‘Cricket is turning into baseball’
“Cricket is turning into baseball, isn’t it? It was absolutely incredible,” Curran said at the post-match presentation.
Arteta receives Wenger's advice on fine margins in title run-in
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has been seeking counsel from former manager Arsene Wenger as the club aims to end their 20-year wait for the Premier League title this season, Arteta said ahead of Sunday's trip to Tottenham Hotspur.
Leicester promoted to Premier League as Leeds crash
Leicester City were promoted to the Premier League on Friday after rivals Leeds United crashed to a shock 4-0 defeat at Queens Park Rangers.
Cricket
‘Umpiring didn’t cause any controversy’
Jessy shared her experience of officiating in her first DPL game and spoke about her upcoming assignments in an interview with The Daily Star
Tigresses’ focus only on cricket
“We are not thinking of those [incidents]. All we are thinking of is how to play good cricket and win,” Nahida said.
'Catastrophe' for Nagelsmann if Germany flop at Euro 2024, says Bayern chief
Honorary Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness said it would be "a catastrophe" for Julian Nagelsmann if Germany are not successful at Euro 2024 after turning down the chance to return to his club.
Heatwave defers DPL schedule
The third round of the ongoing Super League phase of the Dhaka Premier League was rescheduled and pushed back by two days due to the severe heatwave that has been sweeping across the country in recent weeks.
‘The problem in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh...’: Wasim Akram on relentless Pandya criticism
Akram believes that fans in the Indian sub-continent have a tendency to hold onto past grievances.
Du Plessis to sleep better after RCB end losing streak
Du Plessis said getting their second win would give them a boost.
Indonesia's Rohmalia breaks record for best T20I spell
17-year-old Indonesian bowler took 7/0 to break the world record for the best individual bowling figures in all T20Is.
Minimalist Mustafizur only watches death overs
Mustafizur also opined that playing at the IPL is the best possible preparation for any cricketer.
Football
Man City in title groove as Arsenal face Spurs test
Phil Foden issued a warning to Manchester City's title rivals after the champions' "frightening" attack inspired a vital 4-0 demolition of Brighton.
Women's football league starting with concerns over competitiveness
Following a 16-month hiatus, the UCB Women’s Football League is set to get underway today at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium with hopes of a competitive tournament, a prospect that seems challenging nonetheless.
Brazil great Marta to retire from international football
Brazil's all-time top scorer in both men's and women's football, Marta, will retire from internationals this year, the 38-year-old striker said ahead of the Paris Olympics.
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Champions Alcaraz and Sabalenka through in Madrid Open
Defending Madrid Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both triumphed in their opening clashes in the Spanish capital on Friday to reach the third round.
Iconic shared Olympic gold moment will not be repeated, says Barshim
Barshim said he felt "lucky" to have shared the gold with Tamberi.
Boris Becker discharged from bankruptcy: lawyer
The three-time Wimbledon winner was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for concealing assets in April 2022 but was released in December of the same year and subsequently deported to Germany.
Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance
The 37-year-old, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, said that he is far from being in top form and that he is only playing against American Darwin Blanch in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday as a personal sacrifice.
Zinnat wins gold in Nelson Mandela Cup Boxing
Bangladeshi-origin US-based boxer Jinnat Ferdous won the gold medal in the Nelson Mandela Cup International Boxing Competition held in the South African city of Durban on Tuesday.
Sinner plays down Djokovic, Alcaraz comparisons
The Italian world number two can come within touching distance of the top-ranked Djokovic in the standings should he triumph in Madrid this fortnight and he arrives in the Spanish capital brimming with confidence and carrying an impressive 25-2 win-loss record for the season.
Djokovic, Bonmati crowned at Laureus Awards
Tennis great Djokovic, a record 24-time Grand Slam champion, equalled his former rival Roger Federer's tally at the prestigeous ceremony in Madrid.
Woods adds Homa, Kim and Kisner to his indoor golf team
"I have already shared my excitement and optimism for TGL as a league and product," Woods said.
Xabi Alonso makes you 'up your game': Boniface
Leverkusen are four games away from becoming the first team to go through a Bundesliga season unbeaten.
Slot 'confident' of Liverpool job as negotiations take place
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Slot's attacking tactics could be the ideal match for the Reds.
Enzo Fernandez to miss rest of season after groin surgery
Fernandez is the latest Chelsea player to be hit with an injury setback.
Nadal gives a tennis masterclass to teen Blanch
The win was Nadal's record-extending 57th victory in Madrid.
City crush Brighton to close gap on leaders Arsenal
Foden struck twice before the interval to put the result beyond doubt.
Clinical New Zealand outlast Pakistan to win 4th T20I
Opener Tim Robinson hit a maiden half century to lift New Zealand to 178-7 in 20 overs before pacer William O'Rourke claimed 3-27 to keep Pakistan down to 174-8
Spinners help Bengaluru defeat Hyderabad
Hyderabad could only score 171-8 as RCB registered only their second win in nine games and are still languishing at the bottom of the 10-team table.
Courtois can return next week: Ancelotti
"He's well, I think he will be available to travel with us next week (to Munich) and he can play against Cadiz," Ancelotti told a news conference.
Mohammedan prolong Abahani’s wait
Rony struck a career-best 141 off 131 deliveries while Mahidul Islam Ankon’s 50 and Mehedi Hasan Miraz’s brisk cameo, a 29-ball 53, helped Mohammedan to 317 for six
President, fan support key in decision to stay: Xavi
In January, with Barcelona on a miserable run of form, Xavi said he would walk away from his post in the summer despite having a year left on his contract.
