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Haney outboxes Diaz to defend WBC lightweight title

Posted on December 5, 2021 by News Desk

Las Vegas, Dec 5 (AFP/APP):Devin Haney easily retained his WBC lightweight title on Saturday, winning by a unanimous decision over challenger Joseph Diaz in a 12-round clash that showcased one of boxing’s deepest divisions. The unbeaten Haney, 23, built up a large lead on points […]

Head gets the nod as Australia confirm XI for first Ashes Test

Posted on December 5, 2021 by News Desk

Brisbane, Australia, Dec 5 (AFP/APP):Australia confirmed their line-up for the first Ashes Test three days early on Sunday, recalling Travis Head for the hotly contested number five spot while retaining Mitchell Starc in the bowling attack. Head was dropped after the Boxing Day Test against […]

Russia’s Ovechkin reaches 750-goal milestone

Posted on December 5, 2021 by News Desk

Los Angeles, Dec 5 (AFP/APP):Alex Ovechkin is showing no signs of slowing down well into his 30s as the Russian all-star notched his 750th National Hockey League career goal to power the Washington Capitals to a 3-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 36-year-old […]

Bayern v Barcelona Champions League match to be held without fans

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

Munich – December 4 (Online): Barcelona’s Champions League group match away at Bayern Munich next week will be played without fans due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the German state of Bavaria, the LaLiga club said on Friday. Barca, second in Group E behind […]

Messi worthy of seventh Ballon d’Or victory, says Xavi

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

Barcelona – December 4 (Online): Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said former team mate Lionel Messi deserved his Ballon d’Or win, describing the Argentine’s record-extending seventh victory as “total justice”. Paris St Germain forward Messi, 34, beat Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea’s Jorginho to […]

New Zealand’s Ajaz makes history against India

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

Mumbai – December 4 (Online): New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel became only the third bowler to pick up all 10 wickets in an innings in international cricket, achieving the feat against India in the second test at the Wankhede Stadium. The 33-year-old joined England off-spinner […]

Curry on fire as Warriors cool red-hot Suns, Clippers trip Lakers

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

Los Angeles, Dec 4 (AFP/APP):Stephen Curry scored 23 points as the Golden State Warriors snapped the Phoenix Suns’ record 18-game winning streak with a dominating 118-96 win on Friday night in San Francisco. The Warriors (19-3) avenged a loss to the Suns three nights earlier […]

Pakistan’s talent has potential to conquer sports arenas in world: PM Imran

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday called for timely completion of the sports-related projects saying that if sports participation increases, Pakistan’s talent had the potential to conquer the sports arenas across the globe. The prime minister, chairing a high level meeting on National […]

Shaheen Afridi wishes to captain Qalandars in next PSL season

Posted on December 4, 2021 by News Desk

Islamabad – December 3 (Online): Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi said on Friday that he is looking forward to captaining Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) if given the opportunity. He lauded the management of Lahore Qalandars during a virtual press conference, […]

‘Phenomenal’ Ronaldo praised after breaking 800-goal barrier

Posted on December 4, 2021 by News Desk

Manchester – December 3 (Online): Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo moved past another career milestone by scoring twice against Arsenal on Thursday to take his tally to 801 for club and country, earning high praise from some of the great goalscorers of the game. The Premier […]

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Haney outboxes Diaz to defend WBC lightweight title

Head gets the nod as Australia confirm XI for first Ashes Test

Russia’s Ovechkin reaches 750-goal milestone

Bayern v Barcelona Champions League match to be held without fans

Messi worthy of seventh Ballon d’Or victory, says Xavi

New Zealand’s Ajaz makes history against India

Curry on fire as Warriors cool red-hot Suns, Clippers trip Lakers

Pakistan’s talent has potential to conquer sports arenas in world: PM Imran

Shaheen Afridi wishes to captain Qalandars in next PSL season

‘Phenomenal’ Ronaldo praised after breaking 800-goal barrier

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