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Football great Pele hospitalized for tumor treatment

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

Sao Paulo, Dec 9 (AFP/APP):Brazilian football legend Pele has been hospitalized for treatment of a previously identified colon tumor, his doctors said Wednesday, the latest health issue for the 81-year-old icon. The three-time world champion was admitted to Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo “for […]

Stokes no-ball controversy spices up second day of Ashes

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

Brisbane, Australia, Dec 9 (AFP/APP):England’s star all-rounder Ben Stokes was at the centre of a no-ball drama in the first Ashes Test on Thursday at the Gabba. David Warner was on 17 when Stokes bowled him, only for the Australian opener to be given a […]

Hasan, Afridi push Bangladesh to brink after Sajid heroics

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

Dhaka, Dec 8 (AFP/APP):Hasan Ali and Shaheen Afridi claimed two wickets each after Pakistan enforced the follow-on in search of victory on the final day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Wednesday. The hosts were 72-4 by lunch on the fifth day […]

Man Utd face Villa, Leicester host Watford in FA Cup third round

Posted on December 8, 2021 by News Desk

London – December 7 (Online): Manchester United entertain Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round, while holders Leicester City welcome Watford and West Ham United are at home to Leeds United following Monday’s draw. Non-league Chesterfield bagged a trip to face last season’s runners-up […]

New Zealand must learn from batting debacle, says Latham

Posted on December 8, 2021 by News Desk

Islamabad – December 7 (Online): New Zealand had very little left to salvage from the second test after getting bowled for 62 in their first innings at the Wankhede Stadium but stand-in skipper Tom Latham hoped there were lessons to be learned for the young […]

Anderson out of first Ashes encounter

Posted on December 8, 2021 by News Desk

Brisbane – December 7 (Online): England’s leading wicket-taker James Anderson has been rested for the first Ashes Test against Australia, with Ollie Pope preferred to Jonny Bairstow in the 12-man squad. Spinner Jack Leach is included as is Ben Stokes, who has has not played […]

Rangers say ‘in impossible position’ over Lyon fan ban confusion

Posted on December 8, 2021 by News Desk

Paris, Dec 7 (AFP/APP):Rangers say they are in an “almost impossible situation” after French authorities insisted no travel ban had been placed on the Scottish club’s supporters travelling to Thursday’s Europa League game. The club said on Monday they had been informed their supporters could […]

Djokovic slated to play in Australia’s ATP Cup ahead of Open

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

Sydney, Dec 7 (AFP/APP):After months of speculation that Novak Djokovic may miss the Australian Open over tough Covid vaccination requirements, the world number one was on Tuesday named to play in a Sydney tournament weeks before. The 20-time Grand Slam champion had cast doubt on […]

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit dies: reports

Posted on December 7, 2021 by News Desk

Los Angeles, Dec 6 (AFP/APP):Drug-tainted Kentucky Derby-winner Medina Spirit died suddenly after a workout in California on Monday, US media reports said. The Paulick Report horse racing news website quoted the California Horse Racing Board’s equine medical director Jeff Blea confirming the death of the […]

Chris Gayle, David Miller among 443 foreign cricketers confirmed for PSL 7 draft

Posted on December 7, 2021 by News Desk

Karachi-December 06 (online): At least 443 foreign cricketers have registered for the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), ahead of the scheduled players’ draft of the league. The seventh edition of the PSL will start on January 27, with 34 matches scheduled to […]

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Football great Pele hospitalized for tumor treatment

Stokes no-ball controversy spices up second day of Ashes

Hasan, Afridi push Bangladesh to brink after Sajid heroics

Man Utd face Villa, Leicester host Watford in FA Cup third round

New Zealand must learn from batting debacle, says Latham

Anderson out of first Ashes encounter

Rangers say ‘in impossible position’ over Lyon fan ban confusion

Djokovic slated to play in Australia’s ATP Cup ahead of Open

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit dies: reports

Chris Gayle, David Miller among 443 foreign cricketers confirmed for PSL 7 draft

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