Lionel Messi scored in the first half as Inter Miami played to a 2-2 MLS draw with the Philadelphia Union. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father’s death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union. The Argentine superstar…
Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their season by beating Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup. Photo: AFP PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain kick off their Ligue 1 campaign as overwhelming favourites to win a sixth successive title, but will have one eye firmly on their bid for a third straight Champions League crown. The capital giants eased…
The veteran Portuguese coach returns to the club 16 years after first being appointed Jose Mourinho’s second spell at Real Madrid begins in Barcelona this weekend. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Jose Mourinho’s second spell at Real Madrid begins in Barcelona this weekend in La Liga, although at Espanyol rather than up against his and Los Blancos’…
The covers stay on the pitch as rain delays the start of the second day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley. Photo: AFP LEEDS: England’s bid to strengthen their grip on the first Test against Pakistan was halted by bad weather as rain delayed the scheduled 1000 GMT start of the…
South Africa Women will tour Zimbabwe for the first time next month, with the neighbours set to meet in their maiden bilateral T20I series. Regular captain Laura Wolvaardt will lead the squad featuring three uncapped players — seamer Caitlin Wyngaard, former South Africa Under-19 star Nthabiseng Nini and off-spinner Luyanda Nzuza. The 21-year-old Wyngaard earned her…
Sabalenka has reached just one semi-final since winning the Sunshine Double in March. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev crashed out of the Cincinnati Masters in a matter of hours on a rainy Wednesday of fourth-round action. American Tommy Paul saved a match point on the way to a 4-6, 7-6…
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract at Red Bull until the end of 2030. Photo: AFP ZANDVOORT: Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull to the end of 2030 on Thursday, ending speculation about the four-time world champion’s near-term Formula One future. The 28-year-old already had a contract to…
Shafique top-scores with 61 as Pakistan collapse after promising partnership with Imam-ul-Haq Pakistan’s Abdullah Shafique speaks during a press conference after the first Test against England at Headingley in Leeds. Photo: PCB Pakistan endured a difficult opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley on Wednesday, being bowled out for 171 after failing…
England’s Ollie Robinson celebrates taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Ali Usman on the opening day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley on August 19, 2026. Photo: AFP England seized the initiative on a rain-disrupted opening day of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday, reaching 112 for two at…
Pakistan’s only UCI Level-3 coach gained international high-performance and race-management experience in Switzerland Haroon General, has completed a one-month coaching internship at the UCI World Cycling Centre (WCC) in Aigle, Switzerland. Photo: PCF Pakistan’s only UCI Level-3 coach, Haroon General, has completed a one-month coaching internship at the UCI World Cycling Centre (WCC) in Aigle,…