Author: The Team PK

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…

PARIS: The fightback is alive for Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur as both clubs secured crucial first-leg victories in the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday night. These wins not only revived hopes of silverware but also reopened the door to Champions League qualification — a lifeline for two teams enduring forgettable Premier League campaigns. Manchester United silenced a vibrant San Mames crowd by cruising to a 3-0 win over 10-man Athletic Bilbao. Bruno Fernandes led the way with two goals, including a penalty, while Casemiro opened the scoring in a blistering first-half performance. Spurs, meanwhile, outplayed Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt 3-1…

LAHORE: Peshawar Zalmi breathed life into their HBL PSL 2025 campaign with a commanding six-wicket win over Islamabad United at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday night. The spotlight was firmly on young debutant Maaz Sadaqat, who impressed with a fearless half-century, and skipper Babar Azam, whose composed knock guided the chase. Set a modest target of 144, Zalmi overcame early pressure thanks to a brilliant 100-run stand between Maaz and Babar. The team was struggling at 40-3 in the powerplay, having lost Mitch Owen, Saim Ayub, and Mohammad Haris cheaply. However, the pair’s calm and calculated partnership turned the tide.…

BARCELONA: In a pulsating Champions League semi-final first leg, Barcelona and Inter Milan drew 3-3 — but it was 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal who stole the spotlight despite Denzel Dumfries being named Man of the Match for his two goals and one assist. The tie at Camp Nou was a rollercoaster, with Inter racing into a 2-0 lead thanks to early brilliance from Marcus Thuram and Dumfries. But the hosts, powered by teenage energy and belief, clawed back through a stunning solo goal by Yamal and a Ferran Torres strike before halftime. The second half saw both teams score again,…

Coco Gauff delivered a commanding performance to shock defending champion Iga Swiatek in the Madrid Open semi-finals on Thursday, cruising to a dominant 6-1, 6-1 victory. The 21-year-old American broke Swiatek five times and didn’t face a single break point in the match, sealing the win in just 64 minutes. Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion and a powerhouse on clay, struggled throughout her title defense. After dropping sets earlier to Alexandra Eala and Diana Shnaider, she also suffered a bagel against Madison Keys in just 24 minutes during her quarter-final match—though she did bounce back to win that encounter.…

CHITTAGONG – Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam struck a brilliant century to put the hosts in a commanding position on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe. At stumps on Day 2, Bangladesh reached 291-7, leading Zimbabwe by 64 runs, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz (16)* and Taijul Islam (5)* unbeaten at the crease. Shadman anchored Bangladesh’s innings with a career-best 120 runs, forming a solid 118-run opening stand with Anamul Haque, marking only the 10th instance in Test history where Bangladesh’s openers crossed the 100-run mark. This impressive partnership laid the foundation for Bangladesh’s strong reply to Zimbabwe’s first…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially confirmed that the Bangladesh men’s cricket team will tour Pakistan in May 2025 for a five-match T20I series, a key fixture ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The series will run from May 25 to June 3, with matches scheduled in Faisalabad and Lahore. Series Update: ODIs Replaced with T20Is Originally set to include three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three T20Is under the Future Tour Programme (FTP), the format has now been revised. With the upcoming T20 World Cup, both boards mutually agreed to replace the ODIs with two extra T20Is…