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

Chandimal, De Silva put SL on top

Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva scored fluent half-centuries as Sri Lanka took advantage of some lacklustre South Africa bowling to post 340 for six at the close of day one of the first Test at Centurion Park yesterday.
26 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Foxes end United’s away streak

Leicester City came back twice to end Manchester United’s away winning streak in the Premier League with a 2-2 draw at the King Power stadium on Saturday.
26 December 2020, 18:00 PM

‘It’s just Kane, isn’t it?’

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was within sight of his 23rd Test century after he rebuilt the home side’s innings and guided them to a solid 222-3 at the end of the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan in Mount Maunganui on Saturday.
26 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Baridhara stay alive with exciting win

Uttar Baridhara Club kept their hopes of getting out of their group alive with an exciting 3-2 win over Arambagh in a Walton Federation Cup encounter at Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
26 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Dean Jones remembered

More than three months after his death, Dean Jones was paid another tribute at his home ground by Indian and Australian players, who were
26 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Bereaved Siraj savours emotional Test debut

India paceman Mohammed Siraj was urged by his captain Virat Kohli and his mother to stay in Australia and push for selection in the Test side rather than head home to grieve with his family following the death of his father last month.
26 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Mbappe thanks Tuchel

Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe paid tribute to Thomas Tuchel after multiple media reports said the German coach had been sacked by the Ligue 1 club.
25 December 2020, 18:00 PM

SA seek to change fortunes against SL

South Africa and Sri Lanka will end a lengthy Covid-induced break from Test cricket when the first of two world championship Test matches starts at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday.
25 December 2020, 18:00 PM

John Edrich dies at 83

Former England batsman John Edrich, who made more than 100 first-class centuries, has died at the age of 83, the ECB said on Friday.
25 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Nixon knocks out Rahmatganj

Last edition’s finalists Rahmatganj were eliminated from the group stages of the Walton Federation Cup following a 1-0 defeat against Chattogram Abahani in their second Group C fixture at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
25 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Isolated and ignored: The plight of local coaches

Coaching in any sport is a prestigious profession and the remuneration on offer is also at a standard that encourages others to take up this noble profession as a career.
25 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Abahani put three past Mohammedan

Title contenders Abahani had it all their own way in the Dhaka derby in the season curtain-raising Walton Federation Cup, inflicting a 3-0 defeat on archrivals Mohammedan in the Group D opener at the Bangababandhu National Stadium yesterday.
24 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Pochettino to replace Tuchel?

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) will appoint Argentine Mauricio Pochettino, the former manager of London club Tottenham Hotspur, as its new coach following its decision to sack Thomas Tuchel, French sports paper L’Equipe reported on its website.
24 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Australian Open Federer, Serena in entry list

Roger Federer and Serena Williams were among the entries announced Thursday for the coronavirus-disrupted Australian Open, with tournament director Craig Tiley vowing a “happy Slam” after months of painstaking planning.
24 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Pakistan face stiff challenge against hosts

After New Zealand won the T20 series 2-1, they now face Pakistan in two-match Test series. The hosts will be extremely confident of continuing
24 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Australia look to pile misery on India

Pressure will be immense on Ajinkya Rahane as captain and batsman as India, trailing 0-1 in the 4-match series, get ready to face Australia in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne from Saturday.
24 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Foreigners shine for Sheikh Russel

Sheikh Russel began their Walton Federation Cup campaign on a winning note as the former champions defeated Bangladesh Police 1-0 in the Group A opener at Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
24 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Road to 2023 begins with Windies

A fluke or just a good day at the office may see a minnow defeating a powerhouse once in a while but for a team to win any major trophy requires long-term planning and proper execution.
24 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Maradona suffered from liver, kidney, heart disorders: report

Argentina football legend Diego Maradona was suffering from liver, kidney and cardiovascular disorders but there were no signs of alcohol or narcotics consumption in his autopsy, the public prosecutor said on Wednesday.
24 December 2020, 04:14 AM

Zidane pleased after overcoming ‘uncomfortable’ Granada

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane praised his side for overcoming a gruelling test against Granada on Wednesday and winning 2-0 to stay on the heels of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.
24 December 2020, 01:35 AM