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Inside Robert Redford’s final performance before deathRobert Redford six months before his passing made on-screen appearance.In Dark Winds, the legendary actor, played an inmate engaged in a game of chess with Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin in a police station’s small cell.According to director Chris Eyre, Redford was a joy to work with on the set of Dark Winds. “Bob is so kind and he was so nice on the day, and so was George,” Eyre said. The scene was shot on a closed set at Redford’s request, and despite being a brief appearance, Redford ad-libbed a line…
Canelo Alvarez (black/gold trunks) and Terence Crawford (black/red trunks) box during their super middleweight title bout at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada, US, September 13, 2025. — ReutersTerence Crawford clinched a unanimous victory over Saul “Canelo” Alvarez to become the undisputed super middleweight champion in a thrilling contest at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday.Crawford set the pace from the start with a measured display that showcased his incredible hand speed and precise footwork, as the judges scored the fight 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113 in favour of the American.The victory made Crawford the first male boxer to be crowned an undisputed…
Sports journalist Syed Muhammad Sufi can be seen in this undated image. — Geo NewsVeteran journalist and Geo News Sports Editor Syed Muhammad Sufi, a distinguished voice in Urdu journalism and one of the country’s most respected sports reporters, passed away on Sunday after a prolonged illness at the age of 80.Sufi is survived by his wife, four sons, and a large circle of students and colleagues who regarded him as a mentor and guide.His funeral prayer will be offered today after Asr at Rehman Arabian Villas Mosque in Karachi. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi paid tribute to…
Sidney ‘Omen’ Brown dies at 49 after reported missing by employeesBeyoncé and Drake’s producer Sidney ‘Omen’ Brown has died at the age of 49.The Grammy-winning producer and DJ was found dead by a relative inside his apartment on September 13 in Harlem, New York City.According to TMZ, his mother confirmed to the outlet that the DJ had passed away after his employees at work informed the family that he had not shown up for his shift. While his body was found unresponsive over the weekend, the exact date of his death is still under wraps.Barawine Harlem, a wine bar where…
Fans with their bodies painted in national flags of India (left) and Pakistan pose in Ahmedabad on September 13, 2025, with a replica of the Asia Cup 2025 trophy on the eve of the Twenty20 international cricket match between India and Pakistan in Dubai. — AFPCricket’s most anticipated rivalry is about to unfold as India and Pakistan face off within hours. While their encounters always grip global audiences, this clash comes with a distinctly different mood.Matches between the two sides are always high-voltage affairs, but the atmosphere around today’s contest is especially charged.The fallout from the May conflict — including…
Reese Witherspoon opens up about ‘family’ she built with Jennifer Aniston on ‘The Morning Show’Reese Witherspoon is opening up about the family she ‘put together’ alongside co-star Jennifer Aniston on The Morning Show.The Legally Blonde actress, who portrayed Aniston’s sister on the hit sitcom Friends, doubled down on the bond she and the cast have built on the show, calling it both powerful and deeply meaningful.In an exclusive interview with People magazine, Witherspoon admitted she wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. She told the outlet at the New York City premiere of season 4, “Oh, my God, I love this…
An undated image of ICC match referee Andy Pycroft. — Screengrab via Facebook@iccLAHORE: The Indian media on Tuesday claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has turned down Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) request to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from the ongoing Asia Cup.According to the reports, the ICC formally informed the PCB of its decision last night, dismissing Pakistan’s stance that Pycroft had acted at the behest of the Indian team.The PCB had filed an official complaint with the ICC, accusing Pycroft of violating the “Spirit of Cricket” by allegedly asking the Pakistan and India captains not to shake hands…
The Olympic Rings monument is seen outside the Japan Olympic Committee (JOC) headquarters near the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan June 23, 2021.— ReutersIncreasing use of drugs among Indian athletes has shaken the reputation of the country, and being listed in the world’s worst doping offenders has pushed its ambition to host the Olympics in 2036.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has raised concerns about the number of Indian competitors taking performance-enhancing drugs and so too has the country’s best-known athlete.The 2021 Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra made a blunt admission earlier this year. “Doping is a big problem in India…
Hollywood pays tribute to Robert Redford Hollywood is mourning the loss of a film legend. On Tuesday, September 15, it was announced that Robert Redford passed away at the age of 89 at his Sundance home in Utah, surrounded by loved ones. Tributes poured in following the film legend’s death, proving the lasting impact that he left behind. Meryl Streep expressed her condolences in a statement via People magazine, saying, “One of the lions has passed. Rest in peace my lovely friend,” Jamie Lee Curtis took to her Instagram to share a photo of Redford along with the message: “ A…
Video: Hull reflects on medal-winning runHull reflects on medal-winning runWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAustralia’s Jessica Hull speaks to Nine’s David Culbert after clinging on for bronze in the women’s 1500 metres at the world athletics championships.September 17, 2025 — 2.10am