Friday, 27 Dec, 2024

Sports

Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa America final

Lionel Messi was on target as world champions Argentina turned on the style to beat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday and reach the Copa America final where they will look for a third straight major title. The defending Copa champions will face the winners of Wednesday’s semifinal between

Djokovic beats Rune - then accuses fans of 'disrespect'

Novak Djokovic swept aside Denmark's Holger Rune to reach his 15th quarter-final at Wimbledon - before accusing fans of disrespecting him. Despite appearing to struggle with a stomach issue, Djokovic beat the 15th seed 6-3 6-4 6-2 on a rowdy Centre Court. Rune received the

Indian wrestlers eye Olympics after sex harassment scandal

Over a year after protests against sexual harassment allegations shook Indian wrestling, female athletes are gearing up for major events, including the 2024 Paris Olympics. The BBC spoke to young wrestlers about their journey. Reetika Hooda almost didn't make it. The 23-year-old

BCB trying to sign long-term deal with Mushtaq

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is keen to strike a long-term deal with spin coach Mushtaq Ahmed despite the former Pakistan legend was appointed by England Cricket Board as their coach for the Under-19 team. Under the guidance of Mushtaq, Bangladesh legspinner Rishad Hossain and

Raducanu knocked out of Wimbledon by qualifier Sun

Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after being hampered by injury in the deciding set of her fourth-round match against New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun. The British wildcard, 21, lost 6-2 5-7 6-2 in a dramatic contest on Centre Court. Raducanu had levelled the match and regained some

Alcaraz into last eight as 'high level' overcomes Humbert

Carlos Alcaraz inched a step closer to defending his Wimbledon title with a hard-fought victory over Ugo Humbert. The 21-year-old Spaniard held off a late charge from 16th seed Humbert to win 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-5 and move into the last eight at SW19. It took Alcaraz's winning streak

Abhishek ton helps India rout Zimbabwe, level T20 series

Abhishek Sharma starred with a historic century in India's dominating 100-run win over Zimbabwe in the second T20I in Harare on Sunday.  Abhishek scored 100 off 47 balls as India posted 234 for 2 after opting to bat first. Playing only his second T20I game, the southpaw

Spain, France, England, Netherlands - Who will win Euros? 

Four teams are preparing for the semi-finals of Euro 2024, with Spain set to face France on Tuesday while England take on the Netherlands the following day. Spain are seeking to win the tournament for the fourth time, having most recently triumphed in 2012. France last won it 24

John Cena announces retirement from wrestling

US actor and wrestler John Cena has announced he is retiring from competing in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events. Cena made the surprise announcement to fans during an appearance at the WWE Money in the Bank event in Canada. The 47-year-old, who made his move into acting 18

Safwan Sobhan- The Philosopher's Stone of Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club

In the country's sports arena, there's a figure who can be likened to a living "Philosopher's Stone" due to his remarkable ability to transform things into valuable assets through his unwavering determination, strong leadership, and vision. This person is Safwan

Swiatek stunned by Putintseva in third round

Top seed Iga Swiatek suffered a shock third-round exit at Wimbledon as she fell to world number 35 Yulia Putintseva. Putintseva fought back from a set down to stun Poland's Swiatek 3-6 6-1 6-2. "It feels really, really great," said Putintseva, who plays Latvian 13th

Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties to reach semi-finals

Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties (4-2) to reach the semi-finals of Copa America after their game ended goalless on Saturday. Uruguay, who finished the game with ten men after Nahitan Nandez was sent off in the 74th minute, will face Colombia in Charlotte, North Carolina, in their

Netherlands beat Turkey to set up semi-final against England

The Netherlands came from behind to see off Turkey and set up a semi-final against England at Euro 2024. An own goal from Mert Muldur, bundling the ball over his goalline under pressure from Cody Gakpo, meant the Dutch clawed back the lead having trailed at the break. Centre-back

England beat Switzerland to reach Euro 2024 semi-finals 

England stepped back from the brink of a Euro 2024 exit again as they secured a semi-final place with victory over Switzerland on penalties in Dusseldorf. Gareth Southgate’s side, who were rescued by Jude Bellingham’s spectacular late equaliser in the last 16 against

Alcaraz beats Tiafoe in five-set thriller at Wimbledon

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz avoided a surprise exit at Wimbledon by holding off American Frances Tiafoe in a five-set thriller. The Spaniard won an intense match 5-7 6-2 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 in front of a raucous Centre Court crowd. It keeps Alcaraz's hopes of winning

England's autumn Test tour of Pakistan confirmed

England will play Tests in Multan, Karachi and Rawalpindi on their three-match tour of Pakistan in October. The first Test gets under way in Multan on 7 October, little more than a week after the home summer ends with the conclusion of the white-ball series against Australia.

Spain beat hosts Germany 2-1 to reach semi-final

Spain kept themselves on course to win a fourth European Championship as Mikel Merino's 119th-minute goal sent them into the semi-finals and eliminated hosts Germany following a pulsating encounter at Stuttgart Arena. This was the most anticipated match of the tournament so far as

France beat Portugal on penalties to reach semi-finals

France beat Portugal in a penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after a tense showdown in Hamburg. Theo Hernandez scored the winning penalty after substitute Joao Felix hit the outside of the post with his effort, the only miss. Players sprinted over to the other

Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman no more

Bangladeshi grandmaster Ziaur Rahman passed away shocking the country while playing a game on Friday (July 5) evening. Ziaur Rahman was playing a game on the ongoing National Chess Championship against another grandmaster Enamul Hossain Rajib that began at 3:00pm.  The

Pakistan's likely schedule for home Test series against Bangladesh

The schedule for the upcoming two-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been revealed, as confirmed by sources on Thursday. The Bangladesh cricket team is set to arrive in Pakistan on August 17, with the first Test match scheduled to begin on August 21. The second match