Pakistani women keen to take up bigger roles in social welfare
Author: ARAB NEWSSun, 2017-03-19ID: 1489863134179082400RIYADH: A woman is an important part of any society and her capabilities should not be underestimated, a major gathering of Pakistani community activists in Riyadh was told recently. “There were women among the wives and companions of our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who serve as role models for us,” said Almas Mumtaz, a member […]
Federer, Wawrinka to meet in all-Swiss Indian Wells final
Author: AFPSun, 2017-03-19ID: 1489932481655772700 INDIAN WELLS: Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka set up an all-Swiss showdown for the ATP Indian Wells Masters title on Saturday with straight-sets semifinal victories. Federer, who won his 18th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, subdued 17th-seeded American Jack Sock 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) to earn a crack at a record-equalling fifth […]
Misbah wants life bans for fixers
Author: AFPSun, 2017-03-19ID: 1489931928365697300 KARACHI: Pakistan’s Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq on Sunday called for life bans on anyone found guilty of fixing, adding that an investigation into five players threatened years of work to clean up the country’s image. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provisionally suspended Sharjeel Khan, Khalid Latif, Mohammad Irfan, Shahzaib Hasan and Nasir Jamshed […]
Bangladesh pulls off historic Test win over Sri Lanka
Author: AFPSun, 2017-03-19ID: 1489931558325635700 COLOMBO: Opener Tamim Iqbal top-scored with 82 as Bangladesh pulled off a historic four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo on Sunday. The rare win for Bangladesh — just their fourth away from home and first against Sri Lanka in 18 attempts — meant the two-Test series was drawn […]
Pujara, Saha put India in driver’s seat against Australia
Author: AFPSun, 2017-03-19ID: 1489930652935445500RANCHI: Cheteshwar Pujara scored a patient double hundred as he and fellow centurion Wriddhiman Saha put India in a commanding position against Australia in the third Test at Ranchi on Sunday.After declaring their first innings on 603 for nine late in the final session on day four, the hosts rattled Australia with two strikes […]
Inter’s Champions League bid dented, says coach
Author: AFPSun, 2017-03-19ID: 1489927052335156900MILAN: Milan’s bid for a long-awaited return to the Champions League has moved “further” away after a 2-2 draw with Torino that rang “like a defeat” on Saturday, coach Stefano Pioli said.Inter traveled to the Stadio Olimpico looking for a precious win as they bid to maintain their drive for a return to Europe’s […]
Casemiro sends ‘suffering’ Madrid five points clear
Author: AFPSun, 2017-03-19ID: 1489926553535104400MADRID: Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane hailed his side’s character to hold off an Athletic Bilbao onslaught as Casemiro proved their unlikely hero in a vital 2-1 win on Saturday.The Brazilian midfielder slotted home from close range 22 minutes from time to move Madrid five points clear of Barcelona at the top of La […]
Wenger announcement soon; Cahill saves Chelsea
Author: AFPSun, 2017-03-19ID: 1489925961165050700LONDON: Arsene Wenger revealed he will make an announcement about his Arsenal future “very soon” after his side’s problems multiplied in a 3-1 defeat at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.“I know what I’ll do in my future, so you will know very soon,” Wenger told reporters after Arsenal’s fourth loss in five Premier League […]
US shocker for Dominicans to reach WBC last-four
Author: AFPSun, 2017-03-19ID: 1489919117104489400SAN DIEGO: The US upset defending champion Dominican Republic 6-3 Saturday to reach the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) where they will face two-time winners Japan.Giancarlo Stanton hit a tie-breaking two-run homer in the fourth inning for the Americans who reached the semifinals of the international elite tournament for the first time […]
Thunder beat Kings; weakened Cavs loses to Clippers
Author: APSun, 2017-03-19ID: 1489918319834413400OKLAHOMA CITY: Russell Westbrook had 28 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds to help the Oklahoma City Thunder roll past the Sacramento Kings 110-94 on Saturday.The Thunder won their fifth straight — the longest current streak in the NBA — and moved into a tie for fifth place in the Western Conference, pending the […]
