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ZURICH, 30 August 2026 (News Desk): Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer became emotional and broke down in tears during his induction ceremony into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Federer’s wife, Mirka, introduced him at the ceremony. As he walked onto the stage, Federer embraced and kissed her before beginning his speech. During his nearly 30-minute address, the former world No. 1 struggled to contain his emotions on several occasions. Reflecting on his illustrious career, Federer recalled his childhood hero, Stefan Edberg, and described his tears as “tears of joy.” Federer also became emotional while speaking about his longtime coach Severin Lüthi and his wife, Mirka, acknowledging the important role they played throughout his career. While thanking his wife, Federer jokingly remark...

LONDON, 30 August 2026 (News Desk): Pakistan opening batter Imam-ul-Haq is unlikely to feature in the remainder of the ongoing Lord’s Test against England after suffering a calf injury. According to Cricinfo, scans revealed that Imam has sustained a Grade 1 tear in his left calf. The left-handed batter has been advised to rest for 10 days following the assessment. Imam was forced off the field after tea on the opening day, with Salman Ali Agha coming on as his substitute. Due to the injury, Imam was unable to bat in Pakistan’s first innings, as the visitors were bowled out for just 110 runs in fewer than 38 overs in reply to England’s 290. Following the injury, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Imam’s participation would depend on his recovery. Pakistan pacer Mohammad Ali also refraine...

 LONDON, 30 August 2026 (News Desk): England’s pace attack made early inroads as Pakistan found themselves in deep trouble during their daunting chase of 389 runs on day four of the second Test at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday. Pakistan were 53 for three in 17 overs at lunch, with Saud Shakeel unbeaten on 23 off 36 balls, including four boundaries, while Shan Masood was not out on 15 after striking two fours. Pakistan suffered a disastrous start to their chase, losing Azan Awais for four in the fourth over. Abdullah Shafique followed shortly afterwards, being bowled for a duck to leave Pakistan struggling at 7 for two. Babar Azam also failed to provide stability, falling to Jofra Archer. The England pacer produced a fierce bouncer that put the Pakistan batter in an awkward posit...

 PARIS, 29 August, 2026 — Ghufran: Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain have been handed high-profile league-phase clashes with Barcelona and Manchester City in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League draw. PSG will also face Aston Villa, Roma, Galatasaray, Slovan Bratislava, Villarreal and Como during the league phase. The French champions will play four matches at home and travel to England, Spain and Italy for the remaining fixtures. Last season’s runners-up Arsenal were drawn against Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Lille and Sabah at home, while their away opponents include Bayern Munich, Napoli, Real Betis and Slavia Prague. Liverpool will host Atletico Madrid, Porto, Villarreal and Lens, while Manchester United face home games against Bayern Munich and Roma among other opponent...

BASSETERRE, 29 August, 2026 — News Desk: Pakistan batter Saim Ayub scored his maiden T20 century to help Jamaica Kingsmen defeat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 11 runs in the Caribbean Premier League at Warner Park on Thursday. Ayub smashed 102 off 58 balls, including six fours and eight sixes, as Jamaica Kingsmen posted 182-7 after being put into bat. He anchored the innings after losing an early wicket and shared a crucial 72-run partnership with captain Rovman Powell. In reply, the Patriots scored 171-6 in their 20 overs. Andre Fletcher top-scored with 55 before being dismissed by Ayub, while Dasun Shanaka remained unbeaten on 35 off 18 balls. Despite a late fightback, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots fell 11 runs short and suffered their fourth defeat of the tournament.

 WAGENER STADIUM, 29 August, 2026 — News Desk: Pakistan secured 11th place at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after defeating South Africa 4-3 in a penalty shootout in the classification match on Friday. The result marks Pakistan’s best World Cup finish in two decades. The Green Shirts had finished 12th in the 2010 and 2018 editions, while their best-ever result remains sixth place in 2006. South Africa took an early lead, but Pakistan fought back to level the score at 2-2 before halftime. Both teams exchanged goals in the second half, with Pakistan’s Muhammad Hammaduddin scoring in the final minute to make it 4-4 and force a penalty shootout. Pakistan held their nerve in the shootout, with Ammad Butt scoring the decisive final penalty to seal a dramatic victory and confirm 11th pla...

 LONDON, 29 August, 2026 — Ghufran: Rain delayed the start of the third day of the second Test between Pakistan and England at Lord’s on Saturday. England ended the second day at 81 for 3 in their second innings, with Emilio Gay unbeaten on 30 and Harry Brook on 7. Their overall lead over Pakistan had reached 261 runs. Earlier, England were bowled out for 290 before Pakistan were dismissed for just 110 in 37.2 overs, giving the hosts a first-innings lead of 180 runs. England remain in a strong position, while Pakistan will look to take early wickets once play resumes and reduce the hosts’ advantage.

LONDON, 27 August, 2026 (News Desk): Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the second Test of the three-match series at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Thursday. Pakistan have made a key change to their playing XI, with former captain Babar Azam returning to the side after missing the opening Test at Headingley. Stand-in captain Salman Ali Agha has been left out of the playing XI. Pakistan’s playing XI comprises Imam-ul-Haq, Azan Awais, Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Ali Usman, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali and Mohammad Abbas. England have fielded Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Ollie Robinson, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue. Eng...

NEW YORK, 27 August, 2026 (News Desk): Czech duo Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik defeated Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic and Italy’s Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 1-6, 10-6 to win the US Open mixed doubles title, securing their first Grand Slam trophy as a team. Muchova and Mensik made a strong start at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with the powerful-serving Mensik firing an ace past Bencic on set point to take the opening set in less than 30 minutes. Bencic responded in the second set, hitting a return winner to break serve for a 3-1 lead before helping level the match with a forehand that clipped the net cord and landed beyond Muchova. In the deciding 10-point match tiebreak, Mensik’s powerful serve and sharp play at the net helped the Czech pair take control. The 20-year-old produced a firm volley to open...

 LONDON, 27 August, 2026 (News Desk): Pakistan’s experienced wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and all-rounder Salman Ali Agha are likely to retain their places in the playing XI for the second Test against England at Lord’s. Rizwan, 34, has played 46 Tests, while Agha, 32, has represented Pakistan in 28 Tests. Captain Babar Azam has indicated that Agha remains his first choice to partner left-arm spinner Ali Usman as Pakistan’s second spin option. The expected selection comes after Pakistan suffered an innings-and-103-run defeat against England in the Leeds Test, leading to criticism of several senior players. Earlier reports had suggested that young wicketkeeper Ghazi Ghori could make his Test debut in place of Rizwan, while Agha was also considered at risk of being dropped. W...