Sunday, 29 Dec, 2024

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South Africa win first Rugby Championship since 2019

South Africa hammered Argentina in Nelspruit to win the Rugby Championship for the first time since 2019. The Springboks scored four first-half tries, with Aphelele Fassi grabbing two before assisting Cheslin Kolbe. Player of the match Pieter-Steph du Toit also claimed the first of

Barcelona's 100% league start ends in loss to Osasuna

Ante Budimir scored twice as Osasuna stunned Barcelona, who fell to their first La Liga defeat of the season. The Croatia striker ghosted in behind the Barca defence to head home Bryan Zaragoza's cross from close range after 18 minutes. Zaragoza increased Osasuna's lead,

Liverpool reclaim top spot as Salah penalty beats Wolves

Mohamed Salah's penalty sent Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League as they beat winless Wolves. The forward's second-half spot kick quickly restored an advantage that had been cancelled out by Rayan Ait-Nouri's leveller after Ibrahima Konate's first Premier

Fifa names 12 US stadiums for 2025 Club World Cup

Fifa has named the 12 stadiums set to host the new-look Club World Cup in the United States next year. The tournament, which will run from 15 June to 13 July 2025, is the first staging of an expanded 32-team competition. Matches will be played across the US, with the final to take

Bangladesh beat Pakistan to confirm SAFF U-17 final

Bangladesh ensured the final of the SAFF U-17 Championship 2024 after beating Pakistan by 8(2)-7(2) goals in the second semifinal at the Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu on Saturday. The day’s nail-biting semifinal went to sudden death as both sides were locked at 5-5 goals in the

Ind vs Ban: Rain washes out second day of Kanpur Test

The second day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh was on Saturday called off without a ball being bowled due to persistent downpour. The drizzle in the morning turned into heavy rain, not letting the action begin on day two at Green Park Stadium. The groundsmen put the

Impressive England thrash Australia to level ODI series

England showed their firepower with bat and ball as they levelled the one-day international series with a 186-run thrashing of Australia in a rain-shortened match at Lord's. Stand-in captain Harry Brook scored a magnificent 87 from 58 balls, while Ben Duckett also made a

ICC Women’s T20 WC 2024: Full list of 10 nations' squads

Ten teams will compete for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the United Arab Emirates from October 3. Defending champions Australia will play their first ICC tournament under new captain Alyssa Healy, while Heather Knight will continue to lead England as they seek their

Rain delays day two of India-Bangladesh Test

Heavy rain continued in Kanpur today (Sept 28), disrupting Day 2 of the second and final Test between Bangladesh and India. The weather had already impacted Day 1 significantly, allowing only 35 overs of play as Bangladesh reached 107-3. A BCB official confirmed that both teams had

Bangladesh, Afghanistan likely to play ODI series in November

Bangladesh are highly likely to play a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in November before their tour of West Indies. BCB president Faruque Ahmed said he feels that the three ODIs will be considered as a preparation for the Champions Trophy in 2025.  "We are

Tiger Roby beaten up during 2nd Test against India

The second Test match between India and Bangladesh is underway at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. It is a crucial game for both teams, as India are eyeing a clean sweep to strengthen its hold at the top of the WTC standings. Meanwhile, Bangladesh are looking to level the series.

Bad light stops play in India-Bangladesh second Test

Bangladesh were 107 for 3 in their first innings when bad light stopped play on the opening day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh here on Friday.  Bangladesh scored 33 runs and lost the wicket of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (31) in the nine overs that could be

Ten-man Spurs beat Qarabag in Europa League opener

Tottenham began their Europa League campaign with an impressive victory over Qarabag despite going down to 10 men from the seventh minute. After a 35-minute delay to kick-off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium because of travel disruptions, the home side were dealt an early blow when

Shakib Al Hasan set to retire from Test, T20Is

Allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement from Test and T20I cricket. Shakib dropped a bombshell in the pre match press conference for the second Test between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur and said that while he has already played his last T20I

Bangladesh team leave for Women's T20 WC

The Bangladesh Women's team left the country today (September 26) to participate in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Bangladesh were supposed to be the host of the showpiece event but due to the political unrest in the country, the ICC shifted the

Shakib to get enough time to decide on retirement: Razzak

Bangladesh selector and former player Abdur Razzak on Wednesday said the selection committee will give veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan enough time to decide when he wants to call time on his international career. The 37-year-old Shakib, considered one of the greatest all-rounders

Cricket: Men and women starting salaries equal from 2025

Minimum starting salaries will be equal for men and women in domestic cricket from 2025. The women’s domestic structure is being revamped from next season, with eight first-class counties hosting Tier 1 teams, rising to nine in 2026 and 10 in 2027. At those counties, the

Teenager Nwaneri scores twice as Arsenal thump Bolton

Teenager Ethan Nwaneri scored his first Arsenal goals as they cruised to victory over League One Bolton to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round. The 17-year-old, making his first senior start for the club, slotted into an empty net from Raheem Sterling's cross, before taking

Holders Liverpool hit five against West Ham

Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo each scored two goals as Liverpool began their defence of the Carabao Cup by coming from behind to thrash West Ham at Anfield. The visitors stunned the holders by taking the lead after a corner, Wataru Endo's attempted clearance striking team-mate Jarell

Lewandowski helps Liga leaders Barca past Getafe

Robert Lewandowski continued his fine form and earned La Liga leaders Barcelona a 1-0 win over Getafe on Wednesday. The Polish forward struck from close range in the first half to maintain Barca’s 100 percent record in the league so far this season with their seventh victory.