Government introduces pay structure aiming to ensure financial security for national sportspersons

Green was snapped up by three-time champions Kolkata in the December auction for 252 million rupees to become the most expensive overseas buy in Indian Premier League history.

The London-based human rights organisation's report -- "Humanity Must Win" -- called on both FIFA and host countries the US, Canada and Mexico to take urgent action to protect fans, players and other communities.

Deschamps will name his squad for the World Cup on May 14.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul returned to the country yesterday after spending over a month in Australia, during which a few intriguing developments took place. National Sports Council (NSC) formed an investigation committee to look into the BCB elections, the board responded with a statement, appearing to be in conflict with NSC over the probe and all the while domestic cricket remained static.

Karachi Kings edged Lahore Qalandars by four wickets in a tense, low-scoring Pakistan Super League clash at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, as Bangladesh duo Parvez Hossain Emon and Mustafizur Rahman, both representing Lahore, produced mixed returns.

World number two Jannik Sinner powered past Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the ATP Miami Masters 1000 for a second time on Sunday, adding the title to his Indian Wells crown.

Designers from seven countries submitted 53 proposals. The winning concept came from Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga.

Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera is dealing with a growing list of concerns ahead of Tuesday’s final AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Singapore.

Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton hit blistering half-centuries to lead Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders as they opened their IPL campaign in style on Sunday.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Sunday that goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen was unlikely to go to the World Cup this summer as he continues his return from injury.

Tottenham parted company with coach Igor Tudor by mutual consent on Sunday after just seven games in charge as they battle to stay in the Premier League.

The Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) has expressed frustration over the ongoing stagnation of Dhaka leagues in a letter addressed to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul, according to a CWAB media release on Sunday.

The long wait is finally over for Khaled Mahmud Rakin, who has earned his place in the Bangladesh national hockey team, becoming the third member of his family to achieve the feat after his father Abdur Razzak Sona Mia and elder brother Rasel Mahmud Jimmy, one of the country’s finest forwards.

Confederation of African Football general secretary Veron Mossengo-Omba resigned on Sunday after repeated calls for his removal and at a turbulent time for the game on the continent.

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday for his second straight victory, as the 19-year-old Italian became the youngest driver in Formula One history to lead the world championship standings.

State minister tells parliament, those ‘illegally recruited through political favouritism’ since 2008 would be investigated by a committee

Move will give sports equal status with core subjects as part of a push to cut screen time, draw children back to the field

A man died in Mexico City's newly renovated Estadio Banorte on Saturday after falling from a box seat area shortly before the stadium's reopening match, security officials said.

England's Jos Buttler insists he still has the hunger for runs, saying a complete break from cricket in the Alps has rejuvenated him for the Indian Premier League after a horror T20 World Cup.