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Sofia Kenin’s maiden major success at the Australian Open has been rewarded with the American moving to a career-high ranking of WTA World No.7. The 21-year-old, who defeated WTA World No.1 Ashleigh Barty en route to victory in Melbourne on Saturday, has leapt up eight spots in the ladder, having previously been ranked at No.15. Indeed, she had never previously ...

LAHORE:National kabaddi team began its training camp for the preparation of Kabaddi World Cup 2020 at the Punjab Stadium on Monday. Pakistan’s all top kabaddi players attended the training camp being organized under the watchful eyes of top coaches. It is pertinent to mention here that Kabaddi World Cup 2020 is being organized jointly by Punjab govt, Sports Board Punjab ...

Chelsea thrashed West Ham 8-0 at Kingsmeadow to maintain their unbeaten run in the Women’s Super League. Chelsea dominated from start to finish, Maren Mjelde scoring the first goal in the seventh minute, slotting into the bottom left of the goal after West Ham failed to clear an Erin Cuthbert corner. Chelsea thrashed West Ham 8-0 at Kingsmeadow The second ...

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties to take his tally to 10 goals in his last six games as Juventus beat Fiorentina 3-0. The hosts were first awarded a spot kick for handball in the first half and Ronaldo swept home the penalty. Rodrigo Bentancur was fouled inside the box towards the end of the second half and Ronaldo again converted. ...

Novak Djokovic defended his Australian Open crown and won a 17th Grand Slam after digging deep into his physical and mental reserves to beat Dominic Thiem in a gripping five-set final. The Serbian second seed won 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 for a record-extending eighth title at Melbourne Park. Djokovic, 32, twice called the doctor while trailing before fighting back. ...

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Sports, Youth Affairs and Tourism Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti, in a statement on Saturday has termed the holding of Kabaddi World Cup 2020 in Pakistan a historic occasion in the sports history of the country. “The attractive promo of Kabaddi World Cup 2020 has also been released. We are spreading a peace message as per the ...

American Sofia Kenin fulfilled her potential by winning a first Grand Slam title with victory over Spain’s Garbine Muguruza at the Australian Open. Kenin won 4-6 6-2 6-2 against two-time major winner Muguruza in Melbourne. The 21-year-old was a child prodigy, who started making television appearances from the age of five and hitting with the stars soon after. “My dream ...

Karim Benzema scored the only goal as Real beat Atletico in the Madrid derby to go six points clear at the top of La Liga. The French striker converted Ferland Mendy’s cross from six yards out to give Real a deserved win. Fifth-placed Atletico, who have not won in five games, were disappointing, although Angel Correa hit the post. Real ...

Islamabad:President Pakistan Hockey Federation Brigadier Muhammad Khalid Sajjad Khokhar (Retd.) Called on the President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Dr. Muhammad Arif Alvi at Awan-Sadar Islamabad on Wednesday, 29th January 2020 and briefed him on affairs of Pakistan Hockey, discussed ways and means to uplift the National game and requested him for government patronage in prompting the national sports. President ...

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Sports, Youth Affairs and Tourism Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti had a meeting with President Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) Ch Shafay Hussain in connection with upcoming Kabaddi World Cup 2020 at National Hockey Stadium on Friday. Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh, Secretary PKF Rana Sarwar and other officials were also present on this occasion. Punjab ...