Tariq claims CNS Amateur Golf Championship title

By AM Khan

LAHORE, Pakistan (TheSportsNEXT) December 2, 2012: Ace national golfer Tariq Mehmood put up awesome performance to shatter the dreams of front-runner Ghazanfar to win the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Amateur Golf Championship title here at the Royal Palm Golf Course on Saturday.

Mohammad Yousaf stepped down to make way for Mohammad Hafeez

By AM Khan

LAHORE, Pakistan (TheSportsNEXT) December 2, 2012: Former Pakistan skipper and veteran cricketer Mohammad Yousaf has stepped down as captain of Lahore Lions in favour of the current Pakistan Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez for the National Twenty20 Tournament.

James Anderson to direct documentary film to support HIV cause

ICC Media Release

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (TheSportsNEXT) December 2, 2012: The Producers of the documentary film "Warriors" are delighted to announce that England cricketer James Anderson has agreed to become involved as our first Executive Producer.

Emirates Cricket Board to launch new domestic league

ICC Media Release

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (TheSportsNEXT) December 1, 2012: The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) is planning to boost the game in the region with the advent of a new domestic league.

Sachin Tendulkar was first inspired by John Wright

By Bipin Dani

MUMBAI, India (TheSportsNEXT) November 23, 2012: Sachin Tendulkar, who, on Wednesday night, was felicitated by the Indian cricket board for his 100 international centuries gave due credit to former coach, John Wright.

Lanco Super Series Hockey: Australia, England enjoy authority

By Nadene Smith

SYDNEY, Australia (TheSportsNEXT) November 22, 2012: The arch-rivals Pakistan and India started their nine-a-side Lanco International Super Series hockey campaign off to a poor start on Thursday.

Sacramento Kings stun Los Angeles Lakers 113-97

By Luther Jefferson

SACRAMENTO, United States (TheSportsNEXT) November 22, 2012: A late flurry of points helped Sacramento Kings deliver the final punch as they prevailed over Los Angeles Lakers by 113-97 amid their worst-ever start to the NBA season.

Phoenix Suns derail Portland Trail Blazers 114-87 in NBA

By Luther Jefferson

PHOENIX, United States (TheSportsNEXT) November 22, 2012: The Phoenix Suns snapped a three-game losing run on Wednesday when they routed the Portland Trail Blazers by a huge margin of 114-87 in their home game of the NBA 2012-13 season.

Houston Rockets edge Chicago Bulls 93-89 in NBA thriller

By Luther Jefferson

HOUSTON, TEXAS, United States (TheSportsNEXT) November 22, 2012: Flu had no impact on James Harden who played a central role in a thrilling victory for the Houston Rockets over Chicago Bulls in their NBA 2012-13 game in Houston on Wednesday.

Samuels, Bravo empower West Indies in Khulna Test

By Saqibul Islam

DHAKA, Bangladesh (TheSportsNEXT) November 22, 2012: Marlon Samuels and Darren Bravo accepted the responsibility with both hands as West Indies responded professionally well to Bangladesh’s first innings total on second day of the second and final Test at Khulna on Thursday.