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

End of a ban made tolerable by Covid-19

Shakib Al Hasan’s one-year ban is set to end tomorrow, clearing the way for the star Bangladesh all-rounder to appear in all forms of cricket.
27 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Juve’s Ronaldo void against Barca

Andrea Pirlo sees positives despite preparing for his biggest match since taking over as Juventus coach with Covid-19 -stricken Cristiano Ronaldo in doubt against Lionel Messi’s Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday.
27 October 2020, 18:00 PM

‘What a time to be alive’

Lewis Hamilton put no limits on what he could achieve after roaring past retired Ferrari great Michael Schumacher on Sunday as the Formula One driver with most wins in the history of the sport.
26 October 2020, 18:00 PM

THIS ONE IS FOR DAD

After smashing an unbeaten 107 off just 60 balls to help Rajasthan Royals beat holders Mumbai Indians by eight wickets on Sunday,
26 October 2020, 18:00 PM

South Africa cricket board resigns

Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) entire board has resigned, the organisation said on Monday, with an interim committee likely to be tasked with bringing the governing body out of its administrative turmoil.
26 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Kings, Abahani likely participants in AFC Cup

Rahamtaganj Muslim Friends Society’s slim hopes of playing in the upcoming AFC Club Cup were dashed after the giant-killers failed to submit some of the documents for the licensing of Asia’s second-tier competition, paving the way for six-time professional league champions Abahani Ltd to participate along with Bashundhara Kings.
26 October 2020, 18:00 PM

From Channel swimmer to Giro winner

Tao Geoghegan Hart, who once played truant to see Sky’s launch, on Sunday became the renamed team’s latest major tour winner when he seized his opportunity in the closing time trial at the Giro d’Italia.
26 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Azarenka’s Halloween dilemma

Victoria Azarenka ended her season after reaching the Ostrava Open final on Sunday but she is now facing another tough battle -- striking a deal with her son on his Halloween costume.
26 October 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Madrid’s life insurance’ makes the difference

Talking points from Saturday’s action in La Liga after Real Madrid won 3-1 away to Barcelona in the ‘Clasico’ and Atletico Madrid beat Real Betis 2-0:
25 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Emotional Khabib calls time on MMA career

MMA world lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his shock retirement from the sport on Saturday after revealing he "promised his mother" that his clash with Justin Gaethje would be his last fight.
25 October 2020, 05:35 AM

KKR consolidate fourth spot

Varun Chakravarthy wreaked havoc, finishing with figures of five for 20 as Kolkata Knight Riders crushed Delhi Capitals by 59 runs in their Indian Premier League fixture in Abu Dhabi yesterday.
24 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Brazil recall Becker, Jesus

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker and Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus were recalled by Brazil coach Tite on Friday as he named his squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Uruguay.
24 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Foden rescues a point for City

Phil Foden came off the bench to spare spluttering Manchester City’s blushes as the England midfielder rescued a 1-1 draw against West Ham on Saturday.Pep Guardiola’s side fell behind to Michail Antonio’s superb overhead kick in the first half at the London Stadium.
24 October 2020, 18:00 PM

This is my toughest season,says Klopp

Jurgen Klopp fears this season will be the toughest of his career as Liverpool navigate the unique challenges of defending the Premier League title in the coronavirus age.
24 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Kapil Dev recovering

Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev was in a “stable” condition after undergoing emergency cardiac surgery Friday after complaining of chest pain, hospital authorities said.
23 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Sentu’s rise from despair to IPL job

Robiul Karim, also known as Sentu, began as a wicket-keeper batsman at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishthan (BKSP) and, with his talent he was able to make a mark. His prospects looked promising as he then played for the Bangladesh under-17 side but a dramatic downfall saw the promising cricketer lose his way as he had to quit the game to help his struggling family.
23 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Kings to release all but two

Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings have retreated from their decision of not releasing their players early for the camp ahead of two FIFA international friendlies against Nepal on November 13 and 17 in Dhaka.
23 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Problem not in rust, but failure to learn

“Maybe give the guys a bit of breathing space,” said Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo in a virtual conference on Thursday, urging the media not to “harshly judge” players over a few days of cricket in the ongoing intra-squad BCB President’s Cup.
23 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Empty Camp Nou awaits under-fire Zidane

Once the undisputed greatest fixture in world football, the Clasico has lost much of its lustre.
23 October 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Don’t judge them on 10 days of cricket’

Although the final of the BCB President’s Cup, originally scheduled for today, was rescheduled to Sunday taking into consideration the weather forecast over the next 72 hours, there remains a positive vibe from players and management regarding the 50-over tournament.
22 October 2020, 18:00 PM