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The 2024 Olympics kicked off in Paris with a breathtaking opening ceremony that saw thousands of athletes making their entrance along the iconic River Seine. This year’s ceremony was unlike any other, replacing the traditional stadium setting with a stunning waterway spectacle. A Dazzling Start to the Games In a historic first, the near four-hour ceremony took place on the Seine, showcasing athletes from 205 delegations aboard 85 boats and barges. They passed by some of Paris’ most famous landmarks, adding a unique touch to the “greatest show on Earth.” The festivities reached a climax when French judo legend Teddy Riner…

The Pakistan women’s cricket team advanced to the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup following India’s 82-run victory over Nepal at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. India, with a score of 178/3 in 20 overs, restricted Nepal to 96/9, solidifying their place in the final four after previous wins against Pakistan and the UAE. Read every sports news here: Pakistan’s Women secured their semi-final spot by defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 10 wickets in a must-win match. Chasing a target of 104 runs, openers Gull Feroza and Muneeba Ali led Pakistan to victory in 14.1 overs without…

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has floated a plan to play a tri-series with Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as A team tours to Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. The ACB Chairman, Mirwais Ashraf, and CEO, Naseeb Khan were in Colombo to attend the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s annual Board Meeting where they also met with Cricket South Africa, Cricket New Zealand and Cricket West Indies to discuss the possibility of a white-ball series before the Champions Trophy 2025. “Afghanistan Cricket Board’s Chairman, Mr Mirwais Ashraf, and CEO, Mr Naseeb Khan, attended the ICC Board Meeting which was…

New South Wales defeated Queensland 14-4 in Brisbane, securing their 17th State of Origin title and preventing Queensland from achieving a third consecutive series win. Bradman Best and Mitchell Moses scored the only tries late in the match, leading the Blues to their first title since 2021. The victory marked a significant comeback after their initial 38-10 loss, followed by a 38-18 win in Melbourne. This win also broke their six-game losing streak in deciders at Suncorp Stadium. Queensland Walsh; Cobbo, Gagai, Tabuai-Fidow, Holmes; Dearden, Cherry-Evans (capt); Fotuaika, Grant, Kaufusi, Cotter, Capewell, Carrigan. Interchanges: Hunt, Collins, Nanai, Ponga. New South…

Pakistan’s batting stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have maintained their fourth and fifth positions in the updated ICC T20I rankings. Babar holds a rating of 755, while Rizwan has 746. Australia’s Travis Head leads the rankings, with India’s Suryakumar Yadav in second place. In previous Indian performances against Zimbabwe led to notable ranking improvements. Shubman Gill climbed 36 places to 37th, surpassing Rohit Sharma (42nd) and retired Virat Kohli (51st). Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani moved up 11 spots to 44th among bowlers, while India’s Washington Sundar and Mukesh Kumar also rose in the rankings. In Test rankings, England players made…

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced the 2024-25 home season schedule, featuring series against England, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. The season kicks off in late November with a three-Test series against England, part of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25, concluding on December 18. This will be followed by a white-ball series against Sri Lanka, including three T20Is and three ODIs. A tri-series involving South Africa and Pakistan will precede the ICC Champions Trophy in February and March. Post-Champions Trophy, Pakistan will tour New Zealand for five T20Is and three ODIs in late March and early April. Recently, New Zealand…

Richard Carapaz triumphed in stage 17 of the Tour de France. He  achieved his first stage win in the event and completing victories in all three Grand Tours. Carapaz, from Ecuador, rode a brilliant solo effort in the Alps, finishing ahead of Britain’s Simon Yates. The great victory  adds to his stages at the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España, as well as his Olympic gold. Tadej Pogacar, although finishing 27th, extended his overall lead over Jonas Vingegaard by two seconds.

 (Reuters) – Angel City is set to become the world’s most valuable professional women’s sports team after finalising a landmark new ownership agreement with Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger and his wife Willow Bay, the Los Angeles-based club announced on Wednesday. Iger and Bay, dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, will become the controlling owners of Angel City in a sale that will value the club at $250 million. The value shatters the $120 million for the San Diego Wave sale in March, which was then a record-breaking price for a National Women’s Soccer League team.…

Argentina clinched their record 16th Copa America title with a dramatic victory over Colombia at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive goal in extra time from Giovani Lo Celso’s assist, securing a 1-0 win. The match was overshadowed by an 80-minute kickoff delay due to ticketless fans attempting to force entry, resulting in clashes with police and several arrests. Additionally, a 25-minute halftime break for a Shakira concert faced criticism. Messi, who injured his ankle during the game and was substituted, celebrated his third major international tournament win in three years. This victory follows Argentina’s 2021 Copa…

India’s former middle-order batter, Yuvraj Singh, has unveiled his all-time playing XI, which features only one Pakistani cricketer, Wasim Akram. Known for his crucial roles in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup victories, Yuvraj recently led his team to win the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024 by defeating Pakistan in the final. His all-time XI includes cricket legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Virat Kohli, and Shane Warne. The Indian team chased a 157-run target with notable contributions from Rayudu and Yusuf Pathan.