Football
- Europa League and Conference League Knockout Phase Play-offs: Today's fixtures featured key matchups, including Porto vs. Roma, FC Twente vs. Bodo/Glimt, and Gent vs. Real Betis. FC Porto was favored to beat Roma, given Roma's poor away record in the Europa League. In the Conference League, a draw with both teams scoring between Gent and Real Betis was anticipated due to Gent's recent track record of draws and both teams' offensive capabilities. Additionally, Bodo/Glimt was expected to cause an upset against FC Twente.
- Bangladesh's National Team Meeting with Chief Adviser: The Bangladesh national cricket team is scheduled to meet Professor Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser to the interim government, tomorrow at his office in Tejgaon.
Sam Konstas' Century for NSW: Sam Konstas delivered a remarkable performance, scoring 116 runs off 98 balls for NSW against Queensland. Despite his efforts, NSW lost by 54 runs in the rain-reduced match. Cricket fans expressed their belief that Konstas should have been included in the Australian team for the Sri Lanka series, especially in light of Australia's recent defeat.
England's Tour of India Concludes: England's cricket team concluded their tour of India with a seventh defeat in eight matches and an injury concern over Ben Duckett, who sustained a groin injury. Despite the team's camaraderie and laid-back training approach, there were accusations about their lack of preparation. In the final match, India posted a formidable 356, powered by Shubman Gill’s century, leading to England's 142-run defeat.
Basketball
- Potential Rival League to the NBA: A new $5 billion international basketball competition is being planned, aiming to rival the NBA. Backed by investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, the league plans to host tournaments in eight global cities, including Macau and Singapore. The competition will feature six men's and six women's teams and aims to attract top international players by offering equity stakes and a shorter season.
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