BSJA Media Cup Cricket-2024, powered by Bashundhara Kings, is set to kick off tomorrow (January 14). A total of 32 media houses participate in the knock-out basis tournament, split into eight groups.  The Bangladesh Sports Journalist Association (BSJA), which organizes the

A little over a year since capturing the world’s attention in a memorable World Cup final, Qatar’s Lusail Stadium returned to the limelight as it hosted the opening match of the AFC Asian Cup 2023. The regional tournament may not have the same ring to it as the World Cup,

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan Papon is mulling to cut short his tenure in the board and complete it by 2024 and if that is not possible, he will step down after completing his ongoing term that runs until October 2025. Nazmul, who became the BCB boss for the

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is likely to be out until the end of January, manager Pep Guardiola says. A foot injury has kept 23-year-old Haaland out since the defeat by Aston Villa on 6 December, although few details have been given. It had been hoped City's top

Harry Kane scored his 22nd Bundesliga goal of the season as Bayern Munich beat Hoffenheim on an emotional night of tributes paid to Germany great Franz Beckenbauer at Allianz Arena. Bayern wore shirts with 'danke Franz' written across the front in their first game since former

Mohamed Salah will be looking to captain Egypt to a record-extending eighth triumph when the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) gets under way in Ivory Coast on Saturday after finishing as a runner-up with the Pharaohs twice. The Liverpool forward missed out on penalties in the 2021

New Zealand powered to 226-8 against Pakistan in the first match of the series in Auckland on Friday, as the visitors conceded the highest score against them in a Twenty20 international. Daryl Mitchell and captain Kane Williamson scored explosive half-centuries as the home side took

The Cricket Australia National Selection Panel has selected an unchanged squad for the upcoming women's multi-format series against South Africa. Australia will look to build on their tour of India where they managed to win both the ODI and T20I series. The Test side will be

China launch their Asian Cup campaign on Saturday in the throes of a domestic anti-corruption drive that has triggered the downfall of numerous leading football figures including former coach Li Tie. The ex-Everton midfielder permanently took over as China boss in January 2020,

Nepal spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping an 18-year-old woman. Lamichhane, who is not in custody, was not present when the sentence was handed down at a court in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu on Wednesday. The 23-year-old - Nepal's

Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid in extra time in a Spanish Super Cup semi-final thriller in Saudi Arabia. Atletico's MarioH ermoso and Real's Antonio Rudiger scored headers before Ferland Mendy flicked in Dani Carvajal's cross to put Real ahead.oine Griezmann scored a club

Liverpool staged a second-half turnaround to beat Fulham at Anfield in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie. The visitors had taken the lead in the first half when Willian showed great control inside the area to slot in. It was no less than Fulham deserved after an

Steve Smith will open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja against the West Indies in place of the retired David Warner, Australia selectors said Wednesday, with all-rounder Cameron Green coming in at number four. Warner bowed out of Test cricket the weekend after the last Test against

Chelsea missed a host of chances as Championship side Middlesbrough earned a slender advantage in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at a boisterous Riverside Stadium. Hayden Hackney scored the only goal, opening up his body to slide home an Isaiah Jones cross in the first

Manchester United proved too strong for League One Wigan Athletic as Erik ten Hag's side moved into the fourth round of the FA Cup. Diogo Dalot fired the 12-time winners into a 22nd-minute lead with a fine curling strike after the impressive Marcus Rashford had a shot blocked.

Tiger Woods and sportswear giant Nike have ended their long-term partnership after more than 27 years. The 15-time major golf champion has used the brand's products and equipment since he turned professional in 1996. "The days since have been filled with so many amazing

German legend Franz Beckenbauer, widely regarded as one of football's greatest players, has died aged 78. He won the World Cup as captain of West Germany in 1974 and lifted the trophy again as manager in 1990. Beckenbauer, who was primarily a defender, played 582 times for

Dorival Jr has left his role as coach of Brazilian side Sao Paulo and is set to take charge of the country's national team. His departure from Sao Paulo was announced by the club on X, formerly known as Twitter, but the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is yet to confirm his

Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Paris St-Germain thrashed sixth-tier amateurs Revel 9-0 in the French Cup. The France striker, 25, opened the scoring in the 16th minute and added another just before half-time to become PSG's all-time top scorer in the cup. A Marco Asensio

Kevin de Bruyne made his return to competitive football for the first time since August as Manchester City began their defence of the FA Cup with a comfortable victory against Huddersfield Town at Etihad Stadium. De Bruyne, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, came on in the