Bangladesh crashed out of the World Twenty20 after going down to a 50-run defeat against Pakistan in their Group 2 tie of the Super 10 on Sunday. Chasing a huge 191, the hosts’ top order taken was care of before…
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Kaka sets sights on MLS move
AC Milan attacking midfielder Kaka has revealed he would like to move to the MLS when his career at San Siro comes to and end.
Ancelotti: Ronaldo is fit to play against Rayo
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit to face Rayo Vallecano on Saturday despite suffering from a “small problem.”
Tigers lose as India move to T20 World Cup semifinals
India smartly reached the semifinals of the ICC World Twenty20 with one match to spare beating next door rival and hosts Bangladesh by eight wickets in their 3rd Super-10 match at the holiday crowd packed Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in…
Williams beats Sharapova for 15th straight time
Key Biscayne, Fla.– Between points, Serena Williams stood motionless behind the baseline with her back to the net, as if trying to match – or mimic – the methodical ritual of her opponent, Maria Sharapova.
Sunil Gavaskar replaces India cricket boss Srinivasan
India’s Supreme Court has installed former captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar as the interim head of the country’s cricket board.
Bangladesh to play India in their 2nd Super 10 match Friday
Hosts Bangladesh will play their next door rivals and the ICC World Cup Champions India in their 2nd Super 10 match of the ICC World Twenty20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket in Dhaka on Friday.
England beat Sri Lanka by 6 wkts; Hales hits ton
An unbeaten century by Alex Hales helped England taste their first victory in the ICC World Twenty20 beating top ranked Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in a Group-1 match at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong Thursday. This was also…
IPL ban for Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals – court
India’s Supreme Court intends to bar Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals from this year’s Indian Premier League, which starts on 16 April.
Xavi: ‘Cristiano is wrong’ about referee
Xavi says Cristiano Ronaldo was wrong to criticize the referee inBarcelona’s 4-3 win over Real Madrid in Sunday’s Clasico. Real Madrid was up 3-2 at the Bernabeu when it saw Sergio Ramosdismissed for a challenge on Neymar, with Lionel Messi…
Serena, Sharapova again on Miami collision course
Miami – Six-times Miami champion Serena Williams and five-times runner-up Maria Sharapova remained on another Sony Open collision course after each recorded fourth-round wins on Monday.
Where the Manchester derby will be won and lost
In a season as awkward and inconsistent as Manchester United is enduring, two wins in a row feels like a serious milestone.
Bangladesh concede 73-run defeat to West Indies
Bangladesh conceded a frustrating 73-run defeat to holders West Indies in their first Group B Super 10 match of the ICC World Twenty20 at the home of Bangladesh Cricket — Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium– in Mirpur on Tuesday. In reply…
T20 Super10: SA records first victory, beats NZ
South Africa tasted their first victory beating New Zealand by an exciting 2 runs, to stay in the race of the ICC World, in a Super 10 match of the World Twenty20 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on…
Real Madrid v Barcelona: Cristiano Ronaldo criticises Clasico referee
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says “unbelievable decisions” cost them in the 4-3 home defeat by Barcelona.
Real Madrid v Barcelona: Has Ronaldo overtaken Messi?
There has been a strong and widespread consensus amongst the global football community over the last few years that Barcelona’s Lionel Messi is the best player in the world – evidenced by four consecutive Ballon d’Or awards between 2009 and…
Bangladesh Cricket T20: India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets
India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in the 1st Super10 match of the ICC World Twenty20 amid of the tumultuous crowd at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
Brazil’s 1958 World Cup-winning captain Bellini dies
The defender led a team including 17-year-old Pele to a 5-2 victory against host nation Sweden in the final to claim the trophy for the first time.
Jarkko Nieminen breaks Greg Rusedski’s fastest win record
Nieminen, 32, took 28 minutes and 20 seconds to advance to the second round.
Daniel Ricciardo: Red Bull appeal against disqualification
Red Bull have appealed against Daniel Ricciardo’s disqualification from the Australian Grand Prix.
Recharged Federer is off to best start in 2 years
Indian Wells, Calif. — Roger Federer could have been upset about losing a close final in one of the biggest events outside the Grand Slam tournaments.
“Real Madrid can knock Barcelona out of the title race with Clasico win”
Former Real Madrid and Barcelona midfielder Michael Laudrup believes Gerardo Martino’s side must win Sunday’s Clasico to keep its Liga defense alive.
T20 World Cup: Super-10 berth within reach of Tigers
Hosts Bangladesh almost confirmed their Super-10 berth from Group A of the ICC World Twenty20 beating associate member Nepal by eight wickets in their 2nd group match at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Tuesday. Replying to Nepalese poor…
David Moyes defiant over Manchester United future
Manchester United boss David Moyes says he is not concerned about his future at the club despite his team’s struggles so far this season.
Qatar defends 2022 World Cup bid after payment allegations
Qatar’s World Cup organising committee has defended its bid to host the 2022 tournament following newspaper claims casting doubt on the process.
Tiger Sakib, Afghan Dawlat fined
Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Afghanistan’s pacer Dawlat Zadran have been fined for breach of the ICC’s Code of Conduct in the World Twenty20 opener. Both will lose fifty percent of their match fees. The ICC in a press release…
Tigers meet Nepal Tuesday in T20 World Cup
Hosts Bangladesh will take on ICC associate member Nepal on Tuesday in their second Group-A match of the ICC World Twenty20 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong. The match will begin at 7:30pm. Earlier, in the opening day of…
Wayne Rooney: Man Utd loss to Liverpool a ‘nightmare’
By Phil McNulty Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says his side’s 3-0 home defeat by Liverpool ranks as one of the lowest moments of his career. Steven Gerrard scored two penalties and missed a third before Luis Suarez sealed victory…
World Twenty20 2014: Ireland beat Zimbabwe in T20 opener
Zimbabwe were going at almost 10 runs an over before being pegged back and they posted 163-5 from their 20 overs.
Bangladesh beat Hong Kong 5-1 in Asian Hockey
Bangladesh made a flying start in the Islami Bank Asian Games Hockey Qualifiers outplaying Hong Kong China by 5-1 goals in their first match at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Bangladesh skipper, drag and flick specialist Mamunur…