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Feel incredible safe in Pakistan: Patrick Cummins

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP): Australian Test Skipper Patrick Cummins was brimming with joy on the way the Kangaroos were so well looked at after their arrival here, saying we feel really safe in Pakistan which was an incredible cricket playing nation. “We are great to […]

Australia arrive for first Pakistan tour in 24 years with security tight

Islamabad, Feb 27 (AFP/APP): Australia flew into Pakistan Sunday for their first cricket tour in nearly a quarter of a century — and into a high-security bubble that will envelop them throughout their six-week stay. Senior batsman Steve Smith posted a picture on Twitter of […]

Van Aert shows early-season power to win Het Nieuwsblad

Ninove, Belgium, Feb 26 (AFP/APP):Local hero Wout van Aert opened the classic season by surging away from a powerful pack to win Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday. Van Aert attacked with 13 kilometres to go at the foot of the Bosberg, the last climb. A star-studded […]

Pakistan Cup Cricket from March 2, squads announced

PESHAWAR, Feb 26 (APP):After the ongoing HBL PSL 7, Pakistan Cup would also provide a great opportunity to young and talented cricketers to showcase their skills to get a chance to represent Pakistan in white-ball series against Australia. Pakistan Cup is all set to commence […]

Harden shines in 76ers debut, Clippers edge Lakers

Los Angeles, Feb 26 (AFP/APP): James Harden did not disappoint in his highly anticipated debut with the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 27 points and handing out 12 assists in the Sixers’ 133-102 rout of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Harden, the league’s 2018 Most […]

Football: Europa Conference League last-16 draws

Paris, Feb 25 (AFP/APP): Draw for the last 16 of the UEFA Europa Conference League, made on Friday: Marseille (FRA) v Basel (SUI) Leicester City (ENG) v Rennes (FRA) PAOK (GRE) v Gent (BEL) Vitesse Arnhem (NED) v Roma (ITA) PSV Eindhoven (NED) v FC […]

Kontaveit eases past Ostapenko and into Qatar Open final

Doha, Feb 25 (AFP/APP): Anett Kontaveit reached her seventh WTA final since August on Friday when she breezed past Jelena Ostapenko 6-1, 6-4 at the Qatar Open. The 26-year-old Estonian, who has six career titles to her name, will face either former French Open champion […]

Fury to defend heavyweight title against Whyte at Wembley on April 23

London, Feb 25 (AFP/APP): Tyson Fury will have his first bout on home soil in nearly four years when he defends his World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title in an all-British clash against Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium on April 23. Friday’s announcement by veteran […]

Benfica v Ajax Champions League starting line-ups

Lisbon, Feb 23 (AFP/APP): Starting line-ups in the Champions League last 16, first leg between Benfica and Ajax at the Estadio da Luz on Wednesday (kick-off 2000 GMT): Benfica (4-4-2) Odisseas Vlachodimos; Gilberto, Nicolas Otamendi (capt), Jan Vertonghen, Alex Grimaldo; Rafa Silva, Julian Weigl, Adel […]

Tennis: Dubai ATP results – collated

Dubai, Feb 23 (AFP/APP): Results from the ATP tournament in Dubai on Wednesday (x denotes seeding): 2nd rd Novak Djokovic (SRB x1) bt Karen Khachanov (RUS) 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) Jiri Vesely (CZE) bt Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP x8) 6-2, 6-4 Ricardas Berankis (LTU) bt Alexei […]

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