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

Sports

‘If you dream it, you can make it’

Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti broke down in tears and hitman Victor Osimhen described himself as “overwhelmed” after his side claimed their long-awaited third Serie A title with a 1-1 draw against Udinese on Thursday.
5 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Naples revels in victory hangover

Naples woke up Friday still giddy with joy after a night spent celebrating Napoli’s first Serie A title in 33 years, a party marred, however, by one death and hundreds of injuries.
5 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Messi apologises for unauthorised Saudi trip

In a video posted on his Instagram account, Lionel Messi attempted to clear the air about his allegedly unsanctioned trip to Saudi Arabia.
5 May 2023, 15:46 PM

Sky is the limit for Wrexham

Wrexham’s new-found corporate appeal under the ownership of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney means the Welsh club are not concerned about spending caps in the English Football League (EFL), according to executive director Humphrey Ker.
24 April 2023, 18:00 PM

‘Super happy’ Alcaraz wants to play against the best

World number two Carlos Alcaraz beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-4 to win the Barcelona Open on Sunday and clinch his third ATP Tour title of the year and the ninth overall for the 19-year-old.
24 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Cricketers return to their roots for Eid

Busy schedules coupled with having the weight of expectations on their shoulders are something that cricketers need to deal with on a regular basis.
24 April 2023, 18:00 PM

German magazine fires editor over AI 'interview' with Michael Schumacher

The publishers of a German magazine that ran an 'interview' with Michael Schumacher generated by artificial intelligence have sacked the editor and apologised to the Formula One great's family.
22 April 2023, 18:13 PM

Ronaldo, Kohli and other top athletes lose Twitter blue tick

Top athletes from across the world lost their legacy blue ticks on social media service Twitter. The decision that had long been announced finally came into effect on 20 April. The blue check marks, which helped validate their identities and differentiate them from imposters on the microblogging site, have now been taken away.
21 April 2023, 09:41 AM

‘Criticism helps us work more’

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi said he had no qualms being a lightning rod for criticism after their Serie A form nosedived as long as his players are protected ahead of a Champions League quarterfinal that could define their season.
18 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Middling finish for Pushpita, Ashikuzzaman

Mohammad Ashikuzzaman finished 41st among 86 archers in the qualification round of the compound men’s event as the Archery World Cup Stage-1 got underway in Antalya yesterday.
18 April 2023, 18:00 PM

MSC storm into semis

Falling giants Mohammedan SC stormed into the semifinals of the Federation Cup with an emphatic 4-1 win over Chittagong Abahani in their quarterfinal clash at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla yesterday.
18 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Super League to begin sans national stars

The CCDM released the fixture list for the Super League phase of the Dhaka Premier League yesterday, with Abahani and Mohammedan set to face off on the first day of the fixtures on May 1.
18 April 2023, 18:00 PM

On-fire Haaland shows what Bayern are missing

When Erling Haaland takes the field for Manchester City on Wednesday in Munich, the Norwegian will face the club who tried to sell the farm to buy him but failed.
18 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Are we destined only to watch the downfall?

Nowadays, hardly anybody shows interest in Bangladesh’s declining football scene unless the women’s or girls’ teams deliver something special
18 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Ancelotti returns to crumbling Bridge

Less than a fortnight ago, Chelsea owner Todd Boehly picked up the phone and called Blues great Frank Lampard to come back and try to steady the ship, with the team in shambles.
17 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Arteta rues lack of ruthlessness

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta rued the missed opportunites during their 2-2 draw with West Ham on Sunday that left the Premier League title race wide open.
17 April 2023, 18:00 PM

‘If there is forgery, Shohag did it individually’

Absolving themselves of any blame, the top brass of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) formed a seven-member investigation committee to look into FIFA’s suspension of its general secretary, Abu Nayeem Shohag.
17 April 2023, 18:00 PM

U-17 girls eye 2nd round spot

Bangladesh are looking forward to securing a place in the second round of the AFC U-17 Women’s Championship Qualifiers when they will begin their campaign against Turkmenistan in Singapore on   April 26.
16 April 2023, 18:00 PM

First Division ‘a different experience’ for Usha

Usha Krira Chakra emerged as the unbeaten champions in the Green Delta Insurance First Division Hockey League with an 11-0 mauling of Dhaka Wanderers Club in their last fixture at the Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium yesterday.
9 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Papon slams BFF for not sending team to Olympic qualifiers

Papon criticised the way BFF handled the issue and said: “There is nothing more shameful than that.” 
7 April 2023, 12:02 PM