Tuesday, 08 Jul, 2025

Sports

PSG’s Champions League hero Doue says ‘dream becomes reality’

Paris Saint-Germain’s double goal-scoring hero Desire Doue said “a dream has become reality” after Saturday’s Champions League triumph. The 19-year-old lit up Munich’s Allianz Arena, scoring twice and providing an assist as PSG routed Inter Milan 5-0.

Bangladesh drop to 10th in ICC T20I rankings after Pakistan defeats

Bangladesh have slipped to 10th place in the ICC Men's T20I team rankings following back-to-back defeats against Pakistan in the ongoing three-match series in Lahore. The Tigers, who began the series ranked ninth, fell one spot after a comprehensive 57-run loss in the second T20I

PSG, Inter Milan set for high-stakes Champions League final showdown

Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan are poised for a titanic clash in the UEFA Champions League final in Munich on Saturday, with both sides chasing football immortality. For PSG, this is more than a title—it’s the culmination of years of ambition and reinvention. Backed by

Sabalenka, Swiatek power into French Open fourth round

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and defending champion Iga Swiatek continued their dominant runs at Roland Garros, both advancing to the fourth round with straight-set victories. Belarusian Sabalenka, chasing her maiden French Open crown, overpowered Serbia’s Olga Danilovic 6-2, 6-3 on

Pakistan seal T20 series with commanding win over Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s hopes of leveling the T20 series were dashed by a ruthless Pakistani comeback as the hosts secured a 57-run victory in the second T20I at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday, clinching the three-match series 2–0 with one game remaining. Chasing a stiff target of 202,

BAN vs PAK: Tigers Eye comeback after losing first T20I

Pakistan have won the toss and decided to bat first in the second T20I against Bangladesh in Lahore.  The match is a must-win for Bangladesh, who lost the opening game of the three-match series by 37 runs. Bangladesh made one change to their playing XI. All-rounder Mehidy Hasan

Aminul Islam Bulbul elected BCB president

Former Bangladesh national team captain Aminul Islam Bulbul has been elected as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The National Sports Council (NSC) issued a gazette on Friday (May 30), nominating Aminul as a BCB director. Later in the day, he was elected president

Cricket icon Aminul Islam tipped to become BCB president

Amid the National Sports Council (NSC) withdrawing its nomination of BCB President Faruque Ahmed as a nominated director, and eight BCB directors submitting a vote of no confidence against him, the stage is now set for a new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Aminul Islam

8 BCB directors want Faruque out, submits no-confidence

Eight directors of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have submitted a no-confidence letter against board president Faruque Ahmed to the National Sports Council. Though most directors refused to speak openly, one of them confirmed, “No comment means something has happened. Except

Pakistan overpower Bangladesh to take 1-0 lead in T20I series

Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 37 runs in the opening T20 International on Wednesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after a commanding all-round performance at the Gaddafi Stadium. Chasing a formidable target of 202, Bangladesh started brightly but faltered in the middle

Bangladesh to face Pakistan in first T20I today

Pakistan are all set to take on Bangladesh in the three-match T20I series commencing from Wednesday (May 28). The second T20I will be held on Friday, 30 May, while the third and final T20I of the series is scheduled on June 1. All three T20Is will be played at Lahore's Gaddafi

Lewandowski brace powers Barca to victory at Athletic Club

Robert Lewandowski struck twice to help La Liga champions Barcelona close out a sensational domestic treble-winning season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Athletic Club at San Mamés. Already crowned champions with two games to spare, Hansi Flick’s side put on another

Sikandar Raza’s heroics seal PSL title for Lahore 

Just over 24 hours after representing Zimbabwe in a Test match against England at Trent Bridge, Sikandar Raza delivered a match-winning performance to guide Lahore Qalandars to a dramatic Pakistan Super League (PSL) title win. Raza, 39, struck a six and a four off consecutive balls to

Ruthless Stuttgart beat Arminia Bielefeld 4-2 in German Cup final

Stuttgart ruthlessly capitalized on errors in Arminia Bielefeld’s defense to win the German Cup with a 4-2 victory in the final on Saturday. Enzo Millot scored twice and Germany forward Nick Woltemade and Deniz Undav got the others as Stuttgart claimed their fourth German Cup win

Djokovic beats Norrie, nears 100th ATP title 

Novak Djokovic edged closer to a major career milestone with a gritty semi-final win over Britain's Cameron Norrie at the Geneva Open, moving within one victory of his 100th ATP Tour-level singles title. The Serbian star, currently ranked world number six, prevailed 6-4, 6-7 (6-8),

Sri Lanka's ex-skipper Mathews to quit Test cricket

Sri Lanka's former skipper Angelo Mathews said on Friday he will retire from Test cricket after playing in the first match against Bangladesh next month but will continue white-ball cricket. The 37-year-old veteran will leave the longest format of the game after a Test career of 16

Tottenham clinch Europa League title with historic win over Man Utd

Tottenham Hotspur ended their long wait for European glory with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday, securing their first continental trophy in 40 years and a return to the UEFA Champions League. The decisive goal came just before

Final round of BCL football kicks off today

The final round of the Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) begins today with two matches taking place in the capital. Wari Club will face Little Friends Club at the Bashundhara Kings Arena practice ground, while BFF Elite Football Academy meet Uttar Baridhara Club at

BCL last round matches begin tomorrow

The final round of the Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) kicks off tomorrow with two matches in Dhaka. Wari Club will face Little Friends Club at the Bashundhara Kings Arena practice ground, while BFF Elite Football Academy take on Uttar Baridhara Club at the

Alcaraz ends Sinner’s streak to clinch first Italian Open title

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz snapped world number one Jannik Sinner’s 26-match winning streak with a commanding 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 victory in the final of the Italian Open on Sunday. The 22-year-old four-time Grand Slam champion claimed his first title in Rome, delivering a sharp