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Real Madrid suffer worst start in 10 years; Barca stay top.

Says that Pakistan and India will be Sri Lanka’s biggest threat to the title bid.

Officials planning inaugural event fear another postponement.

Former off-spinner wants PCB to reappoint him after being cleared.

Patron’s Trophy to launch revamped season.

United register big win as well; Chelsea, City held.

National karate champ to become first Pakistani in the event.

Aleem Dar, Hafeez miss out but former Sri Lankan captain also wins Test cricketer and People’s Choice awards.

Lewis Hamilton now has a 50-50 chance of convincing the 2008 world champion to sign a new deal with them.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided against boycotting the International Cricket Council (ICC) Awards.

Former legends seek govt’s help, want adhoc setup installed.

KESC now has 11 points while KRL has 12.

Cavendish was 12 minutes behind as De Maar finished the 149-kilometre stage, claiming his first win in Britain.

Pietersen, who was man-of-the-tournament when England won the 2010 edition, has been kept out of the squad.

The Dutch forward came off at half-time of Holland’s 4-1 victory over Turkey with a thigh injury.

The Shoaib Malik-led Stallions will, however, need to qualify for the main event and will take on Auckland Aces soon.

Former world champion Ricky Hatton has announced that he will box again, more than three years since his last fight.

A group of Olympians have called for a change in the leadership of the Punjab Olympic Association (PBOA).

Marc De Maar produced a stunning display to win the fifth stage.

Tareen is going to Italy tomorrow where he will be Pakistan’s sole representative in the Street Style World Finals.

Ali has been an outspoken fighter for religious and civil rights: National Constitution Centre

Defending champions beat PAF 2-1 in football league.

National Games postponed after Punjab govt fails to release grant.

Coaches and sports officials in China say they are now focusing on honing existing ambition and talent.

Senior Pakistan player advises compatriots to opt for ‘unofficial’ league.

Ajmal scored 782 points in the ICC ratings.

Ferrari team principal terms Lotus driver biggest threat to Alonso.

Davis beat the Thailand player 4-0 during the third round of the Players Tour Championship.

Wohaib FC settle for a draw in football league.

National squash event concluded in Wah Cantt yesterday.

England captain disappointed after 1-1 with Ukraine.

Squash officials say ranking events, better facilities to be provided.

Head coach’s role questioned after former captain appointed batting consultant.

Muslim FC, PAF also register wins in PPFL.

Champion modest despite historic win over Djokovic in the final.

Eight-team Asia Cup kicks off in Lahore next month.

Mani wants governing body to honour the Pakistani off-spinner.

Gillard backs bid for the seventh biennial Bingham Cup.

Beat PIA in football league to shake off two losses.

US star wins 15th Grand Slam of her career; eyes more records.

Unhappy with preferential treatment given to youngsters.

In the men’s singles, Fahim Ramzan beat Omer Shahid to confirm his berth in the final of the event.

PHF allows 14 players to sign up for the event.

Measures taken to avoid controversy during the event.

“We received a thumbs-up from Australia,” PCB official.

Pakistan were bowled out at 74 in 19.1 overs, joint lowest total by a Test playing country in all T20 internationals.

Ajmal was left off the shortlist for ICC's Player of the Year despite his good performance.

Abdul Rehman prevailed over Rahmat Ali in straight sets to qualify for the men’s singles final.

Andre Ward defended his WBC-WBA super middleweight titles by knocking out Chad Dawson.

Whitmarsh ‘doubts’ that Lewis Hamilton will defect to Mercedes towards the end of the season.