Tuesday, 25 Feb, 2025

Sports

Bangladesh's fate in women's world cup hands in final championship showdown

The last automatic spot for Women's World Cup qualification will be decided by the third ODI between Bangladesh and the West Indies, the last fixture of the 2022-2025 International Women's Championship cycle. Bangladesh have fate in their own hands knowing that a victory will

Black Caps and Proteas Are Dark Horses 

Proteas were the champions of the first version of Champions Trophy held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Black caps are now a formidable team capable of testing the best of the best in any format. Placed in the group with Australia, England and Afghanistan South Africa has more than even chance for

Real Madrid first club to generate billion-euro revenue in a season

Real Madrid are the first football club to top a billion euros in revenue during a single season, fuelled by income generated by the revamped Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, according to accountancy firm Deloitte. The order of the clubs at the top of Deloitte’s annual Football Money

Bangladesh and Afghanistan Are Toddlers Among the Big Fish 

Lower ranked Bangladesh and Afghanistan on paper may appear as toddlers among the big fish in the ensuing Champions Trophy. But both teams have quality and strength to surprise the best of the best in white ball cricket.  Bangladesh is in the group with Pakistan, India and New

Man City in Champions League peril after collapse at PSG

Manchester City's chances of Champions League progress are in peril after they lost a two-goal lead to slump to defeat against Paris St-Germain at Parc des Princes. On a torrid, rain-lashed night in Paris, all the frailties that have haunted City in a season of decline were laid

Real Madrid crush Salzburg to boost Champions League hopes

Real Madrid gave their ambitions to defend their Champions League title a huge boost with a comfortable win to eliminate Red Bull Salzburg. After losing three of their opening six games, Madrid looked more like their usual selves as they dispatched the Austrians with a first-half

FIFA chief to visit Bangladesh in next two months

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced his intention to visit Bangladesh within the next two months and expressed interest in funding the country’s women's football. He shared his plans during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the

Djokovic overcomes injury to stun Alcaraz in Melbourne

Novak Djokovic pulled off another remarkable comeback to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling match, securing a spot in the Australian Open semi-finals. The 37-year-old Serbian overcame injury, age, and ranking to claim a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory over his 21-year-old rival in

Who Will Win the Champions Trophy? [Part Two] 

While India Pakistan are top favorites for global tournament held in Asia, Australia having outstanding track records of winning laurels in all formats of the game can not be ruled out. Formidable Aussies can match the best of the best at any format anywhere in the world. At the same

Barca storm back to beat Benfica in nine-goal epic

Barcelona twice fought back from two goals down - and two Wojciech Szczesny howlers - to snatch a dramatic victory at Benfica. The hosts made a dream start as Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis hit a 30-minute hat-trick, helped by two mistakes from Polish keeper Szczesny, while Robert

Liverpool beat Lille to reach Champions League last 16

Mohamed Salah scored his 50th European goal for Liverpool as the Reds booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with victory over 10-man Lille at Anfield. Salah's goal came when he latched onto a brilliant Curtis Jones through ball and slotted over the advancing

Who Will Win ICC Champions Trophy 2025? 

After hectic parleys over Champions Trophy 2025 regarding India going to Pakistan for the scheduled Champions Trophy ICC concluded for a hybrid process tournament.  All matches of India will now be held in Dubai, UAE. Pakistan will remain the host of 8 nations tournament.

England thrashed in first T20 as Australia retain Women's Ashes

Australia retained the Women's Ashes at the earliest opportunity with a 57-run thrashing over England in the first T20 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. England slumped to 141 all out in 16 overs after being set an imposing 199 to win, despite Sophia Dunkley's brilliant 59 from 30

Chelsea beat Wolves to end five-game winless run

A dominant second-half display helped Chelsea beat Wolves to end their five-game winless run in the Premier League and move into the top four. Having seen Tosin Adarabioyo's opener cancelled out by Matt Doherty, two goals in five second-half minutes from Marc Cucurella and Noni

Rangpur Riders receive grand welcome in hometown

Rangpur Riders received an overwhelming reception in their hometown on Monday as fans from across the city gathered to celebrate their champions. The team arrived in two separate groups and paraded through the city, proudly displaying their trophy from the inaugural edition of the

Mbappe shines as Real Madrid claim La Liga lead

Kylian Mbappe struck twice and produced a brilliant performance to power Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Las Palmas and take the reigning champions top of La Liga on Sunday.  Los Blancos enjoyed a perfect weekend, overtaking Atletico Madrid by two points after their neighbours

Djokovic sets up blockbuster match with Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic set up a mouth-watering Australian Open quarter-final against Carlos Alcaraz with a convincing victory over Jiri Lehecka. Djokovic continued his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-4) win against the Czech 24th seed. He will face Alcaraz in

Arsenal’s title bid rocked by Villa fightback

Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a major setback as they blew a two-goal lead in a damaging 2-2 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side were on course to keep pace with leaders Liverpool after goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz put

Raducanu crushed by Swiatek in Melbourne

Britain's Emma Raducanu suffered the joint heaviest defeat of her career as second seed Iga Swiatek demonstrated her superiority in a one-sided Australian Open third-round match. Raducanu, 22, was thrashed 6-1 6-0 in a chastening afternoon on Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. The

Extra time goal blitz sees Real Madrid advance

Brazilian teenage sensation Endrick was the man of the moment for Real Madrid, coming off the bench to score twice in extra time and help his side win 5-2 at home to Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey's round of 16. The match itself had looked like it would be a routine win for the