Author: The Team PK

ROME: The battle for the Serie A title, Champions League qualification, and relegation survival will all be decided on the final matchday after an action-packed penultimate round. Napoli, looking to secure their second league crown in three years, were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by relegation-threatened Parma. Inter Milan, who had the chance to capitalize, also failed to win — drawing 2-2 with Lazio in a tense encounter. The results mean Napoli stay top, one point ahead of Inter. Napoli will host Cagliari in the final game of the season, needing only to match Inter’s result at Como to…

Islamabad United bounced back in style after a dip in form, producing a commanding all-round performance to defeat Karachi Kings by 79 runs at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This emphatic win not only ended United’s four-match losing streak but also secured their place in the PSL 2025 qualifier against Quetta Gladiators. After being sent in to bat, Islamabad United put on a batting masterclass. Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Alex Hales tore into Karachi’s bowling attack, setting the tone with aggressive strokeplay. Farhan, looking fluent from the outset, smashed 73 off 41 balls, peppered with nine fours and three sixes. At…

Max Verstappen showcased his champion’s grit once again as he claimed a nail-biting win at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, fending off late pressure from McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to secure his fourth victory at the circuit. Starting behind Piastri, Verstappen wasted no time. He snatched the lead on the very first lap and stayed composed under relentless pursuit for all 63 laps, displaying strategic brilliance and raw pace. McLaren looked sharp all weekend and put up a fierce challenge. Norris, in particular, stayed within striking distance throughout the race, especially in the final stretch, but…

Rawalpindi: Lahore Qalandars delivered a clutch performance to book their spot in the HBL PSL 2025 playoffs, defeating Peshawar Zalmi by 26 runs in a rain-hit encounter at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The much-anticipated match, reduced to 13 overs per side due to heavy rain, turned into a do-or-die fixture for both teams. Qalandars, who had only a one-point lead over Zalmi before the game, needed a victory to secure the final playoff berth—and they delivered in style. Opting to bat first, Lahore’s top order went aggressive right from the powerplay. Fakhar Zaman set the tone with a blistering…

KARACHI: Dominant displays by Sadaf Shamas and Eyman Fatima lit up Friday’s action in the National Women’s T20 Tournament, as Challengers edged out Stars in a last-over thriller, and Strikers claimed a commanding victory over Invincibles. At National Bank Stadium, Sadaf Shamas ripped through the Stars’ top order with a devastating spell of 5 for 17, earning her the Player-of-the-Match award. Electing to bat first, Stars crumbled to 32-5 under her spell, with only Kaynat Hafeez showing resistance. Kaynat scored a gritty 48 off 52 balls, striking four boundaries, while Waheeda Akhtar added a late flourish with 21* off 16…

After a nine-day break due to cross-border tensions between Pakistan and India, the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is all set to resume on Saturday, entering a decisive and action-packed phase. With only eight league matches remaining, five of the six franchises are still in the hunt for the four coveted playoff spots, setting up an electrifying conclusion to the group stage. The league was suspended from May 7 to May 10 amidst rising regional tensions. Following a ceasefire agreement, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) swiftly moved to resume the PSL, prompting teams to recall their overseas players who…

PARIS: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a stark warning about the treatment and safety of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia as the country gears up to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. According to a detailed HRW report, dozens of workers are dying in preventable, tragic accidents such as falls, electrocutions, and even decapitations—raising fears of a looming humanitarian crisis. The rights group claims Saudi authorities have failed to provide adequate protection, timely investigations, or compensation for the families of the deceased. Despite public commitments to labor reform and worker welfare, the situation on major construction sites—including those linked…

The much-anticipated elections of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), originally set for May 20, 2025, have been postponed by one week. The PFF Normalisation Committee (NC), in coordination with FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation, has announced that the elections will now be held on May 27, 2025, in Lahore. According to the NC, the rescheduling is a result of recent cross-border skirmishes between Pakistan and India, which disrupted the travel and availability of key FIFA and AFC delegates. These developments have caused logistical and administrative complications, making it necessary to delay the PFF Extraordinary Congress. In an official statement,…

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is back on track after a temporary halt due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. As the league resumes this Saturday, South African pacer Lungi Ngidi has rejoined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) camp—along with other overseas players—but only for a short stay. The IPL final, originally scheduled for May 25, has now been shifted to June 3, giving teams little time with their international stars before they depart for national duties. South Africa, gearing up for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord’s from June 11 to…

LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is back with fresh signings and renewed energy after a brief suspension caused by regional tensions. Lahore Qalandars, looking to bounce back strong, have welcomed two experienced international stars: Shakib Al Hasan from Bangladesh and Bhanuka Rajapaksa from Sri Lanka. This development comes after several foreign players exited the tournament when it was paused on May 7 due to escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. Although a ceasefire was reached shortly after, many overseas players had already returned home, prompting teams to rethink and rebuild their lineups. Big Names, Big Moves Shakib, the…