Bangladesh beat Nepal 2-1 to reach SAFF Women’s Championship final
Bangladesh stormed into the final of the SAFF Women’s Championship after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Nepal in the first semi-final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa on Wednesday. It marks the third consecutive final appearance for Bangladesh, who lifted the title in 2022 and 2024. The girls in red and green are now aiming for a historic third straight SAFF crown....
Kostyuk criticises Russian players’ silence after French Open win
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk has accused Russian players of staying silent over the war in Ukraine, saying their silence after four years of conflict showed “whose side they are on”. Kostyuk made the remarks after reaching her first Grand Slam semi-final at the French Open on Tuesday. The 23-year-old beat fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 in an emotional...
Bangladesh beat Scotland by 34 runs
Bangladesh women bounced back in the T20I tri-series in Scotland with a 34-run win over the hosts in Edinburgh. After being sent in to bat, Bangladesh posted 152-6 before bowling Scotland out for 118 in 19 overs. Captain Nigar Sultana Joty led from the front with a composed half-century. She scored 58 off 47 balls to anchor Bangladesh’s innings. Sobhana Mostary added an important 39 in...
Bangladesh cancel training as Sheuli’s mother passes away
Bangladesh women’s football team cancelled their scheduled training session in Goa today (June 2) after defender Sheuli Azim’s mother died ahead of their SAFF Women’s Championship semi-final against Nepal. Sheuli’s mother, Basna Azim, died around 4am today, after suffering from kidney disease and other physical complications. Bangladesh were scheduled to train at the Bambolim...
Zee secures FIFA World Cup rights in India
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has secured Indian broadcast and streaming rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending months of uncertainty over where the tournament would be shown in one of football’s major growth markets. FIFA and Zee announced the agreement on Monday (June 1), just 10 days before the tournament kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico on June 11. Under the...
Germany looking for World Cup redemption after successive early exits
The memories of two successive World Cup group-stage exits weigh heavily on the Germany team before another attempt at restoring lost pride. Surely it couldn’t happen again? Germany, the four-time world champion, has been on a quest for redemption since its ignoble exit from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar marked a new low for the national team. Hansi Flick, the Germany coach at the time,...
Kohli powers Bengaluru to second straight IPL title
Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets and win their second consecutive Indian Premier League title. Bengaluru restricted Gujarat to 155-8 before chasing down the target with 12 balls to spare in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Kohli hit the winning six to complete a 42-ball innings featuring nine...
Vinicius gives up Brazil No. 10 shirt for Neymar
Brazil forward Vinicius Junior has given up the iconic No. 10 shirt for Neymar ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Brazilian Football Confederation has released the squad numbers for the tournament, with Neymar set to wear No. 10 and Vinicius taking No. 7, the number he also wears for Real Madrid. Vinicius had worn the No. 10 shirt for Brazil during Neymar’s long absence from the...
Ronaldo's final bid for World Cup glory
For some, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the essential spearhead for Portugal's 2026 World Cup bid, while others believe his presence will prevent Roberto Martinez's strong side from flourishing. The debate around the five-time Ballon d'Or winner rages on, as it did at Euro 2024 and four years ago in Qatar -- yet Ronaldo endures, ready to play in a record sixth World Cup. The 41-year-old remains...
The vibes in Canada feel much different than US as World Cup arrives
For Canada, the World Cup is more about the soccer. While the mood around the tournament in the United States is complicated by the conflict with Iran, travel bans, immigration policies and politics, Canada stands in contrast to its border neighbor. “The game belongs to everyone. It doesn’t ask where you are from, only how you play, how you lead and how you bring people together,”...
Over 400 arrested in France after PSG celebrations turn violent
More than 400 people were arrested across France after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory turned violent. PSG beat Arsenal in the final on Saturday night, prompting thousands of fans to pour onto the streets of Paris and other cities. Police said fireworks and flares were set off, vehicles were damaged and several incidents of vandalism were reported....
Bangladesh start tri-series with heavy defeat to Scotland
Bangladesh women made a disappointing start to the T20I tri-series in Scotland, losing to the hosts by eight wickets in Edinburgh. Batting first after winning the toss at the Grange Cricket Club on Saturday (May 30), Bangladesh posted 133-5 in 20 overs. Scotland chased down the target in 15.4 overs, reaching 134-2 with 26 balls to spare. Bangladesh struggled to build momentum early, losing...
India, Bangladesh set for SAFF group showdown in Goa
Defending champions Bangladesh face hosts India in a high-stakes SAFF Women’s Championship group match in Goa on Sunday night, with top spot in the group at stake. The match will kick off at 7:30pm local time at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Margao — 8pm Bangladesh time. Both teams have already secured their places in the semi-finals after Maldives were eliminated, but the...
Back-to-back Champions League glory for PSG
Winning the Champions League was so nice, Paris Saint-Germain had to do it twice. PSG became back-to-back European champion by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic final in Budapest that ended 1-1 after extra time on Saturday. "It's incredible," captain Marquinhos said. "From the very first day of this season, the coach said it's hard to win, and winning twice is even more...
Barcelona confirms signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle
Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on Friday, for a fee that could rise to 80 million euros ($93 million). Gordon will sign for “the next five seasons, until June 30, 2031,” Barcelona said in a brief statement. The 25-year-old left winger netted 17 goals for Newcastle this season, 10 of those in the Champions League, and was the club’s top scorer....
Zimbabwe announce dates for landmark Proteas series at home
Zimbabwe are set to host South Africa for a five-match T20I series in September this year. The tour will be a landmark occasion for Zimbabwe cricket, marking the first time the South African women’s side will travel to Zimbabwe for a bilateral series, post Zimbabwe's maiden white-ball tour in Pakistan. The series will be played at the Queen Sports Club in Bulawayo with the first match to...
Bangladesh batters win big on latest update to Test rankings
Bangladesh's recent ICC World Test Championship series triumph over Pakistan has helped a host of their red-ball stars make big gains on the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings. The Asian side registered an emphatic 2-0 series win over their close rival and moved up to fifth place on the World Test Championship standings as a result. Veteran right-hander Mushfiqur Rahim led the way for...
Arteta urges Arsenal to make history in Champions League final
Mikel Arteta had barely wiped away the tears of joy that followed Arsenal's Premier League trophy presentation before he challenged his players to make more history by winning the Champions League. Arteta's side finally got their hands on the Premier League silverware in an emotional scene following Sunday's 2-1 win against Crystal Palace. Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke scored the Gunners'...
2026 World Cup ball needs charging before matches
The official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will need to be charged before matches, just like a smartphone or smartwatch, because of the advanced sensor technology built into it. The ball, named Trionda, will be used at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It contains connected ball technology designed to help match officials make quicker and more accurate decisions....
