Mohammedan, Abahani players brawl as hockey league ends in chaos
With this outcome, the Sky Blues equalled Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club with 37 points from 15 matches each and set up a play-off clash to decide the title, according to the bylaws.
DPL / Partex survive as Super League lineup confirmed
Partex Sporting avoided relegation league by picking up a three-wicket win against Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club in their Dhaka Premier League game at BKSP 3 today while the Super League lineup has been finalised as Abahani Limited, Shinepukur Cricket Club, Mohammedan Sporting, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi, Prime Bank and Gazi Group Cricketers made the top six in the standings.
Two-goal regret for Sabuj
Penalty-corner specialist Shohanur Rahman Sabuj returned with a broken heart after missing out on a golden opportunity to break a 29-year-old record for the highest goal-scorer in the Premier Division Hockey League.
Cricket
Rohit says India-Pakistan Test cricket would be 'awesome'
Their cricket teams have not faced off in a Test since 2007.
Concussion sub stirs controversy in DPL
The Dhaka Premier League (DPL) encounter between Shinepukur Cricket Club and Legends of Rupganj at BKSP’s ground-3 yesterday flared up following a concussion-substitute controversy, serving as another reminder about the state of the country's premier one-day competition.
Former England cricketer Raman Subba Row dead at 92
The former England batsman Raman Subba Row has died aged 92, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced Thursday.
Pant boosts his World Cup hopes with keeping masterclass
Pant is playing his first tournament since suffering serious injuries in a car accident in December 2022 that kept him out of last year's IPL as well as the 50-overs World Cup in India.
Lucknow wanted Shoriful but ‘NOC was too short’
“Lucknow sent me an SMS informing that they want me. But as the NOC period was too short, they did not respond any more,” Shoriful said
‘The country comes first’: Sujon on Mustafizur
“You can learn from everywhere… Maybe he [Jalal Yunus] didn’t mean it like that.”
Babar dismisses claims of rift with Afridi
“We support each other in every situation. Our aim is to put Pakistan first, and how to put Pakistan’s name up in lights.,” Babar said
Former Australia skipper Lanning says 'obsession' caused retirement
Lanning skippered Australia's all-conquering women's team for almost a decade, winning four Twenty20 World Cups, a 50-over World Cup and Commonwealth Games gold.
Football
City must use CL exit pain for 'something special’, says Walker
Guardiola's side play Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday.
UECL / Lille chief slams Martinez attitude after penalty drama
The Villa stopper received a hostile reception throughout from Lille fans who had not forgotten his provocative celebrations after Argentina beat France on penalties in the 2022 World Cup final.
Liverpool exit Europa League as Klopp's final season suffers new blow
Atalanta are in the last four of a European competition for the first time since 1988.
More Sports
Mohammedan threaten to boycott last match
Mohammedan Sporting Club need a victory over title contenders Abahani Limited in today’s last match of Green Delta Premier Division Hockey League to regain the prestigious title but the league leaders are hesitant to play their last match over the issue of Rasel Mahmud Jimmy’s suspension.
Nominees for Kool-BSPA Sports Awards 2023 enveiled
BSPA will hand over the prizes to the winners on April 21 at a city hotel.
FM Manon stuns Kazakh GM
FIDE Master Manon Reja Neer once again surprised another grandmaster in the 21st Bangkok Chess Club Open 2024 when he beat GM Makhnev Denis of Kazakhstan in the fifth round in Hua Hin District, Thailand on Wednesday.
Hockey federation undecided over league bylaws in deciding champions
All three giants have one encounter left on Friday, with Mohammedan scheduled to lock horns with Abahani after Mariners play Bangladesh Police.
LeBron, Curry, Durant head US Olympic 'Dream team'
LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant will spearhead a star-studded United States Olympic basketball squad chasing a fifth straight gold medal at this summer's Paris Games, officials announced Wednesday.
Mohammedan tame Usha to move closer to hockey title
League leaders Mohammedan moved closer to reclaiming the Green Delta Premier Division Hockey League title with a hard-fought 6-5 victory over Usha Krira Chakra in the penultimate Super Six phase match in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Paris 2024 Games torch relay launched in Olympics birthplace
"The Olympic flame that we are lighting today symbolises this hope for a better future," said International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.
Premier Hockey / Abahani thump Ajax to keep title race poised for thrilling end
Abahani have Mohammedan left to play in the competition.
Mumbai survive Ashutosh scare to beat Punjab Kings
Mumbai Indians managed to fend off a valiant effort by Punjab Kings batsman Ashutosh Sharma to win by nine runs in a fiercely fought IPL thriller on Thursday.
Rain wipes out first Pakistan-New Zealand T20 after just two balls
Heavy rain caused the first Twenty20 international between Pakistan and New Zealand to be abandoned after just two deliveries in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
Madrid lynchpin Rudiger decisive against Man City
The German defender's two strong displays against City's Norwegian hitman helped Madrid hold their own across 210 minutes of thrilling quarter-final action, ending in a 4-4 aggregate draw before the shoot-out.
UEFA fines Barcelona for fans' racist behaviour
Barcelona were also banned from selling tickets to their supporters for their next away European game, although that punishment is suspended for a year.
FA Cup replays scrapped from first round onwards
FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards from next season as part of an agreement with the Premier League, the Football Association announced on Thursday.
De Rossi to remain Roma coach 'for the foreseeable future'
Daniele De Rossi will stay on long-term as Roma coach, the Serie A club announced on Thursday, hours before their Europa League quarter-final decider with AC Milan.
Arteta urges Arsenal to use Bayern 'pain' to fuel title bid
"We were very close, that is the reality. It's painful, but we have to learn from this. We had our moments, especially in the first half," Arteta said.
Juventus ordered to pay Ronaldo 9.8 mln euros
The Portuguese, who now plays for Saudi side Al-Nassr, had claimed he was owed around 19.5 million euros ($20.81 million) of outstanding wages by his former club relating to a paycut agreed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kane relishes Champions League duel with Bellingham
Bayern Munich will meet Real Madrid, who beat holders Manchester City on penalties on Wednesday.
Ancelotti proud as Real dig deep for revenge in Manchester
It was sweet revenge for Real Madrid, who were thrashed 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium in their exit from the Champions League at the semi-final stage last year.
