Captain Zakir Hasan struck a superb century as Bangladesh Emerging Team cruised to an 85-run victory over Zimbabwe 'A' in the opening one-dayer of the three-match series at the Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogura on Monday.

Bangladesh women's hockey is set to receive a further boost after BRAC Bank committed Tk 2 crore towards the development of the women's game in partnership with the Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF).

Mir Shakrul Alam Simanto, who was elected as a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director from the Rajshahi Division, tendered his resignation on Sunday, a day after the BCB elections were held on June 7.

England could face a tricky decision over Jofra Archer's return, with coach Brendon McCullum "hopeful" that the fast bowler will be available for next week's second Test against New Zealand.

Bangladesh will take on Australia in the first ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday, marking Australia's first ODI tour of Bangladesh in 15 years.

India bowled Afghanistan out for 112 in their second innings after debutant spinner Manav Suthar took 6-33 to force the visitors to bat again in New Chandigarh.

Addressing questions about Mosaddek, Miraz downplayed any perceived overlap between their responsibilities.

The final group match between Bangladesh and hosts Maldives in a four-nation invitational tournament descended into ugly scenes on Sunday night as neither side got what they desperately wanted -- a victory.

The wicketkeeper-batter reached his hundred in just 45 balls, breaking the previous record he jointly held with Mosaddek Hossain after scoring a 49-ball century in 2023.

EA Sports has forecast that Spain will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, extending a simulation streak that has correctly named the last four champions.

The 35-year-old stopper Kim Seung-gyu is hoping to add to his 86 caps when South Korea face the Czech Republic on Thursday's opening day of the tournament in North America. But it has come at a personal price, missing the birth of his daughter.

The United States enter under immense pressure, knowing a strong run on home soil could elevate soccer’s status nationwide. Led by Christian Pulisic and a talented young squad, they are favourites to top the group.

The referee’s whistle hadn’t even blown when the crowd flooded the field. Tens of thousands. Yellow-and-green jerseys, white shirts, bare-chested bodies -- all rushing in the same direction. Cameras swiveled. Flashes lit up the stadium. Azteca had one sound at that moment: untamed, ecstatic, unbearably beautiful screaming.

"It makes no sense to me," Galavi complained. "Sport is supposed to be a symbol of peace, so when you mix politics and sports, it doesn't work."

The incident occurred roughly four miles from where England are set to train at the Swope Soccer Village.

Bangladesh's training session proceeded as usual at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium yesterday, with players first undergoing fielding drills on the centre wicket before moving to the academy ground for net practice.

Marsh will, however, fly over to be with the team as he prepares for a comeback in the subsequent Twenty20 series in Bangladesh.

With just three days remaining for the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the world’s attention is firmly fixed on the superstars ready to grace the pitch in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Yet, beneath the boots of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland lies what is arguably the greatest engineering feat in sporting history -- the grass itself.

Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest during the European Championships.

Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday.