AFP, COLOMBO: Fired-up India sighted their first series win in Sri Lanka for 22 years when the home team’s top order collapsed during the decisive final Test in Colombo on Monday. Sri Lanka, set a tough victory target of 386, lost three wickets for 21 runs before moving to 67 without further loss…

AFP, NEW YORK: Russian third seed Maria Sharapova withdrew from the US Open on Sunday with a right leg injury, easing the path to a calendar-year Grand Slam for top-ranked Serena Williams. US Open tournament director David Brewer announced Sharapova’s exit, which allowed qualifying lucky loser…

Feni District Football Association (DFA) earned the distinction of entering into the final of Soldier National Under-15 Football Championship when they edged out favourites Dhaka DFA 5-0 in penalty shoot-out. Earlier, the two contending teams failed to score any goal during the regulation 90 minutes…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has proposed to its Bangladesh counterpart to play a bi-lateral series at neutral venue in Dubai, says Naimur Rahman Durjoy, chairman of BCB cricket operation. “Bangladesh have been proposed by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to play a bi-lateral series in Dubai. But…

AFP, PARIS: Angel di Maria made his debut as a second half substitute as champions Paris Saint-Germain maintained their perfect start to the season with…

AFP, MILAN: Juventus’s early season woes continued on Sunday with a 2-1 defeat to scudetto rivals Roma as Chievo went top of Serie A with a resounding 4-0 win over Lazio. A week after being stunned at home by Udinese, Juventus, the Italian champions and beaten Champions League finalists, suffered…

AFP, SWANSEA (UK): Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said that he would not jump into the transfer market to solve his side’s goal-scoring…

AFP, MADRID: Atletico Madrid maintained their perfect start to the La Liga season as goals from Koke, Gabi and Jackson Martinez handed them an impressive 3-0 win at Sevilla on Sunday. The visitors had the better of the opening period and deservedly went in front when Koke slotted home after good work…