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Bangladesh confirmed for inaugural FIFA Asean Cup

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:49:28 +0600

Bangladesh will take part in the inaugural FIFA Asean Cup, scheduled to be held from September 24 to October 4 this year, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) confirmed following its executive committee meeting in Dhaka on Saturday. The FIFA Asean Cup is a FIFA-sanctioned international football competition for Southeast Asian men's national teams and invited guest nations. The tournament... Details

Forlan out to restore Uruguay’s identity

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:33:50 +0600

Diego Forlan is relishing his new role as coach of the Uruguay U-20 and senior national teams Details

Dravid believes Test cricket needs players like Sooryavanshi

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:25:51 +0600

India's teen prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already made his mark in the world of white-ball cricket, having earned accolades in the Indian Premier League before joining the India setup and securing a Player of the Series award in just his second international series Details

Arsenal sign Villa centre-back Konsa as champions bolster defence

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:20:33 +0600

Premier League champions Arsenal have signed England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported £51 million ($69 million) Details

Shoriful sets Mackay alight with six-wicket haul

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:39:59 +0600

Shoriful Islam dragged Bangladesh back into the second Test with a six-wicket burst on Saturday Details

Nakashima pounds Fritz, Bejlek beats Keys in Cincinnati upsets

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:53:14 +0600

Brandon Nakashima continued his red-hot pace on Friday, knocking out sixth-seeded Taylor Fritz 7-6 (11/9), 4-6, 6-3 to reach the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters semi-finals Details

Betis down Real Sociedad in La Liga opener

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:47:26 +0600

Real Betis kicked off their Spanish La Liga campaign with a 1-0 victory over last season's Copa del Rey winners Real Sociedad on Friday Details

Messi fined for striking Bangladesh-origin Quinn Sullivan

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:25:36 +0600

Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami's Argentine superstar Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Friday for slapping Philadelphia's Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck in the clubs' 2-2 draw on Wednesday Details

Arsenal rout Coventry to open Premier League season in style

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:10:57 +0600

Arsenal made the perfect start to their Premier League title defence with a stylish 3-0 win against Coventry in the opening game of the season on Friday Details

England thrash Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first Test

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:56:39 +0600

England launched their post-Bazball era with an innings and 103-run thrashing of Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley on Friday Details

Paredes hit with 10-match ban, Molina suspended for seven over World Cup final clash

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:31:41 +0600

Midfielder Leandro Paredes and several Argentina team-mates have received bans and fines for their part in clashes with Spain players at the World Cup final, FIFA said on Friday Details

Starc, Shoriful six-fors headline as Australia take 101-run lead

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:43:49 +0600

Australia lost three quick wickets as Bangladesh fought back on day one of the second Test with the hosts 50-3 at tea after a Mitchell Starc masterclass skittled the visitors for just 64 Details

Bangladesh seeking historic Test sweep against Australia

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:13:22 +0600

Bangladesh oozed with confidence to complete a series sweep as they take on Australia in the second and final Test at Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on Saturday Details

Bangladeshi women invited to run in 2027 Nagoya Women’s Marathon

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:29:08 +0600

Bangladeshi women can enter the 2027 Nagoya Women’s Marathon, with international entries opening on August 11 for the race to be held on March 14, 2027 in Japan Details

City agree record $115m Savinho sale to Tottenham

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:09:40 +0600

Manchester City have agreed to sell Brazil winger Savinho to Tottenham for 85 million pounds ($115 million), making it the English club's record sale, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday Details

India’s Bangladesh tour remains uncertain as boards discuss dates

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:37:10 +0600

India’s tour of Bangladesh remains uncertain with less than two weeks to go before the proposed start of the six-match white-ball series Details

Bangladesh have options as Tanzid, Mushfiqur return to nets

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:25:18 +0600

Bangladesh will go into the second Test with fewer selection worries than they appeared to have 24 hours earlier, after both Mushfiqur Rahim and Tanzid Hasan returned to batting practice on Friday Details

Mourinho: Real Madrid star players are compatible

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:16:38 +0600

Mourinho's predecessors Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa struggled to strike a balance between attack and defence while lining up with Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham Details

Arsenal embrace being 'hunted' as Premier League returns

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:45:42 +0600

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will embrace being "hunted" by their title rivals as the new Premier League season kicks off with the champions facing Coventry on Friday Details

Maradona trial on hold over possible medical evidence mix-up

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:29:28 +0600

The latest trial over the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona was suspended Thursday following claims that kidney test results presented to the court came from his father Details

Ronaldinho returns in search of 'beautiful' 300th goal

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:29:04 +0600

Former Brazil star Ronaldinho, who retired from the game in 2015, said on Thursday that he was making a comeback 11 years later with Italian third-division side Ravenna to try and score "a 300th goal" Details

Swiatek into Cincinnati semis after Rybakina injury

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:22:51 +0600

Iga Swiatek moved into the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters as Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury less than half an hour into their clash Thursday Details

Simmons urges Bangladesh to stay grounded

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:19:00 +0600

Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has urged his players to keep their emotions under control and maintain the discipline that produced a historic Test victory over Australia as they prepare for the second and final Test in Mackay Details

Barca seal Cancelo return to bolster defence

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:58:23 +0600

Barcelona have signed defender Joao Cancelo on a free transfer, the Spanish champions said Thursday Details

Rajshahi Stars go down 2-1 to Sabah FA in AFC Women’s Champions League

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:49:24 +0600

Rajshahi Stars FC suffered a fighting 2-1 defeat to hosts Sabah FA of Malaysia in their second Group A match of the AFC Women's Champions League 2026/27 preliminary stage at Likas Stadium in Malaysia on Thursday Details

Fortis FC drawn in Group C in AFC Challenge League

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:43:57 +0600

Fortis FC have been drawn in Group C of the final round of AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2026/27 alongside India’s FC Goa, Tajikistan’s FC Regar-TadAZ and hosts Qadsia SC of Kuwait as the draw was conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday Details

BPL to be put on hold as BCB moves to rework tournament

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:26:52 +0600

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will not be held in the 2026-27 season as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) works to overhaul the tournament after years of financial losses, rule violations and problems with franchises, BCB President Tamim Iqbal said on Thursday Details

Robinson and Tongue share match ball after dismissing Pakistan

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:29:52 +0600

England's Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared both the wickets and the match ball as they joined forces to bowl out Pakistan on the opening day of the first Test at Headingley on Wednesday Details

Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev stunned in Cincinnati fourth round

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:13:59 +0600

Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev crashed out of the Cincinnati Masters in a matter of hours on a rainy Wednesday of fourth-round action Details

Messi scores first goal since father's death in Miami draw

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:30:19 +0600

Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union Details

Spain: the world champions, one month on

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:11:28 +0600

A look at where the champions stand after Luis de la Fuente’s side claimed their second World Cup on 19 July Details

Arsenal agree to sign Villa defender Konsa: reports

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:58:32 +0600

Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million ($68 million), according to reports on Wednesday Details

Rajshahi Stars aim to bounce back against Sabah FA

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:49:40 +0600

After losing to East Bengal in the AFC Women's Champions League, Rajshahi Stars FC is ready to bounce back against hosts Sabah FA Details

Senior FIFA official withdraws support from embattled Infantino

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:42:10 +0600

One of FIFA's vice presidents has withdrawn his support from the world football body's embattled president Gianni Infantino, saying the "unexpected dismissal" of critic Kevin Lamour was the "final straw" Details

First Division Hockey League set to return after long hiatus

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:24:52 +0600

The First Division Hockey League, one of the most prestigious competitions in domestic hockey, is set to return after a long hiatus, having last been held in 2023 Details

Kyrgios admits 'huge mistake' after failing test for cocaine

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:11:27 +0600

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios said on Wednesday he had made "a huge mistake" after he was provisionally suspended for testing positive for cocaine Details

'Truly extraordinary': Saifuddin hails Bangladesh’s historic win over Australia

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:54:19 +0600

Bangladesh’s pace-bowling allrounder Mohammad Saifuddin has described the Tigers’ historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin as a “truly extraordinary” moment, saying the landmark win could open the door to more opportunities for Bangladeshi cricketers to play in challenging overseas conditions Details

India boost WTC prospects with big win in Galle

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:36:51 +0600

Manav Suthar notched his maiden ten-wicket haul in Tests to guide India to a 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle Details

Bonanza for Bangladesh on rankings following Darwin Test win

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:27:34 +0600

Bangladesh's red-ball stars have been rewarded for their remarkable victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin by making big gains on the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings Details

No.1 Sabalenka slams Wang to advance at Cincinnati

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:38:18 +0600

Aryna Sabalenka unleashed her big game with devastating effect on Tuesday, hammering China's Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 to reach the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. The world number one took only 20 minutes to blow through the first set against her 36th-ranked opponent and began the second set with a break of serve. Sabalenka kept up the pressure in the second set with Wang... Details

Maradona's doctors missed renal red flag, court hears

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:34:24 +0600

Late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona's failing kidneys should have been a red flag for his doctors, a specialist told the trial over the player's death on Tuesday. Maradona, who died aged 60 while convalescing after surgery for a brain clot, suffered from "chronic kidney disease," nephrologist Hernan Trimarchi told a court near Buenos Aires that is trying Maradona's medical team for... Details

Rodri joins La Liga champions Barcelona from City

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:03:25 +0600

Barcelona on Tuesday announced the signing of Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri from Premier League side Manchester City. In a statement on their website, the La Liga champions said the 30-year-old has signed a deal that will run until 2030, bringing an end to one of the longest-running transfer sagas of the summer. According to reports on Sunday, Barca and Man City reached a deal to... Details

Donald proud of Bangladesh bowlers’ growth after historic Australia win

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:29:33 +0600

Former Bangladesh bowling coach Allan Donald has praised the remarkable development of the Tigers’ pace bowlers after their historic nine-wicket Test victory over Australia in Darwin, saying he is “really proud” of how far they have come over the last five years. Speaking to cricket-based website CricBlog.com, the South African great credited Bangladesh’s bowlers for... Details

Australian cricketer Warner ordered to use breathalyser vehicle lock

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:24:03 +0600

Australian cricket great David Warner was fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock Tuesday after admitting to drink driving. Warner, a world-renowned former opening batsman for Australia, pleaded guilty last month to a "middle range" drink-driving offence. The 39-year-old was accused of stopping short of a random testing site while driving a van in April, before being... Details

Australia axe struggling Weatherald for second Bangladesh test

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:29:21 +0600

Australia dropped struggling opener Jake Weatherald on Tuesday and replaced him in the squad with Matthew Renshaw for the second test against Bangladesh following a shock home loss. Weatherald paid the price for failing with the bat once more in top-ranked Australia's stunning nine-wicket loss at the hands of Bangladesh in Darwin on Sunday. Weatherald made scores of 23 and nought as unfancied... Details

A landmark Test win for the ages

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:09:37 +0600

Unbelievable. Somewhat unimaginable. Like a dream. These are just a few words that Bangladeshi cricket fans are using to describe their feelings after the stunning Test victory over mighty Australia. Just a few weeks ago, Bangladesh suffered an innings defeat against Zimbabwe. Then, in their only practice match in Australia before the first Test, they were bowled out for just 54 runs in 22... Details

Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclass

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:03:13 +0600

Arsenal powered to a 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, delivering a swaggering statement of intent ahead of their Premier League title defence Mikel Arteta's side used the annual curtain raiser to the English top-flight season as an opportunity to prove their long-awaited title triumph has done nothing to sate their appetite for success. The Gunners took just... Details

Analysis: Bangladesh Test cricket reboot delivers in style with historic win

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:33:20 +0600

Bangladesh's stunning Test win in Australia was years in the making, tracing its roots to reforms introduced after a crisis period in 2019 Details

Coach says Australia 'let standards slip' in shock Bangladesh loss

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:04:54 +0600

Coach Andrew McDonald admitted Monday that Australia "let our standards slip" in a stinging first home Test loss to Bangladesh, but defended his ageing team saying they have "a fair bit of cricket left in them" Details

Cameroon crowned African women’s champions for first time

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:57:32 +0600

Cameroon finally won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday with a 3-0 victory over tournament debutant Malawi Details

Ronaldo says 'probably' in last year of career

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:18:40 +0600

Cristiano Ronaldo believes this year is "probably" his last as a professional footballer, the 41-year-old Portuguese superstar said in an interview with Vogue magazine published on Sunday. Ronaldo, who has established his place among football's all-time greats with more than 950 goals for club and country, had previously spoken of retiring "soon" or within "one or two years". "This is... Details

‘Just bat’: Liton’s fightback to Smith symbolises Bangladesh’s fearless mindset against Australia

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:27:47 +0600

Liton Das’ fiery exchange with Steve Smith during Bangladesh’s historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin has emerged as a revealing moment of the Tigers’ fearless mindset, with the wicketkeeper refusing to back down from one of the biggest names in world cricket. The exchange, picked up by the stump microphone and highlighted by Fox Cricket, came during... Details

Australia face possible ICC sanctions after Bangladesh Test defeat

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:05:27 +0600

Australia’s misery could deepen following their shock nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test in Darwin, with the hosts facing possible sanctions for failing to maintain the required over-rate. Pat Cummins’ side bowled only 86 overs on the third day, four short of the mandatory 90, leaving Australia at risk of both financial penalties and a deduction of World Test... Details

PSG beaten by Lens in French Champions' Trophy

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:55:20 +0600

Ten-man Lens denied Paris Saint-Germain a second trophy in five days as Florian Thauvin's first-half goal secured a 1-0 victory in the French Champions' Trophy on Sunday. Lens were worthy winners in their first match under new coach Dino Toppmoeller, adding to the French Cup title they won under previous boss Pierre Sage in May. PSG, who beat Aston Villa on Wednesday in the UEFA Super Cup,... Details

Gattuso's Lazio reign starts with Italian Cup exit

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:43:38 +0600

Gennaro Gattuso's reign as Lazio coach got off to a miserable start on Sunday as last season's finalists exited the Italian Cup with a 2-0 home defeat by second-tier Mantova As an AC Milan player between 1999 and 2012, Gattuso won two Serie A titles and two Champions League trophies, but he has yet to reach similar heights as a coach. The 2006 World Cup winner has also managed Fiorentina,... Details

India dismissed for 462 in first Sri Lanka Test

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:38:10 +0600

India were bowled out for 462 after facing just four deliveries on the third morning of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Monday. Resuming from the overnight score of 460-9, India added just two runs as last man Prasidh Krishna was caught down the leg-side by wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella to give Asitha Fernando his second wicket. Spin bowlers Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara... Details

Shanto targets next Test, not WTC final

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:31:58 +0600

Despite having a realistic chance of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto refused to look that far as he focused on to keep up the good form in the next Test against Australia too. Bangladesh take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series following a nine-wicket victory in the first Test in Darwin today. They are now on the brink of a historic... Details

Barcelona reach deal with Man City to sign Rodri

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:28:42 +0600

Barcelona have reached a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish World Cup winner Rodri, a source from the Catalan club told AFP Sunday. The 30-year-old midfielder will move for a fee of around 75 million euros ($87 million) according to reports. "In the coming days there will be a statement and (the transfer) will become official," said the Barcelona source. Rodri had been linked with... Details

Ponting shocked, Hayden calls Australia’s loss ‘embarrassing’

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:01:18 +0600

Bangladesh produced one of the biggest upsets in recent Test cricket on Sunday, defeating top-ranked Australia by nine wickets in Darwin to secure their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil. The result left former Australian captain Ricky Ponting stunned, while fellow Australia great Matthew Hayden described the defeat as an “embarrassing moment” for Australian cricket.... Details

Smith credits Bangladesh as Cummins admits Australia must find answers

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:55:55 +0600

Australia were left searching for answers after Bangladesh completed a historic nine-wicket victory in Darwin on Sunday, with Steve Smith describing the defeat as a “bit of a blip” while captain Pat Cummins conceded the hosts were “outplayed” in all facets. The defeat was Australia’s first in the series and Bangladesh’s first-ever Test victory on Australian... Details

'Something we dreamed of': Bangladesh celebrates historic cricket win

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:34:42 +0600

Former players and fans hailed Bangladesh's first-ever Test win in Australia on Sunday as the country's biggest achievement in the five-day game, saying it could be a turning point for their cricketing ambitions. Bangladesh sealed a historic nine-wicket thrashing inside four days in Darwin, marking their first ever Test victory on Australian soil and only second against their formidable... Details

Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:19:22 +0600

Lionel Messi missed yet another penalty and was booked as Inter Miami suffered a 4-1 loss at Nashville on Saturday in a top-of-the-table MLS clash Details

Shanto hails Bangladesh’s new Test mindset after historic Australia win

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:14:53 +0600

Najmul Hossain Shanto believes Bangladesh’s historic Test victory over Australia in Darwin was the result of a change in mindset particularly among the pacers Details

Bangladesh make historic Test victory against Australia

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:28:11 +0600

Bangladesh pulled off a landmark victory in Darwin, beating Australia Details

Bangladesh seal historic Test victory in Australia

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:14:52 +0600

Australia's second innings was largely built around a fighting century from Cameron Green Details

Miraz takes three before lunch as Tigers close on historic win in Australia

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:16:40 +0600

Three wickets to off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz put Bangladesh within touching distance of a historic win in Australia at lunch on the fourth day of the first Test in Darwin. Australia were 243-7 and on the ropes at the break, a lead of 15 with three wickets left. Cameron Green was batting well to be 85 not out, with Mitchell Starc alongside him on 14. Resuming the morning at 193-6,... Details

Atletico sign veteran Argentinian defender Romero from Spurs

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:36:26 +0600

Atletico Madrid signed 2022 World Cup winning centre-back Cristian Romero from Tottenham on Saturday for a fee reported to be 40 million euros ($46 million) including add-ons Details

Euro 2020 winner Ciro Immobile retires at 36

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:05:42 +0600

Ciro Immobile, a member of Italy's Euro 2020-winning team, announced his retirement at the age of 36 in a video published Friday Details

Arteta tells Arsenal fans not to fret over his future

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:09:42 +0600

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal fans have no reason to worry about his future with the Premier League champions as the Gunners boss heads into the final year of his contract Details

Coe: LA Olympics has to allow politicians on the bus, just not behind the wheel

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0600

The London Olympics in 2012 are widely credited with being one of the best prepared and managed Summer Games in recent history and their organiser Sebastian Coe is urging LA28 organisers to work as closely with government as he did Details

Australia 161-4, trail by 67 as Bangladesh remain in control after day three

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:25:03 +0600

Bangladesh were dismissed for 426 shortly after lunch on the third day of the first cricket Test against Australia in Darwin on Saturday, a lead of 228. Tanzid Hasan top-scored for the Bangladeshis with 101 while skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto made 84. Josh Hazelwood was the pick of the Australian bowlers with 6-89, taking his Test wicket tally to 301. Details

Tanzid savours maiden Test ton after taming Australia’s attack

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:53:17 +0600

For Tanzid Hasan, the celebrations at Marrara Stadium were about much more than a maiden Test century. After years of being compared with Bangladesh batting great Tamim Iqbal, the 25-year-old finally had a moment to make a name for himself on his own terms. Tanzid reached his hundred off 188 balls on Friday, guiding Bangladesh into a commanding position against Australia in the opening Test.... Details

Swiatek rolls past Rybakina for WTA Toronto title

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:48:45 +0600

Former world number one Iga Swiatek captured her first title of the year on Thursday, roaring past a weary Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to win the WTA 1000 in Toronto. Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion, hadn't even reached a final in 2026 and saw her Wimbledon title defense end in the third round. But she was in control throughout against second-ranked Australian Open winner Rybakina on the... Details

Maresca uncertain over Rodri's future at City

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:47:22 +0600

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said "anything can happen" amid reports La Liga champions Barcelona have bid to sign World Cup winner Rodri. City are understood to have rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million ($52 million) from Barcelona for the midfielder. The 30-year-old has just one season remaining on his deal at the Etihad and has been strongly linked with a return to his... Details

New Zealand Football withdraws support for Infantino, urges review

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:45:55 +0600

New Zealand Football said on Friday it had withdrawn support for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino and called for an independent review into his aborted plan to sell off part of the World Cup. Infantino came under renewed fire this week in an open letter signed by three confederations -- UEFA, North and Central America's CONCACAF and Asia's AFC -- accusing the world football boss of breaking trust... Details

Gill says 'huge honour' to lead India in 600th Test

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:08:12 +0600

India's Shubman Gill said it was a "huge honour" to lead his side for the country's 600th Test when they face Sri Lanka Saturday in the opening match of a two-Test series. Only England (1,097) and Australia (883) have played more Tests than India and the landmark match also coincides with the anniversary of India's independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. "It's a big honour and... Details

Shelton does the double in Canada

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:06:07 +0600

Ben Shelton backed up an ATP title for the first time in his career on Thursday, defeating Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) to win a second consecutive Masters 1000 trophy in Canada. Last year's title in Toronto was matched by a 2026 winning performance in Montreal, with the American taking the honours without dropping a set on the way to his seventh career title. Shelton joins Andy Murray,... Details

Tanzid makes history as Tigers end second day with 153-run lead over Aussies

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:47:38 +0600

Bangladesh tightened its grip on the first Test against Australia as opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim struck a landmark maiden Test century before the visitors extended their lead to 35 runs after 66 overs in the second session on Friday. Playing only his second Test, Tanzid produced a composed 101 off 197 balls, with eight fours and a six, to become the first Bangladesh batter to score a Test... Details

Hasan’s county lessons pay off with historic six-for in Australia

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:57:09 +0600

Hasan Mahmud’s historic six-wicket haul in Darwin was not simply the product of a good day with the ball. The Bangladesh pacer believes the experience he gained playing county cricket in England helped him understand the conditions, trust his judgement and deliver the career-best performance that made him the first Bangladeshi pacer to claim a five-wicket haul on Australian soil. Hasan... Details

Messi returns but Miami knocked out of Leagues Cup

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:49:19 +0600

Lionel Messi made an emotional return Wednesday following his father's death and hints at retirement, but it wasn't enough for his Inter Miami side who were knocked out of the Leagues Cup in a 3-2 loss to Mexico's Leon. The Miami captain flew back to Florida from Argentina on Tuesday night after attending the funeral of his father, Jorge, on Sunday and came on at half-time to a massive... Details

City star Doku signs five-year contract extension

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:47:53 +0600

Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Thursday. Doku has developed into one of the most dynamic forwards in the Premier League since joining from French club Rennes in 2023. The 24-year-old has scored 22 goals and provided 34 assists in 131 games for City, helping the club win the Premier League, the Club World Cup, the FA Cup... Details

‘I was lucky’: Smith admits technology saved him after DRS scare

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:28:31 +0600

Steve Smith admitted he believed he had edged Ebadot Hossain and was fortunate to survive after technology overturned Bangladesh’s caught-behind appeal on the opening day of the first Test at Marrara Stadium on Thursday. Smith was batting on seven in the 21st over when Ebadot delivered full and outside off, drawing the Australian into a tentative poke. The ball went through to... Details

Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh claim opening day of Australia Test

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:41:25 +0600

Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh bundled Australia out for 198 to take the honours on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin on Thursday. Mominul Haque was on 35 with Tanzid Hasan alongside him on 32 as the visitors made a superb start to a Test match most people expected them to lose inside three days. Earlier, Hasan led an impressive display by the visitors' seamers... Details

Hasan six-for bowls out Australia for 198 in 1st innings

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:18:29 +0600

Hasan Mahmud claimed a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh made a dream start to their first Test tour of Australia in 23 years, bowling the hosts out for just 198 on the opening day of the series opener at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin today. His figure is the third best by a Bangladeshi pacer behind Shahadat Hossain Rajib’s 6-27 against South Africa and Ebadot Hossain’s 6-46... Details

Bangladesh eye tough fight against Australia in Darwin Test

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:16:14 +0600

Bangladesh are determined to give Australia a tough fight when the first Test of the two-match series gets underway at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on Thursday. The match will begin at 6:30 am Bangladesh time. The Test marks Bangladesh's return to Australia in the longest format after 23 years. Darwin has previously hosted only two Tests-Bangladesh's match against Australia in 2003 and Sri... Details

Messi says not certain to play ‘much longer’ after father’s death

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:13:34 +0600

Argentina superstar and inspiration behind his country's 2022 World Cup victory Lionel Messi said Wednesday he has "serious doubts" about continuing to play football for "much longer" after the death of his father Jorge Messi. "I don't know what I'll do without you, I don't know how to go on. I just played football, and now I have serious doubts about continuing to do so for much longer,"... Details

Ronaldo marries long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:37:43 +0600

Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez married on Tuesday in a ceremony in the Portuguese resort of Cascais, said the football superstar's representatives. The wedding capped a decade-long relationship and came after days of intense media speculation in Portugal over the location and timing of the ceremony. Ronaldo, 41, shared a photo of the couple's hands with their... Details

BCB launches first-ever curator Level-1 course

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:39:53 +0600

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has launched its first-ever Curator Level-1 Course in the country, aiming to strengthen professional expertise in cricket pitch and ground management and develop a new generation of qualified curators. The two-day course began Tuesday at the Bir Shreshtha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s Grounds... Details

Somali referee denied World Cup 'proud' to oversee UEFA Super Cup

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:24:27 +0600

Somalian referee Omar Artan, who was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup after being refused entry to the United States, will take charge of the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on Wednesday. Before the World Cup started in June, the 34-year-old referee unwittingly found himself in the media spotlight after being turned away on arrival at Miami International... Details

Bangladesh and India scramble to save white-ball series

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:22:46 +0600

Bangladesh is scrambling to save a six-match cricket tour by neighbour India next month with the foreign ministers of both nations roped in to try to salvage the series. Comprising three one-day internationals and three T20 matches, the white-ball series was originally planned for August last year but postponed after political relations soured between Dhaka and New Delhi. "It is being worked... Details

Ibrahim steers Fortis into AFC Challenge League group stage

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:20:23 +0600

Mohammad Ibrahim scored the decisive goal as Bangladesh's Fortis Football Club beat Kyrgyzstan's Muras United 1-0 on Tuesday to reach the group stage of the AFC Challenge League for the first time. Making their debut in Asian club competition, Fortis celebrated at the final whistle after securing a historic place in the tournament's main stage at Bashundhara Kings Arena in the capital. The... Details

Bangladesh set for direct World Cup qualification, West Indies face qualifiers again

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:17:46 +0600

Bangladesh are set to qualify directly for the 2027 ODI World Cup after Afghanistan’s win over Ireland strengthened their position in the ICC ODI rankings. The qualification list will not be official until the rankings cutoff on Sept. 30. But with less than seven weeks to go, Bangladesh are in the top eight and cannot realistically be overtaken. The top eight teams in the ODI rankings... Details

Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to replace FIFA's Infantino

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:47:34 +0600

US President Donald Trump on Monday backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is in hot water over allegations of a workplace affair and criticism of a failed private investment scheme. "FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing President Gianni Infantino," Trump said in a Truth Social post, calling the Italian-Swiss lawyer "fantastic."... Details

Rybakina survives scare as Gauff, Osaka race into Toronto quarters

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:41:38 +0600

World number two Elena Rybakina survived a huge scare to battle into the Canadian Open quarter-finals on Sunday in Toronto, while fourth-ranked Coco Gauff cruised through. Kazakhstan's Rybakina recovered from 0-3 and two breaks down in the final set to beat Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 before American Gauff swept aside another Russian, teenage qualifier Alina Korneeva, 6-3, 6-1 in Toronto.... Details

Messi absent after father's death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:49:36 +0600

Lionel Messi was absent following the death of his father as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to visiting Monterrey on Saturday in a Leagues Cup match Details

FIFA condemns 'concerted and ongoing effort' to weaken Infantino

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:46:14 +0600

FIFA on Saturday condemned "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the world game's governing body and its president Gianni Infantino as the controversy over his now shelved private investment plan rumbles on Details

Bangladesh crash to heavy defeat ahead of Australia Tests

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:54:23 +0600

Bangladesh suffered a major setback ahead of their two-Test series against Australia, collapsing for just 54 as a Cricket Australia XI secured a crushing innings-and-38-run victory in Darwin on Saturday. The tourists were bowled out before lunch on the third and final day of their only warm-up match, with South Australia left-arm paceman Campbell Thompson producing a stunning eight-wicket haul... Details

Simeone: Atletico will not sell Alvarez

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:51:35 +0600

Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to leave the club during the current transfer window despite interest from Barcelona, coach Diego Simeone said Saturday. Last month, Atletico filed a complaint to FIFA over Barcelona allegedly tapping up Alvarez. The Argentina international has also been linked with a possible move to Premier League champions Arsenal and was the subject of... Details

Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father, dies at 68

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:09:24 +0600

He died at a Rosario hospital, according to Infobae and Marca, with no immediate official confirmation Details

Arsenal sign Brazil midfielder Guimaraes from Newcastle

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:26:53 +0600

Premier League champions Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for a reported fee of £75 million ($101.2 million), the two clubs announced Saturday Details