BARCELONA: World number two Carlos Alcaraz came back from a break down in the second set to defeat Ethan Quinn 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) and reach the Barcelona Open last 16 on Tuesday. The home favourite, who triumphed at the Monte Carlo Masters last week, stormed through the first set but Quinn, ranked 126th, battled valiantly … Read more

Listen to article Karachi Kings’ fast bowler Hasan Ali made history on Friday by surpassing former Peshawar Zalmi pacer Wahab Riaz to become the all-time highest wicket-taker in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The 30-year-old achieved the milestone during his side’s match against Quetta Gladiators when he dismissed Hasan Nawaz, taking his 114th PSL wicket. This achievement … Read more

Listen to article Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) suffered their third consecutive home defeat in the Indian Premier League 2025, going down to Punjab Kings (PBKS) by five wickets in a rain-curtailed, low-scoring contest at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru, India. In a 14-over match played on a sticky, two-paced surface favouring the bowlers, RCB were restricted to a … Read more

MADRID: Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid’s superstars and rich history of unlikely comebacks to snatch a 2-1 victory on Wednesday and reach the semi-finals with a superb 5-1 aggregate triumph. The Gunners’ 3-0 quarter-final first leg triumph last week gave them a vital cushion in the Spanish capital as they made the … Read more

NEWCASTLE: Newcastle soared up to third in the Premier League with a 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace on Wednesday to close in on a return to the Champions League next season. Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Fabian Schar and Alexander Isak were on target for the Magpies, with Marc Guehi also scoring an own goal, as … Read more

Aaron Rodgers said Thursday that personal commitments, including a new serious relationship, are central to his decision on whether to return to the NFL, while refusing to rule out retirement. The four-time MVP is currently a free agent and has drawn interest from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers, 41, said … Read more

Manchester United’s stunning 5-4 extra-time win over Lyon at Old Trafford has revived the club’s famed never-say-die spirit—but also laid bare the gamble Ruben Amorim faces as his first season reaches a high-stakes climax. Harry Maguire’s 120th-minute winner—marking the first such goal in Europa League history—capped a comeback from 4-2 down with just six minutes … Read more

Pakistan’s emerging squash talent Ashab Irfan claimed his first major international title at the St. Louis Open 2025, defeating England’s Charlie Lee in straight sets in the final of the RC Pro Series event held in Missouri. Irfan, 20, delivered a dominant performance to secure a 3-0 victory in just 37 minutes, with set scores … Read more

Max Verstappen could sign the most lucrative contract in Formula 1 history as reports indicate Aston Martin have tabled a €264 million offer to secure his services for three seasons starting in 2026. The move, backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, would mark a dramatic shift in the sport’s power dynamics and end Verstappen’s … Read more

Lahore Qalandars’ Sam Billings, who has played in three IPL seasons, recently gave his take on the growing competition between the IPL and the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL). Sam Billings, a veteran of three Indian Premier League (IPL) editions, didn’t hesitate to state his opinion when asked to compare the IPL with the Pakistan … Read more