No player is bigger than the game

PSL trophy symbolises cricket’s enduring values as discipline and respect remain central to success. Photo: PSL/FILE KARACHI: Whether it’s cricket or any other sport, sports bring players respect, wealth, and fame. But the moment you start neglecting the game itself and begin to consider yourself bigger than it, the same game can turn ruthless. Past…

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Pak journalist honoured with AIPS membership

Amjad Aziz Malik has become the first Pakistani sports journalist to receive this honour PESHAWAR: President of the Pakistan Sports Writers Federation, Amjad Aziz Malik, has been elected as a Lifetime Honorary Member of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS).The prestigious honour was conferred on him during the 88th AIPS Congress held in Lausanne, Switzerland,…

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De Zerbi suffers Spurs defeat

Tottenham Hotspur slipped deeper into relegation trouble after a 1–0 loss at Sunderland in Roberto De Zerbi’s first match in charge, leaving them in the bottom three. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Tottenham’s Premier League plight deepened with a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland on Sunday in Roberto De Zerbi’s first match in charge as Manchester City smashed…

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ILT20 Season 5 to kick off on Nov 22

Fifth edition of the second-most watched T20 league in the world scheduled to commence on Sunday, 22 November. Final to be played at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, 20 December 2026“We are pleased to confirm the DP World International League T20 Season 5 window. The biggest cricketing spectacle in the Gulf region will be…

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Sinner sinks Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo

Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time. Photo: REUTERS/AFP MONTE CARLO: Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival.Sinner downed Alcaraz…

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Bengaluru beat Mumbai in IPL

Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted 240/4 against Mumbai Indians, powered by Phil Salt’s 78 and Virat Kohli’s half-century in a 120-run opening stand. Photo: AFP/FILE MUMBAI: Openers Phil Salt and Virat Kohli hit half-centuries to lay the foundations for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 18-run win over Mumbai Indians in a high-profile IPL clash on Sunday.Salt clobbered 78…

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Price eyes legacy bout

LONDON: Welterweight world champion Lauren Price believes there is no reason to delay a high-profile fight with American Claressa Shields, declaring that she is in her prime and ready to chase boxing immortality. After defeating Stephanie Pineiro to retain her WBC, WBA ‌and IBF titles in Cardiff this month, Briton Price went face to face…

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Barca thrash Espanyol

Barcelona thump Espanyol 4-1 with goals from Ferran Torres (2), Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford. Photo: AFP/FILE BERLIN: Lamine Yamal set up two goals and scored another as Barcelona took a significant step towards defending their La Liga title with a 4-1 derby win over Espanyol on Saturday. Ferran Torres netted twice with Yamal and…

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Liverpool crisis with Fulham win

Goals from Ngumoha and Salah secured a 2-0 win AFP April 12, 2026 2 min read Liverpool returned to winning ways as goals from Rio Ngumoha and Mohamed Salah secured a 2-0 victory over Fulham at Anfield. Photo: AFP/FILE LIVERPOOL: Liverpool’s rising star and departing legend combined to ease the pressure on Arne Slot as…

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Alcaraz, Sinner set for Monte Carlo final

Carlos Alcaraz sets up a high-stakes Monte Carlo final clash with Jannik Sinner. Photo: AFP/FILE MONTE CARLO: Carlos Alcaraz teed up a blockbuster Monte Carlo Masters final with Jannik Sinner as the world’s top two players will face off on Sunday for the number one ranking. Alcaraz ended the fairytale run of local boy Valentin…

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