Author: The Team PK

Sandro Tonali got the Magpies off to a flying start with a goal in the second minute, setting the tone for a dominant display. Chelsea’s chances took a major hit when Nicolas Jackson received a straight red card for elbowing Sven Botman late in the first half. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Chelsea attempted to hold firm, but Bruno Guimaraes sealed the win with a stoppage-time strike, ensuring Newcastle claimed their seventh victory in nine league outings. The win pushed Newcastle to third place in the table, now three points ahead of sixth-placed Aston Villa, and kept them firmly on course…

Barcelona delivered a statement win on Sunday, roaring back from a two-goal deficit to defeat arch-rivals Real Madrid 4-3 in an electrifying El Clasico at the Montjuic Olympic Stadium. With only three games left in the La Liga season, this victory moves Barca seven points clear at the top. A win in their next match could officially seal their 28th Spanish league title. Despite a thunderous start by Real Madrid — who looked to shake things up early — it was Barcelona who emerged victorious in a wild, back-and-forth contest. Kylian Mbappe scored twice within the first 15 minutes to…

KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has officially announced that Karachi will host the 35th National Games from December 6 to 13, after the event was postponed earlier this year due to “unavoidable circumstances.” Originally scheduled for May 1–9, the National Games were delayed in April. Now, with fresh momentum and renewed planning, the city is set to welcome athletes from across Pakistan for one of the country’s biggest sporting events. The announcement came during a high-level meeting at CM House on Friday, where Murad Ali Shah met with a delegation from the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) to…

KARACHI – In a dramatic turn of events, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) postponed the remainder of the PSL 2025 season just hours after announcing its relocation to the United Arab Emirates. The decision comes in response to escalating military tensions between Pakistan and India, marking a significant disruption in regional cricketing calendars. In a press release issued on Friday, the PCB stated that recent developments, including the firing of surface-to-surface missiles from India and the incursion of 78 surveillance drones across the Line of Control (LoC), left no choice but to halt the tournament. “The safety and mental well-being…

KARACHI: Captain Rameen Shamim’s all-round heroics powered Challengers to a thrilling four-wicket win over Stars in their second-round clash of the National Women’s T20 Tournament on Thursday at the Oval Academy Ground. After claiming 2-17 with the ball, Rameen returned to seal the chase with a match-winning 21 off just 12 balls*, including a six in the final over. Chasing 118, Challengers reached the target in 19.2 overs, marking their first victory in the tournament. Opener Sadaf Shamas top-scored with a brisk 32, while Natalia Parvaiz (18) and Aliya Riaz (17) chipped in. For Stars, Tuba Hassan stood out with…

NEW DELHI – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 “with immediate effect for one week” following rising cross-border tensions with Pakistan and the mid-match abandonment of Thursday’s game in Dharamsala. Though the BCCI initially cited a stadium power failure, sources confirmed that air raid alerts in nearby Jammu and Pathankot led to panic and eventually forced the game between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals to be called off. Security Over Sport “The decision was taken after due consultation with franchises, broadcasters, and sponsors,” said BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia. “We…

MIAMI – The Grand Slam Track circuit’s Miami meet delivered a stunning display of speed, power, and precision, as American stars Kenny Bednarek and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone stormed to their second consecutive titles, electrifying fans at the Ansin Sports Complex. After drawing criticism for low turnout in Kingston, the start-up track series — backed by Olympic legend Michael Johnson — bounced back with a vibrant atmosphere and standout performances that thrilled the Miami crowd. Bednarek Blazes Trail Kenny Bednarek, who clocked a wind-aided 9.79 in the 100m on Saturday, backed it up with a dominant 200m win in 19.84 seconds —…

ROME – World number one Jannik Sinner is back on the court this week, but the 23-year-old Italian is managing expectations ahead of the Italian Open as he returns from a three-month doping suspension. Sinner, who hasn’t played since winning the Australian Open in January, was handed a suspension in February after testing positive for clostebol—an anabolic agent—due to massages from his physiotherapist. After reaching a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), his ban ended on May 4, just in time for him to compete in his home tournament. “It’s a very, very low expectation tournament in general for…

Swimming fans witnessed history in Fort Lauderdale as American legends Katie Ledecky and Gretchen Walsh lit up the pool with jaw-dropping world records during the Tyr Pro Swim Series finale on Saturday. Katie Ledecky, already a household name in the sport, broke her own 800m freestyle world record — a mark many believed would stand the test of time. She clocked in at 8:04.12, bettering the 8:04.79 she set at the 2016 Rio Olympics. It marked the sixth time Ledecky has set a new world best in the event since claiming the record from Rebecca Adlington in 2013. Ledecky’s emotional…

Karachi Kings pulled off one of the most thrilling wins of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2025 season, defeating arch-rivals Lahore Qalandars by four wickets in a rain-affected match that kept every woman cricket fan on edge. Played at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, this contest was reduced to 15 overs per side due to rain. Despite a steep revised target of 168, Karachi Kings chased it down with just three balls remaining, thanks to a spectacular 48 not out off just 21 balls by Irfan Khan. The match, packed with playoff implications and intensity, started with Lahore Qalandars…