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

Chilwell impresses as Chelsea storm Palace

Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 4-0 at home in the Premier League on Saturday as Ben Chilwell marked his league debut for the Blues by scoring a goal and creating another for fellow defender Kurt Zouma before Jorginho sealed the win with two penalties.
3 October 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Teammates make me want to work harder’

Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku was named the Europa League player of the season for 2019-20 after the Belgian forward led the Italian side to the final with goals in every knockout round.
3 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Old friends meet on the touchline for first time

In a highly-anticipated first clash between two former stars of Italy and AC Milan now chasing coaching glory, Gennaro Gattuso’s Napoli test their ‘Scudetto’ ambitions at Andrea Pirlo’s Juventus tonight.
3 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Thiem, Halep into last 16

US Open winner Dominic Thiem swept into the last 16 at Roland Garros on Friday along with women’s top seed Simona Halep and third seed Elina Svitolina.
2 October 2020, 18:00 PM

It’s amazing, says Lewy

Robert Lewandowski was named UEFA’s Men’s Player of the Year on Thursday as Champions League winners Bayern Munich dominated the men’s awards.
2 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Domingo finds positives in enforced break

Much like the cricketers, the journalists -- who cover Bangladesh cricket -- also stepped into the new normal as they joined in a virtual press conference arranged by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) with the Tigers’ head coach Russell Domingo yesterday.
2 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Will it be Salahuddin again?

The Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, the venue for the 2020 Bangladesh Football Federation’s (BFF’s) electoral congress, was given a festive vibe by the cheerful presence of delegates on the eve of today’s polls.
2 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Koeman thrilled by spirit

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman praised his side’s fighting spirit and discipline after they eased to a 3-0 win at Celta Vigo on Thursday despite playing the entire second half with 10 men.
2 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Australians set guidelines for trans athletes

Eight Australian sports federations, including peak bodies for tennis, rugby union and Australian Rules football, issued guidelines on Thursday aimed at encouraging the participation of transgender athletes.
1 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Salma ‘glad’ after call-up in UAE T20 League

Bangladesh women’s team stars Salma Khatun and Jahanara Alam are set to feature in the upcoming Women’s T20 League in UAE, slated to take place between November 4 and 9.
1 October 2020, 18:00 PM

We were far from brilliant: Zidane

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said his side still have to make many strides after riding their luck to beat Real Valladolid 1-0 at home on Wednesday, although he is not worried about their rusty play so early into the new season.
1 October 2020, 18:00 PM

‘We want to return to competitive cricket’

Following a three-day break, Bangladesh players returned to the second phase of their skill training camp at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium yesterday. The players underwent the coronavirus tests on Wednesday before returning to the bio-secure bubble following negative results yesterday.
1 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Ligue 1’s best, but for how much longer?

Kylian Mbappe posted a picture on Twitter on Wednesday after scooping the award for Ligue 1 2019-20 player of the season. He helped PSG
1 October 2020, 18:00 PM

‘We can bring change without a presidential candidate’

Keeping the presidential post open, the Integrated Panel comprising members from districts and some Dhaka Clubs yesterday announced that they would compete in 19 posts out of 21 in the October 3 Bangladesh Football Federation polls.
1 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Magical Kimmich and quintuple

There are important goals and there are beautiful goals. Sometimes they are both, as Joshua Kimmich proved against Borussia Dortmund again on Wednesday night in the DFL-Supercup. The German’s incredible 82nd-minute winner saw Bayern Munich prevail 3-2 against a surging Dortmund, ensuring the Bavarians could boast about a quintuple.
1 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Atalanta, Inter win big

Atalanta captain Alejandro Gomez scored twice in an impressive 4-1 win for the Bergamo side away to top-four rivals Lazio in Serie A on Wednesday while a brace from Romelu Lukaku helped Inter Milan to a 5-2 victory at Benevento.
30 September 2020, 22:27 PM

Calvert-Lewin hits another hattrick

Manchester United earned their second win over Brighton & Hove Albion in five days as they booked a place in the League Cup quarterfinals with a 3-0 win at the Amex Stadium on Wednesday.
30 September 2020, 22:09 PM

Vinicius proves the difference for Real Madrid

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. came off the bench to fire his side to a scrappy 1-0 home victory over Real Valladolid in La Liga on Wednesday as the champions once again found a way to win despite failing to sparkle.
30 September 2020, 22:03 PM

Mavi, Nagarkoti sink Royals

Indian quicks Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti Wednesday led Kolkata Knight Riders to a big win after the franchise had persisted with the bowling duo through injury layoffs since 2018.
30 September 2020, 21:48 PM

Incredible Kimmich secures quintuple for Bayern

Joshua Kimmich put his stamp on the DPL-Supercup with an incredible 82nd-minute winner that saw Bayern Munich prevail 3-2 against a surging Borussia Dortmund, ensuring the Bavarians could boast about a quintuple.
30 September 2020, 21:28 PM