Mohammad Ishtiaq lived up to his billing as he emphatically clinched the boys’ singles title of second phase in the Bengal Plastics Asian 14/U Series…

Bangladesh suffered another debacle in the AFC Under-16 qualifying round when United Arab Emirates trounced them by 6-1 yesterday at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the capital. UAE’s 6-1 win meant Saudi Arabia will have to win against them to move into the final round of the competition.…

Australia’s recently-retired captain Michael Clarke has said that he would not watch the upcoming series against Bangladesh. The Australians will be touring Bangladesh next month for a two-Test series, and they will be without many of their frontline players such as Clarke, who retired at the…

AFP, LAHORE: Pakistan's Twenty20 captain and popular all-rounder Shahid Afridi urged authorities not to chase after sporting arch-rival India to play…

Cantonians posted another victory in the Citycell First Division Basketball League outplaying Mohammadpur Basketball Club by 91-27 at Dhanmondi Basketball League in the capital yesterday. The first half score was 41-6 in favour of Cantonians. Arefin with 28 was the top scorer for Cantonians, while Mosaddeq…

Mosaddek Hossain Saikat’s 122 steered Barisal Division to score a mammoth 302 against Rajshahi Division on the first day of the maiden round in…

AFP, MADRID: Another piece of Real Madrid history awaits Cristiano Ronaldo as he can become the club's all-time leading scorer when they host Granada…

AFP, PARIS: The world football players' union FIFPro plans on Friday to file a complaint with the European Commission over football's transfer system, the head of the union said. FIFPro President Philippe Piat, who is also the head of the French football players' union UNFP, called for an…

AFP, MANCHESTER (UK): Premier League leaders Manchester City hope Sergio Aguero's early return from injury can spark an immediate response after their latest Champions League meltdown. Manuel Pellegrini's side were buoyant after winning their opening five Premier League matches, and so it was…

AFP, PARIS: Tottenham Hotspur kicked off their Europa League group stage campaign on Thursday by coming from behind to beat Qarabag 3-1, while Liverpool…

AFP, ZURICH: FIFA reeled from fresh scandal on Thursday as Secretary General Jerome Valcke was dramatically suspended over allegations of involvement…

AFP, PARIS: Fresh from enjoying a winning start to their Champions League campaign, Paris Saint-Germain can strengthen their position at the top of Ligue 1 when they go to Reims on Saturday. Laurent Blanc's side eased to a 2-0 victory against Swedish champions Malmo at the Parc des Princes in midweek…

Sania’s win in US Open inspires Malik AFP, LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik Thursday said his tennis star Indian wife Sania Mirza's success in the US Open has inspired him on the cricket field -- but also put him under pressure. Mirza won the ladies doubles in the US Open last…