Saturday, 17 May, 2025

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Bangladesh defeats Nepal to reach SAFF U-19 final

Bangladesh secured a spot in the SAFF U-19 Championship final with a 2-1 victory over Nepal in the semifinal at Golden Jubilee Stadium, Arunachal, India, on Monday (May 12). Both teams remained goalless in the first half, with equal exchanges of attacks but no breakthroughs. In the

Bangladesh face Nepal in SAFF U-19 semifinal today

Defending champions Bangladesh will face Nepal this afternoon in the first semifinal of the SAFF U-19 Championship at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh, India. The match kicks off at 4:30pm. The second semifinal between hosts India and the Maldives is scheduled for

FIFA lift ban on Congo Brazzaville

A ban on Congo Brazzaville competing in international competitions has been lifted, a FIFA statement said on Thursday. Congo were suspended last February due to government interference in the administration of football in the central African nation. This prevented the ‘Red

Mustafizur cleared to play two IPL matches for Delhi Capitals

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been cleared by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to play two matches for Delhi Capitals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), replacing Australian opener Jake Fraser-McGurk. BCB Director Iftekhar Ahmed Mithu confirmed the decision on

Three BPL football matches tomorrow

Three matches of the Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football will take place on Friday at different venues. League leaders Mohammedan SC face relegated Chittagong Abahani at 4 pm in Cumilla, Bashundhara Kings meet Bangladesh Police FC at 6 pm in the capital, and

Alcaraz ends Draper’s run to reach first Rome semi-final

British number one Jack Draper was eliminated from the Italian Open after a straight-sets defeat to world number three Carlos Alcaraz, who showed nerves of steel to book his place in the semi-finals for the first time in Rome. In a tightly contested match on the clay courts of the Foro

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner meets new Pope at Vatican

Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner had a memorable off-court moment on Wednesday as he met newly elected Pope Leo XIV during a special visit to the Vatican. The 23-year-old Italian star, who is currently competing in the Italian Open, was invited to the Apostolic Palace just days

Ramon’s last-gasp winner delays Barcelona’s title party

Jacobo Ramon's dramatic 95th-minute goal for Real Madrid secured a 2-1 comeback win over Mallorca on Wednesday night, postponing Barcelona's La Liga title celebrations by at least one more day. Barcelona were on the verge of being crowned champions without kicking a ball, only

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr makes Portugal U15 debut

Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Junior, took a significant step in his football journey on Tuesday, making his debut for Portugal’s U15 team in a 4-1 victory against Japan. With Portugal already leading 3-0, courtesy of a hat trick from Braga’s Rafael

16th round of BCL football kicks off tomorrow

The 16th round of the Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) kicks off tomorrow with two matches in Dhaka. Wari Club will face City Club at the Bashundhara Kings Arena practice ground, while Farashganj Sporting Club takes on BRTC Sports Club at the Fortis Jalshiri

PSL set to resume amid Pakistan-India ceasefire 

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is expected to resume later this week following a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, allowing the tournament to move forward after its recent suspension. A report released on Tuesday morning stated that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is

IPL set to resume after suspension amid regional tensions

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to resume on Saturday after being suspended for a week due to escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan. The tournament was halted on Friday, but a ceasefire brokered on Saturday paved the way for its resumption. Originally scheduled to

Shaun Tait made Tigers’ bowling coach

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named former Australian speedster Shaun Tait as the new pace bowling coach of the national side.  The 42-year-old Tait has signed a deal that runs through to November 2027 and is expected to link up with the team later this month. Tait,

Virat Kohli bids farewell to Test cricket

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of a distinguished 14-year journey in the format.  Kohli played 123 Tests, including 68 as captain, amassing 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85. Taking to social media on Monday,

Arsenal hold Liverpool after Merino's red card 

Arsenal staged a spirited fightback to secure a 2-2 draw against Premier League champions Liverpool, recovering from a two-goal deficit in a thrilling encounter at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool dominated the first half with Cody Gakpo's powerful header and Luis Diaz's

Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan over gambling concerns

The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has suspended the game of chess indefinitely, citing concerns that it may encourage gambling and conflict with Islamic principles. The decision, announced by the Taliban's Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, halts all

Barcelona edges Real in epic 4-3 Clasico thriller

Barcelona moved a step closer to clinching the LaLiga title after staging a dramatic comeback to defeat arch-rivals Real Madrid 4-3 in a high-octane El Clasico at the Montjuic Olympic Stadium on Sunday. Despite falling two goals behind early on—courtesy of a quickfire brace from

Bangladesh beats Bhutan 3-0 to reach SAFF U-19 semis

Bangladesh secured a spot in the SAFF U-19 Championship semifinals with a dominant 3-0 victory over Bhutan in their second and final group-stage match at Golden Jubilee Stadium, Arunachal, India, on Sunday (May 11). After drawing 2-2 against the Maldives in their opening match,

India-Pakistan ceasefire paves way for IPL restart talks

Indian cricket authorities are reportedly considering a swift resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire following intense cross-border hostilities. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia told Cricbuzz on

Minnesota United Crush Inter Miami 4-1

Minnesota United handed Inter Miami a heavy 4-1 defeat in a Major League Soccer clash held in St. Paul, Minnesota. Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair made a crucial save as Inter Miami’s Leo Afonso pressed forward in the second half.  Lionel Messi, despite being tightly marked by