ROME: Rafael Nadal continued his clay domination on Friday, rallying from a set down to reach the Italian Open semi-finals with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Fabio Fognini. The world number two needs to lift an eighth career title at the Foro Italico on Sunday to return to the top of the ATP rankings after losing that position to ...
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Dimitri Payet left out of France World Cup squad
PARIS: Marseille star Dimitri Payet was left out of France’s World Cup squad announced by coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday, completing a miserable 24 hours for the playmaker. The former West Ham United player was forced off with a hamstring injury in the first half of Marseille’s Europa League final defeat against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, and that fitness doubt ...
Read More »Pakistan’s Maaz Khan to flex muscles in Wushu championship final in China
Pakistan’s Maaz Khan has qualified for the finals of Shanghai Cooperation Organization International Wushu Sanda Tournament, which is currently being held in Chongqing (China). Photo: Facebook/Shafi Ur Rehman Pakistan’s Maaz Khan has qualified for the finals of Shanghai Cooperation Organization International Wushu Sanda Tournament, which is currently being held in Chongqing (China). Khan defeated India’s Pawan Gupta in the semi-final ...
Read More »Antoine Griezmann fires Atletico Madrid to Europa League title
Antoine Griezmann was the hero for Atletico Madrid as the French striker scored twice in their 3-0 win over Marseille in Wednesday’s Europa League final in Lyon, allowing his club to win the trophy for the third time in nine seasons. It is Griezmann’s first major title with Atletico, and a fitting way to bow out if he leaves at ...
Read More »Amir’s presence a big source of inspiration for young boxers: Jahangir Khanzada
LAHORE: International fame British boxing champion Amir Khan said Pakistan has to build boxing rings everywhere in the country for the true promotion of the game. Sports Board Punjab under the leadership of Secretary Sports Punjab Muhammad Aamir Jan will raise quality boxing rings across the province. I’m quite hope full that Pakistan will earn respect in boxing like ...
Read More »Maria Sharapova reveals pep talk before asking Rafa Nadal to practice
An impromptu practice session between Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal in Rome got a lot of attention this week, but the Russian revealed she almost didn’t make the request. Sharapova says she had to be talked into asking the all-time great to hit on his favorite surface. “Well, I saw he was practicing on the court right before me,” Sharapova told press in Rome. “And ...
Read More »Five key men to look out for in Europa League final
As Atletico Madrid and Marseille prepare to meet in the Europa League final in Lyon on Wednesday, here are five men who will have a crucial role to play for their respective sides: Antoine Griezmann There is constant speculation about the French striker’s future and a possible move to Barcelona at the end of the season, but Griezmann is hoping ...
Read More »Uzbekistan beat Pakistan in final of Street Child Football World Cup
Pakistani players in action against Uzbekistan during the final of the Street Child World Cup. Photo: Screegrab Pakistan put up a tough fight but were unable to beat Uzbekistan in the final of the Street Child Football World Cup. The match was tied 1-1 at the end of full time and headed to a penalty shootout. In the shootout, Uzbekistan pulled ...
Read More »Amir Khan to make ‘big’ announcement for boxing league after Ramazan
LAHORE: British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan has said he will make a big announcement regarding the boxing league after the month of Ramazan. Khan who is currently in Lahore was attending the final of the closing ceremony of the Inter-Division Punjab Open Boxing Championship on Tuesday night. Earlier today he visited the shrine of Data Darbar to pay homage. Talking to the ...
Read More »BAHRIA NATIONAL INTER-SCHOOL BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP:GOVT. HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL MARAKA WON GOLD
By Nawaz Gohar Final Match of Bahria National Inter-School Baseball Championship was played between Govt. High School Maraka and Danish School Bahwalpur. Maraka School won the match by 10 – 2 and win Gold, Danish School got Silver and Allied School Depalpur got Bronze Medal. Today the first semifinal was played between Maraka School and Allied School Depalpur. Marak School ...
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