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Di Maria on target as Argentina down Ecuador 1-0

SPORTS DESK: Angel Di Maria scored the only goal as Argentina warmed up for the defence of their Copa America crown with a 1-0 friendly victory over Ecuador in Chicago

Bangladesh upsets Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener, rekindles hope

SPORTS DESK: They had struggled everywhere—from home to abroad. They had consistently failed to display their character against all sorts of opponents, both experienced and inexperienced. A win, they said,

Afghanistan chase football milestone on road to 2026 World Cup

SPORTS DESK: Afghanistan hope to achieve a footballing milestone on Tuesday by snatching a spot in the third and final phase of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The

Rishad proves his might in World Cup debut

Sports Desk: Bangladesh’s leg-spinner Rishad Hossain on Saturday said that he is not afraid to bowl irrespective of whether they are right-handed or left-handed batsman as he claimed that his

Brazil boosted ahead of Copa America after 3-2 win against Mexico

SPORTS DESK: Teenage striker Endrick headed home an injury-time winner as Brazil defeated Mexico 3-2 in a warm-up friendly ahead of this month’s Copa America on Saturday. The Brazilians looked

Miller helps South Africa avoid shock against Dutch

SPORTS DESK: David Miller made an unbeaten half-century as South Africa avoided a hat-trick of World Cup upsets against the Netherlands with a nervy four-wicket victory in New York. The