Portugal secured a dramatic 5-2 victory over Denmark after extra time, winning 5-3 on aggregate to book their place in the Nations League semifinals against Germany. Francisco Trincão emerged as the hero, coming off the bench to score twice, while Cristiano Ronaldo also found

As the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) unfolds, MS Dhoni remains one of the tournament’s biggest attractions. Despite retiring from international cricket in 2020, the legendary cricketer continues to be a key presence in the league, entering his 18th consecutive IPL season.

A predominantly young Pakistan squad led by Salman Ali Agha look to maintain the momentum when they face New Zealand in the fourth T20 International in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. The hosts lead the five-match series 2-1. After winning comprehensively the first two games of the series,

After a brief break, the fifth round of the Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Championship League (BCL), the country's second-tier professional football competition, is set to resume tomorrow (March 23) with three matches taking place across different venues in and around the capital.

Lewis Hamilton secured his maiden win for Ferrari in just his second race with the team, delivering a commanding performance in the sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion held off an early challenge from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen at the first corner

George Foreman, the iconic heavyweight boxing champion, has passed away at the age of 76, his family has confirmed. Nicknamed "Big George," Foreman carved out an extraordinary career, winning Olympic gold in 1968 and securing the world heavyweight title twice—21 years

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as South Korea were held but still inched closer along with a rampant Australia. Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo scored in the second half to give Japan a 2-0 home win over Bahrain and take their place alongside

The semifinals of the BRAC Bank Development Cup Women's Hockey will take place tomorrow at two venues in the capital. In the first semifinal, Group A champions Jessore district will face Group B runners-up Kishorganj district at Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium.  The

A 36-member squad of the Bangladesh national football team, comprising 24 players and 12 officials, left Dhaka for the hilly city of Shillong, India this morning (March 20). The team is set to face India in a crucial first-leg match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers’ final

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil over the next eight days because of an injury to his adductor. The 37-year-old Messi was not included in the 25-man squad announced on Monday by coach Lionel Scaloni. Later Monday, Inter Miami said

Britain’s Jack Draper secured the biggest victory of his career by defeating Denmark’s Holger Rune in the Indian Wells final.  The 23-year-old dominated from start to finish, overpowering world number 13 Rune with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 win. This triumph marks

Sheffield United midfielder Hamza Dewan Choudhury landed at Sylhet Osmani International Airport on Monday morning and is now en route to his ancestral village, Snanghat in Bahubal Upazila, Habiganj, for a long-awaited homecoming. “Hamza Choudhury is Dhaka-bound! The Bengal Tiger

Teen sensation Mirra Andreeva has made history as the youngest player since 2001 to reach the Indian Wells women’s final, defeating defending champion Iga Swiatek in a gripping semi-final showdown. The 17-year-old Russian secured a hard-fought 7-6 (7-1), 1-6, 6-3 victory over the

Jack Draper delivered a breakthrough performance, defeating four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling Indian Wells semi-final to reach the biggest final of his career. The 23-year-old Briton stunned the Spanish world number three with a 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 victory, aided by

Erling Haaland has achieved yet another milestone, reaching 100 goal involvements in the Premier League faster than any player in history. The Norwegian striker hit the landmark during Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Brighton on Saturday, converting a penalty to take his tally to

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday his team will not play another football game after fewer than 72 hours of rest. Los Blancos beat Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night in the Champions League on penalties and then earned a 2-1 win at Villarreal on Saturday, with the game

The third round of the Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) is set to begin tomorrow, featuring three matches at different venues in Dhaka and its surrounding areas. Wari Club will take on PWD Sports Club at Fortis Ground (Jalshiri) in the capital, while Farashganj

Jack Draper secured a spot in the Indian Wells semi-finals with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over the powerful American Ben Shelton, battling through cold and windy conditions.  Draper will now face two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in what promises to be an exciting clash.

Kylian Mbappe returned to the France squad named on Thursday for this month’s UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Croatia, as Paris St-Germain teenager Desire Doue earned a first call-up. Mbappe, the 26-year-old striker, who has 86 caps, was not included in the squad for

Real Madrid once again prevailed over Atletico Madrid in a dramatic Champions League penalty shootout, securing their spot in the quarter-finals where they will face Arsenal. Atletico won 1-0 on the night, leveling the tie at 2-2 on aggregate after extra time. However, Real emerged