Gladiators thrash listless Khulna
BCB accuses PCB of lying
Bangladesh Cricket Board accused the Pakistan Cricket Board of lying after the latter claimed it was kept out of the process for release of the players for the Bangladesh Premier League. Full storyKings wary of Tamim threat
National opener Tamim Iqbal has a chance to show his worth to his former franchise Chittagong Kings when his new team Duranto Rajshahi take on the port-city outfit in the first match of the Bangladesh Premier League today. Full storyRoyals make winning start
Russell finish atop after first-leg
Sheikh Russell Krira Chakra finished their first-leg campaign of the Bangladesh Premier League staying at the top of the table as they beat Feni Soccer Club 3-1 in the last match of the phase at the Feni stadium on Friday. Full storyBCB seeks explanation for opening ceremony farce
The Bangladesh Premier League governing council sent a letter to Game On Sports management seeking an explanation for the farce at the opening ceremony, officials said on Friday. Full storySri Lankan swingers take series lead
Sri Lanka found prodigious swing Friday to shoot out Australia for 74 runs, their lowest one-day international total in 27 years, and take a 2-1 lead in the series. The tourists also swung their bats at everything Australia threw... Full storyArmstrong admits career was ‘one big lie’
Lance Armstrong has finally admitted that his seven Tour de France wins were fuelled by a frightening cocktail of banned drugs, in one of the most sensational confessions of cheating in the history of sport. Full storyKirsten keen to change SA’s ODI luck
Gary Kirsten has proved to be a coach with a golden touch, firstly with India and now with South Africa. He took India to number one in Test cricket and they won the 2011 World Cup in his last assignment with the world’s most... Full storyIrfan aims high for Pakistan
A towering man of seven feet one inch, fast-rising Pakistan paceman Mohammad Irfan often struggles to find bowling shoes that fit and a comfortable bed. But on the cricket pitch, the 30-year-old former factory... Full storyDjokovic reveals secret to his slides
World number one Novak Djokovic Friday revealed the secret to his uncanny ability to slide across hard courts—an upbringing steeped in skiing. The defending Australian Open champion reached the fourth round 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 against... Full storyPakistan must show mettle in SA: Misbah
Pakistan need to ‘stand up and be counted’ against South Africa’s pace attack in their series with the world’s top-ranked Test nation starting next month, captain Misbah-ul-Haq said ON Friday. Full storyNZ coach accused of sabotaging ex-skipper
New Zealand bowling coach Shane Bond believed his boss ‘sabotaged’ former captain Ross Taylor and was dishonest about his role in the sacking, reports said Friday. Head coach Mike Hesson axed Taylor in favour... Full storyCity plot assault on United’s lead
With Premier League leaders Manchester United not playing until Sunday, champions Manchester City can close to within four points of their title rivals by beating Fulham today. Full storyBayern back Guardiola to be German hit
Bayern Munich expect Pep Guardiola to adapt well to life in Germany, as players and managers alike hailed the former Barcelona manager’s return to top-flight football. The Bavarian giants announced on... Full storySuarez happy at Liverpool
Controversial Liverpool striker Luis Suarez said Friday he was destined to be playing for the Merseysiders as he explained the meaning behind his distinctive goal celebration. Whenever he scores, the Uruguay forward kisses... Full storyJuve lead under threat from Napoli, Lazio
Juventus’s lead at the top of Serie A could come under threat Saturday when they are expected to be without three key midfielders, including Andrea Pirlo, when they host in-form Udinese. Full storyBayern vow to send off Heynckes with titles
With Pep Guardiola confirmed as Bayern Munich’s head coach for next season, the club’s stars have vowed to see off current boss Jupp Heynckes with trophies. Bayern host the Bundesliga’s bottom side Greuther Fuerth on... Full storyValdes stuns Barca by refusing to renew
Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes stunned the Liga leaders by informing them he will not renew his contract when it expires next year before they even had a chance to make an offer, officials said Friday. Full storyGuardiola talk did not faze Mancini
Roberto Mancini on Friday said that he was never concerned about the prospect of Pep Guardiola taking his job at Manchester City, despite speculation before the Spaniard joined Bayern Munich. Full storyDjokovic, Sharapova in class apart
Muller ‘proud’ to own Messi jersey
Historic Barca show no signs of easing up
The records continue to tumble for Barcelona, who finished the first half of the season with the highest ever points total in La Liga. But talisman Lionel Messi is still not taking the league for granted as they now prepare to take... Full storyAtletico close in on Cup semis
