Women’s Kabaddi Team Receives Brief Respite Before World Cup Preparations
DHAKA, March 18, 2025 (BSS) – Following their bronze medal victory at the recent Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship in Iran, the Bangladesh women’s kabaddi team has received a brief respite before ramping up preparations for the upcoming Women’s…
Two Matches Scheduled for BCL Tomorrow
DHAKA, March 18, 2025 (BSS) – Following a day’s break, the fourth round of the Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) football competition resumes tomorrow, with two exciting matches scheduled at separate venues. On the day, BFF Elite…
New Zealand’s Big-Hitting Display Clinches Five-Wicket Victory for 2-0 Series Lead
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, March 18, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – New Zealand’s openers displayed an explosive batting performance on Tuesday to crush Pakistan by five wickets and take a commanding 2-0 lead in their Twenty20 series. The hosts chased down 136 with…
New Zealand Set to Chase 136 to Win Second T20 Against Pakistan
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, March 18, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Captain Salman Agha top-scored with a quickfire 46 as Pakistan posted a total of 135-9 off 15 overs in the rain-affected second Twenty20 against New Zealand on Tuesday. The hosts now need to chase…
Messi Out Injured as Argentina Aim to Secure World Cup Qualification
MONTEVIDEO, March 18, 2025 – Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers this month after sustaining a groin strain during Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over Atlanta at the weekend, his club confirmed on Monday. Messi has…
Asian Markets Follow Wall Street Gains as Tech Stocks Boost Hong Kong
HONG KONG, 18 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Asian markets surged on Tuesday, following another positive day on Wall Street, buoyed by US data that alleviated recession concerns. Chinese technology companies contributed to the rally in Hong Kong, leading the…
New Zealand win toss, bowl in rain-affected second T20 against Pakistan
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, 18 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl in the second Twenty20 match against Pakistan at University Oval in Dunedin, which was shortened to 15 overs due to rain. The home team made two changes from the…
Japan set to seal World Cup spot as Son aims to forget Spurs woes
HONG KONG, 18 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Japan have the opportunity to become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup this week, while Son Heung-min will look to shake off his struggles at Tottenham Hotspur by leading South Korea to the finals.…
Red-hot Forest striker Wood targets New Zealand history at World Cup
WELLINGTON, 18 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Chris Wood has propelled Nottingham Forest into a surprise push for Champions League qualification, and now the striker is determined to help New Zealand achieve a historic World Cup performance. New Zealand are…
Four Former IOC Presidents Who Left Their Mark
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece, March 18, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – The race to succeed Thomas Bach as the 10th president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is nearing its conclusion, with the more than 100 members set to vote in the Greek resort of Costa…