AFP, LAHORE (PAKISTAN): Imtiaz Ahmed, a member of Pakistan's first-ever Test team, died in a Lahore hospital Saturday after a brief illness, his family said. The 88-year-old Ahmed featured in Pakistan's first Test played in Delhi against India in October 1952 and went on to play 41 matches.…

Soccer Club forced to delay the ending of the JB Bangladesh Premier Football League 2015-16 when they won their do or die encounter against Muktijoddha…

There was nothing positive news for Bangladesh football in 2016 season in the international arena but a successful conclusion of domestic competitions and some success in the women’s age group football.  It was a nightmare for country’s football, as the national team did the worst in…

Arambag Krira Sangha and Team BJMC finished their JB Bangladesh Premier League football campaign with a goalless draw yesterday. By virtue of sharing points in the last match, Arambagh finished on 6th position with 27 points from 22 matches leaving behind Rahmatganj, who also collected as many points,…

Bangladesh national women booters moved into the semi-final in the ongoing SAFF Women Football championship as the Group B champions after halting the host India by 0-0 at the Kanchenjanga Stadium in Shiliguri, India. After the goalless draw, Bangladesh, who thrashed Afghanistan in their opening match…

AFP, KINGSTON UPON HULL (UK): Everton’s mercurial talent Ross Barkley’s header secured them a 2-2 draw with struggling Hull in their Premier…

AFP, LONDON: Arsene Wenger admits a reunion with old rival Sam Allardyce could pose serious danger to Arsenal’s hopes of rekindling their title challenge when Crystal Palace visit the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Wenger has traded barbs with Allardyce numerous times in the past and the sight of…

AFP, BEIJING: “Biggest”, “hugest”, “most ever”. Analysts are piling up the superlatives as China prepares to splash out astronomical sums for footballing talent during the winter transfer window in deals that analysts say involve more money than sense. Last year Chinese…

AGENCIES, MELBOURNE: Misbah-ul-Haq has raised the possibility that he may leave international cricket, even as soon as before the third and final Test of Pakistan's series against Australia. Pakistan's most successful Test captain was speaking in the immediate aftermath of a dramatic and demoralising…

KARACHI (PAKISTAN): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to take legal action against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for not agreeing to play two of Pakistan's home series and not fulfilling the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) they had signed in 2014, according to cricinfo. …

AFP, LAS VEGAS: Ronda Rousey's comeback was derailed Friday as the American suffered her second straight pounding when Amanda Nunes won by a TKO less than a minute into their mixed martial arts fight. The 28-year-old Nunes, of Brazil, barely broke a sweat against a helpless Rousey to easily retain…