Newspaper - Sport - May 5, 2026

Babar leads PSL 11 Team of the Tournament

LAHORE: Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam was on Monday named captain of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season...

Published 05 May, 2026 08:15am

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Sadaf Shamas's 98, Najiha Alvi onslaught help Pakistan rout Zimbabwe

Opting to bat, Pakistan piled up an imposing 330 for five in their allotted 50 overs, before bundling out Zimbabwe for 162 in 36.4 overs.

Updated 05 May, 2026 09:36am

Australia launch World Cup build-up with Florida camp

SYDNEY: Australia will launch their preparations for the World Cup in earnest this week with coach Tony Popo­vic ...

Published 05 May, 2026 08:13am

PHF announces trials for senior, U-18 players

LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Monday announced the schedule for trials of the national senior and...

Published 05 May, 2026 08:13am

North Korean club to play rare football match in South

SEOUL: A North Korean women’s football club will become the first sports team from the country to play in South...

Published 05 May, 2026 08:12am

First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers

Despite the three losses, Pakistan were competitive. The Russia match was level at 1-1 until the red card. Against Azerbaijan, they dominated long stretches but lost to a late counter-attack.

Updated 05 May, 2026 02:02pm

Forest sink woeful Chelsea to boost survival bid

LONDON: Nottingham Forest took a huge step towards Premier League survival with a 3-1 win at Chelsea on Monday that...

Published 05 May, 2026 08:04am

Inter clinch Serie A title with victory over Parma

MILAN: Inter Milan secured the Serie A title with a 2-0 victory over Parma at home on Sunday, establishing an...

Published 05 May, 2026 08:04am

Pakistan to host BJK Cup team event in October

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Monday announced that it will host a Billie Jean King Cup team...

Published 05 May, 2026 08:03am

Talisman Endrick fires resurgent Lyon into third

STRASBOURG: Cash-strapped Olympique Lyon­nais edged clear of a clutch of clubs vying for Ligue 1’s last Champions...

Published 05 May, 2026 08:02am

Vinicius double delays Barca title as Real down Espanyol

BARCELONA: Vinicius Jr struck twice in the second half as Real Madrid won 2-0 at Espanyol in La Liga on Sunday to...

Published 05 May, 2026 08:01am

FIFA faces World Cup broadcast crisis as India’s Reliance offers $20m

For India, FIFA initially sought $100 million for broadcast rights for the 2026 and 2030 World Cups, the sources said, declining to be named because the talks are private.

Updated 05 May, 2026 09:33am

Hardie heroics deny Kingsmen fairytale as Zalmi reign supreme in decider

Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam and partner Kusal Men­dis could not contribute productively.

Updated 05 May, 2026 09:18am

Pakistan women face Zimbabwe in first ODI today

The Pakistan squad, to be led by Fatima Sana, features one uncapped player, Momina Riasat.

Updated 04 May, 2026 09:48am

Sri Lanka to tour WI after five years

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will tour the West Indies for the first time in five years for two Tests, three One-day...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am

Trophy flies, crowd roars as PSL signs off in style

LAHORE: The floodlights died first. Then the sound grew.

Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am

Late goal by Mainoo lifts United to win over Liverpool

Manchester United secure their return to the Champions League next season after a two-year absence.

Updated 04 May, 2026 09:56am

Sinner dismantles Zverev to clinch Madrid Open title, set record

MADRID: World number one Jannik Sinner dispatched Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday to win the Madrid Open for the...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am

Dominant Pogacar claims Tour of Romandie

LEYSIN: Tadej Pogacar surged to the line on Sunday for the fourth win in five full stages to complete an emphatic...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am

Shoaib ends Pakistan’s 20-year singles title drought at ITF Futures

ISLAMABAD: Pakis­tan’s Mohammad Shoaib ended a 20-year wait for a home ITF men’s singles title, defeating...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am

Milan slip at Sassuolo, Juventus stumble against Verona

ROME: Juventus missed a chance to exploit AC Milan’s earlier slip and take third place in Serie A as they drew 1-1...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am

Gladbach sink Dortmund, St Pauli edge closer to drop

BERLIN: Haris Tabakovic scored with two minutes remaining to give Borussia Moenchengladbach a 1-0 home win over...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am

Walsh improves own world record

FORT LAUDERDALE (Florida): Gretchen Walsh bettered her own 100m butterfly world record for the third time in a year...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am

Thompson-Herah shines at world relays

GABORONE: Elaine Thompson-Herah ran a stunning anchor leg to hand Jamaica victory in the women’s 4x100m event at...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am

Barcelona close on La Liga title with late win at Osasuna

PAMPLONA: Barcelona moved to the brink of retaining the La Liga title after Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am

INTERVIEW: Qualifying for LA2028 Olympics Pakistan’s main focus, says Manzoor Sr

Head coach stays upbeat ahead of this year’s World Cup.

Updated 03 May, 2026 12:43pm

Zalmi look to outsmart rejuvenated Kingsmen in PSL title clash

According to Babar, there was no room for his team to show complacency against Kingsmen.

Updated 03 May, 2026 11:05am

My only plan was to bowl all yorkers, says Hunain Shah

Shadab says they need to improve bowling, particularly in death overs.

Updated 03 May, 2026 11:11am

NZ win rain-hit T20 to square series against Bangladesh

DHAKA: Bevon Jacobs struck an unbeaten 62 to guide New Zealand to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in a rain-hit...

Published 03 May, 2026 05:53am

West Ham’s defeat gives Spurs hope of survival in EPL

Newcastle United eas­e any lingering fears of being drawn into the relegation battle with a 3-1 win over Brighton and Hove Albion.

Published 03 May, 2026 05:53am

Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A

MILAN: Lecce won 2-1 in Pisa on Friday to improve their chances of Serie A survival and condemn both their hosts and...

Published 03 May, 2026 05:53am

Jamaica smash mixed 4x100m relay world record

GABORONE: Jamaica blazed into the record books at the World Athletics Relays on Saturday, becoming the first quartet...

Published 03 May, 2026 05:53am

Kostyuk defeats Andreeva to claim maiden Madrid Open title

MADRID: Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday. It ...

Published 03 May, 2026 05:53am

Second-string Bayern held by Heidenheim

BERLIN: A heavily-rotated Bayern Munich were held to a 3-3 draw at home by last-placed Heidenheim on Saturday, days...

Published 03 May, 2026 05:53am

Shoaib reaches ITF final to end Pakistan’s long wait

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Mohammad Shoaib became the first Pakistan player in 20 years to reach an ITF men’s final...

Published 03 May, 2026 05:53am