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

Exim Bank’s profit surges 72% in 2022

The bank reported consolidated earnings per share of Tk 2.57 for the last financial year compared to Tk 1.49 in 2021.
24 April 2023, 11:03 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

Ronaldo’s headlock tackle grabs attention in Al-Nassr’s 2-0 loss at Al-Hilal

Cristiano Ronaldo brought out the fierce competitor in him on Tuesday but his efforts were in vain as Al-Nassr failed to score in two consecutive fixtures in the Saudi Pro League and suffered a 2-0 defeat away at Al-Hilal.
19 April 2023, 06:13 AM

Kohli-Ganguly’s presumed rift intensifies

Passive-aggressive gestures between Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly have got the social media buzzing of late.
18 April 2023, 09:35 AM

Roma sack CEO days after probe into financial irregularities

AS Roma said on Monday they have sacked chief executive Pietro Berardi, a decision taken days after prosecutors seized documents at the Serie A club as part of a probe into possible financial irregularities in transfer deals.
18 April 2023, 08:15 AM

Djokovic's elbow not in 'ideal shape' ahead of French Open

Novak Djokovic says he is still dealing with an elbow issue heading into this week's Srpska Open as the Serb looks to get his French Open preparations back on track following his early exit at the Monte Carlo Masters.
18 April 2023, 07:34 AM

Blackcaps upbeat after winning ‘hell of a game’

New Zealand eked out a thrilling four-run victory in the third T20I against Pakistan in Lahore to stay alive in the series and all-rounder Daryl Mitchell said the win would give them confidence for the last two matches in Rawalpindi.
18 April 2023, 06:46 AM

FIFA addressed code of ethics, not financial irregularities, says BFF boss

Bangladesh football has once again hogged the spotlight for all the wrong reasons as FIFA handed a two-year ban to Abu Nayeem Shohag on Friday, accusing the general secretary of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) guilty of corruption while handling financial transactions in several cases.
15 April 2023, 11:33 AM