Neymar’s long road back

Surgery, sacrifice, and a World Cup dream At 33, Neymar knows his body better than most—and he knows pain all too well. This week, the Brazilian superstar took another decisive step in his battle against injuries, undergoing successful surgery on his left knee to repair a damaged meniscus. Confirmed by Santos, the procedure offers renewed … Read more

Atlas Lions roar into AFCON with confident opening win

Hosts Morocco began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign assuredly, defeating Comoros 2–0 in the tournament’s opening match in Rabat. Second-half goals from Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi sealed the victory, extending Morocco’s world-record winning streak to 19 consecutive matches and underlining their status as Africa’s top-ranked team. The opening fixture of the Africa … Read more

Silver that shines like gold

Jumar and Urmi Rewrite Bangladesh Badminton History Bangladeshi badminton achieved a landmark moment when the country’s first-ever pair, Al Amin Jumar and Urmi Akter, won a silver medal at the Yonex Sunrise Bangladesh International Challenge, becoming the first Bangladeshi pair to reach a final in the tournament’s history. Playing in the mixed doubles category in … Read more

Redemption at the Emirates: Kepa’s night as Arsenal march on

On a cold, nerve-shredding Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal kept their silverware dreams alive in the most dramatic fashion. After a 1–1 draw with Crystal Palace in the League Cup quarter-final, the Gunners prevailed 8–7 on penalties—thanks mainly to an unexpected hero between the posts. For much of the evening, Arsenal were the … Read more

Protecting neutrality

NSC bars national athletes from political campaigns In a bold decision intended to save the soul of sports in Bangladesh, the National Sports Council (NSC) has issued a strict order preventing national team players from taking part in an election campaign or any other political programme. That is just in the run-up to the next … Read more

Chelsea crush ten-man Barcelona

Chelsea fans were treated to a night of scintillating football at Stamford Bridge on 25 November, as 18-year-old sensation Estevão delivered a spellbinding performance to inspire a dominant 3-0 victory over a disjointed, ten-man Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League group phase. The highly anticipated duel between teenage prodigies—Estevão and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal—was the central … Read more

Bangladesh go down fighting in opener against Australia

Amirul Islam scored all three goals for Bangladesh but could not secure a winning start. Bangladesh began their maiden FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup campaign with a 5–3 defeat against a stronger Australia side at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai, India, on Saturday. Amirul Islam scored all three goals for Bangladesh but … Read more

Breaking the silence

BCB launches probe into Jahanara Alam’s sexual harassment claims Weighty accusations from one of Bangladesh’s leading names have rocked the cricket fraternity. Ex-national women’s team skipper Jahanara Alam has accused retired as well as incumbent Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials of sexual harassment, prompting the latter to suggest that it would investigate her allegations. Speaking … Read more

Korean coach joins Bangladeshi taekwondo squad

The Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation has appointed experienced Korean poomsae coach Jun Gyu Choi to work with its national taekwondo team. He will coach the national taekwondo team in poomsae. Jun Gyu has been appointed by the Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation, considering two international events of the country’s national team — the 14th South Asian Games (SA … Read more

Bangladesh conclude SAAF Athletics campaign with three bronzes

Bangladesh’s 4x400m relay men’s and women’s teams bagged two medals each on the last day of the championships. The 4th South Asian (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championships 2025 concluded in India’s Ranchi, Jharkhand, on Sunday with Bangladesh securing three bronze medals at the three-day meet. Bangladesh’s 4x400m relay men’s and women’s teams bagged two medals each … Read more

Bangladesh beats West Indies by 179 runs to win ODI series

Bangladesh’s Rishad Hossain (L) celebrates with teammates after dismissing West Indies’ Sherfane Rutherford during the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and the West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on October 23, 2025. AFP Bangladesh put up a comprehensive all-round show to demolish the West Indies by 179 runs … Read more

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka to claim third CAVA Cup win

Hosts Bangladesh continued their unbeaten run in the CAVA Cup Men’s Volleyball Championship 2025, clinching a close 3–2 match over Sri Lanka on Friday at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. On the day, Bangladesh raced to a two-set lead, only to see Sri Lanka mount a spirited comeback before the home side … Read more

Historical Intervals Morocco U20 spring a contest 2-0 vs

In a milestone occasion for African and youth football, Morocco’s U-20 side whisked Africa aside, outsmarting the established world giant in the game of calm and “learn”: Argentina U-20 0—2, to lift the FIFA U-20 World Cup title in 2025. The final, in Santiago, Chile, ended with a score of two-nil to Morocco and their … Read more

Tamim withdraws candidacy from BCB polls

Former Bangladesh national cricket team captain Tamim Iqbal has withdrawn his nomination from the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections. Tamim had earlier expressed interest in serving as a board director, particularly focusing on cricket operations. However, he has now stepped back from the race on his own accord. The BCB election is scheduled for … Read more

Upcoming Asia Cup: Bangladesh Cricket’s Chances of Success

It is, after all, the Asia Cup – a tournament of great passion for cricket fans in the subcontinent. Featuring India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, the competition often feels like a mini-World Cup. Bangladeshi fans are hopeful and awaiting a similar Australian invasion in the next edition. The million-dollar question, of course, is … Read more

Bangladesh loses final group stage match to South Korea

The Bangladesh men’s hockey team had a steep mountain to climb in their final Group B encounter of the Men’s Asia Cup against five-time champions South Korea at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, India. However, Bangladesh eventually lost 5–1, bringing an end to their group stage campaign. A Blistering Beginning from South … Read more

Will Aminul challenge Tamim for BCB President?

I’ve come to play a T20 innings”—these were Aminul Islam’s words when he took up office as the President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) around three months ago. At the time, he also said he did not plan to stay on the board for a long time. But Aminul has appeared to change his … Read more

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