Novak Djokovic came through a tricky test against Alex Michelsen at the Shanghai Masters to win his first match on the ATP Tour since a shock third-round exit at the US Open in August. The 37-year-old Serb lost the opening three games against America's world number 43, but bounced

Arsenal came from behind to maintain their unbeaten start to the season against winless Southampton at Emirates Stadium. Two goals in 10 second-half minutes from Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli ensured the Gunners made a full recovery after being stunned by Cameron Archer's

Dani Carvajal was taken off on a stretcher in added time as Real Madrid's unbeaten start to the La Liga season continued with victory over Villarreal at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The Spain right-back was left screaming in agony, after seemingly over-extending his knee in a

Sobhana Mostary’s fighting knock wasn’t enough as Bangladesh lost their second Group B match at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 by 21 runs to England at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Chasing 119, Bangladesh had a sluggish start losing both their openers

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials said on Saturday that there will be six categories in the player’s draft of the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the country’s lone franchise-based T20 event. A team can retain or do direct signing three local players while

After their disappointing Test series, Bangladesh is determined to adopt a fresh approach as they face hosts India in the first match of the three-game T20 International series tomorrow (October 6) in Gwalior. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM (Bangladesh time).

Paul Pogba says his "nightmare is over" after a four-year ban for a doping offence was reduced to 18 months following a successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas). Sources close to the 31-year-old Juventus midfielder told BBC Sport he can resume training in

Lea Pericoli, Italian tennis star of the 1950s and 60s, has died aged 89. Regarded as one of her country's top players, she reached the last 16 of the French Open twice and the Wimbledon championships three times. Pericoli, who was born on 22 March 1935 in Milan, later became a

Tristan Stubbs hit an unbeaten maiden one-day international century as South Africa defeated Ireland by 174 runs Dhabi to seal a series win in Abu Dhabi. The Proteas won Wednesday's opener by 134 runs and now lead 2-0 going into the final game on Monday. South Africa won the

A fiery opening partnership and Sophie Devine’s outstanding 57* saw New Zealand post the highest total of the tournament so far, leaving India requiring 161 to win. And the chase rarely looked on, with wickets falling all-too-regularly for Harmanpreet Kaur’s India, who were

Bashundhara Kings Football Academy will begin its journey with a non-residential professional training program on Friday.   An inaugural program will take place at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on this day. The club will initially train three different age groups: 6-11 (boys and

Bangladesh kicked off the Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a scrappy 16-run win over tournament debutants Scotland in the searing heat of Sharjah on Thursday. After winning the toss and batting first, Sobhana Mostary top-scored with 36 for Bangladesh in a below par total of

Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat the defending Major League Soccer champions the Columbus Crew 3-2 to clinch the Supporters' Shield awarded for the best regular season record. Messi had been subdued until the 45th minute when he put Inter ahead -- chesting down a long

Carlos Alcaraz came from a set down to edge out world number one Jannik Sinner in a dramatic China Open final. Alcaraz, 21, continued his fine run of form against the Italian and has now won each of their last three encounters after coming through 6-7 (6-8) 6-4 7-6 (7-3). It is the

Ireland lost to South Africa by 139 runs in the first of three one-day internationals between the sides in Abu Dhabi. Opener Ryan Rickelton top-scored for South Africa with 91 as his fourth-wicket stand of 152 with Tristan Stubbs (79) laid the foundation for their side's score of

Holders Real Madrid fell to their first Champions League defeat since May 2023 as Lille upset them at the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium. It was also a first loss for Carlo Ancelotti's side in 36 matches in all competitions - dating back to 18 January against Atletico Madrid in the Copa del

Arne Slot's first home Champions League match as Liverpool boss ended in victory as goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah helped the Reds defeat battling Italian side Bologna at Anfield. Slot became the first man in Liverpool's distinguished history to win eight of

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has sought the bank account details of renowned cricketer and former Member of Parliament Shakib Al Hasan and his wife, Umme Ahmed Shishir, as part of a larger investigation into financial irregularities. On Tuesday, the BFIU issued

Speculation has intensified about whether Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s Test career is over, following the Kanpur Test against India. Shakib had previously hinted that his final Test match would be at home in Mirpur against South Africa. However, several factors have

Arsenal secured their first win in the new Champions League format as they overcame Paris St-Germain at Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side followed an opening draw with Atalanta by taking control with two first-half goals from Kai Havertz’s header and a free-kick from