Savio scores on debut as Spurs set up League Cup tie with Liverpool
AFP, London
1 HOUR(s) Football
Brazilian winger Savio, who joined Spurs for a reported initial fee of £75 million ($102 million) from Manchester City, came off the bench
Champions League draw set for tonight as UEFA prepares to ease tensions with FIFA
AFP, Monaco
3 HOUR(s) Football
UEFA, whose clubs and national teams dominate football's global economy, reacted furiously when it emerged in late July that Gianni Infantino's FIFA was aiming to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup.

More history beckons Tigers against wounded Australia

The Mackay pitch is likely to offer more pace and bounce, potentially giving Australia’s fast bowlers a much stronger platform. The open nature of the venue could also bring strong winds into play, adding another challenge for Bangladesh’s batters.
21 August 2026

More questions than answers for Europe’s new season

So many clubs have changed ahead of the season, while others have changed just enough to become something different. The blueprints are ready, the ambitions are enormous, but reality will have the final say.
21 August 2026

England dominate as Brook makes Pakistan pay for costly drop

Harry Brook punished Pakistan for dropping him at the start of his innings Thursday with a quickfire 91 that strengthened England's grip on the first Test at Headingley.
21 August 2026

Alcaraz to return for US Open title defence

Carlos Alcaraz announced on Thursday that he will return at the US Open to defend his title after recovering from a wrist injury that has sidelined him for the past four months.
21 August 2026

Carrick insists Man Utd will make more signings after quiet transfer window

Michael Carrick expects Manchester United's Premier League title challenge to be bolstered by new signings after his side were linked with a move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.
21 August 2026

US Open announces record $108m prize purse

The US Open purse will top $100 million for the first time, a 20% increase on last year's $85 million that the US Tennis Association no doubt hopes will quiet the kind of protests over player compensation that erupted at the French Open and Wimbledon.
20 August 2026

Alonso won't confirm Fernandez will remain at Chelsea after Man City link

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso refused to reveal if Enzo Fernandez wants to remain at Stamford Bridge after the Argentina midfielder was strongly linked with Manchester City.
20 August 2026

'Bangladesh people are emotional, I am not': Simmons urges Tigers to stay grounded

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has urged his players to keep their emotions in check as the Tigers prepare for the second Test against Australia in Mackay on Sunday.
20 August 2026

OCA agrees to replace Bangladeshi officials in Asian Games

The impasse over replacing officials in Bangladesh’s upcoming Asian Games contingent is all but over, with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) agreeing to replace some officials.
20 August 2026

Rajshahi Stars out after second defeat

Rajshahi Stars suffered their second successive defeat in the preliminary stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League, losing 2-1 to hosts Sabah FC of Malaysia in their second Group A match in Kota Kinabalu on Thursday.
20 August 2026

Spurs eyeing move for Man City's Savinho and Marmoush

Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Manchester City to sign forwards Savinho and Omar Marmoush from their Premier League rivals, British media outlets reported Thursday.
20 August 2026

Barca seal Cancelo return to bolster defence

Barcelona have signed defender Joao Cancelo on a free transfer, the Spanish champions said Thursday.
20 August 2026

BPL unlikely to be held this year, says BCB president Tamim

The BPL window is fixed for December-January, and Tamim said that the franchise-based T20 tournament is not a priority for the board right now.
20 August 2026

Fortis FC drawn with FC Goa in AFC Challenge League

Fortis FC have been drawn in Group C of the AFC Challenge League alongside India’s FC Goa, Tajikistan’s FC Regar-TadAZ and hosts Qadsia SC of Kuwait following Thursday’s draw at the AFC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.
20 August 2026

Mackay pitch: What can Bangladesh expect?

There has never been a Test match at Mackay, the venue for the second and final Test of the Bangladesh-Australia series. Even first-class cricket has been played only sparingly at the ground, with just five matches held there.
20 August 2026

Australia look for response to 'Darwin Disaster' in Mackay Test

Only a thumping win will do for Australia in the second Test against Bangladesh this week as they look to ease the embarrassment of their shock nine-wicket loss in Darwin and even up the two-match series.
20 August 2026

Arsenal can become world's best club: Arteta

For the first time in 22 years, the Gunners will begin a campaign as the Premier League's preeminent force
20 August 2026

Darwin Test centurion Green eyes 2023 repeat as Australia face ‘tough 12 months’

Green played a major role in helping Australia to the 2023 World Test Championship title
20 August 2026

‘It is like taking away food from mouth’

Jannat Begum opened up to The Daily Star about the federation’s decision, the resulting loss of her livelihood, the public humiliation she has faced, and more.
20 August 2026

Messi scores emotional goal after father’s death; Sullivan, Bright sent off in stalemate

In the 26th minute at Subaru Park, Messi shook off his marker and sent a left-footed shot into the net before being embraced by his teammates.
20 August 2026