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 The stage is set for the second Twenty20 International (T20I) in the series as Pakistan national cricket team face South Africa national cricket team at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. After a heavy defeat in the first match, Pakistan will be desperate to turn the tide. South Africa, meanwhile, look confident and ready to press their advantage. In the opening T20I on 28 October at Rawalpindi, South Africa outclassed Pakistan by 55 runs. Pakistan’s batting faltered, and the visitors’ bowlers kept things tight. The result puts Pakistan under immediate pressure in the three-match series. Venue and timings The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will host the match. The action begins at 8:00 pm local time (Pakistan). The stadium has witnessed many thrilling T20 battles and offers a lively atmosphere under lights. Pakistan’s home record at this venue in T20Is is reasonably strong, which gives them a chance to bounce back. What to expect from Pakistan Pakistan will aim to regroup qui...

The upcoming Winter Olympics will begin on 6 February 2026 and run through 22 February 2026 in Italy. The Games will be hosted by the cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Host Cities and Venue Spread The Games will be held in northern Italy, centred on Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Milan, a global urban hub, will host many of the ice-sport events. Cortina d’Ampezzo, nestled in the Italian Alps, will host many mountain and snow events. In addition to those two main areas, other nearby mountain clusters will host certain disciplines. This arrangement makes the 2026 Games one of the more geographically spread-out Winter Olympics. New Features and Sports For the 2026 edition, the Games will include 116 events across 16 disciplines . One of the major additions is the sport of ski mountaineering , which will make its Olympic debut. Also, certain events are being adjusted to increase gender parity and expand opportunities (for example, women’s large-hill ski jumping is added)....

NBA Coach Chauncey Billups Arrested in Gambling Probe In A Jail / Edited Image  Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested today. The FBI took him into custody. This happened in Oregon. It is part of an illegal gambling case. Sources say it links to an illegal poker operation. This operation ties to organized crime. The arrest shocked the NBA world. Billups is a former star player. He now coaches the Blazers.   The news broke early this morning. ESPN reporter Shams Charania shared it first on X. He said Billups faces charges for alleged illegal gambling. The FBI led the arrest. It is separate from another case. That one involves Miami Heat player Terry Rozier. Rozier was arrested in Florida. His case also deals with gambling. Both arrests are part of a bigger FBI probe. This probe looks into sports betting and illegal activities.   Billups has been with the Blazers since 2021. He took over as head coach. Before that, he played in the NBA for...

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers renew their long-standing rivalry on Wednesday night, opening their 2025-26 NBA seasons with contrasting storylines — the Warriors seeking another surge under Stephen Curry’s leadership, and the Lakers starting without their injured star LeBron James. Golden State defeated Los Angeles 123-116 in their last meeting on April 3, 2025, behind 37 points from Curry. The victory gave the Warriors a measure of revenge after losing two of the previous three matchups. That contest also featured standout efforts from Brandin Podziemski, who hit eight three-pointers, and Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who recorded 31 points. This time, the spotlight shifts toward how each team adjusts after a busy offseason. LeBron sidelined, Lakers test depth The Lakers confirmed that LeBron James remains out with a right-side sciatica injury that surfaced during training camp earlier this month. Team officials said he will be re-evaluated in several weeks. The 4...

Rawalpindi  — The second Test between Pakistan and South Africa began today at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with both teams entering the field under mild sunshine and heavy expectation. Pakistan, who lead the two-match series 1–0, won the toss and chose to bat first on a surface that promises to test batters’ patience and reward spin later in the game. Pakistan Seek Consistency After Strong Start Pakistan’s captain Shan Masood stressed before the match that his side needed “consistency and calmness” after their hard-fought 93-run win in Lahore. The first Test victory broke a streak of uneven performances that had haunted Pakistan through the past year. Masood’s words seemed to guide the team early today. Openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique played watchfully through the opening hour, blunting the new ball and giving Pakistan a steady platform. Imam fell for 17, edging a delivery that held its line, but Shafique and Masood continued to rebuild. At lunch, Pakistan were...

Cincinnati, Ohio: Joe Flacco’s Cincinnati chapter couldn’t have started better. The veteran quarterback led the Bengals to a nail-biting 33–31 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night, snapping a four-game losing streak and reviving hopes in the AFC North race. Just a few months ago, Flacco was the guy Bengals fans loved to hate. Over his long career, he’s faced Cincinnati 22 times , mostly during his 11 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, and even opened this season against them with the Cleveland Browns . His record? 9–13 —far from friendly territory. But everything changed after the Browns traded him to the Bengals just nine days ago . The same Cincinnati crowd that once booed him was now chanting “Let’s Go Flacco!” as he drove the team down the field for kicker Evan McPherson’s game-winning field goal . “That’s what fans do,” Flacco said post-game. “They want their team to win, and I just happen to be the guy behind center right now. I’ve played in a lot of cit...

As the ICC Women’s World Cup heats up, New Zealand and Pakistan head into a crucial face-off in Colombo — one team chasing a semi-final dream, the other clinging to survival. Rain threatens to play spoilsport, but if the skies clear, expect a spin-friendly contest with plenty at stake. Pressure Mounts in the Race to the Semis New Zealand enter this clash knowing their future is still in their own hands. Win their next three games — against Pakistan, India, and England — and they’ll lock a semi-final spot with nine points. But that’s a tall order. Pakistan’s situation is more desperate. Stuck at the bottom of the table with just one point and the worst net run rate, they need to win all their remaining matches to even have a chance. And even then, their fate depends on how other results fall. A clean sweep from here would be nothing short of a miracle. Still, Pakistan will take heart in knowing they’ve shown flashes of fight. Losses to heavyweights India and Australia were one-sided...