Sakib ton helps U-19s avoid innings defeat against Pakistan

Bangladesh U-19 cricket team suffered a comprehensive 10-wicket defeat against their Pakistan counterparts in the final day of the lone four-day match at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.
3 May 2023, 13:30 PM

Salahuddin takes a dig at journalists, then says sorry

The legendary footballer, however, claimed he was alluding to requirements at another institution and not the BFF, when talking to The Daily Star later in the day.
2 May 2023, 14:28 PM

83-year-old dreams of ‘crowning achievement’ in Paris Olympics

At 83, Barbara Humbert dreams of taking part in next year's Paris Olympic Games 'Marathon For All', a race opening the Olympic route to non-elite competitors for the first time - and she's got the pedigree to beat some runners half her age.
2 May 2023, 14:18 PM

Second match of BD-SL Women's series washed out too

The last match of the series against Sri Lanka is scheduled to be played in Colombo on Thursday.
2 May 2023, 11:17 AM

Rizwan unhappy with number five slot in Pakistan order

While Rizwan has excelled in the finisher's role at five, helping his team win both games, he said he did not want to stay there.
2 May 2023, 08:55 AM

Nepal book India, Pakistan meetings at Asia Cup 2023

Battling a spin bowling group in Kathmandu, Nepal negotiated a tough chase to secure the final Asia Cup 2023 spot on the reserve day of the Premier Cup final on Tuesday.
2 May 2023, 07:24 AM

Serena Williams debuts baby bump at Met Gala

In the photos, the 41-year-old tennis great is seen posing in a black and white gown with her husband Alexis Ohanian, the founder of Reddit, and cradling the baby bump.
2 May 2023, 06:03 AM

Everton rescue draw at Leicester, but Foxes climb out of bottom three

Leicester, who have won one of their last 12 league games, moved out of the relegation zone on goal difference.
2 May 2023, 05:27 AM

‘Delighted’ Salma writes another historic chapter  

Salma Akter Moni continues to make history as she is set to be the first Bangladeshi female referee to officiate in international matches beyond South Asia.
1 May 2023, 14:30 PM

Ibrahimovic's season at risk after calf injury

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's injury-hit season could be at an end after AC Milan said on Saturday that the Sweden international has picked up a knock to his right calf.
29 April 2023, 09:35 AM

Chelsea players baffled by poor form, says Sterling

Chelsea's players are struggling to find answers for their poor run of form this season, Raheem Sterling said, but the attacker maintained that the Premier League club can turn around their fortunes under the right manager.
29 April 2023, 08:45 AM

Qatar to host men's basketball World Cup in 2027

Qatar will host the 2027 edition of the men's FIBA Basketball World Cup, the sport's governing body announced, the Middle Eastern nation securing another major sporting event after it hosted football's showpiece last year.
29 April 2023, 08:22 AM

Murray keen to play French Open despite early clay exits

Former world number one Andy Murray said he wants another chance to play at the French Open while he is still fit and healthy after making just one appearance on the Paris clay since reaching the semi-finals in 2017.
28 April 2023, 07:55 AM

Jayasuriya becomes quickest spinner to 50 Test wickets

Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya became the quickest spin bowler in Test history to claim 50 wickets on Friday in Galle, breaking a seven-decade record.
28 April 2023, 07:45 AM

Rashid lauds 18-year-old compatriot after breakthrough IPL act

Noor Ahmad's performance in his debut Indian Premier League (IPL) season has impressed his Gujarat Titans spin partner Rashid Khan, who says the teenager's growth augurs well for Afghan cricket.
26 April 2023, 08:03 AM

UEFA Football Board seeks changes to handball law

The UEFA Football Board has urged more clarity on the handball law and recommended changes for next season after holding its inaugural meeting in Nyon at the headquarters of European football's governing body.
26 April 2023, 07:15 AM

Bangladesh force superior China to earn victory in men's recurve event

Bangladesh gave a close fight against a vastly superior China in the men's recurve team event before being eliminated from Archery World Cup Stage-1 in Turkey on Friday.
21 April 2023, 13:43 PM

Packed football calendar ‘makes no sense’ for Madrid coach

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti complained about the packed football calendar on Friday and insisted something has to change to protect the players.
21 April 2023, 12:06 PM

City 'exhausted' ahead of FA Cup semifinal, says Guardiola

Manchester City players are exhausted ahead of their FA Cup semi-final against Sheffield United at Wembley this weekend, manager Pep Guardiola said, after his side knocked Bayern Munich out of the Champions League on Wednesday.
20 April 2023, 07:17 AM

Warner and Co find bats missing in kit bags: reports

Delhi Capitals’ officials lodged a complaint to Indira Gandhi International Airport authority in Delhi after the franchise’s players found bats and other cricketing equipment missing from their kits bags following their arrival to Delhi from Bangalore on Sunday, reports the Indian Express.
19 April 2023, 09:18 AM