IOC officials satisfied with Athens preparations
ATHENS, Nov 8: Olympic inspectors monitoring preparations for the Athens 2004 Games said Friday they were happy with the work under way but urged Greek organisers to keep up the increased...
TV technology ruled out for World Cup
LONDON, Nov 8: The International Cricket Council (ICC) will not expand the use of television technology for umpires at next year’s World Cup, cricket’s world governing body said in a statement...
Jahangir orders probe into change of referee
LONDON, Nov 8: Jahangir Khan, the ten times former British Open champion who has just been made president of the World Squash Federation, Friday announced an investigation into the sending-off of...
Farhan and Zafar shine for holders
KARACHI, Nov 8: A polished unbeaten 56 off 50 deliveries by Farhan Iqbal, enabled holders Tapal CC to win their opening match against Al Noor Gymkhana by 40 runs, in the...
Late strike by Tariq
LAHORE, Nov 8: A match-winner by Tariq in the extra fifth chukker helped Mega
Infra enter the final of the Musa Industries Cup Polo
tournament at the Lahore Polo Club ground Friday when they beat Gladiators 6-5. ...
PHF officials responsible for team’s disaster
KARACHI, Nov 8: Pakistan hockey officials’ “satisfaction” over dismal hockey scenario finally paid off as the team, as expected, hit the pits at the Busan Asian Games....
Awesome Serena sails into last eight
LOS ANGELES, Nov 8: World No. 1 Serena Williams blew past Anna Smashnova in the first round of the WTA Tour Championships 6-2, 6-2 Thursday, but said she still can polish...
Jenning’s in final
KARACHI, Nov 8: Jenning’s Secondary School moved into the final of the Inter-school cricket tornament beating P.N.T School by 49 runs says a press release....
Mehtab dazzles
KARACHI, Nov 8: Leg-spinner Mehtabuddin captured four for 11 as AO Academy beat PIA Academy by 21 runs in the Inter-Academies Ramazan Cricket Tournament at UBL Sports Complex Friday....
England hit back as Aussies face resistance
BRISBANE, Nov 8: England breathed new life into the first Ashes Test, shrugging off their dismal form of the first day to dominate the second on Friday....
South Africa in command after Kallis burst
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 8: All-rounder Jacques Kallis took three wickets in quick succession as South Africa moved into a dominant position on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka here...
Orchard and Venkat to supervise series
KARACHI, Nov 8: Dave Orchard, the South African umpire, will officiate in all of Pakistan’s matches against Zimbabwe, starting from Saturday....
PCB’s U-turn All day matches in Super League
LAHORE, Nov 8: All matches of the Super League One-Day Cricket tournament will be day matches, according to a revised decision of Pakistan Cricket Board announced Friday....
Quaid-i-Azam Trophy schedule announced
LAHORE, Nov 8: Twenty-five teams including 11 departmental and 14 associations will compete for top honours in the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy, the oldest domestic first-class cricket tournament, which gets under way from Dec 21....
Sparkling 73 by Iqbal
KARACHI, Nov 8: Danish Sports registered a narrow nine- run victory over Wakenhut CC in the Seventh Danish Trophy Ramazan cricket tournament played Friday....
Dravid doubtful
NAGPUR (India), Nov 8: Indian wicket-keeper Rahul Dravid is doubtful for the second One-day International against a resurgent West Indies side on Saturday because of a back strain....
Weather likely to disrupt first Test
HARARE, Nov 8: Heightened security was in evidence at the Harare Sports Club (HSC) as weather disrupted preparations for the first Test between Zimbabwe and Pakistan, which starts here Saturday....
Waqar happy to play in Zimbabwe
HARARE, Nov 8: Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has said he has no qualms about touring Zimbabwe, and would be happy for his team to fulfil their World Cup obligations in the...