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Mbappe out of PSG’s league opener
Aug 12, 2023The future of France’s national team captain Kylian Mbappe is uncertain, therefore he was omitted from Paris Saint-Germain’s league debut. Mbappe declined to agree to an extension of his contract with the Ligue 1 winners. Brazilian... -
Messi scores another as Miami progress, LAFC stunned by Monterrey
Aug 12, 2023With a 4-0 victory over Charlotte FC on Friday, Lionel Messi gave Inter Miami eight goals in five games as they breezed into the Leagues Cup semifinals. Los Angeles FC, the defending champions of Major League... -
Announcing Shakib ODI captain hinges on ‘ifs and buts’
Aug 11, 2023It is no longer a secret that Bangladesh Cricket, Because of his experience, influence, and success, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCB) wants Shakib Al Hasan to captain the ODI side. The BCB... -
Hathurusingha in Dhaka to guide national team for Asia Cup
Aug 11, 2023After spending time with his family in Australia, head coach Chandika Hathurusingha arrived in Dhaka today. He was meant to lead the team immediately following his arrival for the upcoming Asia Cup, however the captaincy issue... -
India cricket board makes $1.5bn surplus in five years
Aug 10, 2023During a rare peek into the sporting body’s finances, India’s cricket board earned a $1.5 billion surplus in the five years to 2021-22, the country’s parliament heard. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)... -
Mbappe contract dispute overshadows start of Ligue 1 season
Aug 10, 2023Uncertainty about Kylian Mbappe’s future looms over French football as the new Ligue 1 season begins this weekend. The Paris Saint-Germain star has won France’s player of the year award four years in a row and... -
World Cup trophy displayed at Mirpur for cricketers
Aug 9, 2023Bangladesh cricketers had some fun with the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy today, which was on display at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The trophy was carried to the stadium by veteran Mushfiqur Rahim, following which... -
ESPN signs deal to create branded US gambling sportsbook
Aug 9, 2023ESPN revealed on Tuesday that it has entered a licensing agreement with Penn Entertainment to build a branded sportsbook for US consumers, which will launch later this year. Penn will rebrand its existing sportsbook in the... -
England’s Hales announces international retirement at 34
Aug 5, 2023On Friday, England batsman Alex Hales announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 34, bringing an end to a contentious career. The right-handed batsman, who played 11 test matches, 70 one-day internationals, and... -
Ahmed Hafnaoui wants to be Tunisia’s greatest Olympian
Aug 4, 2023Ahmed Hafnaoui, a two-time world champion swimmer, said on Wednesday that he hopes to become Tunisia’s greatest Olympian at next year’s Games in Paris. The 20-year-old, who won gold in the 800m and 1,500m freestyle events...
