Shakib to play for Galle Gladiators: reports

Shakib Al Hasan, the world’s No. 1 all-rounder, has signed up for the Sri Lankan Premier League (LPL) franchise Galle Gladiators. The signing has been done under a direct contract, as per reports in Sri Lankan media.
23 May 2023, 07:22 AM

Cavendish - the 'Manx Missile' who sprinted his way to cycling's peak

By the time he retires Mark Cavendish may have secured for himself the greatest number of stage wins in the Tour de France -- he is joint record holder on 34 with the sport's all-time great Eddy Merckx.
23 May 2023, 05:40 AM

'Brighton’s top talents may move on before European challenge'

The futures of multiple men who helped make history at the Amex, with Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo among the names linked with summer transfers.
23 May 2023, 05:34 AM

Koepka takes PGA for fifth major title in landmark LIV win

The 33-year-old American captured his third PGA Championship and became the first player to win a major while with LIV, firing a three-under-par 67 to finish 72 holes at Oak Hill on nine-under 271.
22 May 2023, 10:02 AM

Miraz ‘willing to play’ county cricket if schedule permits

Mehedi Hasan Miraz has expressed willingness to play English county cricket after talking to English spinner Jake Lintott.
21 May 2023, 12:01 PM

Men’s football team finally going to Asiad

In the last edition of the Asian Games in 2018, the men in red and green reached the second round for the first time after beating Qatar in their last group match.
20 May 2023, 15:00 PM

Azampur match record defeat

Bangladesh Police registered the joint-biggest margin of victory of the season with a 7-0 thrashing of relegation-threatened Azampur FC in their Bangladesh Premier League fixture at the Shaheed Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh yesterday.
20 May 2023, 14:38 PM

Next Haaland, Messi potentially await as FIFA U-20 WC kicks off

The FIFA U-20 World Cup, a biannual tournament that has always been a hotbed of talents, which had announced the arrival of the likes of Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Adriano, Paul Pogba and many more, is set to commence on Saturday night.
20 May 2023, 11:43 AM

Pele rests in solid gold coffin in world’s tallest cemetary

The memorial dedicated to Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pele, is a luxurious mausoleum where the remains of the Brazilian idol rest in a solid gold coffin on the outskirts of Sao Paulo.
20 May 2023, 09:18 AM

Maximising Test career on Boland’s mind

Australian fast bowler Scott Boland said he turned down the opportunity to play county cricket in England so that he would be fresh heading into the World Test Championship (WTC) final and the Ashes.
20 May 2023, 08:55 AM

Juventus in tight spot following Europa exit

Italy's football association (FIGC) said on Friday Juventus JUVE.MI would have to stand a sport trial for alleged irregularities in the club's payments to players as well as undue relationships with player's agents and other clubs.
20 May 2023, 07:32 AM

Vaughan set for BBC return after being cleared over racism claim

Vaughan had been accused of using racist or discriminatory language towards a group of players of Asian ethnicity before a match for Yorkshire in 2009.
19 May 2023, 13:22 PM

Phil Jones to leave Man Utd after 12 years

United announced on Friday Jones' troubled time in Manchester will end when his contract expires in June.
19 May 2023, 10:29 AM

Thousands line streets to salute triumphant Indonesian football team

Indonesia defeated Thailand 5-2 in extra time in a bad-tempered men's final in Phnom Penh on Tuesday that saw four players sent off and two mass brawls.
19 May 2023, 09:27 AM

Sheffield Wednesday’s stunning comeback

Wednesday beat Posh on penalties on a breathtaking night at Hillsborough, recovering from a 4-0 first-leg deficit to draw 5-5 on aggregate after extra-time before their spot-kick success.
19 May 2023, 08:16 AM

Kohli not interested in 'fancy shots' with WTC final looming

With the World Test Championship (WTC) final just weeks away, Virat Kohli says he has no intention of tinkering with his technique to add "fancy shots" to his arsenal for the Indian Premier League (IPL).
19 May 2023, 06:15 AM

West Ham face Fiorentina after ending 47-year wait to reach European final

Pablo Fornals scored West Ham's winner in the final moments of the tense second leg to set up a clash with Fiorentina in the final in Prague on June 7.
19 May 2023, 06:03 AM

Girls accomplish ‘tough’ task

Although Bangladesh suffered a 43-33 defeat to India in the group’s last match, the women in red and green reversed the tide in the all-important clash by fighting neck-to-neck till the last moment.
17 May 2023, 18:33 PM

Cabrera eyes SAFF semis despite Lebanon in group

Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera took a positive view of the draw for the upcoming SAFF Championship and said he wants to grab the opportunity to advance to the semifinals of the regional football event, which is scheduled for June 21 to July 4 in Bengaluru, India.
17 May 2023, 18:07 PM

Archers eliminated after primary target achieved

Before leaving for China to take part in the competition, Bangladesh coach Martin Frederick said that he would be pleased if his compound team played in the quarterfinals in their maiden appearance.
17 May 2023, 14:15 PM