Threat to New Zealand cricketers came from India, says Pakistan
New Zealand scrapped its tour of Pakistan hours before the start of the opening match last Friday.
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Ramiz: Pakistan cricket ‘used and binned’ by ‘Western bloc’
PCB chief's comments come after New Zealand and England cancel tours of Pakistan in the space of three days.
Cricket: Pakistan fears becoming a no-go area again after NZ snub
Pakistan Cricket Board chief says abrupt pull-out of New Zealand cricket team from Pakistan 'has hit us very hard'.
Pakistan rules out New Zealand boycott in T20 Cricket World Cup
The decision infuriated the PCB and sparked calls for a boycott of the New Zealand team.
Five years on: Revisiting Rio 2016 Olympics’ unkept promises
All eyes are on Paris for the 2024 Olympics but Rio residents are still waiting for promises to be delivered.
Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022
Pacquiao presents a potential obstacle to Rodrigo Duterte’s succession plans as the race for the top post takes shape.
Brazil football legend Pele ‘stable’ after respiratory problems
The 80-year-old was hospitalised again due to respiratory problems days after surgery for suspected colon tumour.
How ultimate frisbee is blurring ethnic divides in India’s Assam
More than 4,000 players pursue sport in Chirang district, which has a long history of armed rebellion and instability.
Champions League: Barcelona host Bayern in group stage Day 1
Barcelona’s ability to compete in Europe without Messi will be put to the test when it hosts Bayern Munich.
Les Hijabeuses: Muslim women footballers tackle French hijab ban
Women from the Parisian suburbs that produced Pogba and Mbappé say French Football Federation rules are discriminatory.
UK’s Raducanu makes history with US Open victory
Emma Raducanu, 18, is the first British woman in 44 years to win a Grand Slam title and first qualifier to win a major.
Will teen gaming clampdown deal a knockout to China’s esports?
The attractiveness of a professional gaming career could wane for China’s teens after government restricts gaming times.
Brazil football legend Pele recovering after tumor operation
The 80-year-old, who has been in poor health in recent years, is due out of intensive care on Tuesday, hospital says.
Morocco footballers burst into song after escaping Guinea coup
Players and support staff departed Conakry after being holed up in their hotel during the first hours of the putsch.
Cricket: India’s IPL seeks bids for new team
League launches campaign to expand the world's richest cricket tournament by seeking bids to run a new team.
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Manchester United
The Portuguese superstar is back at the English Premier League club after 12 years.
Man United agrees deal with Juventus to re-sign Ronaldo
Ronaldo, 36, was first crowned world player of the year during his time at United between 2003 and 2009.
Premier League won’t release players for red-list internationals
Players travelling to red-list countries would have to follow UK COVID regulations, ruling them out of club matches.
Outcry as Tanzania leader calls women footballers ‘flat-chested’
Samia Suluhu Hassan under fire for suggesting that women footballers would not be attractive candidates for marriage.
Yordenis Ugás beats Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision
The 35-year-old Ugás threw far fewer punches than Pacquiao, but his blows were more precise and more effective.