Pakistan match against Scotland rained off
EDINBURGH, July 1: Scotland’s One-day International clash against Pakistan here on Sunday has been rained off with no play possible at the Citylets Grange Ground....
Coach’s name, central contracts yet to be finalised by PCB
LAHORE, July 1: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has failed to announce the name of Pakistan team’s new coach as well as the list of players who were to be given the central contract on July 1....
Pakistan spikers eye series win against India today
LAHORE, July 1: Leading the series 2-1, Pakistan will take on Asian Central Zone champions India in last of first-leg, four-match volleyball series at the Wapda Sports Complex here on Monday....
Federer moves into quarter-finals without playing
LONDON, July 1: Four-time champion Roger Federer of Switzerland was on Sunday handed a bye to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon when fourth-round opponent Tommy Haas was forced to pull out through injury....
Bangladesh vow to fight in second Test
COLOMBO, July 1: Under-performing Bangladesh go into Tuesday''s second Test against mighty Sri Lanka determined to lift their game and prove they deserve to play at the highest level....
Edwards heroics go in vain as West Indies collapse
LONDON, July 1: Three wickets for Stuart Broad helped England to a 79-run win in the first One-day International of the three-match series against the West Indies at Lord''s on Sunday....
Venezuela, Uruguay triumph amid refereeing row
PUERTO LA CRUZ (Venezuela), July 1: Uruguay and hosts Venezuela registered their first victories in the Copa America on Saturday, although both victories were marred by foul play and refereeing problems....
BCCI offered Ford three-year contract
MUMBAI, July 1: Sharad Pawar, the Indian cricket board president, has disclosed that Graham Ford was offered a three-year contract with the board....
Coach wants Harmison back in ODIs
LONDON, July 1: England cricket coach Peter Moores admitted he would welcome a change of heart from Steve Harmison if he reversed his decision to retire and boost England''s options for One-day International cricket....
Kemp, Gibbs help Proteas recover
BELFAST, July 1: Justin Kemp marked his return to South Africa colours with a run-a-ball 61 as the Proteas fought back to finish on 148 for seven against India in the...
Tahir tames Gul to reach seniors’ tennis final
KARACHI, July 1: Exhibiting great fighting skills, defending champion and top seed Tahir Gul beat third seed Gul Hameed in three agonising sets to power his way into 45-plus singles final of the third national seniors’ tennis championship....
Raikkonen leads Ferrari one-two in France
MAGNY-COURS (France), July 1: Finland''s Kimi Raikkonen won the French Grand Prix on Sunday, leading Brazilian team-mate Felipe Massa in a Ferrari one-two to end McLaren''s winning streak....
Holyfield eyes fifth crown after outclassing Savarese
EL PASO (Texas), July 1: Four-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield scored a 10-round unanimous decision over Lou Savarese on Saturday and vowed not to quit until he won a fifth title....
Becker hits out at British wildcards
LONDON, July 1: Triple Wimbledon champion Boris Becker has hit out at the wildcard system used to give British players a chance of Grand Slam action....
Shikarpur, Mardan clinch regional U-19 titles
KARACHI, July 1: Shikarpur and Mardan emerged as regional champions in the PCB Inter-district Under-19 Cricket Tournament after wining their respective finals on Sunday....
Hurdler says world record unlikely in Athens
ATHENS, July 1: In-form American 400 metres hurdler James Carter has ruled out the chances of setting a world record at the Athens Grand Prix on Monday....