World Cup delirium ignites alleys of Pakistan’s ‘mini Brazil’

KARACHI, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Flags of some of the nations taking part in the FIFA…

Bagnaia wins in Malaysia to all but seal MotoGP world title

SELANGOR, Malaysia, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia produced a near-flawless display to win the…

Ireland dump Windies from T20 World Cup, reach Super 12’s

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Paul Stirling shattered a glorious half-century as Ireland eliminated the two-time West Indies…

Fans stay away from Qatar World Cup that doesn’t make them dream

BERLIN (Reuters) – The World Cup in Qatar has always been unique in a number of…

World Cup quarter-final spots up for grabs in final round of pool stage

Oct 20 (Reuters) – England, New Zealand and Canada are already secured quarter-final places at the…

Middle order sorted, Pakistan eye second T20 World Cup title

Oct 20 (Reuters) – For a side used to tumultuous preparations, Pakistan are looking unusually even…

Elnaz Rekabi: Fans cheer, clap as climber returns to Iran

DUBAI, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Iranian mountaineer Elnaz Rekabi, who sparked controversy by participating in an…

Analysis: World Cup could be nightmare before Christmas for Britain’s supermarkets

Grocery retailers under severe pressure from cost inflation World Cup and Christmas usually ensure sales miracles…

Qatar to stage 2023 Asian Cup after World Cup

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Qatar will host next year’s Asian Cup in place of…

Sri Lanka stunned by Namibia in T20 World Cup opener

GEELONG, Australia, Oct 16 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup campaign got off to a…