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November 21, 2024
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Brilliant Paolini leads Italy to fifth Billie Jean King Cup title

MALAGA (Agencies): Jasmine Paolini put on a tennis masterclass to steer Italy to a fifth Billie Jean King Cup title as she beat Rebecca Sramkova 6-2 6-1 in the second singles rubber to wrap up a 2-0 win over Slovakia in the final on Wednesday. A year after Italy suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Canada...

Stoinis blitzes Pakistan as Australia sweep T20I series

HOBART (Agencies): Marcus Stoinis blasted 61 not out off 27 balls as Australia steamrollered Pakistan by seven wickets in the third T20 International to complete...

Sinner crowns outstanding season with ATP Finals win over Fritz

TURIN (Agencies): Home favourite and world number one Jannik Sinner became the first Italian to win the ATP Finals title following a dominant 6-4 6-4...

Former Pakistan cricketer-turned-umpire Mohammad Nazir Junior passes away

Staff Report  LAHORE: Former Pakistan cricketer and umpire Mohammad Nazir Junior passed away at the age of 78 after battling with prolonged illness, his son...

Pakistan appoints Aqib as interim white-ball head coach

Staff Report LAHORE: Former fast bowler Aqib Javed has been appointed Pakistan’s interim white-ball coach until next year’s Champions Trophy, the country’s cricket board (PCB)...

Pramac Racing’s Martin edges out Bagnaia to land MotoGP world title

BARCELONA (Agencies): Prima Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martin was crowned the 2024 MotoGP world champion after he finished third at Sunday’s season-ending Solidarity Grand Prix, which...

Professional players being failed by poor application of safety standards, says study

MANCHESTER (Agencies): Professional soccer is failing to apply required safety standards and so is...

Spirit owner Michele Kang makes $30M donation to USA Soccer

WASHINGTON (Agencies): Michele Kang will invest $30 million in U.S. Soccer over five years, making...

Doug Bracewell serves one-month ban after testing positive for cocaine

WELLINGTON (Agencies): Doug Bracewell, the New Zealand seamer, has been suspended for one month by...

PCB chairman Naqvi “still have positive expectations” about Champions Trophy

Staff Report  LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to hear from the International Cricket...

Zimbabwe picks three uncapped players in ODI squad for Pakistan series

HARARE (Agencies): Zimbabwe have picked three uncapped players ––– Trevor Gwandu, Tashinga Musekiwa...

Rain brings England’s West Indies tour to premature end, confirming 3-1 series win

ST LUCIA (Agencies): The fifth and final Twenty20 international between West Indies and England was...

Canadian GP agrees to carbon-reducing date change from 2026

LONDON (Agencies): Formula One’s Canadian Grand Prix will be held in May instead of June from...

ATP Finals to stay in Italy until 2030

PARIS (Agencies): The ATP Finals will continued to be staged in Italy until 2030, the governing body...