Fizz to be granted NOC for two IPL matches, Shakib also to get nod for PSL
Mustafizur, who was signed for the remainder of the IPL season by Delhi for INR 6 crore, had asked the BCB for NOC for Delhi’s last three league matches. 
15 May 2025, 08:15 AM
Bangladesh Emerging collapse after Akbar heroics, series level at 1-1
Skipper Akbar Ali produced a valiant century but Bangladesh Emerging Team fell short by 10 runs against South Africa Emerging in a high-scoring second one-dayer at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Wednesday.
14 May 2025, 13:18 PM
Bologna end 51-year wait for glory with Italian Cup triumph
Bologna ended a 51-year wait for a major trophy on Wednesday after winning the Italian Cup with a 1-0 victory over AC Milan, who slumped to yet another painful defeat in a horror season.
14 May 2025, 21:33 PM
Alcaraz sets up Italian Open semi clash with Musetti, Sabalenka falls
Carlos Alcaraz set up a semifinal meeting with Lorenzo Musetti at the Italian Open on Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Jack Draper in the last eight, while women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out.
15 May 2025, 00:00 AM
Sinner meets Pope
Men's world number one tennis player, Jannik Sinner, offered to rally with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday, after being received by the head of the Catholic Church at the Vatican.
14 May 2025, 12:54 PM
Sinner moves through gears to reach Italian Open quarters
Jannik Sinner came through the first true test of his comeback from a doping ban with Tuesday's straight-sets win over Francisco Cerundolo which took the world number one into the Italian Open quarter-finals.
13 May 2025, 20:30 PM

Serena thru’, Murray out

Serena Williams continued her hunt for a record seventh US Open title with a straight-sets win on Thursday as Andy Murray crashed out in the second round at Flushing Meadows.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Not a single player can attract spectators’

If Soyeb Hossain Shamim is asked about the results of football matches from 1975 to late 1990, or about the squads of Mohammedan, Abahani and the national football team during that time, he will not disappoint you with the information stored in his brain.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM

‘It’s a war we are waging’

The resumption of cricket in Bangladesh amid the coronavirus outbreak initially seemed to be simple enough, but unfortunately things have become complicated with a few of the support staff – including a trainer -- displaying coronavirus-like symptoms.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM

€700m release clause not valid, Jorge Messi says

Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, published a response to La Liga on Friday, insisting the Barcelona striker’s 700-million-euro release clause no longer applies.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Enrique hails De Gea as Spain deny Germany

Spain manager Luis Enrique has stressed David de Gea deserves plenty of praise after playing a key role in his nation’s 1-1 draw with Germany on Thursday in the UEFA Nations League.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM

700m release clause not valid, Jorge Messi tells La Liga

Lionel Messi’s lawyers have released a statement, which reads like a letter from the player’s father and agent, Jorge, to La Liga. It states that the player has the right to leave Barcelona without paying a buyout clause.
4 September 2020, 12:58 PM

‘Improvement only in money, not quality’

“Bangladesh football is in the same position it was in because organisers, players and coaches have been unable to improve their position. I only see the improvement of money, not improvement of quality,” said Maruful, before elaborating on his thoughts.
3 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Taekwondo returns first after long hiatus

Taekwondo returns first after long hiatus
3 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Corona Cup Rugby tournament on Sep 7

Corona Cup Rugby Tournament 2020 will be held on September 7, the Bangladesh Rugby Federation (BRF) announced through a media release today.
3 September 2020, 09:37 AM

Jorge Messi’s meeting with Bartomeu ends in stalemate

Jorge Messi, Lionel’s agent and father, reiterated to FC Barcelona in a meeting that his son would not stay at the Nou Camp while the club have remained firm in refusing to facilitate any kind of transfer, according to reports.
2 September 2020, 20:37 PM

Those who like to beat the best want Messi to stay: Ramos

The row between Barcelona and Lionel Messi has captured the world’s attention, with even their bitterest rivals commenting on the situation.
2 September 2020, 20:22 PM

Shakib’s long-awaited return

Shakib’s long-awaited return
2 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Pirlo meets Ranieri as Juve begin title bid

Juventus will launch their bid for a 10th successive Serie A title at home against Claudio Ranieri’s Sampdoria on the weekend of September 19-20, according to the 2020/21 calendar unveiled on Wednesday. Juve will be the sole Italian club involved in the Champions League to play in the opening round.
2 September 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Our football is orphaned’

“Football is now a platform for fake organisers to draw cheap publicity,” Manzoor Hossain Malu lamented.
2 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Murray wins from two sets down on Grand Slam comeback

Former champion Andy Murray produces an astonishing fightback to outlast Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 4-6 4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4) 6-4 in his long-awaited return to Grand Slam singles action in the U.S. Open first round.
1 September 2020, 21:57 PM

Same old song and dance

“Since my playing days, I have been hearing the same old music,” Jewel says. “BFF officials tell footballers time and again: ‘give us results [in the form of a trophy] and see where we take football’.
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM

El Clasico date slated, but will Messi be there?

Barcelona began their training under new coach Ronald Koeman. Real Madrid under the guidance of Zinedine Zidane also started training with a mission to retain the title they won in July.
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Never say never’

The Daily Star’s Mazhar Uddin caught up with former Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha and asked some unanswered questions which he answered candidly.
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM

President’s emotional message to Messi

Argentina’s president Alberto Fernandez has called on Lionel Messi to return to his homeland and end his career with Newell’s Old Boys.
31 August 2020, 18:00 PM

Russia, India joint champions in Online Chess Olympiad

India and Russia have been declared joint winners of the Online Chess Olympiad after two Indian players lost their internet connection during the final round.
31 August 2020, 18:00 PM