Saturday, 27 Jul, 2024

Sports

Turkey beat Austria in absorbing Euro 2024 last-16 tie

Merih Demiral scored twice - including the quickest knockout-stage goal in European Championship history - as Turkey stunned Austria to set up a quarter-final with the Netherlands. This was arguably the best game of the tournament so far, a thrilling winner-takes-all tie played in

Netherlands see off Romania to reach quarter-finals

Substitute Donyell Malen scored twice and Cody Gakpo got his third goal of Euro 2024 to help the Netherlands see off a spirited Romania and reach the quarter-finals of the tournament for the first time in 16 years. Liverpool forward Gakpo opened the scoring with a brilliant finish

Brazil into Copa America quarters after Colombia draw

Colombia came from behind to grab a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Tuesday, ensuring their qualification to the Copa America quarterfinals as group winners. An equalizer from Daniel Munoz in first half stoppage time was enough to earn Colombia a share of the spoils after Raphinha had fired

Taskin apologies for missing team bus ahead of India game

As Bangladesh move forward, the incident with Taskin Ahmed serves as a reminder of the challenges teams face in maintaining discipline and unity under the pressures of international competition. Bangladesh’s pace bowler and T20I vice-captain, Taskin Ahmed, recently apologised to

Late own goal sends France into Euro 2024 quarter-finals

A late own goal by Jan Vertonghen sent France into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 at Belgium's expense. A game that had lacked quality and excitement for large periods looked destined for extra time, but a shot by substitute Randal Kolo Muani deflected off Vertonghen with five

Tears to triumph for Ronaldo as Portugal beat Slovenia on penalties

Cristiano Ronaldo was left in tears after his penalty was saved in extra time but Portugal still progressed to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 following a dramatic shootout victory over Slovenia. Portugal's superstar captain saw his penalty kept out by Atletico Madrid goalkeeper

ICC names 6 Indians in T20 World Cup 2024 team

The International Cricket Council (ICC) concluded the T20 World Cup 2024 by announcing the team of the tournament for the 2024 edition.  The Indian cricket team, which defeated South Africa in the final, saw as many as 6 names making the cut while surprisingly there was no place

Ecuador reach Copa quarters, Mexico out after 0-0 draw

Ecuador secured a place in the Copa América quarterfinals on Sunday after grinding out a 0-0 draw with Mexico, which bowed out of the tournament after finishing third in Group B. Ecuador, who finished level with Mexico on four points but progress to the last eight thanks to a

Spain beat Georgia to set up Germany quarter-final

Spain set up a blockbuster quarter-final tie with Euro 2024 hosts Germany by surviving an early scare to ease past Georgia. Playing in their first major tournament, Georgia had to soak up heavy pressure from Spain early on but stunned those watching on at Cologne Stadium when they took

England beat Slovakia to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Jude Bellingham produced a moment of genius to keep England in Euro 2024 as they survived another desperate display and a huge scare to beat Slovakia in dramatic fashion to reach the last eight. England were seconds away from an embarrassing exit in Gelsenkirchen as Slovakia defended a

Switzerland stun Italy to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Holders Italy made a limp exit from Euro 2024 as a sparkling display from Switzerland helped them set up a potential quarter-final meeting with England. The Swiss dominated from the start and took a deserved lead when the impressive Ruben Vargas crossed for Remo Freuler, who took a

Germany beat Denmark to reach quarters

Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz scored as Euro 2024 hosts Germany reached the quarter-finals by beating Denmark in a game that was interrupted by a spectacular storm. The last-16 tussle at Borussia Dortmund's Westfalenstadion was suspended for around 20 minutes towards the end of the

Argentina vs Peru: Martinez goals seal win sans Messi

Lionel Messi had a front row seat on the Argentine national team’s bench Saturday night as the reigning world champions finished Copa America group play with another victory. Lautaro Martinez scored goals in the 47th and 86th minutes, and Argentina beat Peru 2-0 at Hard Rock

Kohli, Rohit bow out of T20 internationals after World Cup triumph

India greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced they had played their last T20 internationals after India’s thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday. Star batsman Kohli put a run of low scores behind him to make 76 as he was

India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title

India stunned South Africa to clinch their second ICC T20 World Cup title with a seven-run win at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday. After being asked to bowl, the Proteas had gotten off to a fine start with three wickets within the Powerplay, including skipper Rohit Sharma,

India win toss, opt to bat first against South Africa

Indian Captain, Rohit Sharma, won the toss and chose to bat first in the final of the T20 World Cup against South Africa at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday. India and South Africa are the only two unbeaten teams in the tournament and comfortably beat England and Afghanistan

Dhaka-Assam Handball series begins tomorrow 

Assam Handball Series (men's and women's) begins tomorrow (June 30) at Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium in the city, said a press release.   Bangladesh Olympic Association former secretary general and Bangladesh Handball Federation former president

Brazil gets convincing 4-1 win over Paraguay

Real Madrid's winger overcame a rough game one performance to put on a brilliant show as Brazil earned first Copa America 2024 victory. A goal, footwork, a certain skill move - there's a certain aura around that aspect of the game. It's called Samba Football, or locally,

India vs South Africa: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 final today

India and South Africa have made it to the T20 World Cup Final, each side undefeated through the group stage, the Super Eights and the semifinals. Both teams arrived in Barbados on Thursday night ahead of Saturday’s final, such is the hectic – even shambolic – nature

US battling for Copa America survival after upset by Panama

A moment of madness from Timothy Weah left the United State’s Copa America campaign hanging by a thread on June 27, as the hosts crashed to a shock 2-1 loss to Panama. The Juventus winger was sent off in the 18th minute after an off-the-ball clash with Panama’s Roderick