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New York names two streets after Pele, Thierry Henry to honour football legends
The city of New York has temporarily renamed two streets to honour football legends Pele and Thierry Henry as a tribute to hosting the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
Brazil World Cup winner footballer Brito passes away
Brito, one of Brazil’s finest defenders and a key member of the country’s iconic 1970 FIFA World Cup-winning team, has passed away at the age of 86.
Women’s T20 World Cup begins today
The 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup gets underway on Friday (June 12) in England, marking the start of a global cricket showcase running alongside a packed international sporting calendar.
Miraz hospitalised after historic series win over Australia
In a thrilling display of resilience and skill, Bangladesh triumphed over Australia by 5 wickets in the second ODI at Mirpur, sealing a landmark series victory—their first ever against the Australians in ODI cricket with a match still to play. The team’s monumental win, however, was overshadowed by alarming news as captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz was hospitalized following the match.
History repeats at the Azteca as Mexico face South Africa in World Cup opener
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with a Group A clash between Mexico and South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, with the match starting at 1:00 am Bangladesh time following an opening ceremony.
Bangladesh secure first ODI series win against Australia
Bangladesh have created history by securing their first-ever ODI series victory against Australia, winning the second match by five wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis method in Dhaka on Thursday, June 11. The win gives Bangladesh an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with one game remaining.
Bangladesh announce T20 squad for Australia series
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the three-match T20 series against Australia, which begins on June 17 at home following the ODI series.
Predict the World Cup 2026, win $ 10,000
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, ESPN has introduced two free-to-play prediction games, giving football fans worldwide a chance to test their knowledge and compete for cash prizes.
Cricket Australia cancels Women's T20I series against Bangladesh
Cricket Australia (CA) has canceled the previously scheduled three-match Women's T20I series against Bangladesh, originally set for October, due to the upcoming 2027 ICC Women's Champions Trophy.
FIFA President tells media to 'chill' over World Cup visa, ticket controversies
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup kickoff, FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged critics to "chill and relax" during a press conference, regarding escalating controversies over US visa denials and steep ticket prices on Wednesday (June 10).