Thursday, 03 Apr, 2025

Sports

New Zealand beat Pakistan in Champions Trophy warm-up

New Zealand concluded their Champions Trophy preparations with a dominant five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the tri-nation series final. Just five days before the two teams meet again to kick off the Champions Trophy, Pakistan was bowled out for 242, and New Zealand comfortably

Sri Lanka thrash Australia by 174 runs before Champions Trophy

Australia suffered a crushing 174-run defeat against Sri Lanka in their final ODI before their Champions Trophy opener against England. Chasing 281 in Colombo, the injury-depleted world champions collapsed to 107 all out, sealing a disappointing 2-0 series loss against a Sri Lankan

Mitoma stars as Brighton defeat Chelsea again

Kaoru Mitoma scored a stunning opening goal as Brighton further dented Chelsea’s hopes of securing a top-four Premier League spot with their second victory over the Blues in just a week. Having already eliminated Enzo Maresca's side from the FA Cup last Saturday, the Seagulls

Injury forces eleventh hour change in the New Zealand camp

New Zealand bring in a like-for-like replacement as Jacob Duffy replaces Ben Sears in the pace department ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy opener against Pakistan. New Zealand have been forced to make a change to their Champions Trophy squad after pacer Ben Sears was ruled out due

Real Madrid close in on Vinicius contract extension amid Saudi interest

Real Madrid are close to agreeing a contract extension with Vinicius Jr. after discussions began in January amid interest from Saudi Arabia to sign FIFA’s Player of the Year to a record-breaking deal, multiple sources told Reuters on Thursday. Despite the Brazil forward’s

Bayern crush Celtic to take charge of Champions League play-off

Bayern Munich took a major step toward the Champions League last 16 as Michael Olize’s thunderbolt and Harry Kane’s clinical finish secured a 2-1 win at Celtic in the play-off round first leg on Wednesday. Vincent Kompany’s side dominated the first half and a stunning

Bellingham’s late winner stuns City as Real seal 3-2 thriller

Jude Bellingham secured a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid twice came from behind to defeat Manchester City 3-2 in the first leg of their Champions League playoff at the Etihad. Erling Haaland ended his goal drought against Madrid by scoring twice, giving City the lead on

IUB basketball team crowned unbeaten champion in Nepal tournament

The basketball team of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has emerged as the unbeaten champion in a highly competitive tournament in Nepal, bringing home the university’s first-ever international trophy. The tournament, titled "Bright Vision International College

Eagles crush Chiefs to end historic Super Bowl streak bid

The Philadelphia Eagles shattered the Kansas City Chiefs' hopes of becoming the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls with a dominant 40-22 victory in New Orleans. Philadelphia's defense was relentless on Sunday, stifling Chiefs' star quarterback Patrick

India win ODI series over England

England endured another heavy defeat in the second one-day international in Cuttack, as India secured the series with a game to spare. After posting a target of 305, England’s struggles on tour persisted, with Indian captain Rohit Sharma delivering a stunning 119 off 90 balls to

Irish boxer John Cooney dies after title fight in Belfast

Super-featherweight boxer John Cooney, 28, has passed away following his defeat against Welsh fighter Nathan Howells in Belfast last Saturday. The Irish athlete suffered an intracranial hemorrhage and underwent emergency surgery to reduce brain pressure after the bout at Ulster Hall.

Mbappe secures Real Madrid derby draw against Atletico

Kylian Mbappe secured Real Madrid a 1-1 draw against rivals Atletico Madrid which kept Los Blancos top of La Liga on Saturday. Julian Alvarez dinked home a controversial first half penalty for Atletico but Mbappe was in the right place at the right time to bundle home early in the

Pakistan HC hosts 2nd Mian Sultan Khan Chess Tournament in Dhaka

The Pakistan High Commission (HC) in Dhaka organized the second edition of the Mian Sultan Khan Chess Tournament at its premises with the support of Bangladesh Chess Federation on Saturday (February 8).  The annual event was held to pay tribute to the achievements of

Maguire’s late winner sends Man Utd into FA Cup 5th round

Harry Maguire netted a dramatic stoppage-time winner as FA Cup holders Manchester United staged a comeback to defeat Leicester City and secure their place in the fifth round. With extra time and a possible penalty shootout looming, Bruno Fernandes delivered a pinpoint free-kick into

Fortune Barishal triumph in thrilling final to defend BPL title

Fortune Barishal successfully defended their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title dramatically, securing a nail-biting three-wicket victory over Chittagong Kings in the final at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, on Friday (February 7). Chasing a daunting target of 195,

Rashid Khan becomes all-time leading T20 wicket-taker

Rashid Khan has become the all-time leading wicket-taker in T20 cricket as MI Cape Town secured a spot in the SA20 final with a victory over Paarl Royals. The Afghan spinner took 2-33, bringing his tally to 633 wickets—surpassing retired West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo by

Cristiano Ronaldo at 40: A Legacy of Greatness

On February 5, football icon Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 40th birthday, marking four decades of extraordinary achievements on and off the pitch. Born in Funchal, Madeira, Ronaldo’s journey from a young boy with big dreams to a global football legend is nothing short of

Chelsea go fourth after comeback win over West Ham

Chelsea returned to the top four in the Premier League after coming from behind to beat West Ham on former manager Graham Potter's return to Stamford Bridge. After fellow top-four contenders Manchester City and Newcastle lost at the weekend, the Blues were made to work hard for the

ICC Champions Trophy tickets now on sale

Tickets for the UAE phase of the ICC Champions Trophy will be available for purchase starting Monday (Feb 3).  This year, the ICC Champions Trophy is being held in both the UAE and Pakistan. Fans will be able to purchase tickets when they go on general sale on Monday 3 February

Spain's former football boss on trial over World Cup kiss

The former president of Spain's football federation, Luis Rubiales, goes on trial on Monday, accused of sexual assault for kissing the player Jenni Hermoso, in a case which has fed into wider discussions about sexism and consent. Hermoso is scheduled to appear as a witness on the