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NEW YORK, 21 August 2026 (News Desk) — World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the season, due to a persistent injury to his right knee. The five-time Grand Slam champion confirmed his withdrawal on Friday, saying he had made the difficult decision after determining that he needed more time to recover. “Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year,” Sinner said in a statement.The Italian added that he had returned to on-court training in Monte Carlo over the past few days but realized that he was not yet fully recovered from his right knee problem. Sinner has not played competitively since winning Wim...

ISLAMABAD, 21 August 2026 (News Desk) — Former Pakistan captain and commentator Ramiz Raja has urged the national team to respond strongly to criticism by putting up an impressive performance during their ongoing tour of England. Ramiz’s remarks came after former England captain Michael Vaughan described Pakistan as the weakest team to have ever toured England and predicted a comprehensive series victory for the hosts. “This is the weakest team to have ever toured England. I don’t see how they can challenge this England side in these conditions. From what we’ve seen, England should be winning this series 3-0 without breaking much of a sweat,” Vaughan said on the BBC. Vaughan’s comments came after Pakistan’s difficult start to the Test series, with the visitors struggling to match England i...

LEEDS, 21 August 2026 (Nosheen) — Pakistan stand-in captain Salman Ali Agha has backed Babar Azam to strengthen the team’s batting lineup following Pakistan’s heavy defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley. England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs on Friday, taking control of the opening match of the series. Pakistan struggled with the bat and were bowled out for 171 in their first innings and 135 in the second. England posted 409 in their first innings, while Ollie Robinson was named Player of the Match after taking eight wickets during the match.Speaking at the post-match presentation, Salman admitted that England had been the better side and said Pakistan needed to eliminate the mistakes that contributed to their defeat. “England have outplayed us and it is fair to ...

ZURICH, 21 August 2026 (Ghufran) — FIFA has handed Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes a 10-match international ban and a $90,000 fine for his role in clashes with Spain players following the World Cup final. FIFA announced on Friday that several Argentina players had received suspensions and fines over their involvement in the incidents that occurred after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two home matches behind closed doors, although one match of the sanction has been suspended. Paredes, who plays for Boca Juniors, was punished after grabbing Spain defender Eric Garcia by the throat and wrestling Spain midfielder Gavi to the ground while holding his substitute’s bib. His actions con...