Al Nassr’s footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo applauding the fans after the match against Al Fayah during the Saudi Pro League at the Sports city Stadium, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia on August 27, 2024. — Reuters Star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has again surpassed world records by becoming the first individual to reach one billion followers across his social media … Read more
Bangladeshi players pose with the trophies after winning the two-match Test series against Pakistan at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on September 3, 2024. — PCB Bangladesh chase down 185-run target in second innings. This is visitors’ first-ever Test series win over Green Shirts. National side has now lost five Test matches consecutively. RAWALPINDI: Bangladesh on Tuesday … Read more
Listen to article Pacer Hasan Mahmud made history for Bangladesh by becoming the first Bangladeshi fast bowler to take a five-wicket haul against Pakistan in Test cricket on Monday. This milestone was achieved on the fourth day of the second Test in Rawalpindi. The 24-year-old, who had played just two Tests before this match, delivered an outstanding … Read more
NEW YORK: Britain’s Dan Evans defeated Russia’s Karen Khachanov 6-7(6) 7-6(2) 7-6(4) 4-6 6-4 in the longest US Open match of the professional era on Tuesday, advancing to the second round after an incredible comeback. Evans, ranked 184th and a former British number one, triumphed over world number 22 Khachanov in five hours and 35 … Read more
In this undated photo, Pakistan’s star snooker player Shahram Changezi aims a ball during a snooker match. — Geo News/reporter Karachi: Pakistani snooker player Shahram Changezi “created history” in American Snooker by becoming the first cueist to chalk a maximum 147 break in the US. This extraordinary feat was accomplished during a practice match … Read more
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge became the fastest player in Major League Baseball history to reach 300 career home runs on Wednesday. Judge achieved this milestone with a three-run homer in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox, marking his 955th regular-season game, just one day after the eighth anniversary of his MLB … Read more
Al Nassr’s striker Cristiano Ronaldo (centre) hugs his teammates after defeating Al Taawoun in the Saudi Super Cup 2024 semi-final on August 14, 2024. — Instagram/@cristiano Cristiano Ronaldo yet again made history with Al Nassr as he led his team to a 2-0 victory over Al Taawoun, clinching a ticket for the Saudi Super Cup 2024 … Read more
General (retd) Faiz Hameed was regarded as a close aide to former prime minister Imran Khan as the latter appointed the former head of ISI during his tenure. The ISI chief is generally considered the second most powerful military officer in Pakistan after the head of the army. Before his appointment as Bahawalpur corps commander, … Read more
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem reacts as he competes in the men’s javelin throw final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 8, 2024. — AFP Dozens of villagers gathered in front of the home of incredible athlete Arshad Nadeem to watch the … Read more
PARIS: Japan’s Ami Yuasa, also known as B-Girl Ami, showcased a blend of artistry and athleticism to win the first-ever Olympic gold medal for breaking on Friday. In a gripping final against Lithuania’s Dominika Banevic, known as B-Girl Nicka, Yuasa secured a 3-0 victory with her impressive air flairs and a series of halos, bringing … Read more