Lewis Crocker captured the vacant IBF welterweight title with a dramatic split decision victory over Paddy Donovan at Windsor Park in Belfast, marking a career-defining moment for the undefeated local fighter. The Belfast native dropped Donovan twice—in the third and fifth

Former champions Sri Lanka began their Asia Cup campaign in style, defeating Bangladesh by six wickets in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Chasing 140, Sri Lanka cruised home with 32 balls to spare, thanks to a 95-run second-wicket stand between Pathum Nissanka (50) and newcomer Kamil Mishara

England delivered a record-breaking batting display at Old Trafford on Friday, posting a monumental 304 for 2 against South Africa — only the third 300-plus total in T20I history and the first ever by a Test-playing nation. Powered by a destructive opening stand from Jos Buttler

Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in their second group match of the Asia Cup, buoyed by recent victories against the island nation that have boosted the team’s confidence, according to young pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Bangladesh has won three of their last five T20 encounters

England were beaten by 14 runs in a rain-hit and chaotic opening T20 international against South Africa at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday. Persistent rain delayed the start, reducing the match to nine overs per side. South Africa made the most of the brief dry window, hammering

The Bangladesh national football team is finally on its way back home after being stranded in Nepal for several days due to political unrest.  Midfielder Jamal Bhuiyan and his teammates arrived at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport earlier this morning, with a

Bolivia pulled off a major upset on Tuesday night, defeating five-time world champions Brazil 1-0 to secure a berth in the intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decisive moment came in first-half stoppage time in La Paz, where Miguel Terceros calmly converted a

The Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) will organize a seminar on the importance of fitness at Manohar High School in Rangpur on Thursday (September 11). Funded by the Commonwealth Games Federation under its Game Changers Grant Programme, the seminar will emphasize the vital role of

Bangladesh under-23 national football team ended their AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign on a high note, thrashing Singapore 4-1 in their final group match on Tuesday at Viet Tri Stadium in Vietnam. After defeats to Vietnam (0-2) and Yemen (0-1), the young Tigers were determined

The Bangladesh national football team is scheduled to fly back to Dhaka on Tuesday after their second FIFA international friendly against Nepal was cancelled due to unrest in Kathmandu, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) announced. In a press release, the BFF confirmed that the

Nepal’s capital descended into unrest on Monday (Sept 8) as student and public protests flared, prompting authorities to impose a sudden curfew.  The escalating turmoil has disrupted preparations for the Bangladesh national football team, which is currently in Kathmandu for

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been named in ESPNcricinfo’s all-time Asia T20 XI, becoming the sole representative from his country in the elite lineup curated ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup. The symbolic XI, unveiled by the prominent cricket website on the eve of the T20

Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious in the latest chapter of his intense rivalry with Jannik Sinner, defeating the Italian in four sets to reclaim the US Open crown. The Spaniard, who first lifted the title in 2022, delivered a commanding performance in New York, overcoming a spirited

World number one Aryna Sabalenka retained her US Open title with a hard-fought straight-sets victory over American Amanda Anisimova, clinching her first Grand Slam trophy of the year and fourth overall. In a contest marked by raw power and fierce baseline exchanges, the Belarusian

Bangladesh U-23 football team will face Yemen in their crucial second Group C match of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers at Phu Tho Provincial Stadium in Vietnam on Saturday. The match is scheduled to kick off at 3pm Bangladesh time. Bangladesh must secure a victory against Yemen to

The T20 Asia Cup is set to begin on 9 September, but all eyes are already fixed on the high-voltage India-Pakistan encounter scheduled for 14 September.  It will be the first meeting between the arch-rivals since the Pahalgam incident, heightening anticipation around the clash.

The Netherlands cricket team has expressed satisfaction with their preparations for the upcoming World Cup, despite a disappointing series result against Bangladesh.  The tour was always seen as part of their build-up to the tournament, but the side had to cope without several

With the Netherlands series behind them, Bangladesh now shifts its focus to the upcoming Asia Cup—carrying momentum from a third consecutive series victory.  Despite missing out on a clean sweep in the rain-affected final match, the Tigers sealed a 2-0 win, bolstering team

Amanda Anisimova claimed what she called “the most meaningful victory of my life” after defeating world number two Iga Swiatek in the US Open quarter-finals — just weeks after a humiliating straight-sets loss to the Pole in the Wimbledon final. Only 53 days ago,

Bangladesh will take on Kazakhstan in the fifth-to-eighth place semi-final of the Hero Men’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025, set to be played at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, India, on Thursday (September 4). The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM Bangladesh time.