An Australian’s tears

Hyderabad captain Marnus Labuschagne got emotional following a nail-biting finish against Islamabad United. Photo: HYDERABAD KINGSMEN KARACHI: The match ended, and the players began celebrating the victory. Amidst the celebrations, someone asked, “Where is the captain?” When they looked around, they saw him covering his eyes with his arm, shedding tears. Shortly after, he joined…

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Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors survive

Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons is guarded by Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic during the game during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELE: The top-seeded Detroit Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination with an astounding comeback against Orlando as the Los Angeles Lakers…

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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final

Italy’s Jannik Sinner returns a ball to France’s Arthur Fils during the Madrid Open semi-final clash on Friday at the Caja Magica. Photo: AFP MADRID: World number one Jannik Sinner downed Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Madrid Open final, where he will face Alexander Zverev. The second seed dispatched promising Belgian…

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Wood punishes Digne blunder

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood celebrates scoring against Aston Villa. Photo: AFP LONDON: Nottingham Forest seized the advantage in their Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa as Chris Wood’s penalty sealed a 1-0 win in the first leg on Thursday. Wood netted from the spot in the second half after a needless handball by Villa…

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T-Wolves eliminate Denver Nuggets

Nikola Jokic enraged the home crowd by sparking a brawl with Jaylen Clark. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets while the New York Knicks put on one of the most dominant displays in NBA playoff history, destroying Atlanta to advance Thursday. Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs…

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PSG closing in on another French title

Desire Doue and Joao Neves celebrate one of PSG’s goals against Bayern Munich. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Paris Saint-Germain have not been afforded a weekend off this time in between the two legs of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, but they could instead take a big step towards clinching yet another Ligue 1 title….

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Arsenal aim to extend EPL lead

Arsenal are three points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Arsenal have a chance to crank up the pressure on Manchester City this weekend as they seek to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. The Gunners can go six points clear of their in-form…

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Inter on brink of Serie A title

Inter Milan players applaud fans after the match. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Serie A leaders Inter Milan could be crowned champions of Italy this weekend when they take on Parma at the San Siro, as a brewing referee scandal threatens the integrity of Italy’s top flight. Holding a 10-point lead over Napoli, who are at Champions…

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Arsenal, Atletico settled with a draw

Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez pulled his side level from the penalty spot against Arsenal in the semi-final clash. Photo: AFP MADRID: Julian Alvarez’s penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday. Viktor Gyokeres sent the Premier League leaders ahead from the spot…

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