Thursday, 16 Jan, 2025

Sports

BAN-SL Test match ticket price minimum at Tk 50

The cricket fans will be able to watch Bangladesh-Sri Lanka Tests match at Tk 50, said the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday (May 12). Tanvir Ahmed Titu, Chairman of BCB Media Committee made the disclosure at a title sponsor announcement ceremony.  According to him,

Inter beat Juventus in extra time to win Coppa Italia 

Inter Milan came from behind against Juventus to clinch a first Coppa Italia since 2011 at the Stadio Olimpico. Hakan Calhanoglu's 80th-minute penalty forced extra time and Ivan Perisic scored twice in three minutes as Inter lifted the cup for the eighth time. Nicolo

De Bruyne scores four to send Man City clear

Kevin de Bruyne's stunning four-goal haul helped Manchester City thump Wolves and restored their three-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Pep Guardiola's side now need only four points from their final two fixtures to ensure they will finish above Liverpool and win

Leeds face 3-0 defeat by Chelsea to remain in drop zone 

Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch had a feeling of "deja vu" after his side conceded early and had a player sent off in the 3-0 defeat by Chelsea which keeps them in the relegation zone with two games to go. Chelsea led through Mason Mount's fourth-minute strike before

Liverpool win at Villa to keep title hopes alive 

Liverpool maintained the pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester City as they survived an early scare to come from behind and win at Aston Villa. Jurgen Klopp's side suffered a shock after only three minutes when Douglas Luiz bundled home after Liverpool keeper Alisson failed

PM distributes Sports Award to 85 persons, organisers

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday (May 11) distributed the "National Sports Award" to 85 persons and organisers for their outstanding contribution to the country's sports arena.  The Prime Minister joined the award distribution ceremony, which was held at

Another Challenge For Bangladesh Cricket Is Looming 

Bangladesh cricket arena after a holiday mode will be back in action from today. Sri Lankan test squad arrived for playing a two matches test series as part of ICC Test Championship. 2022 so far is a mixed bag for Bangladesh cricket. In 4 test against two major oppositions New Zealand and

Kings clinch 3-2 win over Muktijoddha 

In the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League football, powered by Bashundhara Group, Bashundhara Kings today beat Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra by 3-2 goals at the Bir Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj. Muktijoddha gave a tough fight against their mighty

Inter Milan fight back to beat Empoli and go top 

Defending champions Inter Milan came back from two goals down to beat Empoli and move top of the Serie A table. Andrea Pinamonti, on loan from Inter, fired in at the near post early on for the visitors before Kristjan Asllani drove in a second. Simone Romagnoli deflected into his

Madrid Open: Alcaraz beats Nadal to set up Djokovic semi-final

Carlos Alcaraz continued his impressive rise by shaking off injury to beat Rafael Nadal and set up a Madrid Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic. The 19-year-old Spaniard produced some superb hitting to beat five-time champion Nadal 6-2 1-6 6-3. Alcaraz was struggling to move

Chelsea agree sale terms with LA Dodgers' Todd Boehly

Chelsea have agreed terms on the £4.25bn ($5.2bn) sale of the club to a consortium led by Todd Boehly, co-owner of the LA Dodgers baseball team. The club was put up for sale before owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned for his alleged links to Russian president Vladimir Putin

Madrid Open: Nadal, Cameron Norrie, Dan Evans advance into 3rd round

Rafael Nadal's latest comeback from injury began with a straight-set win over Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic as he moved into the Madrid Open third round. Spain's Nadal, 35, secured a 6-1 7-6 (7-4) victory in his first match since March following a rib injury. Britain's

Real to face Liverpool as comeback stuns Man City

Manchester City suffered one of the most remarkable Champions League collapses as Real Madrid came back from the abyss to set up a final showdown with Liverpool. City were two goals ahead on aggregate going into the 90th minute after Riyad Mahrez's strike had added to their 4-3

Williamson to lead New Zealand in England Test series

Experienced skipper Kane Williamson will make his long-awaited return to Test cricket during New Zealand's tour of England that commences next month. The Black Caps on Wednesday named a strong 20-player squad for the three-match series that starts at Lord's on June 2, with

Madrid Open: Murray earns superb win to set up Djokovic meeting

Britain's Andy Murray will face old rival Novak Djokovic for the first time since 2017 after beating Canada's Denis Shapovalov at the Madrid Open. Murray, 34, produced a high level to win 6-1 3-6 6-2 against world number 16 Shapovalov, who beat the Scot at Wimbledon last year.

Tony Brooks: Formula 1 pioneer dies aged 90

Tony Brooks, one of the defining Formula 1 drivers of the 1950s, has died aged 90, his daughter Giulia announced on Tuesday. The Briton won six grands prix and narrowly missed out on the world championship in 1959. After Juan Manuel Fangio, Alberto Ascari and Stirling Moss, Brooks

Liverpool survive scare in Spain to reach final

Liverpool survived a scare against Villarreal to move into the Champions League final - and keep their hopes of winning an unprecedented quadruple alive. The Reds had comfortably won 2-0 in the first leg but that advantage was wiped out after only 41 minutes at a noisy and passionate

Madrid Open: Andy Murray beats Dominic Thiem to reach round two

Andy Murray beat 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem comfortably to reach the second round of the Madrid Open. In his first win on clay since June 2017, the impressive Briton won the first-round match 6-3 6-4. Former world number three Thiem is continuing his own comeback after

Man Utd earn morale-boosting win over Brentford

Manchester United recorded the biggest win of Ralf Rangnick's reign in his final home match as interim boss as Brentford were beaten at Old Trafford. A brilliant opener from Bruno Fernandes was followed by a second-half penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane's first

'Big teams win ugly' - Arsenal back into top four 

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said it was the sign of a big team to be able to win ugly as the Gunners beat West Ham at London Stadium to reclaim fourth spot in the Premier League. The Gunners knew only a win would lift them back into the Champions League places after Tottenham beat