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Ballon d’Or winner likely to recover from leg injury for Portugal’s Group G opener.

Being a female badminton player in a cricket-loving nation is a tough call.

Dallas and San Diego had also expressed interest in a bid.

Rory McIlroy backs US Open leader Kaymer to go beyong 10-under 130.

Raina-led team to start Bangladesh ODI tour today.

Montezemolo stresses FIA regulations hinder entertainment.

Men’s, women’s badminton top seeds breeze past opponents.

Farhan, Iqbal help holders outplay Kuwait 2-0 in Asian championship semis.

Serb knocks out rising Chinese player Zhang in last-four round.

90-minute film surfaces amid football fever surrounding Fifa World Cup Brazil .

Set to be engaged to 17-year-old Pakistani girl settled in Yorkshire.

National captain Imran looks for reversal in fortunes at Asian Games.

Team comprising 26 athletes, five officials to leave today.

De Jonge, Quinn in second place at three-under.

Bad calls forced Maria to lose Asian Squash Championship match, says coach.

Robin Van Persie and Arjen Robben scored a brace to hand the holders their heaviest world cup defeat.

Pakistan cueist beaten in Asian U21 Championship semi-final.

Anti-corruption unit was aware of 2013 corruption, says cricket board.

Questions were again raised questions over the standard of refereeing at the World Cup with contentious decisions.

Intense heat, parched pitch await Group D opener today .

Beckenbauer was provisionally banned from taking part in any football-related activity, at any level, for 90 days.

Defending champ ousted 7-6, 6-2 by Stepanek in third round.

Chelsea midfielder Oscar put the seal on the win with a late strike from distance to trigger delirium.

Visit planned to resolve conflict with international olympic body.

Second-seeded Wang bowed 21-13, 21-16 to Takahashi in 38 minutes.

Registers 5-1 win against Chiewchan in Asian U21 event.

UEFA president believes FIFA boss shouldn’t seek new mandate.

Men and women’s teams register wins against Korea and China respectively.

British Trust makes Pakistan all-rounder official ambassador.

Pakistan cricketers will be fined if they’re not fit, says former fast-bowler Akram.

Swiss legend defeats Portugal’s Sousa in second-round tie.

Superstars lacking World Cup title in list of incredible achievements.

Silky and graceful shot-making was his hallmark and it seemed that Malik never needed power to hit boundaries.

2014 FIFA World Cup’s Group B opener to host last edition’s finalists in a heated clash.

Pakistanis football fans would feel a sense of belonging since balls in play in Brazil were manufactured in Sialkot.

Ambassador says Brazil has issued visas to 200 people from Pakistan, while rest are coming from other parts of world.

The hashtag, in addition to ‘#WorldCup2014’, will provide users with practical information such as match fixtures.

I would like to thank everyone at FC Barcelona where I enjoyed three wonderful years, says Fabregas.

A round up of the funniest, most controversial and memorable moments from the world of football.

Strike called on the day Brazil hosts the opening match of the World Cup.

The 20-month-old guinea pig has already tipped Switzerland to beat Ecuador in their opening Group E game on Sunday.

Top golfers to initiate action at tricky course today.

Non-availability of space in Islamabad hostel led to change in venue.

Pakistan U21 cueists knocked out of last-16 round.

Street Child World Cup team counting remaining hours, says coach.

Team concludes World Cup preparations with 5-0 romp over Ireland.

PCB relents after former captain’s refusal to sign central contract.

England captain Cook reveals squad changes ahead of first Test.

Hosts hopeful of making mark against Croatia in Sao Paulo opener.

Brazilians vent their anger against what they see as government overspending on the month-long tournament.