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One goal enough for Flick as Barca enter Galatasaray cauldron
Football

One goal enough for Flick as Barca enter Galatasaray cauldron

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he would be happy with a single-goal victory at Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday as his team face one of the world’s ‘best atmospheres’. The Catalan giants have won all nine games this season across all competitions, scoring 39 goals, more than four…

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Cristiano Ronaldo on target as Al-Nassr win after security delay
Football

Cristiano Ronaldo on target as Al-Nassr win after security delay

Cristiano Ronaldo scored Al-Nassr’s second goal as the Saudi Pro League champions overcame an hour-long security delay to beat Uzbekistan’s Neftchi 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday. Kick-off was delayed after Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued a safety warning 15 minutes before the…

Coventry crush Newcastle to climb out of relegation zone
Football

Coventry crush Newcastle to climb out of relegation zone

Coventry City earned a slice of Premier League history as they climbed out of the relegation zone with a stylish 4-1 win against Newcastle United on Monday. Frank Lampard’s side are the first club in 127 years to secure successive English top-flight victories immediately after losing their opening…

Mardan Division T20: Takht Bhai Tigers reach semi-final
Cricket

Mardan Division T20: Takht Bhai Tigers reach semi-final

Opener Zahid Khan scores 84 off 52 balls.

Renshaw puts victory in sight for Australia
Cricket

Renshaw puts victory in sight for Australia

Matt Renshaw top-scored for the second time in the match and took a key wicket as Australia pushed for victory on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Monday. South Africa, set an improbable 421 runs to win, were 102 for four at the close. Renshaw followed his…

AWKUM women’s team wins inter-varsity title
Football

AWKUM women’s team wins inter-varsity title

Final against Peshawar decided on penalties.

Bergs stuns Alcaraz in Shanghai as Zverev claims year-end top ranking
Sports

Bergs stuns Alcaraz in Shanghai as Zverev claims year-end top ranking

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz suffered a ​shock 7-5 7-6(4) defeat by unseeded Belgian Zizou Bergs in the Shanghai Masters round of 32 on ‌Monday, a result that also confirmed Alexander Zverev as the ATP’s year-end world number one. Fresh from defending his Japan Open title and…

Nizar Nayani leads Pakistani runners at Chicago Marathon 2026
Athletics

Nizar Nayani leads Pakistani runners at Chicago Marathon 2026

Pakistani runners Nizar Nayani, Basherri Anjum, and Hamad Ali after receiving medals at the Chicago Marathon 2026. — ReporterKARACHI: US-based Nizar Nayani was the prominent Pakistani runner at the Chicago Marathon 2026, completing the 42.195-kilometre race in 3...

Australia set South Africa 421-run target
Cricket

Australia set South Africa 421-run target

Renshaw continues prolific form with another impressive second innings 82

SSGC dominate National Cycling Championship
Sports

SSGC dominate National Cycling Championship

Army finish second as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa secure third place

Man City silence Liverpool crowd
Football

Man City silence Liverpool crowd

Enzo Maresca’s men seal an emphatic win to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League

Beware of suspicious elements
Sports

Beware of suspicious elements

Cricketers must stay vigilant against corruption and honey traps

Zheng withdraws from Wuhan citing fatigue
Athletics

Zheng withdraws from Wuhan citing fatigue

The Olympic champion prioritises recovery after an intense run of matches following her return from injury

Sadiq questions Saim’s role in Pakistan’s T20I squad
Sports

Sadiq questions Saim’s role in Pakistan’s T20I squad

Former opener says selection is unfair to middle-order batsmen and backs Sajid as a third spin option

Hasan hat-trick puts Bangladesh in command of Afghanistan Test
Cricket

Hasan hat-trick puts Bangladesh in command of Afghanistan Test

Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud took a hat-trick to help put Bangladesh into a commanding lead over Afghanistan in the one-off Test in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The 26-year-old, fresh from his nine-wicket haul in Bangladesh’s upset of Australia at Darwin in August, finished with 5-55 to dismiss Afghanistan for…

Shelton dumped out in Shanghai but Zverev ploughs on
Tennis

Shelton dumped out in Shanghai but Zverev ploughs on

France’s world number 56 Arthur Gea stunned Ben Shelton in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday as the US Open finalist became the biggest casualty of the event so far. Top seed Alexander Zverev needed three sets against another Frenchman, Quentin Halys, to reach the last 16 and close…

Kipruto claims Chicago Marathon as Feysa defends women's title
Athletics

Kipruto claims Chicago Marathon as Feysa defends women's title

Amos Kipruto of Kenya dominated a world-class field to finally win his first Chicago Marathon while Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa defended her women’s title on Sunday. Kipruto’s time of 2:01:09 was a new personal best and vindication for the 34-year-old, who had finished second in Chicago last year and…

Zheng beats Andreeva to become first home player to win China Open
Athletics

Zheng beats Andreeva to become first home player to win China Open

Zheng Qinwen became the first home winner of the China Open on Sunday as she beat Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the final. The former world number four and reigning Olympic champion was a wildcard entry in Beijing, having struggled with form and fitness after elbow surgery in 2025. It…

Smith breaks fielding record as Australia take control of first Test
Sports

Smith breaks fielding record as Australia take control of first Test

Steve Smith broke the Test record for the most career catches by a fielder as Australia played themselves into a strong position on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Sunday. Smith held four catches, taking his total to 223, as South Africa were bowled out for 284…

Abhishek, Arshdeep guide India to T20 win over West Indies
Cricket

Abhishek, Arshdeep guide India to T20 win over West Indies

Abhishek Sharma struck a quick 69 before Arshdeep Singh’s three wickets helped India to a 14-run win over the West Indies in the third T20 International on Sunday. Opener Abhishek’s 30-ball assault guided India to 223 all out, a total their bowlers defended by restricting West Indies to 209-7 in…

Isco's Betis rise back above Real Madrid to third
Football

Isco's Betis rise back above Real Madrid to third

Veteran playmaker Isco struck twice to help Real Betis climb back into third place in La Liga with a 5-2 win over Osasuna on Sunday. The Andalucian side moved a point above Real Madrid, fourth, and level with second-place Atletico Madrid, trailing leaders Barca by five points. Manuel Pellegrini’s…

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