AFP, MELBOURNE: A run-a-ball hundred from David Warner gave Australia an outside chance of forcing a result after Azhar Ali posted a double-century for…

Saif Hassan, the Under-19 captain showed his mettle by hitting a brilliant century as Dhaka Division took the upperhand against Khulna Division on the second day of the fifth round match of the National Cricket League yesterday at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah. Resuming on 89, Saif completed…

The Orion 32nd Bangladesh Amateur Golf Championship will be held at Kurmitola Golf Club (KGC) course from January 4 to 7 under the auspices of Bangladesh Golf Federation. Apart from Bangladesh, golfers from Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Pakistan Nepal, Sri Lanka and Malaysia will also take part in the…

AFP,  PORT ELIZABETH: Vernon Philander completed a five-wicket haul before South Africa stretched their lead on the third day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park on Wednesday. South Africa bowled out Sri Lanka for 205, with Philander taking five for 45, to take a first innings…

AFP, LIVERPOOL: A fine finish by Roberto Firmino helped Liverpool to come roaring back from behind and beat Stoke City 4-1 as they reclaimed second place…

AFP, SWANSEA: Premier League strugglers Swansea City dismissed coach Bob Bradley on Tuesday after just 11 games in charge, the club announced. American…

AFP, LONDON: Yaya Toure admits he feels reborn after returning from exile to play a key role in Manchester City's Premier League title challenge.…

AFP, MADRID: Coach Juande Ramos has left Spanish side Malaga after a poor run of recent results, the two parties confirmed on Tuesday. The former Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur manager, who returned to Malaga for a second spell in charge in May, had been under pressure after his side finished the…

AFP, LIVERPOOL: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is looking forward to pitting his wits against Pep Guardiola again after seeing the Reds fight back to…

AFP, BUENOS AIRES: Thieves robbed the Buenos Aires home of Argentine striker Carlos Tevez while the Boca Juniors star was in Uruguay celebrating his wedding, police sources revealed on Tuesday. The value of the stolen items has yet to be disclosed, as the former Manchester City and Manchester United…

AFP, LONDON: Antonio Conte has challenged his Chelsea stars to use their club record run of 12 successive victories as the foundation to win the Premier League title. Conte's side moved seven points clear at the top after a 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Monday and they are now just two more victories…

AFP, DUBAI: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal's Euro 2016-winning coach Fernando Santos scooped the top prizes at the seventh edition of the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Tuesday. Ronaldo claimed the best player award after helping his country land their first major title at this…