Sri Lanka police arrested the Indian co-owner of a Lanka Premier League (LPL) team on Friday, hours before the tournament was due to begin, on suspicion of trying to bribe a player. The suspect, identified as Manjot Kalra, was arrested at a hotel in Colombo as he was “about to pay” a player 9.5 million…

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DALLAS: Spain secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 in the tournament’s first semifinal, ending a 16-year wait for a return to football’s biggest stage. The match, played in Dallas, saw Spain produce a disciplined and attacking performance to overcome the 2018 world champions and book their place…

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made padel a mandatory activity for national cricketers attending long-duration training camps, with new padel facilities now established at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) as part of its high-performance development program. The initiative is aimed at improving players’ fitness, agility, and overall athletic performance while providing them with…

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DAKAR: Senegal’s disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign has sparked controversy over the qualifications of the national team’s doctor, with the Senegal Football Federation and the country’s Sports Medicine Association offering conflicting accounts. Senegal was eliminated from the tournament after a 3-2 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 32. Following the team’s exit, the…

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LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars have unveiled their squad for the upcoming Global Super League, which will be held in Guyana, with New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell appointed as captain. The franchise announced that Bracewell will lead the side in the international T20 tournament, which features teams from different cricket leagues around the world. The squad includes…

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London: Italy’s Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon crown, claiming the men’s singles title for the second consecutive year after defeating Germany’s Alexander Zverev in a thrilling final. The top-seeded Sinner recovered from losing the opening set to secure a 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory in a contest that lasted nearly three hours and 45…

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LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain, national selector, and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) National Academy batting consultant Misbah-ul-Haq has advised young cricketers to focus on discipline, consistency, and hard work, while urging coaches, mentors, and parents to avoid placing unnecessary pressure on emerging players. Speaking in an interview with PCB Digital, Misbah said that developing young talent…

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LAHORE: Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem says he is fully prepared to defend his Commonwealth Games javelin title and is determined to recreate the historic success he achieved at the 2022 Games. Nadeem won the gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games with a record-breaking throw, becoming one of Pakistan’s most celebrated athletes. As…

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MIAMI: England secured a place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after defeating Norway 2-1 in the tournament’s third quarter-final, advancing to the last four for the fourth time in the nation’s World Cup history. England produced a strong comeback performance to overturn an early deficit and book a place in the semi-finals with a…

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KARACHI: Two Pakistani women taekwondo champions are appealing for sponsorship to enable them to compete in an upcoming international tournament in Thailand, saying financial constraints have become the biggest obstacle to representing the country once again on the global stage. Gold medalists Tayyaba Ashraf and Sunbal Fatima are hoping to participate in the international taekwondo…

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