Al-Nassr sign Colombia forward Duran from Aston Villa

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr have signed 21-year-old Colombian forward Jhon Duran from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

India clinch T20 series against England amid substitute drama

Harshit Rana claimed three wickets in his debatable appearance as a concussion substitute to help India to a series-clinching 15-run victory against England in the fourth T20 International on Friday.

Non-payment of players, small boundaries, suspicions plaguing BPL 11 

The latest episode of Pitch Perfect brings you an in-depth discussion of the disappointing plight of the BPL and its future.

Cricket

Cricket

India thrash England to set up Women's U19 WC final against South Africa

The defending champions will take on South Africa in the title decider on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur.

8h ago

Mitchell Marsh ruled out of Champions Trophy

Three weeks ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Australia have been dealt with a huge blow as senior all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the competition due to back injury.

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Downpour halts Sri Lanka Test as Australia tighten grip

Incessant afternoon rain forced an early end to day three of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Friday, with the visitors leading by 518 and former home skipper Dinesh Chandimal waging a lone battle on 63.

11h ago

Virat Kohli flops on return to domestic cricket

Superstar Indian cricketer Virat Kohli flopped on his first domestic cricket match in more than a decade Friday to the dismay of thousands who turned out to see him play.

13h ago

At least 8 BPL matches under scanner

The Daily Star identified at least two cricketers outside of the official team lists in the players' dugout

18h ago

Shoriful, Khaled bag four each as Chittagong ensure playoffs

Chittagong Kings dominated proceedings with a 96-run win over Sylhet Strikers at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today to ensure a spot in the playoffs with a game left in hand.

1d ago

Sri Lanka lose quick three after Australia declare on 654-6

Australia had Sri Lanka three down after opener Usman Khawaja's first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped the tourists to 654-6 declared in the first match on Thursday.

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Naim ton sees Rangpur suffer fourth straight loss

Rangpur Riders suffered their fourth successive loss in this season’s BPL as Khulna Tigers’ Mohammad Naim’s ton trumped Soumya Sarkar’s 74.

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Football

Football

U-17 National Gold Cup Football / Kachua, Mongla win Bagerhat district finals

The much-anticipated U-17 National Gold Cup Football Tournament concluded in grand fashion at the Bagerhat Stadium on Friday, showcasing the best of young footballing talent in the region. 

Real face City in Champions League knockout phase playoffs

Defending champions Real Madrid will play 2023 winners Manchester City in a blockbuster Champions League knockout phase playoff tie after the two teams were pitted against each other in the draw held in Nyon on Friday.

'Anything is possible' - Amorim says Man United must target trophy

United's third-placed finish in the Europa League first phase ensured they avoided a two-legged playoff to reach the last 16.

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Hamilton 'OK' following first Ferrari crash

Ferrari will unveil their new car on February 19 at Fiorano, a day after the F1 season launch event in London to mark the sport's 75th anniversary.

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1st UCB Golf Tournament 2025 concludes with grand prize ceremony

The 1st UCB Golf Tournament 2025 reached its conclusion with a grand closing and prize distribution ceremony at the Shaheen Golf and Country Club in Patenga, Chattogram on January 24.

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Mymensingh Youth Chess Championship 2025 to begin on February 2

Mymensingh Youth Chess Championship 2025 will raise its curtains on February 2 at the Mymensingh Gymnasium. 

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Aussie Open champion Sinner won't defend his title in Rotterdam

World number one Jannik Sinner will not defend his ATP 500 title in Rotterdam as the Italian's "body needs time to rest" after winning the Australian Open, tournament organisers announced Monday.

4d ago

Sinner destined for greatness but first comes doping hearing

Double Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner set his sights on mastering clay and grass courts to make himself a complete player after the Italian claimed his third hardcourt Grand Slam title on Sunday.

4d ago

Sinner 11th player in the Open era to retain Australian Open men's singles title

The 23-year-old came through a tense battle between the world's top two players 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena, raising his arms in the air and looking to the sky in celebration.

5d ago

Sinner dismantles Zverev to retain Australian Open title

The victory earned the Italian world number one his third Grand Slam crown.

5d ago

'You pay my bills' and 'kick him out': Australian Open storylines

The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year, ends on Sunday when defending champion Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev for the men's title. AFP looks back on five memorable storylines from the past two weeks in Melbourne:

5d ago

Guardiola promises Man City 'will be back' next season

Pep Guardiola has insisted Manchester City will be back in the hunt wo win the Premier League next season after struggling this term.

6d ago

Sabalenka, Keys promise thunderous slugfest

The irresistible force of Aryna Sabalenka meets the unbreakable spirit of Madison Keys in an Australian Open women's singles final on Saturday that promises to be a thunderous slugfest.

6d ago

Kyle Walker joins AC Milan from Man City

England right-back Kyle Walker has completed a loan move to AC Milan from Manchester City, the clubs announced on Friday.

6d ago

No direct qualification to WC for Tigresses as Joty and Co suffer defeat in final WI ODI

Bangladesh suffered an eight-wicket defeat in their third and final ODI against the West Indies at Warner Park in St Kitts on Friday, a result that not only saw the Tigresses lose the three-match series 2-1 but also denied them direct qualification to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025.

6d ago

Kings owner admits Emon’s non-payment

The players’ non-payment issue in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is refusing to die down as on Friday Chittagong Kings admitted that they are yet to pay anything to Bangladesh cricketer Parvez Hossain Emon due to “personal reasons”.

1w ago

Man City will have newcomers Marmoush, Reis and Khusanov vs Chelsea

Manchester City's new signings Omar Marmoush, Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov will be in the squad for Saturday's league game against Chelsea, boss Pep Guardiola said ahead of the battle between two teams chasing a Champions League spot.

1w ago

Vinicius 'wants to make history at Real Madrid', says Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti quashed rumours regarding the future of star forward Vinicius Junior on Friday, saying the Brazilian is committed to staying with the reigning European and Spanish champions.

1w ago

ICC reveals Men’s Test Team of the Year 2024

Here’s a look at the players who earned their place for their exceptional performances in Test cricket.

1w ago

Fakirerpool stun Mohammedan in season’s biggest upset 

A high-flying Mohammedan SC were stopped in their tracks as they tasted their first defeat in the Bangladesh Premier League, going down 1-0 against newly-promted Fakirerpool Young Men's Club at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla today. 

1w ago

Sinner to meet Zverev in Australian Open final

Defending champion Jannik Sinner blew past Ben Shelton 7-6 (7/2), 6-2, 6-2 in the Australian Open semi-finals on Friday to set up a showdown with Alexander Zverev for the title.

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