Napoli, AC Milan face off

Napoli and AC Milan will be looking to close the gap on Serie A leaders Inter Milan. Photo: AFP/File MILAN: Napoli and AC Milan will face off on Monday with Serie A leaders Inter Milan in their sights, but the return of domestic football over Easter has been completely overshadowed by the fallout from Italy … Read more

Shahid Afridi did not back govt over fuel hike; viral clip is unrelated

A screengrab of former cricketer Shahid Afridi. — SCREENGRAB Multiple users, most of whom appear to be PTI supporters, have been sharing a video on several social media platforms since Thursday, claiming it shows former cricketer Shahid Afridi urging unconditional support for the government following the recent surge in fuel prices. However, the video predates … Read more

Barca reach WCL semifinals

BARCELONA: Barcelona demolished rivals Real Madrid 6-0 to progress to the women’s Champions League semi-finals 12-2 on aggregate. Alexia Putellas shone for the Catalan giants on her 500th appearance for the club in their first game at the rebuilt Camp Nou, building on their 6-2 quarter-final first leg victory. Three-time winners Barca reached an eighth … Read more

Dwarshuis eyes regular Australia spot after Starc exit opens door

BENGALURU: Fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis says the competition will be fierce to fill the void left by Mitchell Starc’s retirement from Twenty20 internationals, as a clutch of Australian pacers jostle for a rare opening in the national team’s attack. Starc, Australia’s third-highest wicket-taker with 759 wickets across all ‌formats, behind only Shane Warne and Glenn … Read more