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West Ham’s Zouma apologises for abusing cat in shocking online video

London, Feb 8 (AFP/APP):West Ham and France defender Kurt Zouma has apologised after a disturbing video surfaced of him kicking and slapping a cat, with the Premier League club publicly condemning the footage. Zouma is seen in the clip dropping, kicking and hitting the animal, […]

Chen smashes record with ‘shocked’ rival Hanyu in trouble in Beijing

Beijing, Feb 8 (AFP/APP):Nathan Chen smashed a world record held by fierce rival Yuzuru Hanyu as the “shocked” two-time reigning Olympic figure skating champion made a shaky start to leave his title defence in trouble Tuesday. Facing off for the first time […]

CAS open golf championship concludes in Karachi

Karachi February 07 (Online): Ace Golfer Muhammad Shabbir won the title on the final day of 41st CAS Open Golf Championship with a gross score of 268 (20 Under par), 2nd position was taken by Ansar Mehmood with the gross score of 281 (7 under […]

Nike sever ties with Man Utd’s Greenwood after rape allegation

London, Feb 7 (AFP/APP):US sportswear giant Nike said Monday it had terminated its endorsement deal with Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood following his arrest on suspicion of rape. Greenwood was released on bail last week after being questioned over the alleged rape and assault of […]

UK and Ireland abandon 2030 World Cup bid to focus on Euro 2028

London, Feb 7 (AFP/APP):Football chiefs from the UK and Ireland announced on Monday they had decided not to bid to stage the 2030 World Cup and would instead focus on a joint campaign to host Euro 2028. The football associations of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern […]

Mane’s Senegal beat Salah’s Egypt to lift AFCON cup

Olembe – Cameroon – February 7 (ONLINE): Sadio Mane scored the winning spot-kick – after missing one in the opening minutes of the game – as Senegal claimed their first Africa Cup of Nations title with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over seven-time winners Egypt. […]

Babar Azam pays tribute to Lata Mangeshkar

ISLAMABAD – February 7 (ONLINE): Pakistan men’s cricket team’s captain Babar Azam on Monday paid tribute to ever loved Indian legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away Sunday. “End of a golden era. Her magical voice and legacy will continue to live in the hearts […]

Half of Qadafi stadium to watch PSL-7 second leg

LAHORE – February 7 (ONLINE): National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) announced Monday that fifty percent of total capacity of Qadafi Stadium Lahore will be attending second phase of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Seven, starting from February 10. Fifty percent capacity will be allowed till […]

Beijing Olympic hockey players wear Covid face masks during match

Beijing, Feb 7 (AFP/APP): Russian and Canadian women ice hockey players wore medical face masks Monday during their Beijing Winter Games match, which also started an hour late, in a bizarre chapter for the Games. Canada ran out 6-1 winners and their player Natalie Spooner […]

Bastianini fastest on last day of Malaysia MotoGP test

Sepang, Malaysia, Feb 6 (AFP/APP):Italian speedster Enea Bastianini was fastest on day two of the MotoGP pre-season test Sunday, clocking a new lap record at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. Outpacing 26 rivals, the Gresini Racing rider took the lead with a lap time of […]

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