Sunday, 06 Jul, 2025

Sports

Gauff beats Sabalenka to claim French Open crown

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 clinch narrow win over Chile in World Cup qualifier

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

Djokovic outlasts Zverev to face Sinner in French Open semifinals

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

Sabalenka beats Swiatek to reach first French Open final

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka powered past four-time champion Iga Swiatek in a gripping French Open semifinal, securing her place in her first Roland Garros final.  The Belarusian star will face second seed Coco Gauff on Saturday after a commanding 7-6 (7-1), 4-6, 6-0 victory that

England-India test series to contest Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy

This summer’s five-match Test series between England and India, starting June 20 at Headingley, will introduce the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, honoring cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson.  The new trophy, to be unveiled before the series, celebrates the

Spain edges France in 9-goal thriller to reach Nations League final

In a breathtaking Nations League semifinal in Stuttgart, Spain triumphed over France 5-4, propelled by a dazzling performance from Lamine Yamal, to secure a final showdown with Portugal in Munich on Sunday.  France, the 2021 champions, will face Germany in the third-place

Djokovic outlasts Zverev to face Sinner in French Open semi-final

Novak Djokovic powered into his record-extending 51st Grand Slam semi-final, overcoming third seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 at the French Open, keeping his dream of a historic 25th major title alive. The 38-year-old Serb, a three-time Roland Garros champion, will face world

11 dead in crush during RCB IPL victory parade

A joyous celebration turned tragic in Bengaluru when 11 people died and dozens were injured in a crush outside a cricket stadium during a victory parade for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after their Indian Premier League triumph over Punjab Kings. Thousands thronged the streets on

Ronaldo breaks Germany Jinx, eyes 1,000-goal milestone

Cristiano Ronaldo ended his long-standing drought against Germany, scoring the winner in Portugal’s Nations League semi-final in Munich, bringing his career tally to 937 goals.  The 40-year-old’s 137th international strike in 220 caps marked his second goal against

Bangladesh defeat Bhutan 2-0 on home return

Bangladesh marked their return to the National Stadium with a dominant 2-0 win over Bhutan on Wednesday, delivering a spirited performance in front of a passionate home crowd. Hamza Choudhury made an instant impact on his home debut, heading in the opener from a Jamal Bhuyan cross in

Kohli finally wins IPL

Royal Challengers Bengaluru claimed their first-ever Indian Premier League title with a narrow six-run victory over Punjab Kings. Virat Kohli, 36, finally got his hands on the IPL trophy, having played for RCB in every season of the tournament. He top-scored for his side with a 43-run

Bangladesh women end Jordan tour unbeaten after 2-2 Draw

The Bangladesh women's football team wrapped up their campaign in the Jordan 2025 Friendly Tournament with a 2-2 draw against the hosts at the King Abdullah II Stadium in Amman on Tuesday night. The result reflects the team’s ongoing progress. Jordan, ranked 74th in the FIFA

Pakistan whitewash Bangladesh in T20 series

Bangladesh suffered a 3-0 series whitewash in the T20 international series against Pakistan, as an explosive century from Mohammad Haris powered the hosts to a commanding seven-wicket win in the third and final match in Lahore on Sunday. After being asked to bat first once again at the

Punjab to face Bengaluru in IPL final 

Punjab Kings stormed into the Indian Premier League final for the first time in 11 years, defeating Mumbai Indians by five wickets in a rain-delayed encounter at Narendra Modi Stadium. Captain Shreyas Iyer delivered a match-winning performance, smashing an unbeaten 87 off 41 balls,

Two killed, hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League win

Celebrations turned violent across France as two people were killed and hundreds arrested following Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) Champions League triumph. A 17-year-old was fatally stabbed in the southwestern town of Dax, while a 23-year-old man died in central Paris after a

Messi shines as Miami crushes Columbus Crew 5-1 in MLS 2025

Lionel Messi continued his dominant form in Major League Soccer, scoring twice and assisting three times as Inter Miami secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Columbus Crew on Saturday night. The Argentine superstar netted in the 15th and 24th minutes, increasing his tally to 10 goals

21 athletes killed in deadly road crash in Nigeria

An accident has claimed the lives of 21 athletes and officials returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State, leaving the Nigerian sporting community in mourning. The crash occurred early Saturday in Dakasoye town, approximately 50 kilometers from Kano, after the bus had

PSG’s Champions League hero Doue says ‘dream becomes reality’

Paris Saint-Germain’s double goal-scoring hero Desire Doue said “a dream has become reality” after Saturday’s Champions League triumph. The 19-year-old lit up Munich’s Allianz Arena, scoring twice and providing an assist as PSG routed Inter Milan 5-0.

Bangladesh drop to 10th in ICC T20I rankings after Pakistan defeats

Bangladesh have slipped to 10th place in the ICC Men's T20I team rankings following back-to-back defeats against Pakistan in the ongoing three-match series in Lahore. The Tigers, who began the series ranked ninth, fell one spot after a comprehensive 57-run loss in the second T20I

PSG, Inter Milan set for high-stakes Champions League final showdown

Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan are poised for a titanic clash in the UEFA Champions League final in Munich on Saturday, with both sides chasing football immortality. For PSG, this is more than a title—it’s the culmination of years of ambition and reinvention. Backed by