Bangladesh lifts ban on broadcast of IPL matches after Mustafizur row

Bangladesh has cleared the way for the telecast of the Indian Premier League (IPL), with newly appointed Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan confirming that there are no restrictions on airing the tournament in the country.

Sabalenka to Face Gauff in Miami Open Final

Miami: Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the Miami Open final with a commanding 6-4, 6-3 straight-sets victory over Elena Rybakina, moving within one win of completing the coveted Sunshine Double.

The victory marked Sabalenka’s 10th win over…

Sabalenka reaches second straight Miami SF, sets rematch with Rybakina

Miami: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka secured a convincing 6-4, 6-4 win over Hailey Baptiste to advance to her second consecutive semifinal at the Miami Open.

Baptiste matched Sabalenka shot for shot early on, but the top seed maintained her aggressive…

From Classroom Choice to Gold: Odisha Teen Anjali Munda Makes History at KITG 2026

Raipur — What began as a simple classroom decision in 2022 turned into a historic triumph for Odisha’s young swimmer Anjali Munda at the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026. When her sports teacher asked students to pick a discipline,…

Stoinis, Connolly join PBKS squad in Mohali ahead of IPL 2026

Chandigarh — Marcus Stoinis and Cooper Connolly have joined the Punjab Kings camp in Mohali, giving the team a timely boost ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season.

The Australian duo linked up with their teammates at…

ISL 2025-26: East Bengal Script Record Derby Win Over Mohammedan Sporting

Kolkata — East Bengal FC delivered a night to remember in the Kolkata derby, thrashing Mohammedan Sporting Club 7-0 in the Indian Super League 2025-26 season at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Monday.

The emphatic result not…

BCCI Bans Match-Day Practice, Tightens Rules Ahead of IPL 2026 Opener

New Delhi — The Indian Premier League 2026 season will kick off under a stricter rulebook, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India rolls out new regulations aimed at streamlining team conduct and match-day operations.

As per…

Salima, Hardik headline Player of the Year nominees as Hockey India reveals Annual Awards shortlist

New Delhi: Hockey India on Monday announced the nominees for its Annual Awards 2025, with the ceremony set to take place on March 27. The awards aim to recognise outstanding performances and significant contributions to Indian hockey over the past…

India’s Anuhith Gosala clinches gold at Global Esports Games

Mumbai — India celebrated a proud moment in esports as Anuhith Gosala secured a gold medal at the Global Esports Games, thrilling a packed arena with a hard-fought victory over Kazakhstan’s Miras in the Clash Royale finals. Gosala edged…

Brighton Stun Liverpool, Everton Thrash Chelsea in Premier League

London — Brighton & Hove Albion dealt a major blow to Liverpool’s top-four hopes with a 2-1 victory, powered by a brace from Danny Welbeck.

Welbeck struck early in the 14th minute and later netted the winner after halftime,…