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The ICC reprimanded Rauf for raising his bat and brushing past the umpire during Pakistan’s one-wicket win, while England were fined for a slow over rate.
Three Chinese brands dropped the Real Madrid star and state TV suspended Spanish football after he laughed at a meme likening him to a ‘Chinese dictator’.
Sri Lanka win by eight wickets with almost 32 overs to spare in Lahore, setting up Saturday’s final against Pakistan.
League Two strugglers knock out the Premier League champions in a shootout after keeper Jay Lynch saves three penalties.
The Bayern Munich striker beat Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal after a 73-goal season, while Alexia Putellas won the women’s award for a third time.
Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi took four for 46 as England were dismissed for 241 in Lahore, Ben Duckett's fifth ODI hundred their only major score.
Pakistan swapped green for pink at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday as the PCB marked Breast Cancer Awareness Day during the tri-series match against England.
The tifo showed a masked man in a PSG shirt sawing through Barcelona’s crest before the holders’ 4-2 win, a night that also cost them Kvaratskhelia for the season.
Pakistan’s Tokyo Paralympic champion threw a personal best of 57.20m in the F37 final in Nagoya, finishing between Uzbekistan’s Games-record winner and India’s Haney.
In his fullest account yet of two chaotic years at Old Trafford, Erik ten Hag told The Athletic that United reneged on assurances over his contract and the sale of Scott McTominay, and that Cristiano Ronaldo 'let the team down' before his exit in 2022.
Pakistan will not travel to India for next month's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy, with Bangladesh brought in as a late replacement, after the PHF's request to shift matches to a neutral venue over security concerns was turned down.
Salman Agha's fourth ODI hundred set up a 305-run total, and Pakistan's pace attack held off a Pavan Rathnayake fightback to open the ODI tri-series with a 37-run win over Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.
Fresh off a 37-run win over Sri Lanka, Pakistan face England in Rawalpindi on Tuesday in just the tourists' second men's ODI series in Pakistan since 2005, with Mohammad Rizwan's continued absence still the squad's biggest talking point.
Spain have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, ending a tightly contested final with a decisive breakthrough.
Argentina scored twice in the final minutes to complete a dramatic 2-1 comeback over England in Atlanta and advance to a second consecutive FIFA World Cup final.
Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the 2026 World Cup final, scoring in the 22nd and 58th minutes behind a clean sheet from Unai Simón. France had more shots but no way through. Spain play the final on 19 July.
Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 after trailing 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup round of 16. Goals in the 79th, 83rd and 90th minutes completed a stunning comeback. Messi and Argentina are in the quarter-finals.
Norway stunned Brazil 2-0 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with goals in the 79th and 90th minutes. Norway dominated with 67% possession. Haaland and Odegaard starred. Brazil are out.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup Group I opener, with Bradley Barcola also on target after Senegal missed big first-half chances.
PSG are back-to-back Champions League champions after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in Budapest. Havertz gave Arsenal an early lead before Dembele equalised. Neither side could find a winner in 120 minutes. PSG held their nerve in the shootout. The Thursday Times reports.
AC Milan have confirmed the immediate departures of Giorgio Furlani, Igli Tare, Massimiliano Allegri and Geoffrey Moncada as RedBird begins a major reset after a failed season.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr beat Damac 4-1 on the final day of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League season to win the title by two points over Al Hilal. The 41-year-old reached 973 career goals and ended a six-year wait for a major club trophy. Portugal and the World Cup are next.
Pakistan has confirmed its participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, but the national team will not take the field against India on 15 February, with officials citing national interest, player safety and a principled position after Bangladesh declined to participate.
In Dublin, the Football Association of Ireland voted to call on UEFA to suspend the Israel Football Association from all European competitions, citing clubs operating in occupied territories and alleged failures to enforce anti-racism rules. The motion passed with strong support and mirrors UEFA’s earlier stance on Russia.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to extend his contract with Al-Nassr after weeks of speculation about his future, as the club simultaneously works to sign Casemiro and find a new manager following Pioli’s exit.
Under Mark Walter, the Lakers will likely become what Jerry Buss first imagined — not just a dominant team, but a dominant business. One that’s scalable, international, modern, and deeply tied to the fabric of Los Angeles.
JJ Spaun claimed his first major title at the US Open 2025 with a sensational 65-foot birdie on the final hole, beating Robert MacIntyre in a chaotic, rain-delayed finale at Oakmont.
Lahore Qalandars clinch third PSL title with a nail-biting chase led by Kusal Perera and Sikandar Raza. Quetta Gladiators' 200+ total wasn’t enough as Lahore sealed it in the final over at Gaddafi Stadium.
AC Milan clinched their eighth Supercoppa Italiana title in a thrilling Milan Derby against Inter Milan in Riyadh. Tammy Abraham's extra-time goal secured their first Italian Super Cup win in over thirteen years.
AC Milan faces backlash after sacking Paulo Fonseca abruptly, exposing leadership missteps and raising concerns about the club's stability amid Serie A struggles.
Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host, marking a milestone in its rise as a global sports destination.
Mike Tyson’s comeback met an unstoppable force in Jake Paul, as youth triumphed over legend in a fight that echoed boxing’s timeless intensity. Tyson’s legacy lives on, but the new era just made its mark.
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson’s Netflix showdown merges boxing history with social media’s reach, marking a historic debut for live sports streaming.
Neymar backs Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s player-focused vision and dynamic youth football development.
Dubai’s inaugural Premier Padel P1 crowned champions Coello and Gonzalez in an unforgettable tournament, showcasing Dubai’s position as a top sports destination; the city’s advanced infrastructure bolstered a thrilling event.
Dubai Ride 2024 set a new record with 37,130 cyclists on Sheikh Zayed Road, highlighting community fitness and unity; Olympic stars also joined the event.
Coco Gauff’s WTA Finals victory in Riyadh caps a challenging season, silences critics, and inspires fans, marking a historic moment for both the athlete and Saudi Arabia’s sports ambitions.
Pakistan clinched a historic ODI series victory over Australia in Perth, marking their first series win in Australia in over two decades. Dominant bowling led by Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi set the stage for an easy chase, with Pakistani openers and captain Mohammad Rizwan and Baber Azam securing a memorable win.
Snooker legend Mohammad Asif has secured a historic third IBSF World Snooker title, cementing Pakistan’s legacy in international snooker with a decisive win over Iran’s Ali Gharahgozlou.
Qatar gears up for the historic FIFA Intercontinental Cup final, with preparations underway to showcase elite football as Real Madrid secures a spot in this prestigious tournament.
