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Finland win keeps pressure on world champions France

Paris, Nov 13 (AFP/APP):Ten-man Finland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-1 in their World Cup qualifier in Zenica on Saturday to keep the pressure on Group D leaders France. Finland are now just one point behind the world champions who can guarantee their qualification with a victory over […]

Result of Ireland v New Zealand rugby union Test

Dublin, Nov 13 (AFP/APP):Result of Ireland v New Zealand rugby union Test at Lansdowne Road on Saturday: Ireland 29 New Zealand 20 H-t: 5-10 […]

Man arrested for threatening Virat Kohli’s infant daughter of rape

New Delhi – November 13 (Online): A 23-year-old man has been arrested in India for allegedly threatening to rape the infant daughter of the country’s cricket captain, Virat Kohli, as team members face a barrage of online abuse following their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign. […]

Argentina qualify for Qatar World Cup after beating Uruguay

Montevideo (Uruguay) – November 13 (Online): Argentina are set to qualify for next year’s World Cup after a 1-0 win over Uruguay on Friday. Angel Di Maria’s strike secured victory, leaving La Albiceleste second in South American qualifying after 12 games. They face leaders Brazil, […]

Essex cricket chairman quits over racism allegations

London, Nov 12 (AFP/APP):The chairman of English County Cricket Club Essex has resigned following a historical allegation of racist language. John Faragher, who stepped down on Thursday, denies the allegations against him, which relate to a board meeting in 2017, but the club are looking […]

England captain Joe Root demands change after cricket race row

London, Nov 11 (AFP/APP):England captain Joe Root demanded change on Thursday after a racism row engulfed Yorkshire County Cricket Club, saying the events had “fractured our game and torn lives apart”. “I want to see change and actions that will see YCCC rise from this […]

‘Cool’ as ex-All Blacks coach Mitchell sees son star at World Cup

Abu Dhabi, Nov 10 (AFP/APP):Daryl Mitchell on Wednesday said his father in the stands would have been “chuffed” as he led New Zealand to a five-wicket win over England in a thrilling Twenty20 World Cup semi-final. Mitchell smashed an unbeaten 72 off 47 balls as […]

Football: UEFA Women’s Champions League results

Paris, Nov 10 (AFP/APP):UEFA Women’s Champions League results on Wednesday: Group C Barcelona (ESP) 4 (Hermoso 5, Putellas 19, 33, Torrejon 74) Hoffenheim (GER) 0 HB Koge (DEN) 1 (Pokorny 71) Arsenal (ENG) 5 (Catley 27, Parris 62, Foord 69, Patten 85, Nobbs 89) Playing […]

Tennis: Stockholm ATP results – 1st update

Stockholm, Nov 10 (AFP/APP):Results from the ATP tournament in Stockholm on Wednesday (x denotes seeding): 2nd rd Andy Murray (GBR) bt Jannik Sinner (ITA x1) 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 Tommy Paul (USA) bt Taylor Fritz (USA x5) 6-4, 6-4 Dan Evans (GBR x4) bt Alejandro Davidovich […]

KP Tennis Association launches training camp at Peshawar Sports Complex

PESHAWAR, Nov 10 (APP):Training camp organized by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tennis Association has started in Peshawar Sports Complex with Senior Vice President Prof. Dr. Farhat Abbas inaugurated here on Wednesday. Secretary General Umar Ayaz Khalil, Tennis Coaches and other personalities were also present. The purpose of […]

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