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Fakhar, Raza star as Qalandars fly-high in HBL PSL 2026 opener
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Fakhar, Raza star as Qalandars fly-high in HBL PSL 2026 opener

Chasing 200, Hyderabad Kingsmen were bundled out for 130, with all Qalandars’ bowlers contributing after a brilliant batting performance

Asian Cup 2027 draw postponed amid Middle East war
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Asian Cup 2027 draw postponed amid Middle East war

No new date was immediately set by the Asian Football Confederation, which has also seen regional club competitions disrupted following the US and Israeli war on Iran.

HBL PSL 2026: Pakistan’s biggest sporting spectacle is back
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HBL PSL 2026: Pakistan’s biggest sporting spectacle is back

This year’s league features eight teams, with matches being held behind closed doors in Karachi and Lahore from March 26 to May 3

'Illustrious' Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the season
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'Illustrious' Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the season

The 33-year-old has made 435 appearances for Liverpool to date, scoring 255 goals to be third on the club's all-time goalscorers chart behind Ian Rush and Roger Hunt

Can PCB keep HBL PSL 11 intact by expanding the digital footprint?
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Can PCB keep HBL PSL 11 intact by expanding the digital footprint?

With fans unable to attend, HBL PSL 2026’s success now rests entirely on TV and digital viewership and it’s up to PCB to make it work

Stokes eager to lead England recovery after 'hardest period of captaincy'
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Stokes eager to lead England recovery after 'hardest period of captaincy'

Key denied suggestions Stokes and McCullum had fallen out in Australia, despite the pair offering contrasting messages during a desperately disappointing series loss

HBL PSL 2026 to be held behind closed doors
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HBL PSL 2026 to be held behind closed doors

PCB also confirmed that the upcoming 11th edition will now be played only in Karachi and Lahore, instead of the original schedule which included matches in Multan, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad and Peshawar

Gulf's decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by Mideast war
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Gulf's decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by Mideast war

The Gulf countries have invested vast sums of money in bringing global sporting events to their shores as they try to diversify their hydrocarbon-dependant economies and improve their images abroad

FIFA fines Israeli FA for anti-discrimination rules breaches
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FIFA fines Israeli FA for anti-discrimination rules breaches

FIFA fined the Israeli Football Association (IFA) 150,000 Swiss francs ($190,700) on Thursday for "multiple breaches" of its anti-discrimination obligations.

A report by the disciplinary committee of world football's governing body found the IFA "failed to take meaningful action against Beitar Jerusalem" for "persistent and well-documented racist behaviour".

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Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out
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Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out

Messi, widely regarded as the greatest player in football history, still has some way to go before he catches his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old Portuguese superstar who is on 965 career goals

After PSG mauling, Chelsea face another scramble to salvage their season
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After PSG mauling, Chelsea face another scramble to salvage their season

Chelsea sit sixth in the table and risk being overtaken by west London neighbours Brentford, who are only three points behind

Guardiola laments red card after third straight exit to Real Madrid
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Guardiola laments red card after third straight exit to Real Madrid

After losing the first leg 3-0, City conceded a penalty and were reduced to 10 men after 22 minutes of Tuesday's return fixture after captain Bernardo Silva's handball

Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup games to Mexico from US: Iran federation chief
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Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup games to Mexico from US: Iran federation chief

“When Trump has explicitly stated that he cannot ensure the security of the Iranian national team, we will certainly not travel to America”

Livingstone says he was denied support after being dropped by England
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Livingstone says he was denied support after being dropped by England

The 32‑year‑old has not played for England since the Champions Trophy in Pakistan last year, where he scored only 33 runs and took three wickets in three matches

Iran soccer players who claimed asylum in Australia train with local club
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Iran soccer players who claimed asylum in Australia train with local club

Five members of the group, however, subsequently changed their minds about Australia's asylum offer and decided to return home

Soccer player in white kit celebrates with arms raised, fans and camera in background.
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Neymar left out of Brazil squad for World Cup warm-ups

Brazil are set to play France on March 26 in Boston and Croatia on March 31 in Orlando ahead of the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada

India captain Gill targets ultimate goal of winning 2027 World Cup
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India captain Gill targets ultimate goal of winning 2027 World Cup

India have since won back-to-back T20 World Cups but Gill has set his sights on 50-overs cricket's biggest prize

Even when the best laid plans go wrong, Sabalenka finds a way to win
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Even when the best laid plans go wrong, Sabalenka finds a way to win

The world number one claimed the Indian Wells title with a gutsy a 3-6 6-3 7-6(6) victory over Elena Rybakina

Fifth member of Iranian women's soccer team withdraws Australia asylum offer
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Fifth member of Iranian women's soccer team withdraws Australia asylum offer

Three members of the delegation on Sunday decided to abandon the asylum offer. Another member changed her mind last week, leaving only two members in Australia

Mexico breaks Guinness World Record for largest soccer class ahead of World Cup
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Mexico breaks Guinness World Record for largest soccer class ahead of World Cup

Event part of "Social World Cup" campaign, promotes soccer as universal language