Cummins, Hazlewood in spin-heavy Australia squad for T20 World Cup
Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were 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.
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.
