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T-Wolves eliminate Denver Nuggets

Nikola Jokic enraged the home crowd by sparking a brawl with Jaylen Clark. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets while the New York Knicks put on one of the most dominant displays in NBA playoff history, destroying Atlanta to advance Thursday. Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs … Read more

Government’s austerity drive falls under scrutiny

Rs20–30 billion are spent annually on government vehicles despite 50 per cent austerity cuts LAHORE: Despite repeated austerity announcements by the Punjab government, including a 50% cut in fuel expenses and parking of unnecessary official vehicles, public doubts persist. Citizens question why large numbers of green number plate vehicles are still seen on highways, outside offices, … Read more

PSG closing in on another French title

Desire Doue and Joao Neves celebrate one of PSG’s goals against Bayern Munich. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Paris Saint-Germain have not been afforded a weekend off this time in between the two legs of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, but they could instead take a big step towards clinching yet another Ligue 1 title. … Read more

FIFA to review ticket strategy

LONDON: FIFA said Thursday it will review its ticketing strategy for the 2030 World Cup following anger over skyrocketing prices for the 2026 finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Speaking to reporters after the conclusion of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom said high ticket prices for this year’s tournament reflected … Read more