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Najibullah blitz powers Afghanistan into Asia Cup Super Fours

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Aug 30 (AFP/APP):Najibullah Zadran’s batting blitz and “world class” spinners powered Afghanistan into the Asia Cup Super Four stage with a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh on Tuesday. Chasing 128 for victory, Afghanistan were in trouble at 62-3 when Najibullah (43 not […]

South Africa make eight changes for second Wallabies Test

Sydney, Aug 30 (AFP/APP): South Africa rang the changes on Tuesday in their search for a desperately needed win against Australia, with eight new players named in the starting team, partly due to injuries. The Springboks head into the clash on Saturday in Sydney after […]

Rory McIlroy completes stunning comeback to bag FedEx Cup and $18 million prize

ISLAMABAD,29August 22(ONLINE) :A SENSATIONAL FINAL round saw Rory McIlroy secure an unprecedented third FedEx Cup title and $18 million first prize in the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Scottie Scheffler began the day with a six-stroke advantage but started with a […]

Lyons scores extra-time winner to send Shamrock Rovers into FAI Cup quarter-finals

ISLAMABAD,29August22 (ONLINE): AFTER EIGHT CONSECUTIVE weeks of balancing domestic commitments with European exploits, it looked as if an extra 30 minutes against a dogged Drogheda United might be too much for Shamrock Rovers. However, Stephen Bradley’s team dug into their reserves, of both energy and […]

Naseem Shah the star as India beat Pakistan by the skin of their teeth

ISLAMABAD, 29August2022(ONLINE): Debutant Naseem Shah was the hero as India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in an ACC T20 Asia Cup thriller at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Naseem took a wicket on his second delivery and two balls later almost had Virat […]

Golf: European Masters scores

CransMontana, Switzerland, Aug 28 (AFP/APP):Leading scores after the final round of the European Tour/DP World Tour European Masters at Crans-Montana, Switzerland on Sunday (par 70, GBR & IRL unless stated): 262 – Thriston Lawrence (RSA) 62 64 67 69, Matt Wallace 64 64 68 66 […]

Dara Adam Khel Club enters into KP CM Soccer League final

PESHAWAR, Aug 28 (APP):In the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Football League, Dara Adam Khel Football Club qualified for the final after defeating Shah Alam Club Peshawar by 12-11 in a thrilling penalty shoot-out semi-final played here at Tehmas Khan Football Stadium on Sunday. There was […]

Olympic champion Chen reaches women’s singles final at badminton worlds

TOKYO, Aug. 28 (Xinhua/APP) –: Olympic champion Chen Yufei of China fought back from one set down to beat second seed Tai Tzu-ying of Chinese Taipei and reach the women’s singles final at the World Badminton Championships here on Saturday. The match was a repeat […]

Pakistan, India face-off in high-voltage clash in ACC T20 Asia Cup 22

Naeem Niazi LAHORE, Aug 27 (APP): Pakistan and India cricket teams face off in yet another mouth-watering contest for the fans as both the teams kick-start their campaign in the ACC T20 Asia Cup 22 tournament at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday night. […]

Stokes sets up England’s series-levelling win over South Africa

Manchester, United Kingdom, Aug 27 (AFP/APP): England captain Ben Stokes struck twice shortly after tea to pave the way for his side’s series-levelling innings and 85-run win over South Africa inside three days in the second Test at Old Trafford on Saturday. After all-rounder Stokes […]

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