Sports
Bangladesh lose 6-0 to South Korea
Bangladesh women's football team suffered a 6-0 defeat to South Korea in the Asian Games. After conceding two goals in the first half, Bangladesh had two opportunities to reduce the deficit after the break but failed to capitalise on them. They then conceded four more goals in the final 25 minutes to suffer a heavy defeat.
BCB bans two more BPL officials for fixing
Two more individuals have been banned over corruption allegations in the latest edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Earlier, at the beginning of this month, three people, including former director of Aminul Islam's board Mokhlesur Rahman, were punished. This time, Chattogram Royals owner Abdul Qaiyum and Durbar Rajshahi manager Amin Khan have been temporarily banned from all cricket-related activities.
Rain sends Bangladesh into Asian Games Semifinals
Bangladesh advanced to the women’s cricket semifinals at the Asian Games without facing a single delivery after their quarterfinal against China was abandoned due to persistent rain in Nagoya on Thursday (September 17).
Messi hits 100 Inter Miami goals, lifts another trophy
Lionel Messi added another landmark to his remarkable career on Wednesday (September 16), scoring his 100th goal for Inter Miami as the club beat Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the Campeones Cup.
Raphinha hat-trick fires Barcelona to 7-2 rout of Racing
Raphinha struck a hat-trick as Barcelona extended their perfect start to the LaLiga season with a commanding 7-2 victory over Racing Santander at Camp Nou on Wednesday (September 16).
Bangladesh to play series against Nepal in memory of flood victims
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has agreed to a proposal for the Bangladesh national team to tour Nepal for a three-match T20I series in March 2027. The series will be dedicated to those who lost their lives in Nepal’s recent devastating floods. The three T20Is are scheduled to be played in Kathmandu on March 26, 28 and 30 next year.
Bangladesh could reach Asian Games semifinals without playing
Bangladesh will begin their women’s cricket campaign at the Asian Games with a match against China. Nigar Sultana Joty’s side will face China directly in the quarterfinals on Thursday (September 17). A win would secure Bangladesh’s place in the semifinals. However, even if rain prevents the match from taking place, the Bangladesh team could still advance to the last four.
IPL auction to return to India after 3yrs abroad
After being held outside India for three consecutive years, the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is set to return to home soil. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken an in-principle decision to host the mini-auction for the 2027 season in India.
James Rodríguez calls time on Colombia career
Colombia star James Rodríguez has announced his retirement from international football, bringing down the curtain on a 15-year career with the national team.
Khaled Ahmed claims five as Kent teammate praises his impact
Bangladesh pacer Khaled Ahmed made the most of his chance at Kent, claiming his first five-wicket haul for the English county as he helped dismantle Lancashire in the County Championship.