season

34-man squad named

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) yesterday announced a 34-member preliminary squad for the training camp for next month's Asian Cup qualifying play-offs against Tajikistan with the inclusion of six new faces.
10 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Sk Jamal end with heavy defeat

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club completed their debut AFC Cup campaign with a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Ceres La Salle FC at the Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod City, Philippines yesterday.
10 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Bayern complete Hummels, Sanches signings

Bayern Munich have strengthened their stranglehold on the Bundesliga by signing midfielder Renato Sanches from Benfica and defender Mats Hummels from rivals Borussia Dortmund.
10 May 2016, 11:03 AM

Kevon Cooper reported for suspect action

Kevon Cooper, the Lahore Qalandars all-rounder, has been reported for bowling with a suspect action, a Pakistan Super League (PSL) media release read on Wednesday (February 17).
17 February 2016, 14:25 PM

Tk 5cr in one T20 season for Shakib

This season Shakib will play in four T20 leagues around the world. At present, he is playing for Karachi Kings in Pakistan Super League.
13 February 2016, 08:56 AM

Its ORS, not DRS for India now

Indian team wants an Overall Review System (ORS) in place of the DRS, keeping in mind the 13 home Tests this season.
26 January 2016, 05:29 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale could leave Real Madrid - Ramon Calderon

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has told ESPN FC that he believes both Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale could leave the Bernabeu in the summer.
22 January 2016, 05:41 AM

Dried up Teesta hits livelihood

“We used to have bumper crops here,” says farmer Mahir Uddin of Char Kalmati village in Lalmonirhat. “The Teesta River used to flow year-round but nowadays there's not enough water in winter for optimal agriculture.”
1 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Djokovic, Federer in race to be first $100m man

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are poised to become the first $100 million men in tennis in 2016, in a gripping sub-plot to the new Grand Slam season.
26 December 2015, 05:30 AM

Jose Mourinho sacking has Chelsea in race for Bayern's Pep Guardiola

Manchester United and Manchester City look to be leading the race for Pep Guardiola should he announce he will depart Bayern Munich at the end of the season.
18 December 2015, 05:23 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid won't let Sevilla loss ruin film debut

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo was sad about the club's 3-2 loss to Sevilla but didn't let it affect his mood for the world premiere of "Ronaldo" the documentary about his life.
10 November 2015, 06:58 AM

Messi should be fit to face Real Madrid: Bartomeu

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says star forward Lionel Messi is on course to be fit to face Real Madrid on November 21.
10 November 2015, 06:41 AM

How Lionel Messi evolved at Barcelona this season

Even a superstar like Messi of Barcelona needs to evolve to stay ahead of the curve especially when he faces stiff competition from Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid.
28 October 2015, 06:03 AM

Barcelona blast Messi exit reports: They're embarrassing!

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has responded angrily to reports suggesting Lionel Messi will leave the club, insisting that the reports are "embarrassing".
27 October 2015, 04:36 AM

Neymar of Barcelona return a boost ahead of ‘war’ with Messi-less Argentina: Dunga

Brazil coach Dunga has welcomed the return of captain Neymar ahead of what he has labelled a ‘war’ with Argentina next month.
23 October 2015, 04:50 AM

Record-breaking Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid increases advantage over Lionel Messi of Barcelona

Cristiano Ronaldo broke Raul's career Real Madrid scoring record and his 324th goal for Los Blancos also extended his lead over Lionel Messi of Barcelona in this season's La Liga.
19 October 2015, 04:52 AM

Former Real Madrid forward Raul to retire in November

Former Real Madrid forward Raul, the Spanish giants' joint-record scorer, will hang up his boots in November after a stellar 21-year career as one of the game's finest talents.
16 October 2015, 06:11 AM

Memoirs of an international fast bowler: The Taskin Ahmed story

In an exclusive, candid chat, Bangladesh fast bowling sensation Taskin Ahmed opens up on his journey into the cricketing world so far.
7 October 2015, 05:51 AM

No retirement decision yet for Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has not made any decision over his looming retirement as he prepares to embark on his 20th season with the franchise.
29 September 2015, 05:10 AM

Mourinho goes back to Porto as Chelsea seek comfort in Europe

In the midst of a frustrating start to the season, Jose Mourinho returns to Portugal on Tuesday as Chelsea face his old side FC Porto in the Champions League.
28 September 2015, 05:54 AM