Milan/Cortina d’Ampezzo was named as hosts of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Monday, beating off a bid from Stockholm/Are in Sweden and giving Italy the showpiece event for the third time. The 2026 Olympics will run from February 6-22, said the International Olympic Committee. Italy has twice previously hosted the Winter Games — in 1956 in Cortina d’Ampezzo and 2006 ...

Disappointed at the dropping of shooting from the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Indian Olympic Association on Friday said it will not be averse to taking an unprecedented step, including pulling out of the multi-sporting event. The Commonwealth Games Federation on Thursday left out shooting from the 2022 Birmingham Games in its Executive Board meeting while recommending the inclusion of three ...

BIRMINGHAM: Rainy weather in England has forced Pakistan once again to have its practice session indoors, this time at Birmingham, ahead of their key World Cup game against New Zealand. It was raining in Birmingham since the morning on Tuesday, which disallowed the Pakistani cricketers from having a full-fledged training session ahead of the must-win game in the tournament. The ...

MUMBAI: West Indies batting legend Brian Lara was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai Tuesday after complaining of chest pain, Indian media reports and sources said. The 50-year-old Trinidadian was rushed to hospital after he complained of discomfort during a promotional event, the Press Trust of India (PTI) news agency said, quoting a source close to the player. “He is ...

LONDON: Australia captain Aaron Finch hit a hundred before left-arm quicks Jason Behrendorff and Mitchell Starc shared nine wickets as the reigning champions thumped England by 64 runs at Lord´s on Tuesday to book their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup. Finch made exactly 100 in a total of 285-7 before England slumped to 221 all out with ...

BIRMINGHAM: Green shirts are ready to face New Zealand in match at Edgbaston on Wednesday. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:30 pm (PST). Pakistan and New Zealand, have faced one another in 58 One-Day International matches, with Pakistan winning the majority. Both the teams are strongly prepared to display a stunning show today. Following will be the key ...

BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan and New Zealand will be playing the 33rd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at the Edgbaston cricket ground on Wednesday.  With just five points and two wins in six matches, Pakistan will be aiming for their third victory in order to keep their hopes alive for the semi-final spot in the World Cup 2019. Unbeatable ...

Lahore: Mohammad Haris and captain Rohail Nazir stroked half-centuries as Pakistan U19 defeated South Africa U19 by four wickets in the second 50-over match to take a 2-0 lead at Pietermaritzburg Oval in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday. Mohammad returned undefeated on 6o, while Rohail continued his rich run of form by scoring 67, as Pakistan U19 achieved the 216-run target for the ...