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Mo’unga replaces injured Barrett as All Blacks make seven changes for France

Posted on November 19, 2021 by News Desk

Paris, Nov 18 (AFP/APP):Richie Mo’unga starts at fly-half instead of the injured Beauden Barrett for this weekend’s highly-anticipated Test with France, New Zealand Rugby announced on Tuesday. Barrett failed a head injury assessment during last Saturday’s defeat in Ireland. Mo’unga will be partnered at half-back […]

Three athletes positive for Covid inside Beijing Olympic bubble

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

Beijing, Nov 18 (AFP/APP):Three athletes attending training events for the Beijing Winter Olympics have tested positive for Covid-19, Chinese officials said Thursday, with the country on high alert against the coronavirus ahead of the Games. Beijing 2022 organisers have left nothing to chance with the […]

India vs New Zealand 1st T20 scoreboard

Posted on November 18, 2021 by News Desk

Jaipur, India, Nov 17 (AFP/APP):Scoreboard from the first Twenty20 international match between India and New Zealand in Jaipur on Wednesday: New Zealand M. Guptill c Iyer b Chahar 70 D. Mitchell b Kumar 0 M. Chapman b Ashwin 63 G. Phillips lbw b Ashwin 0 […]

India beat New Zealand to give new T20 skipper Rohit winning start

Posted on November 18, 2021 by News Desk

Jaipur, India, Nov 17 (AFP/APP):India gave Rohit Sharma a winning start as captain by securing a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first T20 international despite a late wobble in Jaipur on Wednesday. The hosts were cruising towards a target of 165 as Rohit […]

Kontaveit, Muguruza book WTA Finals showdown

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

Guadalajara, Mexico, Nov 17 (AFP/APP):Anett Kontaveit will face Garbine Muguruza in the final of the season-ending WTA Finals in Guadalajara after both women battled through the semi-finals in contrasting fashion Tuesday. Sixth seed Muguruza overpowered Spanish compatriot Paula Badosa 6-3, 6-3 to reach the final […]

Canada eye World Cup dream as Mexico freeze

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

Los Angeles, Nov 17 (AFP/APP):Canada took a giant stride towards their first World Cup finals appearance in 36 years on Tuesday after beating Mexico 2-1 to vault to the top of the CONCACAF qualifying standings. Two goals either side of half-time from Turkey-based forward Cyle […]

Djokovic ‘shocked’ by Peng disappearance

Posted on November 16, 2021 by News Desk

Turin, Italy, Nov 15 (AFP/APP):Novak Djokovic expressed his shock Monday at the ‘disappearance’ of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, who has not been heard from since accusing a powerful politician of sexual assault. Peng claimed earlier this month that former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli had assaulted […]

First ‘All Pakistan Prime Minister Peace Football tournament’ kicks off

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

TANK, Nov 15 (APP):First ‘All Pakistan Prime Minister Peace Football Tournament 2021’ organized by Pakistan Sports and Culture Federation Tank (PSCFT) kicked off here at Town Hall Ground. Frontier Corps (FC) Sector Commander South Brigadier Naik Nam Muhammad Baig was the chief guest in the […]

Late own-goal lets Croatia slip past Russia and into World Cup finals

Posted on November 15, 2021 by News Desk

Split, Croatia, Nov 14 (AFP/APP):Croatia secured their place at the 2022 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Russia on Sunday, a late own goal from Fedor Kudryashov swinging the game in their favour after a hard-fought battle in boggy conditions in Split. Finalists at […]

Croatia edge out Russia to qualify for 2022 World Cup