Both the Mohammedan Sporting Club and Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club eyeing to make a room in the semifinal of the Walton Federation Cup football when they will face each other today at the Bangabandhu National Stadium at 6pm.    Mohammedan Sporting Club have been suffering from a title draught…

AFP, ROME: Germany's Alexander Zverev stunned four-time Rome champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 to win his first Masters title on Sunday, confirming his status as a French Open dangerman. The 20-year-old Zverev claimed his maiden Masters 1000 title after becoming the youngest player in a decade to…

Cricket world like others are worried over the security after the terror attack in Manchester Arena in England on Monday ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. The 8-nation showpiece event is scheduled to kickstart at three different grounds in England and Wales since June 1. The bulk of the teams meanwhile…

AFP, LAHORE: Pakistan all-rounder Haris Sohail will replace middle-order batsman Umar Akmal, who was unceremoniously withdrawn from the Champions Trophy squad over fitness concerns a week before the competition, it was announced Tuesday. The 27-year-old Akmal, known for his chequered disciplinary record,…

Bangladesh’s high hopes were shattered when they lost to India by 142-71 points in their fourth and final match of the group phase in the 5th South…

Andrew Ord, English born Australian finally is going to be the national football coach of Bangladesh when the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) officially decided to appoint him yesterday.  Headed by the BFF president Kazi Mohammed Salahuddin, in an emergency meeting of the BFF decided that…

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has said Zinedine Zidane is “the best coach in the world” during celebrations after winning the 2016-17…

AFP, PARIS: Former world number one Victoria Azarenka said Monday she will return earlier than planned to compete at Wimbledon this July, seven months…

AFP, LONDON: Though he denies it, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has gambled the club's season on the outcome of Wednesday's Europa League final against Ajax in Stockholm. Having missed out on Champions League qualification via the Premier League, United must beat Ajax at the Friends…

AFP, MADRID: Barcelona face a summer of reconstruction after their grip on the La Liga title was ended by newly-crowned champions Real Madrid. Here, AFP…

AFP, BERLIN: Former Germany goalkeeper Rene Adler announced Monday he will not be renewing his Hamburg contract, which expires next month, after helping avoid relegation from the Bundesliga. “I have just told Hamburg's officials that I will not extend my contract beyond June 30,” the…

AFP, DUBAI: Khamis Esmail claimed a crucial away goal for Al-Ahli of the United Arab Emirates in a draw with their Saudi namesakes, while Esteghlal left it late for a 1-0 victory over Al Ain in the first leg of the round of 16 Champions League on Monday. Against the run of play, Esmail netted in the…

AFP, MOSCOW: Russian authorities have begun laying fresh turf at the problematic new stadium in Saint Petersburg, officials said Monday, less than a month before it is due to host the Confederations Cup opener. Workers are rushing to get the pitch at the 68,000-seater stadium fit to host Russia against…

AFP, LONDON: David Moyes has resigned as Sunderland manager following their relegation from the Premier League, the club announced on Monday. The 54-year-old Scot succeeded Sam Allardyce last July and oversaw a desperate season that saw Sunderland finish 16 points adrift of safety at the foot of the…