Final

Maiden triumph or return to glory?

The ninth edition of the ICC T20 World Cup will draw to a close today with a never-seen-before matchup in the final, as inaugural champions India take on first-time finalists South Africa for the right to call themselves the best in the world in the shortest format of the game.

Dhoni fever as more than 100,000 fans expected at IPL final

A crowd of more than 100,000 was expected to fill the world's biggest cricket stadium on Sunday for the final of the Indian Premier League and the likely farewell of superstar M.S. Dhoni.

Australian pace attack will have the edge over India in WTC final: Chappell

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels that the Australian pace attack in English conditions will give them the upper hand in next month’s World Test Championship (WTC) final against India, in the absence of injured pacer Jasprit Bumrah and wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant.

Sabalenka beats Linette to set up Australian Open final with Rybakina

Aryna Sabalenka surged into the Australian Open final with a 7-6(1) 6-2 win over unseeded Pole Magda Linette on Thursday to extend the red-hot Belarusian's unbeaten start to the year and book a clash with Elena Rybakina.

'French didn't mention this' - referee hits back in criticism over Argentina goal

The World Cup final ended nearly a week ago but the drama around it continued as the match referee showed a photo on his phone during a news conference to respond to claims that Lionel Messi's extra-time goal should not have stood.

Martinez explains lewd Golden Glove trophy celebration

Emi Martinez has explained his lewd Golden Glove trophy celebration, with the Argentina star claiming the top goalkeeping prize at the 2022 World Cup.

'All-time classic': Former players blown away by thrilling World Cup final

Former players came together in acclaiming the World Cup final in Qatar as one of the best ever after Argentina beat France on penalties following a pulsating 3-3 draw.

'Cruel' loss for Lloris after World Cup final 'boxing match'

France captain Hugo Lloris admitted Sunday's World Cup final defeat to Lionel Messi's Argentina was "cruel" and likened the pulsating showpiece to a "boxing match".

Injured Pogba sends message to his France team mates before World Cup final

France midfielder Paul Pogba sent his team-mates a video message ahead of Sunday's showdown with Argentina.

December 2, 2016
December 2, 2016

Football: Rivals rule out final league game against Chapecoense

Chapecoense's opponents in the last game of the Brazilian league season said they would not play the match out of respect for the stricken club who lost most of their players in a plane crash.

November 25, 2016
November 25, 2016

Ruman, Milon meet in final

Ruman Sana and Emdadul Haque Milon moved into the final of the Recurve Bow event in the Blazer BD BKSP Cup Archery

November 20, 2016
November 20, 2016

Tennis: Murray, Djokovic set up gripping final showdown in London

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic will slug it out for the world number one ranking in a high-stakes final at the ATP Tour Finals after completing their contrasting paths to the dramatic showdown.

November 4, 2016
November 4, 2016

Shiliguri to stage event

Hosts India confirmed to the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) that the 4th SAFF Women's Championships would be held in

September 29, 2016
September 29, 2016

Bangladesh cricket: Mosharraf included in squad for third ODI

Bangladesh Cricket Board announces the 14-man squad for the third and final ODI on October 1 against Afghanistan.

September 19, 2016
September 19, 2016

Cricket: ECB defends Bairstow bar from Yorkshire title decider

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) defends its decision to refuse Yorkshire permission to play Jonny Bairstow in their potential County Championship title-decider against Middlesex at Lord's.

September 12, 2016
September 12, 2016

Karolina vows to keep attacking

Karolina Pliskova vowed not to turn her back on her all-or-nothing game despite it falling short in her three-set defeat to Angelique Kerber in Saturday's US Open final.

September 9, 2016
September 9, 2016

US Open: Kerber celebrates No. 1 by reaching final

Reaching top of the world seems to agree with Angelique Kerber, who celebrates her ascension to the number one ranking with a 6-4 6-3 win over Caroline Wozniacki to advance to the U.S. Open final.

September 5, 2016
September 5, 2016

Blonde bombshell Messi reveals why he changed his look

Barcelona's blonde bombshell Lionel Messi reveals the reason behind his drastic change of hairstyle over the summer.

September 4, 2016
September 4, 2016

US Open: Venus takes next step to possible sisters showdown

Venus Williams moves within two wins of a possible sisterly showdown with Serena in the semi-finals of the U.S. Open by beating German 26th seed Laura Siegemund.