Tuesday, 26 Nov, 2024

Sports

Croatia stun hosts Netherlands to reach Nations League final

Bruno Petkovic and Luka Modric struck in extra time to beat the Netherlands 4-2 in their Nations League semi-final in Rotterdam on Wednesday and advance to Sunday's decider. Zlatko Dalic's side, who ranked third at last year's World Cup, moved a step closer to earning their

Bangladesh Takes Control of One-Off Dhaka Test 

Bangladesh Afghanistan Test Series  Only Test Played at SBNCS Dhaka from 14-18 June 2023  Brief Score at Stumps Day One  Bangladesh 362 /5 in 79 Overs (Najmul Hasan Shanto 146, Mahmudul Hasan Joy 76, Mehedi Hasan Miraj 43*, Mushfiqur Rahim 41, Nijat Masood 2/67) 

Bangladesh 362/5 at stumps on Day 1 vs Afghanistan

Najmul Hossain Shanto's magnificent century helped Bangladesh make a big score on the opening day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today (June 14). Shanto struck 146 off 175, hitting 23 fours and two sixes to help Bangladesh rack up

Shanto, Joy leads Bangladesh to 116-1 at lunch

In the one-off Test against Afghanistan, Bangladesh made a steady start with Najmul Hossain Shanto's half-century and reached 116-1 at lunch on day one at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today (June 14). Despite his previous struggles with inconsistency, Shanto now managed

Lionel Messi says he won't return for 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi has no plans to play in 2026 World Cup, but says he will 'see how things go' Lionel Messi is coming to the United States later this year, but don't expect him to be here when the World Cup arrives. The 35-year-old superstar achieved the one title that eluded

Afghanistan send Bangladesh to bat first in one-off test

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi sent Bangladesh into batting first after winning the toss in the one-off Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today. Bangladesh fielded a side without its two key players in captain Shakib Al Hasan and opener Tamim Iqbal, both were

Tamim ruled out of only Test against Afghanistan

Opening batsman Tamim Iqbal was ruled out of the one-off Test match against Afghanistan due to lower back pain.  The Test starts tomorrow (June 14) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.    National Team physio Muzadded Alpha Sany said: "Tamim has been

Former Olympic champion Tori Bowie dies in childbirth

The former Olympic and world champion sprinter Tori Bowie died in her home due to complications from childbirth, according to an autopsy report obtained by USA Today Sports. The 32-year-old was found dead at her home in Orlando, Florida, in May after the local sheriff’s

PSG prepared to sell Mbappe 

Paris St-Germain are prepared to sell Kylian Mbappe this summer rather than risk losing him for free in a year's time, after he told the French club he will not renew his contract. The France forward's current deal expires at the end of next season, with the option of another

Bangladesh Starts Favorite in One Off Test 

Bangladesh got swept away by Test Rookie Rashid Khan inspired Afghanistan in the only test played between the teams. Yet in changed circumstances with Bangladesh having much more exposure to red ball cricket against stronger sides and visitors resting few main players like Rashid Khan,

Djokovic beats Ruud to win French Open 2023 title as 23rd major

Novak Djokovic showed his greatness once again by overcoming a sticky start to win a men's record 23rd Grand Slam title with victory over Norway's Casper Ruud in the French Open final. Djokovic, 36, was far from his best in the initial stages but his quality in a first-set

'Hysterical and 'hated at times' - Pep Guardiola is the greatest

Pep Guardiola became the first manager in history to win the Treble twice when his Manchester City side beat Inter Milan to lift the Champions League trophy on Saturday. Having already achieved the holy grail of league title, domestic cup and European glory with Barcelona in 2009,

Djokovic aims to make tennis history against Ruud 

Novak Djokovic says he is relishing the chance to make tennis history as he aims to become the first man to win 23 Grand Slam titles. Djokovic, 36, faces Norway's Casper Ruud, 24, in the men's singles final at the French Open on Sunday. A victory would take the Serb clear of

Manchester City beat Inter Milan to win first Champions League

Manchester City have won the Champions League title for the first time by beating Inter Milan 1-0 in Istanbul’s Ataturk Olympic Stadium, making them the second English team to complete the treble. Spaniard Rodri struck in the 68th minute on Saturday to see the Premier League

Bashundhara Group Third Division Football begins

Bashundhara Group Third Division (U-17) Football League 2022-23, organised by Dhaka Metropolitan Football League Committee (DMFLC) and supervised by the Bangladesh Football Federation, began at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Saturday (June 10). BFF Vice-President and DMFLC Chairman

Bangladesh archers clinch bronze medal in Singapore

Bangladesh archery team finally won bronze medal in the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament stage-3 that concluded today (Saturday 10) in Singapore.   The Bangladesh archery team featuring Md. Sagor Islam, Mohammad Hakim Ahmed Rubel and Ramkrishno Saha beat Australia by 5-4 set in

India gain hope from fightback against Australia

India gave themselves a glimmer of hope with a stirring fightback against Australia on day three of the World Test Championship final at The Oval. Australia were reduced to 123-4 in their second innings, a lead of 296 on a pitch that is becoming increasingly difficult to bat on.

French Open 2023: Djokovic beat Alcaraz to face Ruud in final 

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a record 23rd men's major title after moving into the French Open final by beating Carlos Alcaraz in a contest ruined by cramps for the Spaniard. With an enthralling match delicately poised at one set each, Alcaraz pulled up early in the third

Bangladesh football team to leave for Cambodia tomorrow

Bangladesh National football team will leave here for Cambodia tomorrow (Saturday) to play a FIFA tier-1 Int'l friendly match against host Cambodia as a part of the preparation for the upcoming SAFF Championship. The Int'l friendly match is scheduled to be held on June 15 in

Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami sparks huge fan reaction

Lionel Messi’s impending deal with Inter Miami has sparked excitement among fans of the Argentinian football star, driving huge numbers in social media and skyrocketing ticket sales. While Messi has yet to put pen to paper, Inter Miami’s followers on Instagram quintupled