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Imam-ul-Haq Likely To Face Ban Over Fake Injury Allegations and Discipline Violations, Say Sources

Pakistan Test opener Imam-ul-Haq is likely to face a ban after authorities prepared an initial report against him over allegations of a suspicious injury during the England Test series, dressing room leaks, and disciplinary violations, sources said. The sources stated that Imam faced charges of faking injuries, leaking dressing room information, and breaching team discipline. Following a prior inquiry, a two-year ban had been recommended against the opener, but a former head coach, a former sele

Hesson Expresses Openness To Becoming Pakistan's Full-Time Test Coach

Mike Hesson has opened the door to taking up a full-time role with Pakistan's Test team after serving as interim coach during the recently concluded England series. Hesson, along with bowling coach Ashley Noffke, was brought in by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the board made significant changes to the Test squad and coaching setup following the heavy defeat in the Lord's Test.The PCB released seven players from the squad and brought in an equal number of replacements, while red-ball coa

Ruthless Rybakina Dethrones Sabalenka To Capture First US Open Crown

Elena Rybakina delivered a devastating display to dethrone two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka with a 6-4 5-7 6-2 win in the US Open final on Saturday, earning a third Grand Slam crown to accompany her ascent to world number one. The Russian-born Kazakh's icy composure on the grand stage helped her snap Sabalenka's 20-match winning streak at Flushing Meadows and denied the Belarusian the chance to emulate Serena Williams and Chris Evert with three straight New York titles. An ankle injur

Babar Confident To Continue As Pakistan's Test Captain Despite England Whitewash

Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Saturday called for the national team to critically assess their shortcomings after suffering a 3-0 series whitewash against England in the recently concluded away Test series. The Green Shirts entered the series after a 1-1 draw against the West Indies but suffered a heavy innings-and-103-run defeat to England in Leeds. Pakistan then endured another gruelling loss at Lord's, prompting a mid-series overhaul in which seven players were replaced, along with head coac

NASCAR legend Gary Myers passes away after seeing family make racing history

NASCAR racing legend Gary Myers got to see his family's racing legacy reach a fourth generation just months before his death at the age of 76. Myers, who had been in declining health, died Thursday, his family announced. But back in May, he was at Bowman Gray Stadium when his 17-year-old grandson Slate Myers did something no one from the family had managed before at such a young age.Slate won a Modified race at the famous North Carolina track, becoming its youngest-ever Modified winner at 17 yea

England Survive Scare To Seal 3-0 Sweep Against Pakistan

England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep. The home team, chasing just 130 to win, were in deep trouble when openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay were dismissed in the first over, bowled by Mohammad Abbas.Joe Root, England's record runscorer, edged his first ball, bowled by Razaullah, through the slips for four in a nervy start but settled and scored quickly to take the sting out of the situation. The sk

Ben Shelton Overpowers Frances Tiafoe To Face Top Seed Alexander Zverev In US Open Final

Ben Shelton powers past 'Big Brother' Frances Tiafoe to set up a U.S. Open final showdown with top-seeded German Alexander Zverev. The second semifinal on Friday night saw a historic all-American men's showdown between No. 8 seed Ben Shelton and No. 11 seed Tiafoe, won by the younger Shelton.Shelton, 23, lost the first set but came back strong to clinch the match 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 to book a spot for Sunday's U.S. Open final. The matchup will go down in history for a multitude of reasons. The Fr

Sri Lanka knock Pakistan out of Women's Asia Cup

Sri Lanka produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Pakistan by four wickets in the second semi-final of the ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday, securing their place in Sunday's final against India. Chasing 131, Sri Lanka reached the target for the loss of six wickets with eight balls to spare.They endured a shaky start, losing four wickets for just 33 runs inside seven overs. Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari then staged a superb recover

Awais Shan Hit Fifties As Pakistan Cut Englands Lead At Edgbaston

Opener Azan Awais and former captain Shan Masood scored half-centuries as Pakistan reduced England's first-innings lead to 136 runs by lunch on the third day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Friday. Resuming on 52-2 after recovering from 0-2 late on the second day, Awais and Shan continued their resistance, batting fluently to bring up their respective fifties and add 125 runs for the third wicket.Dan Lawrence eventually ended the stand by dismissing Awais for 59. Captain Babar Azam then joined

Fenerbahce Coach Ismail Kartal Resigns Minutes After Roma Draw At Champions

Fenerbahce coach Ismail Kartal left his players stunned after he announced his resignation in a post-match press conference just moments after the club ended the game in a draw. Fenerbahce played against the Turkish club Roma in a Turkish Super Lig game on Thursday, September 10, that ended in a 1-1 draw. Fenerbahce coach Kartal had served the club as a player while appearing in more than 250 games and also as an assistant coach.He assumed the role of manager in June 2026 which helped the club m

Sorba Thomas Flips Car Outside Hull Training Ground, Escapes Injury

Wales international Sorba Thomas escaped a scary car incident after his vehicle rolled over near the club's training ground. Hull City confirmed the accident after images of the rolled-over car surfaced on social media, showing a Land Rover Defender with a custom license plate lying upside down beside a narrow residential street.According to eyewitness accounts reported by multiple British media outlets, the incident happened around 9 a.m. BST, with firefighters and police rushing to the crash s

Coco Gauff shares heartfelt advice from dad after US Open exit

Coco Gauff opened up about what her dad told her straight after conceding a crushing defeat to world No. 2 Elena Rybakina in the US Open. Gauff has a supportive team that guides her through such setbacks, which is reflective of the words her dad gave her.Gauff revealed the valuable advice her father gave in a postgame press conference on Thursday, September 10. While highlighting her current summer form and this new level of consistency, Gauff admitted, "I mean, right now it sucks. My dad came u

Rybakina Knocks Out Gauff Sets Up US Open Final Showdown With Sabalenkawith No 1 Ranking Up For Grabs

The world No. 2 Elena Rybakina defeated Coco Gauff in the US Open semifinal to secure a spot in Saturday's final at the Flushing Meadows. After Rybakina beat Gauff in the semifinal, top-seeded Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka faces a daunting task in her bid for a third straight title.If Sabalenka is able to do so, it would be the first time since Serena Williams (2012-2014) that a player has won three straight US Open titles. "She (Sabalenka) very aggressive player, it's difficult to play with h

Sam Darnold injury update: Recovery timeline, MRI results, return date

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is awaiting MRI results Thursday, September 10, after suffering a right hip injury in the team's 13-10 season-opening win over the New England Patriots.Darnold was sacked by Patriots defensive end Dre'Mont Jones on third down to end Seattle's opening drive Wednesday night, September 9. He limped off the field, spent time in the blue medical tent, and was later taken to Harborview Medical Center for further examination. He was ruled out before halftime.Ini

Breanna Stewart Reflects on Representing Team USA at FIBA World Cup: 'It Means Everything'

New York Liberty star and WNBA legend Breanna Stewart has reflected on wearing Red, White, and Blue at the FIBA World Cup. Breanna is leading Team USA in pursuit of her fourth World Cup gold. Stewart, while reflecting on her journey so far at the FIBA World Cup in Berlin, said, "It feels great. I think that any time I can represent Team USA, I want to." "I've had the incredible opportunity of being able to do it for a long time and since I was really young, and every time I get the call, I want

NCCIA Summons Rizwan and Imam in Mobile Data Probe

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued call-up notices to cricketers Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq, summoning them as part of an investigation involving data retrieved from their mobile phones, sources said. According to sources, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took custody of the players' mobile phones before handing them over to the relevant authorities.The agency issued notices to the two cricketers on Monday, directing them to appear at its Lahore office on Frida

Pakistan drawn with Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam in FIFA ASEAN Cup

Pakistan have been drawn into Group B of Division One of the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, where they will face Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. The FIFA ASEAN Cup will be held from September 24 to October 5, with Division One matches scheduled to take place in Indonesia.Pakistan will begin their campaign against Thailand on September 26 before taking on the Philippines on September 29. Their final group-stage fixture will be against Vietnam on October 2. The final of Division One is sche

Beloved NHL Broadcaster Barry Melrose Dies at 70

Barry Melrose, former NHL player-turned coach and an ESPN staple for over 25 years as a beloved NHL analyst, died on Wednesday, September 9. Melrose's wife, Cindy, confirmed that he had been battling Parkinson's disease since his diagnosis in 2023, which forced him to relinquish his broadcasting career spanning over 25 years.Melrose, a household name known for his quick wit, flashy suits, and signature goatee, greased-back hair, and mullet, was one of the most beloved personalities among hockey

Senate Panel Fumes Over Minister's Absence, Grills Govt Over PCB Control

The Senate Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination expressed concerns over the government's handling of sports affairs, questioned the rationale behind placing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) under the Cabinet and voiced alarm over Pakistan's continuing decline in different sports. The committee chairman, Senator Dilawar Khan, expressed strong displeasure over the absence of Federal Minister Rana Sanaullah from the meeting, saying that ministers' participation in parliamentary commi

Patriots' A.J. Brown Exits Season Opener Vs Seahawks With Ankle Injury

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown suffered a serious injury in the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, September 9. Brown sustained the injury while attempting a catch at Lumen Field in the third quarter. The highly anticipated game was a rematch of Super Bowl LX, which Seattle won in February by defeating New England 29-10 to secure the franchise's second title.The score was tied 10-10 when Brown exited the match after a Seahawks defender tumbled onto his leg. M

MMA fighter offered $500,000 to fight Chimpanzee: Scientists reveal who would win

An amateur MMA fighter claims he has been offered more than $500,000 to fight a chimpanzee after joking online that he could beat one in a one-on-one fight. Cole Johnson's bizarre challenge started with a viral video in which he confidently argued that the strength of chimpanzees is often exaggerated. The video exploded online, and Johnson says he was then offered $500,000 to prove his point by actually fighting one.That first offer apparently fell through, but Johnson claims another group has s

Shaheen Afridi Likely To Play In Presidents Trophy Grade I Sources

Pakistan's ODI captain and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is expected to take part in this year's President's Trophy Grade-I, sources told According to the insiders, Shaheen, who was left out of the Pakistan squad for their away series against West Indies and England, respectively, will be returning to first-class cricket since his breakout 2017 season of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. The 26-year-old, who has now represented Pakistan in 34 Tests since making his debut the following year after his mo

Third Test: England Win Toss, Elect to Field First Against Pakistan

England won the toss and elected to field first against Pakistan in the third and final Test at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, on Wednesday. The hosts made no changes to their line-up, while Pakistan handed debut caps to three players: Imran Randhawa, Razaullah, and Ghazi Ghori.Pakistan head into the Edgbaston Test trailing 2-0 in the three-match series following heavy defeats at Headingley and Lord's. England won the series opener by an innings and 103 runs before securing a 194-run victory at

Ben Shelton Upsets Carlos Alcaraz In Record Late Finish At US Open Quarterfinal

Carlos Alcaraz has been knocked out of the U.S. Open quarterfinal by American Ben Shelton, who also set the record for the latest finish ever at Flushing Meadows. Shelton closed the match at 3:34 a.m. ET on Wednesday, September 9, in a five-set thriller against Alcaraz, 6-7 (5/7), 6-0, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10/7).The buzzing Shelton, taking complete advantage of the home crowd, dashed all hopes of the reigning champion lifting the title again. The match lasted about four hours and 28 minutes, surpassin

Buccaneers Make Mayfield One Of NFL's Highest-Paid QBs With $165 Million Deal

Baker Mayfield sealed the deal with a whopping $165 million contract extension that ends the NFL's most talked-about contract standoffs this offseason. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their star quarterback have inked a deal with a three-year extension, the team announced on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Mayfield signed the contract extension just five days before heading into the regular season, valued at a whopping $165 million.With a $55 million cash out per season, Mayfield becomes one of the hig

Santner Rejects BBL Deal To Focus On New Zealand Schedule

New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner said he turned down a lucrative offer from the Big Bash League (BBL) to focus on the international schedule. "The offer was good, I'm not going to lie," the 34-year-old told the New Zealand Herald. "They knew it would have to be a good offer for me to entertain it with contracting and what would come up.""I did entertain the thought of it, but coming back to what we've got coming up, even if I'm not going to play every game of test cricket, I still feel l

Tiafoe Outlasts Michelsen In Five-Set Thriller To Reach US Open Semifinals

World No. 11 Frances Tiafoe overcame a grueling five-set battle against Alex Michelsen to secure a spot in the US Open semifinals on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Tiafoe triumphed 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6) after a 4-hour, 38-minute thriller, rallying from two sets down and a 3-0 deficit in the fifth. The victory propels the 11th seed into his third US Open semifinal, having previously reached the final four in 2022 and 2024.Following the match, an emotional Michelsen broke down in tears on Ti

Babar Azam Says Surprised By Pcbs Seven Player Overhaul

BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Tuesday said he was unaware of the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision to overhaul the squad during the ongoing Test series against England. The Green Shirts, who entered the England tour with a 1-1 series draw away against West Indies, were blown away by the hosts in the opening fixture, which the latter won by an innings and 103 runs.The subsequent match at Lord's, where Pakistan had not lost since 2010, saw them suffer an equally gruelling defeat

Kane, Haaland, Messi on Ballon d'Or 30-man shortlist

Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi have all made the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or, while Cape Verde's World Cup hero Vozinha has been nominated for the Yashin award, organisers France Football announced on Tuesday. Kane had a stunning season with Bayern Munich and England, scoring 73 goals for club and country in 65 matches and helped secure a treble of Bundesliga, German Cup, and German Super Cup as well as leading his nation to the World Cup semi-finals.Haaland nett

Pakistan's Gull Feroza Fined for Code Breach

Pakistani batter Gull Feroza has been fined 10% of her match fee after breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during an ACC Women's Asia Cup fixture against Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday. According to the cricketing body, the top-order batter was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to showing dissent at an umpire.The incident occurred in the fifth over of Pakistan's innings when Gull, after being given out leg-before wic

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