Monday, 14 Jul, 2025

Sports

Rangpur Riders edge Hobart in Global Super League thriller

Cricket once again delivered high drama as Rangpur Riders clinched a heart-stopping one-run victory over Hobart Hurricanes in the Global Super League, thanks to Khaled Ahmed’s four-wicket haul and a composed final over from Azmatullah Omarzai. Batting first at Providence, Rangpur

Sinner beats Alcaraz to clinch first Wimbledon crown

World number one Jannik Sinner captured his maiden Wimbledon title in commanding fashion, outlasting Spanish rival Carlos Alcaraz in a riveting Grand Slam final at the All England Club. The 23-year-old Italian prevailed 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 against the two-time defending champion,

Chelsea sweep PSG to claim Club World Cup title

Cole Palmer orchestrated a dazzling Chelsea display as the Premier League side secured a commanding 3-0 victory over reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain, lifting the newly expanded Club World Cup at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The England international netted twice

Bangladesh thrash Sri Lanka to level T20 series

Bangladesh produced a commanding performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 83 runs in the second T20 of the three-match series in Dambulla on Monday, leveling the series 1–1. After being put in to bat, Bangladesh recovered from an early collapse to post 177 for 7 in 20 overs, thanks to

Bangladesh edge Nepal in dramatic SAFF U-20

Bangladesh recorded a thrilling 3-2 win over Nepal in their second match of the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Sunday. Considered the unofficial favourites of the tournament, especially after India’s withdrawal, Bangladesh dominated the

Iga Swiatek beat Anisimova to win first Wimbledon title

Iga Swiatek delivered a near-flawless performance at Wimbledon on Saturday, crushing Amanda Anisimova in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 to clinch her first title on the iconic grass courts.  The final lasted just 57 minutes, a ruthless display of dominance that cemented Swiatek’s

Messi scores double, breaks MLS record in Inter Miami win

Lionel Messi continues to redefine excellence in Major League Soccer, making history once again by becoming the first player to score multiple goals in four consecutive league matches.  The Argentine icon added another chapter to his glittering legacy with a brace in Inter

Sinner stuns Djokovic to reach Wimbledon final against Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner delivered a clinical masterclass to dismantle Novak Djokovic in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4, and book his place in the Wimbledon final against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.  On Centre Court, Sinner’s precision and athleticism eclipsed the 38-year-old

Taylor clinches trilogy victory over Serrano in historic MSG showdown

Katie Taylor cemented her dominance in one of boxing’s most celebrated rivalries, edging Amanda Serrano in a tactical thriller at Madison Square Garden to claim a majority decision win in their trilogy bout.  Fighting before a sold-out crowd on an all-female card—the

Messi brace seals Miami’s 2-1 win over New England

Lionel Messi scored twice in the first half of Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Wednesday, continuing a run of form unprecedented in Major League Soccer. The 38-year-old Argentine star has scored two goals in each of his last four MLS games to become

Sri Lanka outclass Bangladesh in T20I series opener

Bangladesh’s hopes of bouncing back from a disappointing Test and ODI campaign against Sri Lanka were dashed as they suffered a seven-wicket defeat in the opening T20I in Pallekele on Wednesday. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Bangladesh posted 154 for five in their

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