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Mane opens Bayern account in German Super Cup triumph

Berlin, July 31 (AFP/APP):Sadio Mane opened his competitive goal-scoring account for Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga champions defeated Leipzig 5-3 to capture the German Super Cup for a 10th time on Saturday. The African Player of the Year, who ended a six-year stint at Liverpool […]

Young mountaineers from Swat get certificates and prizes for scaling Falak Sar Mountain

Peshawar, July 27 (Online): Commissioner Malakand Division Shaukat Ali Yousafzai has awarded certificates of appreciation to young mountaineers Syed Zeeshan Umar and Nauman Khalil from Swat for climbing the highest peak in the Swat district Falak Sar Mountain. The young mountaineers met Commissioner Malakand Division […]

Reusser wins women’s Tour fourth stage, Vos retains lead

BarsurAube, France, July 27 (AFP/APP):Swiss rider Marlen Reusser won the women’s Tour de France fourth stage on Wednesday as Dutchwoman Marianne Vos retained the overall leader’s yellow jersey in fifth place. Team SD Worx’s Reusser, 30, broke away with 15km left after four gravel sections […]

India makes 225-3 in rain-hit third ODI

Port of Spain, July 27 (AFP/APP): India totalled 225 for three off 36 overs batting first against the West Indies in the rain-affected third and final One-day International of a three-match series at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad on Wednesday. Brief scores: India 225-3 off […]

Neymar to be tried over irregularities in Barcelona transfer

Madrid, July 27 (AFP/APP):Neymar is due to face trial in October over alleged irregularities in his transfer to Barcelona, judicial sources said on Wednesday. The Brazilian international, his parents and former Barcelona presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu will be tried for alleged corruption […]

Ponting says Babar key to Pakistan’s WC victory

ISLAMABAD – July 26 (ONLINE) Australia’s World Cup winning former captain Ricky Ponting said he thinks Pakistan Captain Babar Azam is the key towards Pakistan’s success in the coming T20I World Cup, scheduled in Australia. “If Babar doesn’t have a great tournament, I don’t think […]

Ex-Yorkshire skipper Azeem Rafiq ‘incredibly proud’ of Haq, Sheikh for speaking up on racism

LONDON 26 July (Online): Azeem Rafiq said he was “incredibly proud” of former Scotland cricketers Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh for speaking out about the racist abuse they had suffered in their careers, which led to a damning review into Cricket Scotland. The review, which […]

Galle Test: Sri Lanka in strong hold as day three summed up early

GALLE, Sri Lanka – July 26 (ONLINE) Sri Lanka finished day three of second test against Pakistan Tuesday at 176-5, potentially having a lead of 323 runs and five wickets in hand. Pakistan’s innings was wrapped up by the Lankan bowlers Tuesday morning, as the […]

PCB to create more playing opportunities for cricketers in domestic season

ISLAMABAD, Jul 26 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday revealed the men’s domestic cricket season 2022-23, with the focus to create more playing opportunities for talented cricketers. The seniors cricket would commence with the 33-match two-leg National T20, to be held in Rawalpindi and […]

Seven Australian rugby league players boycott Pride jersey

Sydney, July 26 (AFP/APP): Seven players from Manly Sea Eagles will boycott a key Australian rugby league match after refusing to wear the club’s one-off Pride jersey over “cultural and religious” beliefs, their coach said on Tuesday. The Sydney-based Sea Eagles will wear the rainbow-themed […]

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