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Klop hails German neuroscientists for Liverpool’s Carabao Cup win

LIVERPOOL – March 2 (ONLINE): Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hailed the “incredible impact” made by a pair of German neuroscientists in Liverpool’s Carabao Cup triumph. Potsdam-based neuro11 have been working with the Reds this season, and prepare players mentally for specific set-piece scenarios The […]

Pakistan, India to clash on Sunday to start Women’s WC

CHRISTCHURCH – March 2 (ONLINE) Women’s Cricket World Cup begins in New Zealand on Friday, with organisers keen to capitalise on growing interest in the women’s game after overcoming a string of pandemic-related hurdles. The eight-nation tournament was originally scheduled for early 2021 but had […]

Trophy named ‘Benaud-Qadir’ revealed for Pak-Australia test series

RAWALPINDI – March 2 (ONLINE): Pakistan test captain Babar Azam, along with Australian Captain Pat Cummins posed Wednesday with the glittering trophy named as ‘Benaud-Qadir’ trophy for coming test series between the two teams. Trophy was revealed at the Rawalpindi cricket stadium and the trophy […]

Pakistan’s Hasan Ali signs for English county Lancashire

London, March 1 (AFP/APP): Pakistan paceman Hasan Ali has joined Lancashire for part of the upcoming 2022 season, the English county announced Tuesday. The 27-year-old, who has taken 72 wickets in 17 Tests, will be available for Lancashire’s opening six matches in the first-class County […]

Fans allowed to attend Kohli’s 100th Test, says BCCI

New Delhi, March 1 (AFP/APP): Superstar cricketer Virat Kohli’s landmark 100th Test will be open to spectators in the north Indian city of Mohali, the country’s cricket board said Tuesday. The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) had earlier decided to hold the first of the […]

Pele discharged after urinary infection: hospital

Sao Paulo, Feb 28 (AFP/APP): Brazilian football great Pele has been discharged from a Sao Paulo hospital following two weeks of treatment for a tumor and a urinary tract infection, the medical institution said Monday. The 81-year-old ex-player known as “O Rei” (The King), was […]

Leeds name former Leipzig boss Marsch as new manager

London, Feb 28 (AFP/APP): Premier League strugglers Leeds named American Jesse Marsch as their new manager on Monday, a day after sacking Marcelo Bielsa. The 48-year-old former RB Leipzig boss arrives with Leeds sitting just two points above the relegation zone. The club said Marsch […]

Japan’s Brave Blossoms to face France in July

Tokyo, Feb 28 (AFP/APP): Japan’s Brave Blossoms will take on France in two fixtures in July when the teams meet for the first time since 2017, Japan’s Rugby Football Union announced Monday. Union chair Shigetaka Mori said the matches would help build excitement before the […]

Ronaldo, United frustrated after struggling for goals

MANCHESTER – February 27 (ONLINE): Ronaldo again drew a blank against Watford but Ralf Rangnick has little choice up front with Edinson Cavani calling the shots over his own fitness. With 86 minutes on the clock on Saturday afternoon, Manchester United were piling forward into […]

Warner all praises for Islamabad’s ‘beautiful morning’

ISLAMABAD – February 27 (ONLINE): Australia’s star batsman David Warner was amused by Islamabad’s ‘beautiful morning’ on Sunday, as his team landed in Pakistan on Sunday through a special plane after 24 years. “What a beautiful morning” Warner wrote on his Instagram story, with a […]

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