Thursday, 26 Dec, 2024

Sports

India rejects replacing Bangladesh as T20 World Cup hosts

The ICC is continuing to closely monitor unrest in Bangladesh as it considers its back-up options for the upcoming T20 World Cup. India have ruled themselves out of contention to host the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup should the International Cricket Council need to move the

UEFA Super Cup: Mbappe strikes on debut as Madrid beat Atalanta

Kylian Mbappe enjoyed a "great night" as he struck on his Real Madrid debut to help his new side claim a record sixth UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 win over Atalanta on Wednesday in Warsaw. The superstar French forward has waited years to play for his dream club and after finally

Shakib Al Hasan confirmed for all Test matches in 2024

Chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain confirmed that senior Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will be available for all Test matches in 2024. "Probably at the end of July, we talked to Shakib and there were discussions with me regarding his fitness," Hossain said ahead of

Former England batter Thorpe took his own life

Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe took his own life, his family said. Thorpe, who played 100 Tests and 82 one-day internationals for England, died last week aged 55. In an interview with the Times, external, Thorpe's wife Amanda said he had been suffering from

Paris Olympics 2024 close, Los Angeles takes torch

The Paris Olympics 2024 has come to an end with a spectacular closing ceremony in the Stade de France celebrating the athletes and their feats over the two-week event. The ceremony also offered a glimpse of what could be in store in 2028 when Los Angeles will play host. Paris

Faith Kipyegon wins 1500m final for record third Olympic gold

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon made history after becoming the first woman to win three consecutive Olympic 1,500-metre gold medals with a superb display of middle-distance running. The 30-year-old 2016 and 2020 champion produced a tactical masterpiece at the Stade de France on Saturday

US holds off France to win Olympic basketball gold 

Stephen Curry was thinking about this two years ago, after winning his fourth NBA title. The only thing left for him to win was Olympic gold. And in the ultimate moment, he made sure that medal would be his. The U.S. is atop the international men's basketball world once again,

US women beat Brazil to win Olympic football gold 

The U.S. women's soccer team is golden once more after beating Brazil in a highly anticipated final match at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. A goal from Mallory Swanson, playing in her 100th match for the U.S., in the 57th minute, was the difference between the two rivals. The

Don't believe rumors, Litton urges countrymen 

Wicket-keeper batsman Litton Das has addressed the recent rumors about attacks on his home in a Facebook post. In his message, Litton urged countrymen not to believe the rumors. Litton Das said, “Dear countrymen, I would like to clarify with all due respect that the recent

Algeria’s Imane Khelif wins boxing gold at Paris Olympics

Imane Khelif smiled, danced and roared with delight after beating China’s Yang Liu to become the first Algerian, Arab and African woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal at the Paris Games. The 25-year-old dominated the three-round welterweight fight and was announced the

Spain edge France in extra-time thriller to win football gold

Spain continued their recent dominance of international football by edging past France - who fought back from 3-1 down to force extra time - to win Olympic men's gold at Paris 2024. The hosts took an early lead but in a pulsating match they quickly fell two goals behind before

BCB congratulates Asif Mahmud

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan on his appointment as the Advisor of the Interim Government responsible for the Ministry of Youth and Sports. "The BCB is confident that Mr Bhuiyan, with his passion and

USA rally to beat Serbia, reach Olympic men’s basketball final

The United States erased a 17-point deficit to beat Nikola Jokic’s Serbia 95-91 on Thursday and reach the Olympic men’s basketball final, keeping their bid for a fifth straight gold medal alive. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry dazzled with 36 points and all-time

Nadal 'not 100%' as he pulls out of US Open

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of this month's US Open, saying he would not "be able to give my 100% at this time". Nadal, who lost to Novak Djokovic in the Paris Olympic singles and reached the doubles quarter-finals alongside partner Carlos Alcaraz, has only played at the

Sri Lanka win first ODI series with India in 27 years

Sri Lanka clinched their first bilateral one-day international series win over India in 27 years with a 110-run victory in the third match in Colombo. Opener Avishka Fernando hit 96 to help Sri Lanka post 248-7, before left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage took 5-27 as India crumbled to

Pakistan squad for Bangladesh tests announced

The Pakistan Cricket Board’s men’s national selection committee today announced a 17-member Pakistan squad for the ICC World Test Championship fixtures against Bangladesh. The first Test will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 21-25 August, while the second Test

Atletico agree £81.5m deal for Man City's Alvarez

Atletico Madrid have agreed an £81.5m deal to sign Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez. The fee is made up of an initial £64.4m (75m euros) with a further £17.1m (20m euros) in potential add-ons. It would be a record sale for City, surpassing the £50m

Brazil stun Spain to set up women's Olympic final with US

Brazil thrashed world champions Spain to set up a repeat of the 2008 Olympic women's football final against the United States in Paris on Saturday. An Irene Paredes own goal set Brazil on their way, with Gabi Portilho scoring a second on the stroke of half-time to stun the side

Caballos and Diaz score as Real Madrid beat Chelsea

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says he "trying to solve" his side's "habit" of conceding too many goals after a 2-1 defeat by a young Real Madrid side in Charlotte, in the final match of their United States tour. First-half goals from Dani Ceballos and Brahim Diaz

Mateta leads France past Egypt and into Olympic final

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as France fought back to beat 10-man Egypt 3-1 after extra time and reach the final of the men's Olympic football competition. The result means Thierry Henry's side are guaranteed a first medal in the tournament in 40 years when they play Spain