KATHMANDU: A team of Nepali climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest on Wednesday, opening the route for hundreds of mountaineers expected to attempt the world’s highest peak in the coming weeks. At least 12 members of a rope-fixing team made the ascent, marking the traditional start of the spring climbing window, expedition organisers said….
Japan’s Alex Shirai-Patmore (left) and Vanuatu’s Junior Kaltapau during their ICC T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific qualifier at Korogi Sports Park. Photo: AFP JAPAN: Curious spectators clutching rulebooks watch as a batsman smacks a six into the sand and weeds surrounding Japan’s brand-new cricket ground, four months before it hosts matches at the Asian Games.Japanese…
Senior players failed to deliver as familiar weaknesses resurfaced in another disappointing overseas performance Pakistan captain Shan Masood speaks at a press conference after their defeat in the first Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on May 12, 2026. PHOTO: PCB/FILE TORONTO: Pakistan’s defeat in the first Test against Bangladesh…
Chasing 268 for victory in Dhaka, Pakistan were 119-3 before they fell to 163 all out in the final session Bangladesh celebrate their win at the end of the fifth day of the first Test cricket match against Pakistan at the Sher-i-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Bangladesh on May 12, 2026. PHOTO: AFP Pace bowler…
Jake Paul at a MMA press conference at Intuit Dome. Photo: REUTERS/FILE LONDON: Jake Paul expressed a desire to continue fighting while acknowledging his fighting career could be done in a recent interview. Paul, 29, is still recovering after Anthony Joshua broke his jaw during their December fight, Paul’s first loss in seven fights. “We’ll…
Tottenham Hotspur’s Mathys Tel fouls Leeds United’s Ethan Ampadu before conceding a penalty after a VAR review. Photo: REUTERS/FILE LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur wasted a golden chance to ease their Premier League relegation fears as Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty earned Leeds United a 1-1 draw in North London on Monday. A first home win in the league…
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, who together have won four of the past five major titles, have impressed each other with their mental focus and golfing skills. As world number one Scheffler and second-ranked McIlroy prepared to face a world-class field at Aronimink in the 108th PGA Championship starting Thursday, they examined each other's most…
Officials and players pose for a group photo during an event organized by Razi Sports Academy in Islamabad. ISLAMABAD: A coaching seminar organized by Razi Sports Academy concluded at Shalimar Club, where badminton coaches and physical education teachers from across the country received modern training aimed at improving coaching standards in Pakistan. Around 40 male…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) regrets to inform that the visit of former World No. 1 and tennis legend, Björn Borg, has been postponed due to urgent personal circumstances requiring his immediate presence elsewhere. Mr. Borg has therefore conveyed his inability to travel at this time. The PTF fully understands and respects his situation….
Barcelona players are celebrating their La Liga and El Clasico win over Real Madrid at Camp Nou. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half to help Hansi Flick’s side clinch La Liga…