Thursday, 10 Jul, 2025

Sports

PSG thrash Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final

Fabian Ruiz scored twice as European champions Paris Saint-Germain turned on the style in their reunion with Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday, thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 in the semifinals of the Club World Cup to set up a final showdown with Chelsea. Ruiz and Ousmane Dembele scored inside the

Abahani to host AFC match at national stadium

Dhaka Abahani, one of the country’s most renowned football clubs, will host their AFC Challenge League home match at the National Stadium in Dhaka. The match is scheduled for 12 August at 5:00pm, confirmed club manager and Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Executive Member

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 99 runs, win series 2-1

Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis scored his sixth ODI century as the island nation clinched their three-match ODI series against Bangladesh with an impressive 99-run victory in Pallekele on Tuesday. Mendis smashed a superb 124 from just 115 deliveries as Sri Lanka amassed 285/7 in the

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final

New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of the Club World Cup. The Brazilian striker opened the scoring in lethal fashion in the 18th minute of the last-four clash at the MetLife Stadium

Sri Lanka bat first in ODI decider against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and opted to bat against Bangladesh in the third and final ODI in Pallekele on Tuesday. With the series tied 1-1, the hosts named an unchanged side while Bangladesh brought back pacer Taskin Ahmed in place of Hasan Mahmud. Najmul

Mulder declares on 367, says ‘legend’ Lara should keep Test record   

In a remarkable show of self-restraint and reverence, South Africa's Wiaan Mulder stunned the cricketing world not only with his bat, but with a heartfelt gesture.  Making his debut as Test captain in place of the injured Keshav Maharaj, Mulder hammered an unbeaten 367 against

Sabalenka surges into Wimbledon quarter-finals 

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka kept her Wimbledon title hopes alive with a hard-fought victory over Belgian 24th seed Elise Mertens, securing her place in the quarter-finals with a 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) triumph on Monday. The 27-year-old Belarusian, twice a semi-finalist at the All England Club,

Australia dominate West Indies to clinch Test series 

Australia sealed a commanding 133-run win over the West Indies in the second Test at Grenada, securing an unassailable 2–0 lead in the three-match series with one Test remaining in Jamaica. After setting a target of 277 on a bowler-friendly surface, the Aussies dismantled the

Mexico beat USA to retain Gold Cup crown 

Mexico staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Mauricio Pochettino’s United States and successfully defend their Gold Cup title in a thrilling final in Houston, Texas. The Americans struck early, with defender Chris Richards nodding home Sebastian Berhalter’s free-kick in the

National footballer Ritu appeals for help as mother battles cancer

Bangladesh women’s national team star Ritu Porna Chakma continues to face a harsh reality off the pitch as her mother is battling breast cancer, and the family cannot afford proper treatment. Ritu, a key player in Bangladesh’s SAFF Championship-winning team, hails from the

PSG beat Bayern to reach Club World Cup semi-finals

Paris Saint-Germain battled past Bayern Munich with a tense 2–0 victory in Atlanta, sealing a spot in the Club World Cup semi-finals despite a string of setbacks, including a serious injury to Jamal Musiala and two late red cards. The match’s turning point came in the 78th

Real Madrid edge past Dortmund in Club World Cup thriller

Real Madrid clinched a nail-biting 3–2 win over Borussia Dortmund to seal their spot in the Club World Cup semi-final, surviving an electrifying stoppage-time spell that saw three goals and a red card. Madrid appeared in control early on, with rising star Gonzalo Garcia volleying

Messi's masterclass powers Inter Miami to thumping MLS return

Lionel Messi delivered a dazzling performance as Inter Miami surged to a commanding 4-1 win over CF Montreal in their return to MLS action on Saturday.  Fresh off a humbling exit from the Club World Cup, Miami wasted no time reigniting their domestic campaign—with Messi at

Bangladesh edge Sri Lanka to level ODI series 

Bangladesh ended their seven-match ODI losing streak with a hard-fought 16-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium on Saturday, leveling the three-match series 1-1 and setting up a decider in Kandy. Chasing 249 for victory, Sri Lanka were bowled out for

Bangladesh women crush Turkmenistan 7-0 to seal AFC spot

Bangladesh national women’s football team wrapped up their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers campaign in style, thrashing Turkmenistan 7-0 in their final Group C match at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar on Saturday. Having already secured their place in the

India tour of Bangladesh postponed, BCCI sets new date

The India tour of Bangladesh, which was scheduled for August 2025, has been postponed due to international cricketing commitments and scheduling convenience for both teams. India were set to play three ODIs and three T20Is during the tour. In an official statement, the BCCI confirmed:

Bangladesh set 249 target for Sri Lanka in 2nd ODI

Bangladesh were bowled out for 248 runs in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday. After reaching 110 for 2 by the 20th over, Bangladesh looked well set for a total above 275. However, disciplined spells from Sri Lanka’s spinners and

Bangladesh wins toss, opt to bat in 2nd ODI

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first in the second One-Day International (ODI) at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday. Sri Lanka will look to seal the three-match series today after claiming the first ODI.   The host rode on skipper Charith

Dhaka hosts marathon with 800 local and foreign runners

Around 800 local and foreign participants took part in the ‘Egiye Bangladesh’ marathon held at Hatirjheel in the capital on Friday (July 4).  Buy Digital in collaboration with Run Bangladesh organized the event. The marathon featured two race categories: 7.5

Sabalenka beats Raducanu to reach Wimbledon 4th round

Aryna Sabalenka walked off Centre Court on Friday night endured one of the most intense battles of her Wimbledon campaign, overcoming Britain’s Emma Raducanu 7-6 (8-6), 6-4 in a match that tested every ounce of her resolve. “It felt like I was playing against 15,000