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Siblings on skis: Bond is golden for Paralympic brothers

Yanqing, China, March 8 (AFP/APP): When nearly blind teenager Neil Simpson hurtles 100 kilometres (60 miles) an hour down the ski slopes at the Winter Paralympics he knows he is in safe hands — his older brother Andrew is navigating. It’s the younger Simpson’s first […]

Scotland v Ukraine World Cup play-off postponed: report

London, March 8 (AFP/APP): Ukraine’s World Cup play-off against Scotland later this month has been postponed following Russia’s invasion of the country, reports said. Ukraine was set to face Scotland at Hampden Park on March 24 in a play-off semi-final but the visitors had asked […]

Women’s Cricket World Cup scores: PAK v AUS

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, March 8 (AFP/APP): Brief scores from day five of the Women’s Cricket World Cup as Australia defeated Pakistan by seven wickets at Mount Maunganui on Tuesday: Pakistan 190-6 in 50 overs (B. Maroof 78 not out, A. Riaz 53; A. King […]

Henry worried about Neymar’s mental health

ISLAMABAD – March 7 (ONLINE) The Belgium assistant coach is concerned about the Brazilian’s state of mind, with his latest poor showing coming in a 1-0 defeat at Nice. Thierry Henry has admitted that he is worried about Neymar’s mental health as the Paris […]

Women’s World Cup: Hosts New Zealand beat Bangladesh in rain-hit match

CHRISTCHURCH – March 7 (ONLINE) New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in a rain-affected match Monday to put their Women’s Cricket World Cup campaign back on track. The New Zealanders, who suffered a shock loss to the West Indies in their opening […]

Pindi test inching towards draw as Australia reach 449-7

RAWALPINDI – March 7 (ONLINE) Australia on Monday ended day 4 of the historic Rawalpindi test against Pakistan at 449-7, while still trailing Pakistan’s first innings score of 476-4 (d). Usman Khawaja remained top scorer for Australia, but became victim of ‘nervous nineties’ at 97. […]

Barca and Atletico return to La Liga top four after wins over Elche and Betis

Madrid, March 7 (AFP/APP): Barcelona and Atletico Madrid rejoined La Liga’s top four on Sunday after Barca needed a late penalty to beat Elche 2-1 before Atletico defeated Real Betis 3-1, Joao Felix scoring twice at the Benito Villamarin. It is the first time Barcelona […]

Tadej Pogacar storms to Strade Bianche victory

Siena, Italy, March 5 (AFP/APP):Tadej Pogacar won the Strade Bianche one-day cycling classic on Saturday with a solo attack which continued his impressive start to the season. Tour de France champion Pogacar attacked with around 50 kilometres remaining in wind-swept Tuscany and held off his […]

Tuchel slams Chelsea fans for singing Abramovich’s name during Ukraine applause

Burnley, United Kingdom, March 5 (AFP/APP):Thomas Tuchel has slammed the Chelsea fans who chanted Roman Abramovich’s name during a minute’s applause for war-torn Ukraine before Saturday’s 4-0 win against Burnley. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Premier League clubs held a pre-match moment of solidarity […]

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 61 runs in first T20I

Dhaka, March 3 (AFP/APP): Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 61 runs in the first Twenty20 international of a two-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday. Liton Das hit 60 off 44 balls to guide Bangladesh to 155-8 before left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed […]

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