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

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18 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Will the top six move up a gear?

The off-field controversies may have hit the headlines more than the game itself during the first phase of the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier League T20 competition, all eyes will focus on the quality of cricket when the top six teams battle it out in the super league stage, starting from today.
18 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Ukraine boost knockout hopes

Andriy Yarmolenko grabbed a goal and an assist as Ukraine edged out North Macedonia 2-1 on Thursday to boost their chances of reaching the European Championship knockout stages, leaving their opponents’ hopes hanging by a thread.
17 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Can Argentina end win drought?

Argentina and Uruguay square off in Copa America action on Saturday (6am, Bangladesh Time), in a clash between the two favourites to qualify out of group B.
17 June 2021, 18:00 PM

‘Manuel played a great match’

Manuel Locatelli timed his run into the Italy team almost as well as he timed his run for the Azzurri’s opening goal against Switzerland on Wednesday.
17 June 2021, 18:00 PM

No Shakib, Tamim in Super League

On a good day, the lofted shot Shakib Al Hasan played as he looked to go over mid-off would easily have cleared the fielder. But he tried to force the issue on the first delivery of the over and his innings ended rather tamely as he found the fielder following a return from a three-match suspension in Mohammedan’s match against Gazi Group.
17 June 2021, 18:00 PM

‘I like Bangladeshi culture’

“I like Shuvo Noboborsho [Bengali New Year]. I think it is unique and special the way it is celebrated all over country,” Nigeria-born footballer Eleta Kingsley said as he was reacting to receiving his Bangladesh passport on Wednesday.
17 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Kohli, Williamson look to make history

India and New Zealand face off in the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) final at Southampton starting today, with a host of modern-day cricket’s best red-ball players on show. The match could have a profound influence on cricket globally.
17 June 2021, 18:00 PM

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17 June 2021, 18:00 PM

De Bruyne inspires Belgium to victory

Denmark scored the second-fastest goal in European Championship history but Belgium advanced to the knockout stages after Kevin de Bruyne orchestrated a 2-1 comeback victory in their Group B match on Thursday.
17 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics

Rafa Nadal pulled out of Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday, saying he took the decision after consultations with his team in a bid to prolong his career.
17 June 2021, 15:25 PM

Yarmolenko ignites Ukraine to 2-1 win over North Macedonia

Andriy Yarmolenko grabbed a goal and an assist as Ukraine edged out North Macedonia 2-1 on Thursday to boost their chances of reaching the European Championship knockout stages, leaving their opponents' hopes hanging by a thread.
17 June 2021, 15:10 PM

Ramos in tears as he bids farewell to Real Madrid

Sergio Ramos burst into tears as he said farewell to Real Madrid on Thursday after 16 years at the club in which he became one of their most iconic players and lifted 22 trophies.
17 June 2021, 12:06 PM

Ramos to leave Real

Long-serving Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is to leave after a 16-year spell in which he won 22 trophies, the club said on Wednesday.
17 June 2021, 02:30 AM

Italy cruise into last 16 as Wales close on knockouts

Italy became the first team to reach the knockout stage of Euro 2020 as midfielder Manuel Locatelli scored twice in a 3-0 win over Switzerland in Rome on Wednesday, while Wales moved to the brink of joining them by beating Turkey.
17 June 2021, 02:27 AM

Ramos to leave Real Madrid

Long-serving Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is to leave after a 16-year spell in which he won 22 trophies, the club said on Wednesday.
16 June 2021, 19:57 PM

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16 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Archers aim to secure Olympic places in France

Bangladesh’s archery contingent is all set to leave for France this morning, where they will take part in two tournaments -- the Final Qualification tournament for Tokyo Olympic and the Archery World Cup Stage-3 -- with hopes of securing Olympic quotas ahead of Tokyo Olympics in July-August in Japan.
16 June 2021, 18:00 PM

‘India’s batting depth envy of world cricket’

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar says India’s batting depth helps them bounce back from tough situations, as they face an upbeat New Zealand in the World Test Championship tomorrow.
16 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Brazil look to maintain winning run

Brazil will look to continue their perfect start to the 2021 Copa America on Friday, when they take on Peru tomorrow at 6am (Bangladesh Time) in Rio de Janeiro in a replay of the 2019 final.
16 June 2021, 18:00 PM