The drama of the US Open intensified on Friday as the tournament witnessed both heartbreak and history. Rising American star Ben Shelton saw his campaign end in tears after withdrawing mid-match due to a severe shoulder injury, while Novak Djokovic overcame his own physical struggles to advance and etch his...
Pakistan kicked off their Twenty20 International tri-series campaign in Sharjah with a convincing 39-run victory over Afghanistan on Friday, thanks to skipper Salman Agha’s composed half-century and a fiery spell from fast bowler Haris Rauf. Also Read: Iga Swiatek Advances to US Open Third Round After Hard-Fought Win Over Suzan...
Iga Swiatek survived a tense second-set scare to defeat the Netherlands’ Suzan Lamens 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 on Thursday, advancing to the third round of the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 2022 champion showed resilience to recover from mid-match errors and maintain her position as one of the tournament’s...
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has stressed that his side is entering the upcoming T20 international tri-series in Sharjah without “specific targets,” choosing instead to focus on consistent performance and putting in their maximum effort on the field. The tri-series, which kicks off on Friday, features Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United...
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced domestic contracts for 65 women cricketers for the 2025-26 season, marking a significant step in its efforts to strengthen women’s cricket at both senior and pathway levels. For the first time, the contracts have been divided into two categories, Gold and Silver, with...
Carlos Alcaraz produced a scintillating performance to storm into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday, brushing aside Italy’s Mattia Bellucci in straight sets. The Spanish second seed needed just one hour and 36 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium to seal a commanding 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 win, firing...
Indian football stands at a crossroads once again, with FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) warning that the country faces suspension if it fails to adopt a new constitution by October 30. In a joint letter sent to All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey, the world and...
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is growing increasingly concerned over the decline in performance of its national teams across all formats, a worrying trend observed over the past two years. Sources reveal that the matter was discussed in detail during the recent meeting of the PCB’s Board of Governors (BoG),...
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce may have missed the podium in Brussels, but her eyes remain fixed firmly on the ultimate prize: closing out one of athletics’ most decorated careers on her own terms. The 38-year-old Jamaican sprint queen finished fourth in the women’s 100m at the Diamond League meet on Friday, clocking...
The US Open opening week is already alive with anticipation as Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff step onto the hard courts of New York chasing history. For men’s world number one and top seed Sinner, it marks the start of his title defence, while Swiatek and Gauff set...
