England’s forward #09 Harry Kane (C) speaks with teammates as England’s German head coach Thomas Tuchel (R) looks on during a training session as part of the team´s preparation for its FIFA World Cup football tournament opening match against Croatia at the team´s training camp in Palm Beach Gardens on June 9, 2026. — AFP […]
New Zealand great Kane Williamson announces retirement from international cricket
New Zealand’s Kane Williamson in action ICC Men’s Champions Trophy match against South Africa in Lahore, Pakistan on March 5, 2025. — Reuters/File New Zealand’s most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest-ever batsman Kane Williamson announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday. Widely regarded as one of the finest batters of his generation, Williamson […]
Mexico get World Cup party started with 2-0 win over nine-man South Africa
Mexico players celebrate after the match during Fifa World Cup’s Group A fixture between Mexico and South Africa at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City on June 11, 2026. — Reuters Match features three red cards at Azteca stadium. South Africa receive two red cards in match. Mexico defender Montes also sent off late match. Mexico got […]
Pakistan defeat Afghanistan 2-0 to win Diamond Jubilee football title
Pakistan players celebrate after winning the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament final against Afghanistan at the National Football Stadium in Male on June 10, 2026. — Reporter Pakistan defeated Afghanistan 2-0 in the final of the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament at the National Football Stadium in Male on Wednesday to claim the title. The […]
England captain Stokes dropped from second Test after nightclub incident
England captain Ben Stokes celebrates after the conclusion of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, Britain, on June 7, 2026. — Reuters LONDON: England captain Ben Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the squad for next week’s second Test against New Zealand at the Oval, the […]
Iran to travel to US day before its first World Cup match
Iranian players celebrate scoring their third goal during an international friendly against Gambia at Mardan Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkiye, May 29, 2026. — Reuters Iran’s football federation announced on Tuesday its national team’s schedule for the group stage of the Fifa World Cup, a tournament that is beginning under difficult circumstances for the Islamic republic. […]
World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
An aerial view shows the Mexico City Stadium, renamed from Azteca Stadium for the FIFA World Cup, in Mexico City on May 28. — AFP The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an […]
Pakistan to host two major tennis events in 2026
A tennis match takes place in Islamabad, on June 4, 2025. — APP The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Monday announced that the nation would host two ITF W15,000 USD Women’s Futures tournaments in Islamabad, starting on October 5, 2026, ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup. This marks another historic milestone for Pakistan and […]
Pakistan reach first senior int’l final since 1991 with win over Afghanistan
Pakistan football team pictured during the national anthem ahead of their Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament match against Afghanistan at the National Football Stadium in Male on June 7, 2026. – Football Association of Maldives KARACHI: Pakistan booked their place in the final of the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament in the Maldives with a […]
Pakistan clinch bronze with victory over Malaysia in U18 Hockey Asia Cup
Pakistan players celebrate during their Men’s U18 Hockey Asia Cup third-place playoff against Malaysia at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, June 6, 2026. — Asian Hockey Federation Pakistan claimed bronze at the Men’s U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Malaysia at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey […]