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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is delighted to announce the arrival of the Korean National Hockey Team in Islamabad last night for a four-match FIH-approved international test series against Pakistan. The visit marks a historic milestone for Pakistan hockey, as it is the first time in nearly 20 years that an international hockey team … Read more

West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves acknowledging fans after taking five wickets against Pakistan in Tarouba. Photo: AFP TAROUBA: A day of fluctuating fortunes, in which 14 wickets fell, ended with the West Indies hanging on grimly at 126 for seven Monday in their second innings for a lead of 155 over Pakistan in Trinidad. As … Read more

Shan Masood celebrated getting to three figures with three digits. Photo: AFP KARACHI: His father holds a high position in a bank, so he made it into the national team. His uncle is a senior government official, so he made it into the national team. He’s an English-speaking boy from a wealthy family, so he … Read more

Crowds in Auckland give British Open champion Ryan Fox a hero’s welcome home. Photo: AFP LONDON: Ryan Fox received a hero’s welcome in Auckland on Tuesday as thousands flocked to see the new British Open champion and the famous Claret Jug after “a whirlwind few days” since the New Zealander won his maiden major. Fox … Read more

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi wants to see ‘soul and passion’ from the team. Photo: AFP LONDON: Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi urged his team on Monday to play with “soul and passion” as the London club rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League. Spurs have embarked on an aggressive summer of spending to boost their … Read more

US sprint star Noah Lyles pulled up early in 200m race at the US athletics championships final. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: US sprint star Noah Lyles pulled up with cramp in the 200m final at the US athletics championships on Sunday, his bid for a title double undone as Garrett Kaalund claimed the victory. Lyles, who won … Read more

The 27-year-old Slovenian won five stages and had been in yellow since his victory Tadej Pogacar joined Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain as the most successful riders in Tour de France history. Photo: AFP LOURDES, FRANCE: Tadej Pogacar ticked off a “big goal” as he claimed his record-equalling fifth Tour de France title as … Read more

Shan Masood anchored a strong reply by Pakistan with an unbeaten 88. Photo: AFP TAROUBA: Shan Masood anchored a strong reply by Pakistan with the visitors reaching 199 for three in reply to the West Indies first innings total of 311 at the close of the second day of the first Test at the Brian … Read more

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says there is ‘good energy’ at the club. Photo: AFP LONDON: New manager Xabi Alonso said Monday there was “good energy” at Chelsea as he bids to turn around the club’s fortunes, but was reluctant to say what a successful first season would look like. The Spaniard officially began the job on July … Read more

Gianni Infantino has lashed out against criticism of FIFA and his leadership. Photo: AFP LONDON: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were “spreading hate and false rumours” and arguing the tournament delivered “only joy and happiness”. In a long open letter published on Monday, Infantino urged detractors to “take a moment to reflect, … Read more