South Africa edge Namibia to reach Tri-Series final
Pretorius and Esterhuizen power Proteas to 228 before Namibia’s spirited chase falls 11 runs short South Africa survived a late charge from Namibia to win by 11 runs in a high-scoring T20 international on Friday, securing their place in the final of the T20I Tri-Series in Windhoek. The win also helped Proteas to set date […]
Fils dominates Cobolli to book Cincinnati final
Arthur Fils of France defeated Flavio Cobolli of Italy in the Cincinnati Open semi-finals. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: Arthur Fils charged into the men’s final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters on Saturday as he dispatched Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4 in a match delayed for 45 minutes by rain and lightning. In his first ever Masters 1000 […]
Pakistan reach Asian netball plate division final
Pakistan’s women’s netball team marked Independence Day celebrations with a commanding victory, defeating Japan 53-25 in the semi-final of the Asian Netball Championship 2026 plate division in Hong Kong. Pakistan dominated the semi-final from the outset and maintained their momentum until the final whistle, completing a 28-point victory over Japan. The result has set up […]
Polling in Bagh, Haveli on Monday as AJK elections enter final phase
AJK Election Commission says Rawalakot polls could be held on Aug 20 or 21 if sit-in is resolved within days Electoral moment: A woman casts her vote in by-election in Faisalabad. Photo: Online Polling in the Bagh and Haveli constituencies of Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s Rawalakot Division will be held on Monday, amid heightened security, […]
Arshad Nadeem qualifies for javelin throw final at Commonwealth Games – Sport
Pakistani Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem cleared the qualifying round in the men’s javelin throw on Monday, the seventh day of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with a seasonal best score. The 29-year-old Arshad, who won the javelin throw gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham with a record throw of 90.18 metres, […]
Ceferin skipped World Cup final
LONDON: Aleksander Ceferin, the head of UEFA, boycotted the World Cup final to show unhappiness with FIFA, British media reported Monday. The relationship between European football’s governing body and the game’s global federation is under strain. One cause was FIFA’s unexplained decision to suspend a red card for United States striker Folarin Balogun before a […]
How much money is at stake in the 2026 World Cup final?
World champions will receive $50 million, while the losing finalists will collect $33 million Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group L – Croatia v Ghana – Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. – June 27, 2026 Ghana fans react after Derrick Luckassen scored their first goal REUTERS/Brian Snyde Spain and Argentina will compete […]
Wildfire haze hangs over eastern US, World Cup final venue – Sport
Heavy, acrid smoke blanketed the eastern United States on Saturday, marring preparations for the weekend’s highly awaited World Cup final to be held in an open stadium in New Jersey. Wildfires burning in Canada have sent the noxious smog billowing across the border, with residents in New York, Washington and the US Midwest urged to […]
Morocco, Spain battle to host 2030 WC final
General view inside the stadium before the match. PHOTO: REUTERS MADRID: New York will enjoy the footballing world’s full attention on Sunday when the World Cup final is played, but the venue for the showpiece match at the 2030 tournament could become the subject of an intense diplomatic and political tussle. Morocco, Portugal, and Spain […]
Messi eyes glorious farewell as Spain, Argentina clash in World Cup final – Sport
Spanish elan meets Argentinian steel in a historic World Cup final on Sunday which sees the reigning champions of Europe and South America battle for football’s ultimate prize. Holders Argentina are bidding to become the first team in 64 years to successfully defend the title, in what is almost certainly the final World Cup match […]