Tuesday, 26 Nov, 2024

Sports

Al-Hilal confirm signing Moroccan World Cup hero Bono from Sevilla

Al-Hilal have signed Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, the club announced early on Friday, as the team continues to bring in big-name players to the Saudi capital. The signing of the 32-year-old, also known as Bono, will see him at the club till 2026 and comes only days after the

After early World Cup exit, US women’s team coach Andonovski steps down

The coach for the United States Women’s football team, Vlatko Andonovski, has stepped down in the wake of the squad’s disappointing showing at the 2024 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The US’s early exit from the tournament — knocked out in the round of

Man City beat Sevilla on penalties to win Super Cup

Manchester City added the Uefa Super Cup to the Treble they claimed last season with victory over Sevilla on penalties in Athens. Pep Guardiola's Champions League winners lost the Community Shield to Arsenal in a shootout, but saw their fortunes transformed when Sevilla's

England beat Australia to reach first Women’s World Cup final

The Matildas captivated a nation during their best run through a Women's World Cup, but against a superior England side, the magic ran out. Not even the sea of 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia -- most of them in yellow shirts and rooting for Australia -- could change the tide as

AFC Cup: Abahani win 2-1 against Eagles 

Six times Bangladesh Premier League champions Abahani Limited beat Eagles of Maldives by 2-1 goals in their first qualifying match of the AFC Cup held at Sylhet to District Stadium in Sylhet on Wednesday. Abahani will now have to play another play-off to cross the hurdle on August 22

Wahab Riaz announces retirement from international cricket

Left-arm fast-bowler Wahab Riaz announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. “Stepping off the international pitch, after an incredible journey, I’ve decided to retire from international cricket,” Wahab — who is also a sports adviser for the

England & Australia set for epic semi-final

England and Australia are both hoping to make history by reaching the Women's World Cup final for the first time when they meet in Sydney on Wednesday. Australia boss Tony Gustavsson, whose side progressed to the last four with an epic penalty shootout win over France, says the

‘Want to write new sporting history’ – Neymar joins Al-Hilal

Brazil forward Neymar has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal from French champions Paris St-Germain. The deal for the former Barcelona player, 31, is understood to be worth about 90m euros (£77.6m) plus add-ons. "I've achieved a lot in Europe and enjoyed special

Messi scored for Inter Miami to reach Leagues Cup fianl

Messi has helped Inter Miami reach their first ever final as a club after a 4-1 win vs. Philadelphia Union. The Argentine scored the second goal of the game, an incredible strike from distance to give Inter Miami the 2-0 lead. The planet's most proficient finisher delivered Inter

Sheikh Jamal DC observes Nat’l Mourning Day

Bangladesh Premier League outfit Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Ltd observed the National Mourning Day on Tuesday, commemorating the 48th anniversary of the martyrdom of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The club is named after Sheikh Jamal – the second son

Kings knocked out by Sharjah FC in ACL debut

Bashundhara Kings, the four-time Bangladesh Premier League champions, were eliminated from AFC Champions League 2023-24 as they conceded 0-2 goals defeat to Sharjah Football Club in the single-leg qualifying play-offs (preliminary round) at Sharjah Stadium Tuesday night. Kings, who

Spain beat Sweden to reach Women's World Cup final

Spain are off to their first Women's World Cup final after a 2-1 win over Sweden in Auckland on Tuesday, with a thrilling finish that saw all three goals scored in the final 10 minutes of the game. Despite the stature of a World Cup semifinal, the first half played out in tepid

Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra observes National Mourning Day

The country’s top-tier football club Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra Ltd observed the National Mourning Day on Tuesday, commemorating the 48th anniversary of the martyrdom of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The club is named after Sheikh Russel, the youngest

Cincinnati Open: Venus Williams earns biggest win in four years

American veteran Venus Williams beat a top-20 player for the first time in four years with victory over Russia's Veronika Kudermetova in Cincinnati. Williams, 43, fought back from a double break down in each set to win 6-4 7-5 against 16th-ranked Kudermetova. The seven-time

Bashundhara Kings to face Sharjah Football Club today

Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings will face Sharjah Football Club in the single-leg qualifying play-offs (preliminary round) of the AFC Champions League 2023-24 at the Sharjah Stadium today (August 15). Kings, which reached Sharjah on Saturday, will face Sharjah

Al-Hilal agree deal with PSG for Neymar

Paris St-Germain have agreed a deal to sell Brazil forward Neymar to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for about 90m euros (£77.6m) plus add-ons. The transfer is subject to the 31-year-old completing a medical and all necessary paperwork. Neymar, who joined PSG for a world-record

Sri Lankan spinner Senanayake banned due to match fixing charges

Sachithra Senanayake, a former Sri Lanka player has been going through match-fixing charges and as a result, he has been banned from travelling overseas by a Sri Lankan court.  The former Sri Lanka player has been accused of attempting to fix the games of the  2020 Lanka

Bashundhara Kings to face Sharjah Football Club tomorrow

Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings will face Sharjah Football Club in the single-leg qualifying play-offs (preliminary round) of the AFC Champions League 2023-24 at the Sharjah Stadium on Tuesday (August 15). Kings, which reached Sharjah on Saturday, will face

Star forward Kylian Mbappe reinstated by PSG

French superstar Kylian Mbappe has been reinstated in Paris Saint-Germain’s first team, the football club has said. It has been a rocky build-up to the new Ligue 1 season for champions PSG, with Mbappe left out of new coach Luis Enrique’s team for Saturday’s

King, Shepherd guide West Indies to T20 series win over India

Brandon King’s unbeaten 85 helped West Indies beat India by eight wickets in the fifth and final T20I and clinch the five-match series 3-2 here at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida on Sunday. West Indies chased down a target of 166 runs in 18 overs in a