SOFI – Teenager Jannik Sinner on Saturday became the youngest ATP champion in 12 years when he defeated Canada’s Vasek Pospisil in the Sofia final. The 19-year-old, ranked at 44 in the world, racked up a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7/3)…
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Fortune Barishal upbeat to win Bangabandhu T20 Cup
DHAKA —Fortune Barishal team believes that they have formed a balanced team which has the ability to clinch the trophy of the Bangbandhu T20 Cup, overcoming the barrier of other teams. Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal led the side, which…
Fans not allowed in stadium during Bangabandhu T20 Cup
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) won’t allow spectators in the stadium during the forthcoming Bangabandhu T20 Cup, thinking about the health risk, caused by the novel coronavirus. Thousands of football fans enjoyed football at Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday during…
Tamim fails but Lahore keeps PSL final hope alive
DHAKA —Tamim Iqbal could not produce a worthy innings despite a brilliant start but it mattered little as his side Lahore Qalandars rode on Mohammad Hafeez’s excellent knock to beat Peshawar Zalmi by five wickets in the Eliminator-1 game of…
Shakib starts practice for Bangabandhu T20 Cup
DHAKA—Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan started his practice for the upcoming Bangabandhu T20 Cup at the Academy Ground of the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday. This is the first time in more than one year he practiced at the…
Brazil struggle to beat Venezuela without Neymar
SAO PAULO – Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino scored the crucial goal as Brazil laboured to a 1-0 win over a well organized but limited Venezuela in their World Cup qualifier on Friday. Firmino broke the deadlock on 66 minutes in…
Sports can refrain youth from terrorism, drug abuse: Khaleque
KHULNA – Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Mayor Talukder Abdul Khaleque stressed the need for regular sports exercise for good health, saying sports can refrain the new generation from drug abuse and terrorism. “Bangladesh have reached a new height globally through…
2nd phase of Women’s Football to begin from Nov. 20
DHAKA- The second phase of the Tricotex Women’s Football League will begin from November 20 at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in the city’s Kamlapur. On the day, Begum Anwara Sporting Club will take on league leader Bashundhara…
Salahuddin praises booters performance
DHAKA- Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin today praised the performance of the players who snatched a magnificent 2-0 win over Nepal in the first match of the ‘Mujib Barsho’ FIFA International Friendly series on Friday evening. “Actually…
Bangabandhu 1st Div. Basketball League begins Thursday
DHAKA – Bangabandhu UneMed UneHealth 1st Division Basketball League begins from Thursday (November 12) at Dhanmondi Wooden Floor Gymnasium in the city at 3 pm, a Bangladesh Basketball Federation (BBF) press release said today. BBF and Bangladesh Medical Association’s president…
Uttor Bango notch win in women’s football league
DHAKA – Moshammat Sultan scored a brace as FC Uttor Bango recorded an overwhelming 4-1 goals victory over Begum Anwara Sporting Club in the lone match of the Tricotex Women’s Football league held on Tuesday at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad…
Tamim off to Karachi to play PSL Playoffs
DHAKA – Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal left Dhaka for Karachi on Tuesday to play the playoffs of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Tamim replaced Chris Lynn in Lahore Qalandars team to play the PSL. Alongside him, Mahmudullah Riyad also replaced…
Real Madrid recovery halted by three Valencia penalties and own-goal
MADRID – Real Madrid were thrashed 4-1 at struggling Valencia on Sunday as Carlos Soler scored a hat-trick of penalties to raise further doubts over La Liga’s reigning champions. Madrid took the lead through Karim Benzema but presented Valencia with…
Dream ticket : fantasy games win big from cricket’s IPL
MUMBAI – Unable to bet legally, tens of millions of Indian cricket fans have turned to fantasy games based on the Indian Premier League, which have exploited a loophole to create a billion-dollar industry. Bolstered by foreign investment, Indian firms…
Razib finishes 4th in premier online chess
DHAKA – GM Enamul Hossain Razib finished fourth position in the 49th Annual Continental Open Premier, Online Chess after his position was decided in the tie breaking system, said a chess federation press release today. GM Razib earned five points…
Aim to get back confidence from series: Rana
DHAKA – Nepal National football team forward Biman Rana today said they need to get back their confidence as before from a two-match friendly series against Bangladesh. Actually it’S not about beating ….. it’s about visible football .. we need…
Shakib to appear for beep test Wednesday
DHAKA — Shakib AL Hasan did not go through the mandatory fitness test despite being scheduled to appear for it today (Monday). The ace all-rounder’s fitness test to attain the eligibility for the forthcoming Bangabandhu T20 Cup will be held…
US sports stars celebrate Biden win
LOS ANGELES – American sport stars celebrated Joe Biden’s victory on Saturday, saying the election of the 46th president of the US has restored their faith in democracy after four tumultuous years under Donald Trump. Athletes such as LeBron James,…
Mahmudullah tests Covid-19 positive
DHAKA — Bangladesh senior player Mahmudullah Riyad has been tested positive for Covid-19, which ruled him out from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) playoffs, starting November 14. Mahmudullah, who was recruited by Multan Sultans in place of English all-rounder Moeen…
Shakib to take part fitness test after testing negative for Covid-19
DHAKA — Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was tested negative for Covid-19, which paved his way to take part in the fitness test tomorrow (Monday) conducted by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). “Shakib was found negative in Covid-19 test,”…
Salma’s team in Women’s IPL final
DHAKA—Bangladesh female cricketer Salma Khantun’s team Trailblazers confirmed the final of Women’s T20 Challenge, considered as the Women’s IPL. They confirmed the final at a better run rate despite losing their last group match to Supernovas by two runs. While…
BCB announces name of 5 teams of Bangabandhu T20 Cup
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the name of the five teams of the Bangabandhu T20 Cup on Saturday. The country’s five big companies is sponsoring the five teams which are representing five divisions –Fortune Barishal, Beximco Dhaka, Minister Group…
BCB not worried about Shakib’s fitness
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is not worried about the fitness of Shakib Al Hasan even though he would have to attend the fitness test to prove that he is in good shape to play a competitive tournament like Bangabandhu…
Ridoy out to prepare him following Mushfiqur Rahim
DHAKA—World Cup winning Under-19 member Towhid Ridoy said that he is keen to learn from the senior player Mushfiqur Rahim’s dedication and discipline. Mushfiqur Rahim is the idol of many young cricketers. His adherence to his discipline year after year,…
Jahanara to face off Salma in Women’s IPL tomorrow
DHAKA – Jahanara Alam’s team Velocity will take on Salma Khatun’s Trailblazers in the Women’s T20 Challenge, considered as the Women’s IPL tomorrow (Thursday) at Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Jahanara and Salma are the only two cricketers from Bangladesh…
BFF-AFC ‘B’ diploma certificate course begins
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF)–AFC ‘B’ Diploma Certificate Course has begun from today at the conference room of BFF, said a BFF press release today. The course, which will be held till November 11, is being held under…
Naim Sheikh regains confidence with one super knock
DHAKA – Young opener Naim Sheikh has finally found the rhythm after hitting an 83-run knock in the High Performance (HP) Unit’s intra-squad two-day game. The youngster shot into the limelight with a 48 ball-81 runs knock in a T20…
Maradona undergoes successful brain surgery on blood clot
BUENOS AIRES – Argentine football great Diego Maradona underwent successful brain surgery for a blood clot in a specialist private clinic in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, his doctor said. “We managed to successfully remove the clot. Diego coped well with…
Maradona admitted to hospital in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES – Argentine football great Diego Maradona was admitted to hospital Monday for medical checks, his personal doctor announced. “It’s not a serious situation and we didn’t come for an emergency,” Leopoldo Luque told reporters outside the clinic in…
Tamim, Mahmudullah get NOC to play PSL
DHAKA – Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal and senior batsman Mahmudullah were given No Objection Certificate (NOC) today to play the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Both of the players will go to Pakistan to play play-off match as the replacement…