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Wu Yize cements China’s status as premier snooker force as younger generation takes over
The new world champion is the fourth consecutive first-time winner and the UK game faces a challenge to keep up with investment in AsiaPerhaps of all the noise emanating from Wu Yize’s historic victory in the World Snooker Championship final on Monday evening, it was 12 simple words from the godfath...
Ascot’s bold move in turf war leaves racing fighting to avoid constitutional crisis
Decision of the king’s track to quit the Racecourse Association may ultimately lead to long overdue reformThe racing industry is such a broad and varied collection of professions, venues and interests that at times it can feel like the Holy Roman empire: there is always a turf war or two going on so...
Mercedes may have won again but Miami upgrades have shaken up the F1 grid | Giles Richards
The improved form of McLaren and Red Bull in Florida suggests the 2026 title race is likely to run and runThere is a long old way to go but after Formula One emerged from its enforced early season break with an entertaining romp around the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, it indicated that there may yet ...
David Squires on … an unexpected cameo amid all the Premier League drama
Our cartoonist on a weekend of genuine excitement at the top and bottom of the English top-flight tableBuy this cartoon here | His favourites from 2025And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...
The Breakdown | Rugby needs to stop the screen-obsessed, finger-pointing, hair-trigger arguments
Game is in danger of losing its integrity by howling about referees’ decisions and unedifying actions on the field under the notional banner of player welfareIt felt like a proper occasion in Bordeaux on Sunday. The trams were so jammed en route to the ground that the kick-off had to be delayed to a...
First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers
KARACHI: Abdul Samad, the captain of Pakistan’s Under-16 football team, still remembers the moment he asked his coach to let him play as a striker. One minute later, he was celebrating a goal. “We were 4-0 down against Kazakhstan, trying our level best to get a goal but it was just not coming,” Sama...
These are the questions I would ask the Enhanced Games … if they would let me | Sean Ingle
While the doping-friendly event does not seem keen on journalistic interrogation, here’s what needs to be askedThe plan to fly to Las Vegas to cover what the Enhanced Games claims is the “next frontier of human performance” ended with a short email sent at 7.02pm on Friday. “After careful considerat...
Sadaf Shamas's 98, Najiha Alvi onslaught help Pakistan rout Zimbabwe
KARACHI: Sadaf Shamas’ superb 98 and a late onslaught by Najiha Alvi powered Pakistan to a comprehensive 168-run victory over Zimbabwe in their first women’s One-day International on Monday. Opting to bat, Pakistan piled up an imposing 330 for five in their allotted 50 overs, before bundling out Zim...
FIFA faces World Cup broadcast crisis as India’s Reliance offers $20m
NEW DELHI: Millions of football fans in the world’s two most populous nations may not be able to watch the World Cup that starts next month, due to a deadlock over broadcast rights in India and no official decision in China. In India, a Reliance-Disney joint venture has offered $20 million for 2026 ...
Hardie heroics deny Kingsmen fairytale as Zalmi reign supreme in decider
(Clockwise) Peshawar Zalmi batter Aaron Hardie in action during the HBL Pakistan Super League final against Hyderabad Kingsmen at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Hyderabad Kingsmen batter Saim Ayub watches the ball after playing a shot as Peshawar Zalmi wicket-keeper Mohammad Haris looks on. Kingsmen...
PSL 11’s highest scorer Babar Azam named captain of the edition’s Team of the Year
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday revealed the ‘Team of the Year’ for the 11th HBL Pakistan Super League edition, with Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam leading the side after finishing as the highest run-getter for the season, said a press release issued by the board. The 11th HBL PSL seas...
Pistons rout Magic to cap comeback
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and handed out 12 assists
Verstappen laments spin and struggle for pace
The four-time world champion enjoyed driving a heavily upgraded car
Players keep up battle with tennis majors
They are disappointed over French major's 2026 prize money
Pakistan women face Zimbabwe in first ODI today
KARACHI: Pakistan face Zimbabwe in a six-match women’s white-ball series which commences with the opening ODI here at the National Bank Stadium on Monday. The series comprises three ODIs, which are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29, followed by three T20Is. The ODI series will be staged o...
A tense World War I film by Sam Mendes starring George MacKay
During the First World War, two soldiers must cross no-man's-land to deliver a message.
Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks
Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers
Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli
Running 100 marathons in 100 days, having never run 18 months before
Hannah Cox had never run before but set herself a target of 100 marathons in 100 days across India as a 'love letter' to her late father. Here's how she did it.
Man City win FA Cup with special Semenyo goal
Antoine Semenyo's sublime flick took Man City to a 1-0 FA Cup final triumph over Chelsea at Wembley.
