Real Madrid laboured to a 1-1 Club World Cup draw against a spirited Al-Hilal in searing heat on Wednesday as Xabi Alonso’s managerial debut for the 15-time European champions delivered flashes of promise but ultimately felt like an exhibition match. Gonzalo Garcia, stepping in

Veteran Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim reached a rare milestone on Tuesday, surpassing Australian great Adam Gilchrist to become the highest run-scorer in international cricket among players who have never bowled.   Mushfiqur achieved the feat during a determined innings on day

Bangladesh ended the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on a strong note, reaching 292 for 3 at stumps, thanks to unbeaten centuries from Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim in Kandy on Tuesday. After being sent in to bat, Bangladesh had a shaky start, losing opener

Sri Lanka are set to begin a two-Test series against Bangladesh in Galle on Tuesday that will mark the end of Angelo Mathews’s “dream run” in the game’s longest format, as the cricket season resumed following South Africa’s World Test Championship triumph at

In a thrilling finish at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania, JJ Spaun captured his maiden major title at the US Open, outlasting Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre by two strokes with a breathtaking 64-foot birdie putt on a rain-drenched 18th green. “It’s surreal to seal

South Africa finally ended their decades-long hunt for a major international trophy by defeating Australia by five wickets in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s — a historic triumph that marks their first global title in men's cricket. Resuming their

The rebranded and expanded FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on Saturday, with a headline clash between Inter Miami—led by Lionel Messi—and Egyptian giants Al Ahly, the most decorated club in world football. The tournament now features 32 teams, marking a significant expansion

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new captain of the One-Day International (ODI) team, replacing Najmul Hossain Shanto in the 50-over format.  The announcement was made by the BCB through a press release on Thursday (June 12). The

In a tense showdown at São Paulo’s Corinthians Arena, Brazil clinched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay.  The decisive moment came from Vinicius Júnior, whose clinical strike illuminated the night and marked a

Senegal handed England a humbling 3-1 defeat in a high-profile international friendly on Tuesday, becoming the first African team to beat the Three Lions in 22 matches. Goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra and Cheikh Sabaly sealed the victory at Nottingham’s City Ground,

Bangladesh put up a strong fight but lost 2-1 to Singapore in their Asian Cup Qualifiers match at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday. Singapore’s Song Uiyoung opened the scoring just before halftime, and Ikhsan Fandi extended the lead in the 58th minute. Bangladesh’s

Nicholas Pooran, a cornerstone of the West Indies’ T20 prowess, has retired from international cricket at just 29 to prioritize lucrative global T20 franchise leagues.  The Trinidadian powerhouse, renowned for his explosive batting, announced his decision on Monday,

With renewed energy and international reinforcements, Bangladesh are set to take on Singapore in a crucial Group C clash of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers at the National Stadium in Dhaka today (Tuesday).  Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm local time. This

Portugal claimed their second UEFA Nations League title after a nerve-wracking penalty shootout victory over Spain in a pulsating final at Munich’s Allianz Arena. The match ended 2-2 after 90 minutes, and with neither side able to break the deadlock in extra time, the game was

Carlos Alcaraz staged a breathtaking comeback to retain his French Open crown, battling back from two sets down and saving three championship points to defeat world number one Jannik Sinner in a marathon five-set thriller. In what turned out to be the longest French Open final in

Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. has tested positive for COVID-19, his club Santos FC confirmed on Saturday, marking the second time the forward has contracted the virus. According to an official club statement, Neymar began showing symptoms on Thursday (June 5) and was immediately

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed the hype framing Sunday’s Nations League final in Munich as a personal showdown with Spain’s 17-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal.  The 40-year-old captain, a football icon, insisted the match is a team effort, not a duel

Coco Gauff captured her first French Open singles title, outlasting world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 6-4 final.  The American second seed’s victory marked her second Grand Slam triumph, following her 2023 US Open win—also against Sabalenka.

Argentina secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Chile in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying clash on Thursday, continuing their dominant run in the South American qualifiers. Despite the rich history of intense encounters between the two sides — including the infamous 1942 South

Novak Djokovic advanced his pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, overcoming third seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to reach the French Open semifinals.  The 38-year-old Serbian, a three-time Roland Garros champion, will face world No. 1 Jannik Sinner on