Women's hockey team make winning start in Singapore
Bangladesh women's team started their AHF Cup U-21 Women’s Tournament on a high with a 5-4 win against Thailand in Singapore today.
'Heads must roll': Pakistan ex-stars, media slam T20 World Cup exit
"Pakistani players think that if they don't perform well, the coaches will be sacked, and nothing will happen to them," former captain Wasim Akram said during a broadcast after the defeat to India.
A closer look at the frontrunners for the Euro 2024 title
The latest episode delves into the month-long football extravaganza.
Cricket
Resurrected England eye another win
England can’t afford to drop any points against Namibia in their final Group B game of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Saturday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua if they are to keep themselves alive in the Super 8 race.
Tigers reap rewards of planned attack
Clear and concise, Bangladesh’s bowling unit has been decisive in their plans so far, which has put the team on course for a berth in the Super Eight.
Tigers brace for taxing Super Eight
The Tigers currently have four points in three matches, having beaten Sri Lanka earlier and then losing to South Africa. A victory or a washout against Nepal in their final group-stage match on June 17 will seal their spot in Super Eight.
Pakistan eliminated as USA advance to Super 8s
The early exit is a bitter disappointment though for Pakistan, who were beaten finalists in the tournament two years ago.
New Zealand coach Stead's future in doubt after World Cup exit
Stead, who took over as New Zealand coach in 2018 and led them to the 2021 final, has a year left on his contract.
Australia to not to lose to Scotland intentionally just to oust England, Cummins reassures
Pat Cummins ruled out Thursday the prospect of Australia underperforming against Scotland in a bid to oust rivals England from the Twenty20 World Cup, saying it would be against the "spirit of cricket."
Afghanistan secure Super Eight spot with PNG win as NZ eliminated
Afghanistan underlined their growing status as the dark horses of the 2024 T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea on Thursday to advance to the Super Eight phase of the competition and send New Zealand crashing out.
‘There is nothing to answer to anyone’: Shakib on Sehwag’s scathing comments
Bangladesh’s premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said he did not have anything to say in response to former India opener Virender Sehwag, who had asked Shakib to “feel ashamed of his performances” and “retire from the format”.
Football
Moment of truth for revamped Italy
Italy kick off their European Championship title defence against Albania on Saturday as a new-look team tries to rebuild the reputation of one of the world's most important football nations.
Spain and Croatia brace for another battle
Spain and Croatia begin their Euro 2024 campaigns on Saturday with a rematch of last year's nervy UEFA Nations League final as they kick off the action in Group B, which also includes European champions Italy and surprise package Albania.
‘Approach and attitude’: Booters’ bright takeaways
The Bangladesh contingent returned home from Qatar yesterday following their World Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign.
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Olympic quota-aspiring archer Shimu off to good start in Turkiye
Shimu finished 20th in the women’s individual recurve event of the qualification round by scoring 641 out of 720.
High jumper Ritu bags silver in Malaysia
High-jumper Ritu Akter bagged a silver medal in Cahya Mata Malaysia Open on Friday, clearing 1.75 metres at Stadium Darul Makmur Kuantan in Pahang, said a press release from Bangladesh Athletics Federation.
Nadal to skip Wimbledon to focus on Olympics
Spanish tennis chiefs announced Wednesday that 22-time Grand Slam winner Nadal and newly crowned French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz would be part of the country's team at the Games next month.
Junior hockey teams eye Asia Cup berths
Bangladesh men’s and women’s U-21 hockey teams left for Singapore last night to take part in the Junior AHF Cups starting from June 14 with an aim to secure berths in next month’s Junior Asia Cups in their respective events.
Basketball legend Jerry West dead at 86
Jerry West, an iconic 1960s star guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who inspired the NBA logo, died Wednesday at age 86, the Los Angeles Clippers announced.
Alcaraz, Nadal named in Spanish Olympic tennis team
World number two Alcaraz last weekend won his first Roland Garros title on the clay in Paris, where the Olympic tournament will take place from July 27 to August 4.
'Sports should be inclusive': Activists slam France hijab ban
French Muslim basketball player Diaba Konate Tuesday said she had hoped to represent her country at the Paris Olympics but did not stand a chance because she wears a headscarf.
Sinner takes over No.1 spot from Djokovic
Janik Sinner's anticipated rise to world No.1 was officialised on Monday when the ATP released its new rankings, making him the first Italian ever to hold the top spot.
Pakistan's fate in balance as wet outfield delays USA v Ireland match
Should the Group A game be abandoned, the USA would qualify for the Super Eights stage, along with group leader India, while Pakistan and Ireland would be eliminated.
Euros return with many contenders
The setting for the month-long competition is important, given the underwhelming nature of the last Euros three years ago, held all over the continent rather than in one country, and played before limited crowds during the Covid pandemic.
England reignite T20 WC campaign with record win against Oman
England hammered Oman by eight wickets as the reigning champions revived their T20 World Cup campaign with a record-breaking win in Antigua on Thursday.
Rishad turning the tide with turn
Bangladesh are not accustomed to seeing what leg-spinner Rishad Hossain is dishing out in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh prevail over Netherlands: Batters shine, bowlers hold nerve
All they required was for Shakib Al Hasan to provide that spark.
Afghanistan aim to stay on a roll
A high-flying Afghanistan will look to secure their entry into the Super Eights of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as they take on Papua New Guinea (PNG) in a Group C fixture at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad today.
USA on brink of history
USA have a golden opportunity to make history when they take on Ireland in Florida today in their final T20 World Cup group-stage fixture.
Rishad and Fizz took game away from Netherlands: Shakib
Shakib hit an undefeated 64 and was ultimately adjudged Player of the Match in Kingstown.
Shakib finally turns up
Following a barrage of criticism, Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan finally delivered with the bat against the Netherlands in their crucial Group D game of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown on Thursday.
Shakib, Rishad put Tigers on course for Super Eights
Shakib Al Hasan hit a commanding half-century to take Bangladesh to 159-5 against the Netherlands in their Group C match of the ICC T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Stadium in Kingstown today.