Alonso Coello and Tyrese Spicer each scored to help injury-depleted Toronto beat the Portland Timbers 3–0 on Saturday night. Toronto (4–10–5) snapped a five-game winless run (0–4–1) at home. Before Saturday, it had collected just five of a possible 33

Spanish football star Aitana Bonmati has been admitted to hospital in Madrid after being diagnosed with viral meningitis, just days before the start of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. The 27-year-old midfielder, a two-time Ballon d’Or and consecutive FIFA Women’s Player of

Bangladesh’s Nazmul Hossain Shanto has stepped down as Test captain following the team's heavy defeat by an innings and 78 runs in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo today (June 28). Shanto, 25, confirmed the decision at a post-match press conference on Saturday,

Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 78 runs on the fourth day of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo today (June 28), securing a 1-0 victory in the two-match series. Resuming on 128 for six, Bangladesh were bundled out for just 133 in 44.2 overs

Sri Lanka have announced a 16-player squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, scheduled for July 2, 5, and 8. Charith Asalanka, who has been a vital cog in the team since his appointment as captain last year will once again lead the challenge at home. Having

Liam Delap opened his Chelsea account in style, scoring his maiden goal for the Blues in a 3-0 win over ES Tunis that secured their place in the Club World Cup knockout stage.  The 22-year-old striker, a recent £30 million signing from Ipswich Town, made his mark in

Liam Delap opened his Chelsea account in style, scoring his maiden goal for the Blues in a 3-0 win over ES Tunis that secured their place in the Club World Cup knockout stage.  The 22-year-old striker, a recent £30 million signing from Ipswich Town, made his mark in

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to bat first in the second Test against Sri Lanka at the SSC Ground in Colombo on Wednesday. Sri Lanka made two changes, with debutant Sonal Dinusha replacing the retired Angelo Mathews, and Vishwa Fernando coming in for

Lionel Messi faces a reunion with his former club Paris Saint-Germain after his Inter Miami side reached the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras. The Brazilian side fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Hard Rock Stadium, a result which secured

Carlos Alcaraz claimed his second Queen’s Club title on Sunday with a hard-fought victory over Czech Jiri Lehecka in a gripping three-set final. The world number two overcame a strong challenge from Lehecka to win 7-5, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2 and secure the 21st ATP title of his career.

Real Madrid secured a 3-1 win over Pachuca in their second Club World Cup group-stage match on Sunday, despite playing nearly the entire game with 10 men following an early red card for defender Raul Asencio. In searing heat at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium, Madrid overcame

Valentin Carboni scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time to give Inter Milan a 2-1 win over Urawa in the Club World Cup on Saturday, ending the Japan club’s chances of advancing past the group stage. Inter Milan failed to score until the 78th minute, despite holding the

The opening Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka ended in a draw as bad light and lost time denied Bangladesh a shot at victory. Chasing 296 in 37 overs, Sri Lanka stumbled to 72-4 before stumps were drawn. Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto starred with centuries in both

Bayern Munich secured their place in the FIFA Club World Cup knockout stage with a 2-1 victory over Argentina’s Boca Juniors in Miami Gardens, thanks to a decisive late strike from Michael Olise. The German champions, who had cruised through their Group C opener with a 10-0

Bangladesh surprised many with an impressive batting display on a traditionally batter-friendly Galle pitch, followed by a disciplined bowling effort that kept Sri Lanka from gaining any significant advantage.  Despite a valiant reply from the hosts, they only briefly held a

Lionel Messi connected on a free kick in the 54th minute to propel Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over FC Porto in a Group A match of the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday afternoon. After Porto struck first on Samu Aghehowa’s penalty kick in the eighth minute, Marcelo Weigandt

Real Madrid laboured to a 1-1 Club World Cup draw against a spirited Al-Hilal in searing heat on Wednesday as Xabi Alonso’s managerial debut for the 15-time European champions delivered flashes of promise but ultimately felt like an exhibition match. Gonzalo Garcia, stepping in

Veteran Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim reached a rare milestone on Tuesday, surpassing Australian great Adam Gilchrist to become the highest run-scorer in international cricket among players who have never bowled.   Mushfiqur achieved the feat during a determined innings on day

Bangladesh ended the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on a strong note, reaching 292 for 3 at stumps, thanks to unbeaten centuries from Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim in Kandy on Tuesday. After being sent in to bat, Bangladesh had a shaky start, losing opener

Sri Lanka are set to begin a two-Test series against Bangladesh in Galle on Tuesday that will mark the end of Angelo Mathews’s “dream run” in the game’s longest format, as the cricket season resumed following South Africa’s World Test Championship triumph at