Russell on top in Baku practice
BAKU: George Russell topped the times for Mercedes ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and the two Ferraris in Thursday’s opening practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. World championship leader Kimi Antonelli, in the second Mercedes, was fifth-quickest after pulling up during the session with hydraulics failure in hazy, warm conditions. Russell clocked a best […]
Alcaraz wants end to late-night matches at Grand Slams
Carlos Alcaraz has called on tennis chiefs to end late matches at Grand Slams after his record-breaking US Open exit in the middle of the night. Alcaraz's reign as US Open champion was shattered by Ben Shelton in a five-set thriller that finished at 3.33am local time in New York. The quarter-final started on a […]
India’s ‘cockroach’ movement says will launch protest if poll panel chief doesn’t quit in 48 hours
Election Commission of India says differences are normal in any institution and that all its actions are legal India’s Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar smiles during a press conference in New Delhi, India, March 16, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS India’s ‘Cockroach’ youth movement leaders said on Thursday that they would launch protests across the country if India’s […]
Ohashi smashes 200m breaststroke world record
Japanese teenager Shin Ohashi smashed the men's 200m breaststroke world record at the Asian Games on Thursday, setting a new mark of 2min 04.83sec. The 17-year-old cut more than half a second off the previous mark of 2:05.48 held by China's Qin Haiyang. Qin's record had stood since July 2023. Ohashi had already won the […]
Bavuma backs inexperienced attack against Australia ODI series
South Africa’s Temba Bavuma during a press conference. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: South Africa must find a way to get the best out of their depleted fast bowling attack when they host Australia in a three-match one-day international series starting in Durban on Thursday, according to captain Temba Bavuma. Bavuma said a fearsome pack of fast […]
Kane considers NFL kicking career after soccer
The Bayern Munich striker says his penalty-taking experience could give him a head start England’s Harry Kane during training. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: England captain Harry Kane said on Wednesday he is considering a future as an NFL kicker later in his career, with a possible spell in Major League Soccer potentially helping him make the […]
US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi
Xi’s first trip to the US in nearly three years was not expected to deliver breakthroughs US President Donald Trump shows the way to Chinese President Xi Jinping as he arrives ahead of a state visit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, September 23, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi […]
Pakistan carries out strikes on 10 Afghan sites after drone attack: Attaullah Tarar
Strikes were conducted against 10 locations in Afghanistan used for launching and storing drones Pakistan Air Force J-10C fighter jets perform at a rehearsal ahead of Pakistan’s national day parade in Islamabad on March 21, 2024. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP via Getty Images) AAMIR QURESHI Pakistan carried out precision aerial and drone strikes […]
Lahore enjoying dengue ebb
LAHORE: The metropolis has recorded a sharp decline in dengue cases and deaths in recent years, according to data compiled by the Metropolitan Corporation of Lahore. The data shows that Lahore had witnessed a major outbreak in 2021, when 20,042 dengue cases and 118 deaths were reported. Most cases were recorded in the areas of […]