Sports

 Published 10 hours ago:  Argentina's bond with football, shaped by icons like Maradona and Messi and a century of World Cup drama, has made the sport central to its national identity.

 Published 3 days ago:  France are perennial favorites at the World Cup; their century-long presence, from Rimet to Platini, has made them the team to beat.

 Published 5 days ago:  Germany's football is defined by disciplined planning, rigorous preparation and a system-driven approach that has delivered sustained World Cup success.

 Published 6 days ago:  Veteran cricket journalist Qamar Ahmed, a fixture of the press box for decades and a bridge to the game's past, has died after a lifetime covering global cricket.

 Published 6 days ago:  Italy built a defence-first football that captured four World Cups, but in recent years its historic dominance has faded from football's biggest stages.

 Published last week:  Ranking Brazil's greatest World Cup players, from Pele and Garrincha to Ronaldo and modern stars, showing how these icons defined the nation's unique football artistry.

 Published last week:  From Pele to Messi, World Cup finals shaped football's global story, tracing triumphs and heartbreaks and showing how the game became a shared language.

 Published last week:  Kane Williamson retired from international cricket after a Test at Lord's, closing a career of calm composure and roughly 19,000 runs across formats.

 Published last week:  Nahid Rana, a 6ft5 fast bowler from Chapai Nawabganj, emerged as Bangladesh's express pacer, clocking a top speed of 152.0km/h after being discovered at 18.

 Published last week:  Broadcasters covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup will sell premium advertising slots created by FIFA-mandated hydration breaks, opening a new revenue stream.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams across the United States, Canada and Mexico, featuring 104 matches and a new Round of 32 to widen global participation.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Visa processing delays could stop some journalists reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup on time, raising calls for swift coordination between FIFA and host nations.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, from Samastipur, Bihar, is a cricket prodigy whose rare talent and relentless practice are redefining how the game is played.

 Published last month:  Pakistan cricket's decline is a self-inflicted collapse driven by nostalgia, nepotism and poor governance, reducing a once-feared side to a pale shadow.

 Published 4 months ago:  Dr. Nauman Niaz has curated a private sports museum in Rawalpindi that houses cricket and multi-sport artifacts, preserving athletic history and memory for visitors.

 Published 4 months ago:  Dr. Nauman Niaz revisits Pakistan's cricket legacy in two newly launched books, exploring archival commentary, personal memories and the sport's cultural history.

 Published 4 months ago:  Pakistan and Bangladesh unite to challenge the BCCI's dominance in cricket governance, while Pakistan's team faces systemic decline and calls for reform.

 Published 4 months ago:  Pakistan's withdrawal from its India match at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is a deliberate refusal that could alter cricket governance and future matches.

 Published 4 months ago:  Pakistan must decide whether to boycott the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, balancing national sovereignty and economic costs against the demands of sporting diplomacy.

 Published 5 months ago:  Mohammad Ilyas, Pakistani cricket legend and opening batsman, dies at 79. Known for his defiant spirit, Test century, and confrontations with authority.

 Published 5 months ago:  NBCUniversal sold out all ad inventory for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics over a month before the Games, setting a record for combined TV/digital revenue.

 Published 6 months ago:  French journalist Christophe Gleizes has been imprisoned in Algeria for over a year, sparking concerns from international press freedom organizations.

 Published 6 months ago:  Brighton & Hove Albion has barred Guardian journalists from its stadium, triggering criticism from media advocates and MPs concerned about press freedom.

 Published 6 months ago:  Dr. Nauman Niaz houses potentially the largest private sports memorabilia collection in the world, showcasing unique artifacts and historical significance.

 Published 7 months ago:  Retired banker Afzal Ahmad preserves Pakistan cricket history by compiling rare memorabilia into a unique collection that spans 77 years.

 Published 7 months ago:  The PSL's franchise valuations starkly contrast with the IPL's, highlighting the PCB's failures in management and strategic growth.

 Published 7 months ago:  Explore the psychological battle behind Babar Azam's recent form slump as Pakistan's cricket maestro navigates expectations and personal challenges.

 Published 8 months ago:  The Pakistan Super League's promising beginnings have faded into mediocrity due to bureaucratic mismanagement and franchise issues.