Bryan Zaragoza scored one goal and set up another to spark Osasuna’s stunning 4-2 win over Barcelona on Saturday, dealing the Spanish league leader its first loss. The lightning-fast forward on loan from Bayern Munich crossed for Ante Budimir to open the scoring in the 17th minute. Zaragoza then showed some fancy high-speed dribbling to…
SHARJAH: Former Pakistan opener Mudassar Nazar on Sunday revealed that his team faced immense pressure in the early 1990s as a defeat, especially against India, would inevitably spark suspicions of foul play and match-fixing among fans back home. The Pakistan team of the 90s was one of the most talented squads of the time. It…
Atletico Madrid’s Angel Correa bundled home an equaliser deep into added time against Real Madrid to snatch a 1-1 draw on Sunday in a LaLiga derby that was suspended for just over 20 minutes after the home fans hurled objects onto the pitch. The game was stopped in the 69th, five minutes after defender Eder…
NEW DELHI: Shoaib Akhtar, the “Rawalpindi Express,” is renowned for his blistering pace, having bowled the fastest recorded delivery in cricket history – a scorching 161.3 km/h (100.2 mph) during the 2003 World Cup match in Cape Town.It was a delivery that left many batsmen rattled, struggling to keep up with his lethal speed. However,…
Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Old Trafford on September 29, 2024 in Manchester, England. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Tottenham…
Abhishek Dalmiya and Arun Singh Dhumal BENGALURU: The members who were present at the 93rd BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) here on Sunday requested incumbent secretary Jay Shah to speed up the process of finding his successor to keep the transition of power as smooth as possible. Shah is expected to step down from his…
Kerala Blasters shared points with NorthEast United FC following a gripping 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday. It was a high-intensity battle from the start, with both teams playing end-to-end football. However, the visitors made the more exciting plays, with Noah…
Kanpur Stadium (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali feels that Kanpur should not host Test matches in the future, and if the second match between India and Bangladesh ends in a draw, then it could have a big impact on the hosts in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Only one session…
Atletico Madrid can be inspired by its past wins against Real Madrid, and Diego Simeone remains confident his side can maintain its high motivation despite limited rest time ahead of Sunday’s home derby. Atletico was the only team to beat Madrid last season. While the win over its rival in the league did little to…
Jemimah Rodrigues (Photo credit: BCCI Women) DUBAI: Jemimah Rodrigues struck a crucial fifty as India secured a comprehensive 20-run victory against West Indies in a warm-up game ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup on Sunday. Rodrigues anchored India’s innings with a steady 40-ball 52, including five boundaries, as they posted 141 for 8 in…
