A general view of the SEC Armadillo ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Photo: AFP LONDON: King Charles III officially opened the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday to launch 10 days in a slimmed down event designed to control costs. Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete for 215…
Jurgen Klopp faces a massive challenge to return Germany to the top of the football tree. Photo: AFP FRANKFURT: Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany coach, the former Liverpool manager given the task of rebuilding the struggling European giants, the national federation (DFB) announced on Friday. Klopp’s appointment was widely expected for weeks and his contract will see…
Ashes rivalry returns as England and Australia prepare for 2027 showdown. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Southampton’s Utilita Bowl will host a men’s Ashes test for the first time next year with the men’s and women’s series against Australia again running concurrently, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Thursday. Trent Bridge will host the…
Commonwealth Games return as Glasgow welcomes athletes from across the world. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: The president of Commonwealth Sport, Dr. Donald Rukare, told AFP the Commonwealth Games remains a stage “where champions are made” as Glasgow prepares to host a slimmed down version of the event. The Games were plunged into crisis when the Australian…
KARACHI: The likelihood of an important meeting regarding the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on July 29 has increased. Franchises are currently awaiting their share from the central pool, while the board is expecting pending payments from a major stakeholder. Officials and franchise owners will discuss these matters in the meeting. According to details, the 11th…
Maradona’s medical team faces ongoing trial over football icon’s death. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: The fraught and fiery trial of late football legend Diego Maradona’s medical team has at times been as turbulent as the life of Number 10 himself. Legal proceedings have been ongoing since April over allegations that negligence by seven medical workers contributed…
Chelsea have signed Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117m. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on Tuesday in a deal British media valued at £117 million ($157 million), a price that smashed the transfer record for a British player. “The 23-year-old forward has signed a contract at Stamford…
A five-member Pakistan boxing team has arrived in Glasgow to take part in the Commonwealth Games, which are scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 23. The squad, accompanied by officials and Pakistan Olympic Association Secretary General Haji Khalid Mahmood Chaudhry, will represent the country in five different weight categories during the prestigious multi-sport event, according…
Joe Root’s prolific run against India lifts him back into the ICC ODI top 10 after a five-year absence. Photo: AFP/FILE England batter Joe Root has re-entered the top 10 of the ICC men’s ODI batting rankings for the first time since 2020 after an outstanding performance in the recently concluded three-match series against India….
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will kick off its campaign against Sri Lanka in the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men’s Volleyball Championship 2026 starting Wednesday at the Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad, following India’s last-minute withdrawal from the tournament despite receiving comprehensive security assurances. Speaking to the media after the championship’s trophy unveiling ceremony, Pakistan Volleyball…