation rivals Nottingham Forest on Friday.
Fans cheer for absent Ronaldo as Saudi row deepens
Al Nassr fans showed their support for Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday as the Portuguese star missed a second straight game after reportedly growing frustrated over transfers.
Arteta apologises to Rosenior after disrespect row
Mikel Arteta has apologised to Liam Rosenior after the Chelsea boss accused Arsenal of a lack of respect before their League Cup semi-final clash.
Hisatsune leads Matsuyama at Phoenix Open as Scheffler makes cut
Ryo Hisatsune rode a back-nine binge to an eight-under par 63 on Friday and a one-shot lead over fellow Japanese Hideki Matsuyama at the US PGA Tour Phoenix Open.
England's Jacks says players back under-fire skipper Brook '100 percent'
The 26-year-old Harry Brook, in charge at a global tournament for the first time, has recently been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Pakistan lifts Under-21 Asian Snooker crown after Doha final victory
Pakistan’s Ahsan Ramzan wins the Under-21 Asian Snooker Championship in Doha after defeating an Iranian opponent 4-1 in the final.
Wasim Akram praises Punjab govt for safe Basant celebrations
Wasim Akram lauds Punjab government for safe Basant celebrations, urges citizens to follow guidelines, and sends best wishes while traveling for the World Cup.
India clinch record sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title
India defeated England by 100 runs in Harare to win their sixth ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup title, powered by a record 175 from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Major blow to Australia as Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup
Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of Australia's T20 World Cup campaign due to hamstring issues. The team won't name a replacement immediately, with decisions made based on future needs
Pakistan team heads to Australia for Pro Hockey League's second round
The Pakistan hockey team has left for Australia to compete in the Pro Hockey League's second round, playing Australia on Feb 10, Germany on Feb 11, and rematches on Feb 13 and 14 in Hobart.
Benzema scores hat-trick on his debut for Al-Hilal
Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick and provided an assist on his debut for Al-Hilal, leading them to a 6-0 win over Al-Akhdoud. Salem Al-Dawsari added two goals to complete the rout.
Ravichandran Ashwin calls Pakistan strong contender for T20 World Cup
Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Pakistan as strong T20 World Cup contenders, praising their opening pair and bowling attack while pointing out middle-order and death-over concerns
Man City confront Anfield hoodoo as Arsenal eye Premier League crown
Arsenal could take another giant step towards the Premier League title with victory over Sunderland on Saturday before Manchester City face a daunting trip to Liverpool.
Leicester at risk of relegation after six-point deduction
Leicester are at risk of falling into English football's third tier, a decade on from their stunning Premier League triumph, after being docked six points for breaches of financial rules on Thursday.
Winter Olympics opening ceremony nears as virus disrupts ice hockey
Preparations for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics ratcheted up Thursday on the eve of the opening ceremony.
US Olympic body backs LA28 leadership amid Wasserman scandal
The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee gave strong backing to the Los Angeles 2028 Games leadership on Thursday, following calls for LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman to resign.
Piastri plays down McLaren rivalry with champion Norris
Just a month before the Formula One season gets rolling again in Australia, McLaren's Oscar Piastri said he got a "fair shot" at the 2025 title.
England captain Stokes suffers facial injury after being hit by ball
Ben Stokes posted a picture on Instagram showing his right eye heavily swollen and bruised, a graze on his cheek and lip, and a bandage stuffed in his nose.
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 41st birthday today
Cristiano Ronaldo, the greatest goal scorer of all time, turned 41 today, on February 5, 2026.
Govt has final say on match against India, says Pakistan captain Salman Agha
Pakistan T20 captain Salman Ali Agha calls Bangladesh a brotherly nation, backs government stance on India match, and expresses optimism ahead of his first T20 World Cup.
Govt to introduce 'Athlete of the Year' award to recognize national talent
The federal government will introduce an "Athlete of the Year" award, recognizing top male and female athletes with a Rs 2.5 million cash prize. The award ceremony will be held annually.
Nasser Hussain backs Pakistan, Bangladesh in T20 World Cup dispute
Nasser Hussain backs Pakistan and Bangladesh in T20 World Cup row, criticises politics in cricket, urges ICC fairness, questions India bias, warns imbalance if smaller nations ignored today!
Man City brush aside Newcastle to reach League Cup final
Manchester City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final after ending Newcastle's reign as holders with a first-half blitz in their 3-1 victory.
Lens cruise into French Cup quarters, Endrick sends Lyon through
Lens reached the quarter-finals of the French Cup on Wednesday courtesy of a 4-2 win over Troyes.
Undav pokes Stuttgart past Kiel into German Cup semis
An unconventional Deniz Undav toe-poke put Stuttgart on track for a 3-0 win at Holstein Kiel on Wednesday.
No.1 Scheffler excited for Koepka return from LIV Golf
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler sees the return of LIV Golf players to the PGA Tour as a start to having the world's best talent competing beyond major events.
Curling quietly kicks off sports programme at 2026 Winter Olympics
Two days before the opening ceremony, the sports programme at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics began on Wednesday with the curling mixed doubles.
England look to put off-field troubles behind them
England have consistently been among the world's best T20 teams over the past decade, but do they have the firepower to go the distance this time around?
Spin-heavy Pakistan hit form, but India boycott risks early T20 exit
With two points for a win, a forfeit of the match will leave Pakistan with no margin for error if they are to progress as one of the top two from a five-team Group A. They have to win all the matches
Usman Wazir targets unbeaten streak in upcoming fight against India's Mahesh
Pakistani boxer Usman Wazir will face India's Mahesh on 28th February in Thailand. Wazir aims to maintain his unbeaten record in his 18th fight and has appealed for national support.
Marseille do their work early to beat Rennes in French Cup
Marseille scored in the opening minutes of each half to book a place in the quarter-finals of the French Cup with a scrappy, at times fractious, 3-0 victory over visiting Rennes.
Milan close gap on Inter with 3-0 win over Bologna
AC Milan closed the gap on city rivals Inter at the top of Serie A with a convincing 3-0 win at Bologna on Tuesday.
LIV Golf events to receive world ranking points: official
Players in LIV Golf tournaments will be eligible to receive world ranking points for the first time from this year, the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) announced.
Vonn says will defy injury and hunt for medals at Olympics
Lindsey Vonn will attempt to defy the odds and compete at the Winter Olympics despite a ruptured knee ligament.
MCC changes Test cricket law on end of day overs
MCC amends Laws of Cricket, requiring final over in Tests to be completed even after a wicket falls, among 73 law changes effective from October 2026
Babar, Shaheen and Shadab retained while big names released for PSL 11
Under the revised PSL framework, franchises are allowed to retain only one player per category, replacing the traditional draft system with an auction model for the remaining squad spots
Winter Olympics to showcase Italian venues and global tensions
These Games will use a host of existing venues, meaning they will stretch for 350 kilometres (217 miles) across northern Italy from Cortina to Milan, with other "clusters" spread through the Alps
Coach Gambhir under pressure as India aim for back-to-back T20 triumphs
Top-ranked India reinforced their credentials as tournament favourites with a recent 4-1 win over New Zealand – their ninth successive T20 bilateral series triumph
England and Brook seek redemption at T20 World Cup
The 2010 and 2022 champions, who boast an impressive roster of destructive batsmen and match-winning bowlers, are aiming to win the trophy for a record third time
Hani replaces injured Rameen in Pakistan Women's white-ball squad for South Africa tour
Umm-e-Hani replaces injured Rameen Shamim in Pakistan Women’s ODI and T20I squads for South Africa tour. Hani's spot in 'A' squad goes to Omaima Sohail, while Hafsa Khalid captains 'A' team
Sunderland rout 'childish' Burnley
Burnley manager Scott Parker blasted his "childish" players after a dismal 3-0 defeat at Sunderland pushed the Premier League strugglers closer to relegation on Monday.
Liverpool beat Chelsea to Rennes defender Jacquet: reports
Liverpool have beaten off competition from Chelsea to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet for a fee of up to £60 million ($82 million).
Former France striker Benzema switches Saudi clubs
French striker Karim Benzema, who fell out with his club Al-Ittihad, has joined another Saudi club, Al-Hilal, the current league leaders.
FIFA president Infantino defends giving peace prize to Trump
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino defended his controversial decision to award a peace prize to United States president Donald Trump as he dismissed calls for a World Cup boycott.
Rahm says golfers should be 'free' to play where they want after LIV defections
Jon Rahm on Monday said golfers should be free to choose to play "where they want", following the latest defection from LIV Golf ahead of the Saudi-backed circuit's season opener in Riyadh.
Australia's Hazlewood to miss start of T20 World Cup
Josh Hazlewood will miss the early stages of the Twenty20 World Cup as he recovers from hamstring and Achilles injuries in another setback for Australia.
Sri Lanka drop Test captain De Silva from T20 World Cup squad
Sri Lanka on Monday dropped Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva from their 15-man T20 World Cup squad led by Dasun Shanaka.
Young taekwondo star Ayesha Ayaz gets cash prize
Punjab government awarded Rs300,000 to 14-year-old taekwondo star Ayesha Ayaz of Swat for her international achievements, with officials pledging continued support for young athletes.
Pakistan's Mohammad Asif, Rana Irfan reach pre quarter finals of Asian Snooker Championship
Pakistan’s Mohammad Asif and Rana Irfan Mahmood qualified for the pre quarter finals of the Asian Snooker Championship after impressive victories in Doha league matches.
Banton, Brook help England battle past Sri Lanka to clinch series win
Banton hit three sixes and four boundaries to score 54 off 33 balls in a player-of-the-match performance, as Curran cleared the long-on boundary to pick up the winning runs, taking England to 173-4
PSG beat Strasbourg after Hakimi red to retake top spot in Ligue 1
A dramatic game in Alsace saw PSG goalkeeper Matfei Safonov save Joaquin Panichelli's early penalty for Strasbourg, before Senny Mayulu gave the visitors the lead
List of Australian Open women's singles champions
No Australian Open was held in 1986 because organisers shifted the tournament from a December slot to a January slot, skipping the calendar year
List of Australian Open men's singles champions
No Australian Open was held in 1986 because organisers shifted the tournament from a December slot to a January slot, skipping the calendar year
Babar Azam breaks record for most half-centuries in T20I
Babar surpassed Indian great Virat Kohli to set the world record for the highest number of T20I fifties
Alcaraz defeats Djokovic to win Australian Open, completing career grand slam
It's Djokovic's first defeat in a Melbourne final, having won the last 10, meaning he will have to continue the search for his landmark 25th major
Asif secures back-to-back wins at Asian Snooker Championship
Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif won his second consecutive match at the Asian Snooker Championship in Doha, while compatriot Rana Irfan Mahmood also claimed his opening victory
Greenland siblings putting pride before protest at Winter Olympics
The pair have received an enormous amount of media attention after criticising US President Trump for his desire to take over Greenland, but now they want to focus on showing their best at Olympics
Rose powers to commanding six-shot lead at Torrey Pines
The 45-year-old from England got off to a blistering start and held his nerve on Torrey's testing back nine to build a 54-hole total of 21-under par 195
Yamal guides Barcelona to 3-1 win at Elche
Barcelona moved to 55 points from 22 matches, four ahead of Real Madrid, who have a game in hand. Elche remained in 12th place with 24 points from 22 games
New Melbourne queen Rybakina happy to find highest level again
The 26-year-old Kazakh dismantled world number one Sabalenka 6‑4 4‑6 6-4 in the final on Rod Laver Arena to add another major trophy to her cabinet following her breakthrough Wimbledon triumph in 2022
History awaits as Djokovic and Alcaraz meet in Australian Open final today
Modern men's tennis has not lacked for champions pushing for the next frontier of greatness but the stakes have rarely been higher in a single match
PAKvAUS: Pakistan's spinners make T20I history by taking all 10 wickets
Pakistani spinners make T20I history by taking all 10 Australian wickets, securing a 90-run victory and series lead.
Mertens and Zhang win Australian Open women's doubles crown
Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai won the Australian Open women's doubles title, defeating Danilina and Krunic 7-6(4), 6-4. Mertens claimed her sixth Grand Slam, while Zhang secured her third.
Inter Miami sign Mexico national team F German Berterame
Inter Miami signed Mexican forward Germán Berterame to a designated player contract through the 2028-29 season. Berterame, formerly of Monterrey, could play in this summer’s World Cup.
Djokovic stuns Sinner to set up Australian Open final with Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic beat reigning champion Jannik Sinner 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to set up a blockbuster Australian Open final with Carlos Alcaraz.
Lens win to reclaim top spot in Ligue 1 from PSG
Lens moved back above Paris Saint-Germain into top spot in the French Ligue 1 table on Friday after a Ruben Aguilar goal secured a 1-0 win at home to struggling Le Havre.
Carrick calls for calm after flying start to Man Utd reign
Michael Carrick has warned his Manchester United players not to get carried away by their impressive wins against Manchester City and Arsenal ahead of their match against Fulham.
Lijnders urges Man City to pile pressure on Arsenal in title race
Manchester City assistant manager Pep Lijnders has urged his side to crank up the pressure on Arsenal as the Premier League leaders show signs of wobbling in the title race.
Rose stretches lead at Torrey Pines as Koepka makes cut
Justin Rose carded a sizzling 65 on Friday to push his lead to four strokes at Torrey Pines, where Brooks Koepka made the cut in his PGA Tour return.
Curran hat-trick seals 11 run DLS win for England over Sri Lanka
England registered an 11-run victory over Sri Lanka on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the opening T20 international at Pallekele on Friday.
West Indies eye improved show as South Africa host first-ever Pink Day T20I
Both sides will set off for the T20 World Cup after this match and though they have warm-up games there, this will be their final opportunity for a competitive tune-up.
Amir Khan holds talks at Governor House on future boxing events in Punjab
Amir Khan visited the Governor House Lahore to discuss future boxing events, youth development, and plans for a professional boxing gym in Punjab.
No handshake as Sabalenka sets up repeat of 2023 Melbourne final
Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka crushed Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in a politically charged Australian Open semi-final on Thursday and faces Elena Rybakina for a third Melbourne title.
Forest, Celtic into Europa League play-offs as Villa fight back
Nottingham Forest will go into the Europa League play-off round after a 4-0 win over Ferencvaros on Thursday, while Celtic secured their place in the knockout phase with victory over Utrecht.
Holders PSG, Real Madrid among clubs awaiting Champions League play-offs draw
Paris Saint-Germain and record 15-time winners Real Madrid are among the European giants who will have to come through the play-off round of this season's Champions League.
Rose leads at Torrey Pines as Koepka makes PGA Tour return
Justin Rose conjured a bogey-free 10-under par 62 to grab the first-round lead at Torrey Pines on Thursday.
Joshua speaks on camera for first time since Nigeria crash
Anthony Joshua on Thursday broke weeks of public silence and spoke on camera for the first time since a car crash which killed two of the former world heavyweight champion's close friends.
De Kock ton clinches T20 series for South Africa against West Indies
West Indies posted an imposing 221 for four in their 20 overs but De Kock was in imperious form as South Africa won by seven wickets with 15 balls to spare.
England look to fine tune for T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka series
The three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, all to be played at Pallekele starting on Friday, is less about experimentation and more about fine tuning ahead of the T20 World Cup.
PSB approves $115 daily allowance for hockey team players
Pakistan Sports Board approved a $115 daily allowance for national hockey players, ensuring payments before departure for the FIH Pro League despite financial constraints.
T20 World Cup 2026: dates, past winners and prize money
* The tenth edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8
Sabalenka faces Svitolina roadblock in Melbourne final quest
Aryna Sabalenka faces a Ukrainian roadblock between her and a fourth straight Australian Open final on Thursday, and she is determined to blast past it.
Kolo Muani and Solanke send Spurs into Champions League last 16
Goals from Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke helped Tottenham qualify directly for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with a 2-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Haaland ends barren run as Man City reach Champions League last 16
Erling Haaland ended his 10-game wait for a goal from open play as Manchester City beat Galatasaray 2-0 on Wednesday.
Salah ends drought as Liverpool hit Qarabag for six to reach Champions League last 16
Mohamed Salah ended his Liverpool goal drought as the Reds crushed Qarabag 6-0 on Wednesday to book their place in the Champions League last 16.
Barcelona rout Copenhagen to reach Champions League last 16
Barcelona came from behind to thrash FC Copenhagen 4-1 and qualify directly for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.
Bayern inflict Kane-ful Champions League defeat on PSV
Harry Kane earned Bayern Munich a 2-1 win against PSV Eindhoven Wednesday that secured the German giants second place in the Champions League table.
All-rounder Molineux named Australian women's cricket captain
Spin-bowling all-rounder Sophie Molineux was named captain of the all-conquering Australian women's cricket team across all three formats on Thursday
Seifert, Santner give New Zealand consolation T20 win over India
A half-century by Tim Seifert and skipper Mitchell Santner's three wickets steered New Zealand to a 50-run consolation win over India in the fourth T20 international.
Pakistan-Australia T20 series trophy unveiled
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the series, Mitchell Marsh praised Pakistan’s bowling attack
Pegula must 'crack the code' in Melbourne semi-final against Rybakina
The sixth seed won 6-2, 7-6 (7/1) to end fourth-seeded Anisimova's hopes of a third Grand Slam final in a row. Pegula is yet to drop a set here and is arrowing in on her first major crown at 31
Rashid Naseem becomes first Pakistani to set 150 guinness world records
Pakistani athlete Rashid Naseem sets 150 Guinness World Records, including 340 punches in a minute and cracking 80 walnuts while catching eggs flawlessly
Anisimova 'loses her mind' after Melbourne quarter-final exit
The 24-year-old Anisimova's hopes of a third Grand Slam final in a row imploded in a blur of unforced errors and with several angry shows of frustration
Leipzig concede stoppage-time goal in 1-1 draw at St Pauli
St Pauli salvaged a 1-1 draw against RB Leipzig with a stoppage-time penalty from Martijn Kaars, cancelling out Yan Diomande's 66th-minute goal. Leipzig stay 4th, while St Pauli are 17th.
Alcaraz rolls into maiden Melbourne semi-final and date with Zverev
A supremely focused Carlos Alcaraz swept into the Australian Open semi-finals with 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Alex de Minaur. The Australian Open is the only Grand Slam that Alcaraz has not won
Gauff defends epic racquet smash and hits out at it being broadcast
Coco Gauff said Tuesday an epic racquet smash after losing heavily to Elina Svitolina at the Australian Open was important to let out her frustration and was disappointed it was caught on camera.
Prass stunner helps Hoffenheim go third, Leipzig held at Pauli
A brilliant Alexander Prass strike helped Hoffenheim tighten their grip on third in the German Bundesliga with a 2-0 win at Werder Bremen on Thursday.
Comparing Yamal to Messi 'crazy': Barca's Olmo
Dani Olmo said Tuesday it is "crazy" to compare teenage winger Lamine Yamal to club great Lionel Messi.
Koepka nervous about game and fans in PGA Tour return
Brooks Koepka is nervous ahead of his return to the PGA Tour this week after jumping to LIV Golf in 2022, wondering about his game and how fans will treat him.
Markram powers South Africa to win over West Indies
South Africa beat West Indies by nine-wicket in the first Twenty20 international at Boland Park on Tuesday.
Brook blitz ends Sri Lanka's unbeaten home run, England clinch series
Harry Brook's blistering 57-ball hundred proved the difference as England romped to a famous 53-run victory over Sri Lanka on Tuesday to clinch the ODI series.
Lindsey Vonn defies the odds to chase Olympic dream
Vonn, 41, one of the most recognisable faces in women sport, let alone alpine skiing, has been on the cover of Time magazine and Sports Illustrated and was a one-time girlfriend of golfer Tiger Woods
Pain-free Zverev blasts into Australian Open semi-finals
Zverev sent down 24 aces in a 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) victory and faces world number one Carlos Alcaraz or home hope Alex de Minaur for a place in the Melbourne final
Frozen in time: Olympic legends on ice
After becoming the only woman to win three individual figure skating gold medals, Norwegian Henie went into movies and quickly became one of Hollywood's highest-paid stars
Sabalenka powers into semi-finals as Melbourne braces for 45C
World number one Sabalenka tamed 18-year-old American Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-0 and faces either third seed Coco Gauff or 12th seed Elina Svitolina for a place in the final
Anita Karim misses international MMA fight as visa delay derails career plans
Pakistan's first female MMA fighter Anita Karim missed her Abu Dhabi fight after visa delays. Despite months of training, organizers replaced her, raising concerns over athletes’ visa issues.
Brazil requests to host 2029 FIFA Club World Cup
Brazil has requested to host the 2029 Club World Cup, with the Brazilian Football Confederation pushing FIFA for the event. Flamengo is already assured a spot after winning 2025 Copa Libertadadores.
Sinner fires up in the heat to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
Jannik Sinner swept aside concerns about his heat tolerance as he breezed to a 6-1 6-3 7-6(2) win over fellow Italian Luciano Darderi on Monday
Alcaraz braced for De Minaur quarter-final clash at Australian Open
The Australian Open quarter-finals get underway on Tuesday, with world number one Carlos Alcaraz taking on Alex de Minaur while twice champion Aryna Sabalenka faces American Iva Jovic.
Australian Open braces for soaring temperatures in Melbourne
Organisers, players and fans alike were bracing for another day of blistering heat at the Australian Open on Tuesday as temperatures were forecast to soar well above 40 degrees Centigrade.
Everton's Barry strikes again to rescue draw against Leeds
Everton striker Thierno Barry extended his hot streak with a late equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw against lowly Leeds in the Premier League.
Bayern confirm talks to extend Kane's contract
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl on Monday confirmed the club are in talks to extend Harry Kane's deal at the club.
England's Dawson wants to be fifth time lucky with World Cup debut at age 35
Dawson, who has been with the England squad at four different World Cups but never played a match, is hoping to make his debut at the global tournament in next month's Twenty20 World Cup.
Pakistan thrash New Zealand by eight wickets in U19 World Cup Super Six clash
Pakistan U19 cruised to an eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ICC U19 World Cup Super Six match as Sameer Minhas starred with an unbeaten 76 in Harare.
West Indies name Sampson in T20 World Cup squad; Alzarri Joseph out injured
The same West Indies side will be playing South Africa in a three-match series starting today (Tuesday).
Don Bradman baggy green sold for AU$460,000
Cap worn during India's maiden tour as independent nation auctioned after being hidden for 75 years.
Skipper Salman backs Babar Azam ahead of T20 World Cup
He says that Babar has consistently delivered strong performances for the national team, which justified his selection
U19 World Cup: England, Sri Lanka win Super Six matches
Opting to bat after winning the toss, Bangladesh never looked in a commanding position. Opener Rifat Beg was the top scorer with 31
Named after teacher mum, Learner Tien makes Grand Slam milestone
The 20-year-old talent will be the youngest men's singles quarter-finalist at the Australian Open since 2015 when he faces Alexander Zverev in Melbourne
Perth Scorchers win sixth BBL title after trouncing Sydney Sixers
The Scorchers fielded first and bowled their six-time Grand Final rivals out for a paltry 132 in 20 overs as pacemen David Payne and Jhye Richardson combined for six wickets
Stubbs, Breetzke take Sunrisers Eastern Cape to SA20 title
It was a 114-run unbeaten fifth wicket stand between Tristan Stubbs (63 from 41 balls) and Matthew Breetzke (68 from 49 deliveries) that won the day for the Sunrisers, who chased down their target
India clinch T20 series after Abhishek fireworks against NZ
Abhishek's 14-ball fifty, which included five sixes, was the second-fastest by an Indian - behind only Yuvraj Singh's 12-ball half-century against England in the 2007 T20 World Cup
