Shepherd, Dayal edge Bengaluru past Chennai in IPL thriller

An incredible final over from Yash Dayal and Romario Shepherd's late batting blitz helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru scrape past Chennai Super Kings by two runs in an IPL thriller to move top of the table on Saturday.

Arsenal suffer Bournemouth defeat ahead of PSG showdown

Arsenal suffered a blow ahead of their Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain as Evanilson fired Bournemouth to a 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Watch / Will Hamza Choudhury's inclusion revive Bangladesh football?

If the BFF utilises this upsurge in interest from footballers and fans, it could be a game changer for Bangladesh football.

Cricket

Cricket

Zawad powers Bangladesh U19s to record win over Sri Lanka

Zawad scored 113 off 111 deliveries, hitting 14 boundaries and three sixes. It marked his second hundred in Youth ODIs—his first came in the second match of the series, where he remained unbeaten on 130 off just 106 balls, smashing 14 fours and six sixes.

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Tamim calls for election of qualified candidates at BCB

With the BCB election is knocking at the door -- expected to be held before October -- there are already rumours floating in the air that Tamim might contest in the election.

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Bangladesh drop below Ireland in Women’s T20I rankings

The Bangladesh women's cricket team was eclipsed by Ireland in the ICC Women's T20I team rankings following the annual update made by the ICC on Friday.

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'Runs are the currency' - England tell struggling Pope and Crawley

Selector Luke Wright said "runs are the currency" as England consider the makeup of their top order ahead of a busy summer that include high-profile Test series against India and Australia.

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Red-hot Sudharsan's stock soars in IPL and beyond

Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan continued his red-hot form in the Indian Premier League to lead the Orange Cap race for IPL's top scorer and stake his claim for a test debut in India's tour of England later this year.

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Buttler, Gill shine as Gujarat beat Hyderabad

Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill hit half-centuries to power Gujarat Titans to a 38-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL on Friday.

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T20 captaincy call after Liton’s injury assessment

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is waiting on the injury assessment of Liton Das as the wicketkeeper-batter is the frontrunner to captain the Tigers in their upcoming T20I series against the UAE and Pakistan.

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Jam-packed schedule puts selectors in a jam

Selectors are currently passing a busy time over forming separate squads ahead of the national team's and its understudy team's jam-packed schedule in May with the main concern being picking the right player for the right team.

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Football

Football

I'll talk about my future on May 25: Ancelotti

"I can make it clear, the truth is that I am very fond of my club, my players and my fans. I'll talk about my future on the 25th (of May)," Ancelotti told reporters on Saturday ahead of a home game against Celta Vigo.

Jorge Jesus out as coach of Saudi giants Al Hilal

Al Hilal sacked their Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus on Saturday days after the Saudi giants were beaten in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League.

Inter's Martinez doubtful for Barca return with hamstring pull

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez is expected to miss the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Barcelona next week after picking up a hamstring injury.

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Titas win maiden Premier Chess League title

Titas Club emerged champions in the Great Wall Ceramic Premier Division Chess League after beating Uttara Central Chess Club 4-0 in the ninth and final round held at the Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall Room today.

1d ago

Madrid Open holder Swiatek thrashed by Gauff in semis

Reigning Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing semi-final defeat by Coco Gauff on Thursday, with the American triumphing 6-1, 6-1.

2d ago

Sinner considered walking away from tennis during doping controversy

World number one Jannik Sinner, who is about to return to action after a three-month doping ban, thought about walking away from tennis even while successfully defending his Australian Open title, but is coming back with a new mentality.

3d ago

Djokovic to miss Italian Open

Record 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic will not take part in the Italian Open in Rome from May 7-18, tournament organisers announced Tuesday.

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‘Players have basic skills but lack tactical awareness’

Bangladesh failed to qualify for the Asia Cup for the first time in 43 years after finishing third in the AHF Cup -- a tournament which they had won the last four times.

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Maqsood hopeful despite disappointing table tennis results

Bangladesh wrapped up their campaign at the South Asian Regional Youth Table Tennis Championships on a disappointing note, securing only seven bronze medals in the five-nation tournament held in Nepal from April 24 to 28.

5d ago

Djokovic crashes to nervous Arnaldi in Madrid opener

The fourth-seeded Djokovic suffered a second consecutive opening defeat, after losing his opener against Alejandro Tabilo in Monte Carlo two weeks ago.

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‘A big blow to our hockey’

Terming Bangladesh’s failure to qualify for the Asia Cup for the first time as a ‘big blow’ to the country’s hockey , general secretary of Bangladesh Hockey Federation’s (BHF) ad-hoc committee, Lt Col (retd) Riazul Hasan, has cited lack of finances as a cause for the team’s disastrous performance in the ongoing AHF Cup.

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Lord's to host Women's T20 World Cup final in 2026

The Women's T20 World Cup final will be played at Lord's on July 5, 2026, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.

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Maxwell to miss rest of IPL with finger injury

Punjab Kings all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will miss the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a finger injury, the franchise said on Thursday.

2d ago

Tigers revert to old ways against Zimbabwe: A worrying sign?

“If we can’t stick to our planning even against lower-ranked sides, how can we expect growth in Test cricket? I’m not against offering spin-friendly conditions, but why against Zimbabwe? Why did we lose confidence after one loss?”

2d ago

Raphinha surpasses Messi to close in on Ronaldo’s record 

Barcelona and Inter Milan shared a compelling 3-3 draw in a high-octane Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday, with teenage star Lamine Yamal shining bright.

2d ago

'They can't run, can't defend': Messi's Miami project risks global embarrassment

A dejected-looking Lionel Messi walked off the field in defeat on Wednesday after his Inter Miami team were exposed in emphatic fashion by a young Vancouver Whitecaps.

2d ago

‘It’s time to go home’: Boon ends match referee innings

“I’ve been travelling the world for cricket in various roles as a player, an administrator, and a selector since I was 16 so it’s time to go home.”

2d ago

Locals key to Fed Cup success, says Kings captain Tapu

After leading Bashundhara Kings to Federation Cup title defence as captain, central defender -- even becoming the joint-top scorer -- Tapu Barman was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.

2d ago

From starstruck to star man: Ito leads Kawasaki to ACL final past Ronaldo

"There were some big names playing here. Before we went on the pitch they were next to me. It felt like it was a video game."

2d ago

'All’s well that ends well': Is it the case for Tigers after Zim series?

Bangladesh turned things around in the Test series against Zimbabwe, winning the second and final Test by a resounding margin of an innings and 106 runs in Chattogram yesterday.

2d ago

Whitecaps KO Messi's Miami in semis

For Messi's Miami, the focus will turn to their bid for a first MLS Cup and their FIFA Club World Cup campaign.

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