Sports news from The Thursday Times' sports desk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
