Cristiano Ronaldo marked the 1,200th game of his professional career by scoring one goal and assisting another for Al-Nassr. The 38-year-old helped the Saudi Arabian club beat Al-Riyadh 4-1 to continue their fight for first place in the Saudi Pro League 2023/24. The Portuguese tapped in Sadio Mane’s cross in the 31st minute to break the deadlock and then set …

LONDON: Chinese international Wang Shuang has inked a contract with Tottenham Hotspur and is set to represent their women’s team until 2026, the North London club announced Friday. Wang, 28, is slated to wear the number 77 for Spurs’ first team starting January 1, 2024, following the conclusion of her contract with Racing Louisville. She will join her national teammate …

CHONGLI, China: China’s veteran Olympians Cai Xuetong and Liu Jiayu clinched the top two spots in the FIS women’s snowboard Halfpipe World Cup held at the Genting Snow Park here on Friday. Cai claimed the title with a best score of 93.25 points from her third run, followed by Liu with 85.75 and Maddie Mastro of the United States with …

Karachi Kings, the winners of Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) season five, have made a major trade with Multan Sultans ahead of the draft on December 13. In this trade, Pakistan’s current Test captain, Shan Masood, will join the Karachi Kings’ squad. In exchange, Karachi Kings bid farewell to left-arm wrist spinner Faisal Akram along with their first pick in the …

Prominent football legends like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr, Salah and others get their own GTA characters as the excitement for the sixth instalment of Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto series reaches new heights with the release of the latest trailer. Messi, coincidentally residing in the game’s setting, Miami, is portrayed as a brooding loner navigating the Magic City …

BEIJING: With six players scoring in double-digits, the Zhejiang Golden Bulls defeated the Shanghai Sharks 106-95, while Jared Sullinger’s double-double helped the Shenzhen Aviators cruise past the Jilin Northeast Tigers 113-93 in the 13th round of the Chinese Basketball Association league on Tuesday. Despite a frightening fourth quarter, the Golden Bulls rotated the ball well, dishing out 25 assists throughout …

The Pakistan women’s cricket team on Tuesday completed a historic series win over New Zealand after the Green Team defeated the Kiwis in the second T20 International game in a three-match series in Dunedin. The series win would be the first series sweep for the women’s side outside of Asia and Ireland and their first series victory away from home …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Monday granted no-objection certificates (NOCs), allowing “limited” permission to multiple Pakistani cricketers to participate in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL-13). The board, “considering the workload of players and the future tours program of the national men’s team”, issued NOCs to Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, and Zaman Khan to play in the upcoming season of Australia’s …

BEIJING: The Chinese city of Ningbo will host the 2026 World Weightlifting championships, following the 2024 edition in Manama (Bahrain) and the 2025 edition in Forde (Norway). The International Weightlifting Federation announced in a statement after a vote by the IWF Executive Board, meeting on Sunday in Doha, Qatar, that Ningbo has experience in successfully staging international sports events. Ningbo, …

An Indian court has granted bail to seven Kashmiri students who were arrested under anti-terror laws for allegedly celebrating Australia’s victory over India in the men’s Cricket World Cup final last month, a lawyer said on Sunday. The students from an agriculture university were detained in occupied Kashmir after one student filed a complaint accusing them of using anti-India slogans …

The Girls in Green shined after claiming victory against New Zealand in the first T20I match by seven wickets at the University of Otago Oval, Dunedin. Fatima Sana, with her smooth bowling prowess, alongside other bowlers, restricted the Kiwis from scoring a big score, giving just 3 wickets off 18 runs. Shawal Zulfiqar, meanwhile, led the team towards a win …

LONDON: China’s snooker legend Ding Junhui overpowered British talent Judd Trump 6-4 in the UK Championship semifinal in York on Saturday and will meet his old rival Ronnie O’Sullivan in Sunday’s final. This is the fifth time for the 36-year-old Ding to reach the UK Championship final, in which he won three times before (2005, 2009, 2019). In the breathtaking …

Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) franchise Islamabad United Saturday announced that ace pacer Naseem Shah has joined the two-time winners in a major swap deal. Naseem, who was a part of Quetta Gladiators, was the topic of discussion among the cricket fraternity and every PSL franchise was eyeing to bring the 20-year-old on board after it was reported that he had …

LONDON: China’s Ding Junhui edged Welshman Mark Williams 6-5 to earn his place in the semifinals at the UK Snooker Championship in York on Friday. With Ding, a three-time UK Champion, leading 4-3, Williams won the eighth by a scoreline of 101-94, making it the highest scoring frame in snooker history. The 195 accumulative points beat the previous record of …

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday appointed former cricketers Salman Butt, Kamran Akmal and Rao Iftikhar Anjum as “consultant members” to chief selector Wahab Riaz. In a statement, the PCB said that the trio have taken charge of their responsibilities in the selection panel with immediate effect. “Their first assignment as consultant members to the chief selector includes …

With five wins from their six games, Uganda have ensured a top-two finish in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier and booked their tickets for the T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and USA. This will be their first-ever appearance in an ICC World Cup event as they will become only the fifth African nation to feature …

Pakistan test cricket team departed to Australia from Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore (AIIP) under the supervision of test skipper Shan Masood. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (NSP) named the men’s squad for the Prime Minister’s XI match against Pakistan in Canberra. The four-day fixture against Pakistan begins on Wednesday, December 6 at Manuka Oval, …

BEIJING: When the second stage of the 2023-24 Chinese Basketball Association league’s regular season commences on Friday, all 20 teams will know how much significance this phase holds in their contention for a berth in the playoffs. With 29 rounds of matches in this stage, which account for more than half the regular season schedule, the route toward the playoffs …

Pakistan batter Sarfraz Ahmed lavished praise on former skipper Babar Azam and Australian batter Steve Smith. Expressing his thoughts on Wednesday ahead of the Australia series, Ahmed said: “Both Babar Azam and Steve Smith are high-quality players.” He also commended Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and Australian speedster Mitchell Starc. “Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mitchell Starc have the ability to …

CHONGQING: Despite losing his sight completely at 21, Zhang Hong in 2021 summited Mount Qomolangma to become Asia’s first blind climber to scale the world’s highest peak. Zhang, who was born in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, said that it was the draw of Mount Qomolangma that pulled him away from the self-doubt that had long plagued him. Zhang’s blindness, which …

Deccan Gladiators continued their winning run over New York Strikers in the glitzy opening encounter of the 7th edition of Abu Dhabi T10. The night saw enthralling dance performances, a glamourous fashion show, and a memorable performance from Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who smashed an unbeaten 68 off 33 balls to help the defending Champions to their first win to kick off …

The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Shaheed Benazirabad District on Tuesday arrested four policemen for allegedly taking bribes from national cricketers Sohaib Maqsood and Aamir Yamin. The cricketers in their tweet explained that after their team’s last match in the ongoing National T20 Cup in Karachi, where the Multan team was knocked out, the players were traveling to Multan from …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has opted to rescind the imposed fine on Azam Khan following a comprehensive review of the matter. Reports indicate that Azam Khan violated Article 2.4 of the PCB’s Code of Conduct and did not comply with the code despite being instructed by an umpire. The PCB said in a brief press release, “Azam Khan’s 50 …

MIES, Switzerland: The draw for the 2024 Olympic basketball qualifying tournament took place here on Monday as four cities will host a total of 24 teams to vie for the final four spots. The 24 teams are divided into eight groups, with two groups in each of the four events, which will take place from July 2 to 7, 2024. …

In a stunning turn of events at the WWE Survivor Series, the wrestling world witnessed the unexpected return of legendary wrestler CM Punk, along with the surprising comeback of Randy Orton, leaving fans worldwide in awe. CM Punk, also known as Phil Brooks, had been absent from WWE since his departure in 2014, citing frustrations with creative storylines and inadequate …

Islamabad United are expected to add Pakistani fast bowler Naseem Shah to their roster for the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9. According to sources, negotiations involving Naseem Shah of Islamabad United are progressing to the final stages due to his inability to finalize his deal with Peshawar Zalmi. Islamabad United are also currently in talks …

MADRID: Italy won the Davis Cup for the first time since 1976 thanks to a 2-0 victory over Australia on Sunday. Italy had booked their place in the final on Saturday after defeating Novak Djokovic’s Serbia, and Matteo Arnaldi again showed the country’s determination as he opened the final, which was held in the Spanish city of Malaga, with a …

In a recent development, Advocate Shah Khawar, Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, has been appointed as Election Commissioner for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). His appointment comes following the conclusion of the three-month tenure of the former Election Commissioner, Mahmood Iqbal Khakwani, whose term expired on October 5. Khakwani was initially appointed to oversee the PCB Chairman and …

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar approved on Sunday the replacement of Khalid Sajjad Khokhar as the president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF). The nomination of a new president for the PHF has received the Prime Minister’s endorsement. PM Kakar had asked the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) to assemble a panel of candidates suitable for the pivotal role …

The Pakistan national cricket team wrapped up their four-day training camp in Rawalpindi on Sunday ahead of the Australian tour. The players will take a rest tomorrow and start their practice at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore on November 28. The Shan Masood-led Pakistan will leave Lahore for Australia to play a three-match Test series on November 30. …

Italian striker Mario Balotelli crashed his car into a wall while driving in his homeland Brescia, Italy at around 8:30 PM (Local Time) on Thursday 23 November 2023. His vehicle, an Audi Q8 worth approximately $126,000, was shattered after the accident as the medics arrived at the scene to see Balotelli limping, but not with major injuries. According to sources, …

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah is expected to play for Islamabad United in the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). According to the reports, Naseem Shah is set to join Islamabad United after deciding not to extend his association with Quetta Gladiators. The agreement between Naseem and Islamabad United has been nearly finalized, with a 90 percent settlement. …

Senior General Manager Domestic Cricket Junaid Zia said on Friday that it is always crucial for the players to perform well in the National T20 Cup in a bid to grab the opportunity of playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Expressing his thoughts on the domestic T20, Zia asserted, ‘’It is for the first time that many teams are …

Former England captain, Michael Vaughan commented on a recent video posted by ex-Pakistan captain Babar Azam, in which Azam is seen practicing for the upcoming three-match Test series in Australia. Recently, Babar posted a video on X showcasing him honing his batting skills during a practice session. The caption reads, “Back in the harness.” The video caught the attention of …

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain and 8-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi will face 5-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo in February 2024 when the two will collide for an exhibition match. The match has been termed as the ‘Last Dance’ which links to possibly the final encounter between these two giants of the sport. Messi’s Inter Miami versus Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr …

MADRID: World number one Novak Djokovic said on Wednesday that he wants to end the season by leading Serbia to the Davis Cup in Malaga, Spain. Djokovic flew to Malaga after winning the ATP Finals in Turin and said he was looking for “one last push” before a well-earned rest. “It’s the last week of the season. I’m really looking …

RIYADH: The economic growth of Qatar has normalized after the country’s strong fiscal performance in 2022, driven by the FIFA World Cup, according to the International Monetary Fund. In its consultation report released on Nov. 21, the IMF disclosed that Qatar’s economic outlook in the medium term seems favorable, with output expected to expand by about 1.75 percent per annum …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) issued on Wednesday a new ranking of the players in ODI cricket. According to the development, India opener Shubman Gill has maintained the first spot in the batting in the ODI rankings with 826 points, followed by former Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who is in the second spot with 824 points. India top-order batter Virat …

The DP World International League T20 Season 2 tickets for all 34 matches the biggest cricket league in the Gulf region are now available online as well as on all 14 Virgin Megastore outlets across the UAE.  The tickets start at an affordable 20 dirhams for all General spectator stands at the Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi, Dubai International Stadium and …

Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal have been appointed as bowling coaches of the Pakistan cricket team. PCB took the decision to appoint former spinner Saeed Ajmal as the interim spin-bowling coach of the Pakistan team after matters were settled in the meeting. Saeed Ajmal will also work with the players in the Pakistan Test camp. He has represented Pakistan in …