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India’s Sanjay Sawant was refused the NOC to visit Pakistan.

Imran Shahzad climbs to top of national rankings after defeating Sohail Shehzad 8-6 in the Snooker Cup final.

Drogba scores the opening goal in the champions’ 2-0 win over their London rivals.

The Pakistan contingent is involved in an embarrassing tussle as Games commence.

Mitchell Johnson grabs 3 wickets to help Australia gain an advantage in the opening Test against India.

Day 1 of the Commonwealth Games comes to a close with Australia and Canada grabbing the most medals.

The CWG throw off the shackles of its chaotic lead-up to stage a spectacular opening ceremony.

Aisamul Haq Qureshi leaves for New Delhi with Aqeel Khan to represent Pakistan at the Commonwealth Games.

Wapda now lead the table with 16 points having scored 23 goals while conceding just five.

The US end with a two-point lead against Europe, with a score of 6 to 4.

The international mountain trial-biking champion Kenny Belaey is performing demos during his tour of Pakistan.

Kamran Akmal believes his side has a home advantage that can help offset the competition set by South Africa in UAE.

Fourth-seed Imran Shahzad and sixth-seed Sohail Shahzad reache the final of the Snooker Championship.

Manchester United are left two points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea after being held to a goalless draw.

India races to make last-minute preparations for the Commonwealth Games that start today.

India reach 110 for two in reply to Australia’s 428 in the opening Test at Mohali.

Sehwag equals the record of scoring a 50 or more in 11 consecutive Tests after making 59 off 54 balls.

Hosts dominate the match right from the start and their attacking display yields results in the 34th minute.

Top two seeds miss out on semi-finals after defeats in their last matches.

Button thinks the title race is still wide open, despite lying fifth in the standings with four races left.

New Delhi tries to hide the poor and transform city into world class capital before kick-off.

Former captain urges selectors to create a pool for the World Cup.

Napoli come back from three-down in Europa League.

Former captain 'available' for Pakistan ahead of South Africa series.

NA sports body summons PCB, team officials to probe poor show.

India restrict visitors to 224 for five on day one as Australian opener rescues his side after a poor start.

Young Blood held their nerves well to register a narrow 2-1 win over PMC Athletico Club.

Athletics Federation of Pakistan vows to provide enough backup following the absence of Pakistan sprinters from CWG.

Yasir Khan sails into final of Talent Hunt Ranking Tennis Championship after outclassing Nameer Shamsi.

Javier Hernandez scores an 85th-minute winner to give Manchester United a 1-0 win.

Mohammad Sajjad earns a tough 4-3 victory over Mohammad Javed to stay in semi-finals of the Snooker Championship.

Batsmen will no longer be consulted over the condition of light.

A delegation had earlier expressed its concerns over standards at the village.

Singh has been a constant menace to Australia since leading India to a stunning 2-1 series victory.

Karachi Port Trust defeat Habib Bank Limited 3-0.

Australia’s players craft tactics to subdue opener Virender Sehwag and deny India an early advantage.

Pakistan’s one-day batsman Khalid Latif is named to lead a young team when cricket makes its debut at the Asian Games.

Chelsea hands former player Didier Deschamps a miserable Stamford Bridge return as Marseille suffer a 2-0 defeat.

Asjad Iqbal succumbs to home cueists Umair Alam 4-2 and Qasim Kamani 4-0.

Vuvuzela trumpets that became the droning soundtrack to the football World Cup in SA are to make a comeback for CWG.

PCB chairman Ijaz Butt says he is withdrawing comments alleging that England players had 'thrown' an ODI.

Pakistan is targeting medals in eight different disciplines.

India has received support from an unlikely source as it races to finish preparations for the Commonwealth Games.

Indian cricket bosses announce that the suspended IPL chief has been replaced.

Salman Butt is the first Pakistani out of the three to appeal against the ICC’s decision.

Pakistan Navy defeat four-time national champion Pakistan Army 1-0.

SSGC cyclist Noor Alam lifts the 58th National Cycling Championship title.

Zimbabwe wrap up victory in their ODI series against Ireland with a three-wicket win.

Wozniacki powers her way past Greta Arn to reach the third round of the Pan Pacific Open women’s tennis tournament.

Pakistan number one Asjad Iqbal puts up a disappointing show as he goes down 4-1 to home cueist Abdul Sattar.