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York Racecourse to rename event to distance itself from Prince Andrew

London, Jan 18 (AFP/APP):Britain’s York Racecourse is to rename the Duke of York Stakes in an effort to distance itself from Queen Elizabeth II’s second son Prince Andrew, who is facing a US civil case for sexual assault. The six-furlong (1,200-metre) sprint was named in […]

Alexia Putellas named FIFA’s female player of the year

Paris, Jan 17 (AFP/APP):Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas completed an awards double when she followed her Ballon d’Or victory in November by being named FIFA’s best female player of 2021 on Monday. The 27-year-old midfielder enjoyed an exceptional 2020-2021 season with Barcelona when she led the […]

Zimbabwe opt to bat against Sri Lanka in second ODI

Kandy, Sri Lanka, Jan 18 (AFP/APP):Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in a bid to keep their one-day international series alive on Tuesday. The tourists, who lost the first of the three matches despite scoring 296 while […]

Kamyab Jawan 42nd National Kabaddi championship concludes

Islamabad, January 17, (Online): Prime Minister’s Kamyab Jawan 42nd National Kabaddi Championship concluded at Punjab Stadium, Lahore. It was jointly organized by HEC Kamyab Jawan Sports and Co-Curricular Division and University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore. As many as 16 teams participated in the […]

Novak Djokovic electrocuted by Australian court

Canberra-January 16 (Online): Leading tennis star Novak Djokovic has been dealt a major blow by an Australian court. According to foreign media reports, Djokovic had appealed to an Australian court against the visa revocation decision, which was rejected and the court upheld the decision to […]

History-maker Braathen stuns field to win Wengen slalom

Wengen, Switzerland, Jan 16 (AFP/APP):Norway’s Lucas Braathen recorded an astonishing history-making victory in the men’s World Cup slalom in Wengen on Sunday as first-leg pole-sitter Henrik Kristoffersen bombed out. The 21-year-old Braathen, whose sole previous victory came in this season’s giant slalom opener in Soelden, […]

Australian bowlers destroy England again to win Ashes 4-0

Hobart, Australia, Jan 16 (AFP/APP):Australia’s fast bowlers ran through the English batting line-up to claim a comprehensive 146-run win in the fifth and final Ashes Test at Hobart on Sunday, sealing a one-sided series 4-0. After a bright 68-run opening stand chasing 271 for victory, […]

Djokovic bid for tennis history over for now – and perhaps forever

Melbourne, Jan 16 (AFP/APP):Novak Djokovic has never hidden his craving to be remembered as the greatest men’s tennis player of all time, but his chance to make Grand Slam history is over for now — and perhaps indefinitely. The Serbian world number one had been […]

Ronaldo aims to continue playing until he’s at least 42

Manchester – January 15 (ONLINE): Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo claims that he feels as young as 30 and that the battle for longevity is more mental than physical. Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed what his goals are in regards to how long he […]

‘I have no comment to make’: Kohli on controversial DRS decision

Cape town – January 15 (ONLINE): Indian captain Virat Kohli said on Friday his side have “moved on” from the controversy over an overturned decision during the third Test defeat to South Africa, to lose the series 2-1, at Newlands. Kohli, 33, and two team-mates […]

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