BFF forms seven-member committee to look into grievances regarding Butler

Bangladesh Football Federation has formed a seven-member committee to look into national women’s team’s senior players’ complaint against head coach Peter Butler.

Butler out or no play, warn tearful women footballers

Speaking to the media on Thursday, the players expressed their frustration over what they see as neglect from BFF.

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

Tigresses succumb to T20I series defeat against WI

The Tigresses' batting fell apart chasing 201-6, and finished their 20-over quota for a mere 95-9. 

19h ago

Tamim urges BPL to fix payment disputes and restructure for future

Beyond payment concerns, Tamim believes the BPL’s scheduling and team structure need adjustments to elevate the tournament’s standard.

1d ago

Rangpur’s rough run reshapes playoffs race

Despite having started the league phase with eight wins on the trot, Rangpur lost a bit of firepower as Englishman Alex Hales left for ILT20, Pakistan’s Khushdil Shah departed for the Champions Trophy camp, while Soumya Sarkar only returned following an injury.

1d ago

Barishal confirm Qualifier spot as Dhaka register lowest total of BPL season  

Fortune Barishal confirmed a top-two finish in the league stage of the Bangladesh Premier League after hammering Dhaka Capitals by nine wickets at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

1d ago

Khawaja, Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test

Steve Smith stood unbeaten on 104 after crossing 10,000 Test runs and helped Australia pummel Sri Lanka alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test on Wednesday.

1d ago

‘Zero given’: Sri Lankan Samarakoon leaves Bangladesh unpaid

In the latest episode of the country’s most popular cricketing soap opera, also known as the Bangladesh Premier League, Sri Lankan all-rounder Lahiru Samarakoon has left the Durbar Rajshahi camp, claiming to have received "nothing" in the form of payments.

1d ago

Rangpur’s third loss in a row ends Dhaka's playoff hopes

Chittagong Kings, Durbar Rajshahi, and Khulna Tigers will vie for the third and fourth positions in the standings.

1d ago

BPL's non-payment issue / 'We haven't faced a situation like this before'

Bangladesh star Mehedi Hasan Miraz said that a "different" circumstance is prevailing in this BPL and hoped that BCB will be able to manage things well and find a solution so as not to bring disrepute to the country’s cricket.

1d ago
Football

Football

New Champions League format has been a great lesson: Guardiola

City came back from a goal down to beat Belgian side Brugge on Wednesday in a nerve-jangling must-win league phase finale, to finish 22nd in the table - three places above elimination.

Champions League: Possible playoff and last 16 opponents

The new 36-team format provided plenty of tension, but all the fancied sides at least finished in the top 24 to stay in the competition.

Barca secure second in Champions League with Atalanta draw

Barcelona made sure of second place in the Champions League on Wednesday after being held to a 2-2 draw by plucky Atalanta, who failed in their mission for direct qualification for the last 16.

More Sports

More Sports

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.

1d ago

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.

1d ago

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. 

2d ago

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.

3d 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.

3d 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.

4d ago

Sinner dismantles Zverev to retain Australian Open title

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

4d 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:

4d ago

Afghanistan's Omarzai named ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024

Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has made history by becoming the first player from his country to be crowned the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year.

3d ago

Brathwaite hails West Indies' long-awaited win in Pakistan

Jomel Warrican, the 32-year-old left-arm spinner, took nine wickets to spearhead a series-levelling win against the hosts on the third day of the second Test in Multan.

3d ago

Malan and Co power Barishal to win over Khulna

Dawid Malan’s quickfire half-century and a composed finish from Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Nabi powered Fortune Barishal to a five-wicket win over Khulna Tigers in their Bangladesh Premier League match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today.

3d ago

Bumrah named ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year

Bumrah was the standout bowler in the world in 2024, excelling in both home and away conditions and proving a key contributor in keeping India in contention in the ICC World Test Championship standings.

3d ago

Neymar set to complete Santos return: Reports

Brazilian superstar Neymar is reportedly ready to accept a huge pay cut to facilitate a return to his boyhood club Santos and the booter is likely to complete the move soon.

3d ago

Amorim says 63-year-old coach better chance of playing than Rashford

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believes the club's 63-year-old goalkeeper coach has a better chance of making his team than outcast striker Marcus Rashford.

3d ago

West Indies win Test in Pakistan for first time in 35 years

Spinner Jomel Warrican took five wickets as the West Indies won a Test match in Pakistan for the first time in nearly 35 years on Monday.

3d ago

Can MSC keep lead intact?

A revitalised Mohammedan top the table after the first phase for only the second time since the inaugural season of the BPL in 2007. They strung up an eight-match winning streak this season on their way to the top but it was snapped by newly-promoted Fakirerpool Young Men’s Club in their last match.

3d ago

Man Utd must improve after 'lucky' Fulham win: Amorim

Lisandro Martinez's deflected winner offered some respite to Amorim, who has won just four of his 12 Premier League games in charge.

3d ago

Barcelona end LaLiga winless run with 7-1 thrashing of Valencia

Barcelona sit third in the standings with 42 points, three behind second-placed Atletico Madrid and seven adrift of leaders Real Madrid.

3d ago