Lahore Qalandars have announced plans to hold overseas trials in the United Kingdom (UK) and collaborate with English county clubs through exchange programs, aimed at nurturing young Pakistani talent and expanding franchise visibility beyond borders. “This initiative will help young players gain international exposure and open doors not only to the Qalandars but potentially to … Read more
Michael Olise’s late strike secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory for Bayern Munich over Boca Juniors in the FIFA Club World Cup, ensuring the reigning German champions a spot in the knockout stage here at the Hard Rock Stadium on Friday. Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 18th minute, giving his side an early lead. … Read more
Wimbledon 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova stormed into the Berlin Open final with a commanding 6-2, 6-4 victory over World number one Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-final here at the Steffi Graf Stadion on Saturday. The Czech took one hour and 21 minutes to level their streak at four wins each and qualified for her first … Read more
Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Friday expressed strong disappointment over Ben Stokes’ decision to bowl first in the opening Test against India at Headingley, calling the move a clear tactical error. India dominated proceedings after being invited to bat, finishing the day at a commanding 359/3. Debutant skipper Shubman Gill led from the front … Read more
Russia’s lightweight contender Gadzhi Rabadanov booked his place in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Lightweight Tournament final by spoiling Kevin Lee’s debut with a dominant first-round technical knockout (TKO) at Intrust Bank Arena on Friday. Rabadanov wasted no time, taking control from the opening seconds. Using relentless pressure and crisp striking, he finished Lee at … Read more
Miami – FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President Syed Mohsen Gilani during the FIFA Club World Cup in Miami.Gianni Infantino congratulated Mohsen Gilani on his recent election and the Executive Committee and commended the renewed momentum in Pakistan’s football governance. He expressed optimism about Pakistan’s football potential and reaffirmed FIFA’s … Read more
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has signed a new contract, extending his stay at the club until the summer of 2028, the club confirmed on Saturday.Nuno joined Forest in December 2023 and under his leadership, Forest avoided relegation and went on to secure their best top-flight finish in nearly 30 years, ending the 2024–25 … Read more
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis turned back the clock with a spectacular century for Texas Super Kings (TSK) in the recently concluded Major League Cricket (MLC) clash against the San Francisco Unicorns (SF) here at Dallas on Saturday.Opening the innings for TSK, du Plessis struck a commanding 100 off just 51 deliveries, guiding … Read more
Bangladesh’s veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim created multiple records on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium. Rahim scored a brilliant 163 off 350 balls, registering his 12th Test century and becoming the oldest non-opener to score a Test hundred. He achieved the feat at 38 years and 39 … Read more
Pakistan’s high-performance director Aaqib Javed clarified that no cricketer, including former captain Babar Azam, is permanently excluded from the national T20 squad, stating that team selection remains performance-based. Speaking at a press conference held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Aaqib dismissed speculation that Babar Azam had been sidelined from Pakistan’s T20 plans. “Whether it’s Babar … Read more
