Bangladesh is set to host the Asia Cup once again, despite recent security fears which prompted Australia to cancel a tour. The tournament featuring five teams is scheduled to be played from February 24 to March 6 next year in the Twenty20 format for the first time. Test nations Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will get direct entry, while the UAE, Oman, Hong Kong and Afghanistan will compete for the fifth spot. The qualifying tournament will be played in the UAE in November.
Former Romania football coach Lucescu dies aged 80
Mircea Lucescu, the veteran coach who led Shakhtar Donetsk to European glory and managed Romania across two separate eras, has died aged 80, the Romanian Football Federation said on Tuesday.
McIlroy says Augusta burden gone after Masters triumph
Rory McIlroy said on Tuesday arriving at Augusta National as the reigning Masters champion had left him feeling more relaxed than at any point in his previous visits, with the burden that once followed him here finally gone.
UAE Team Emirates rider achieves third on Itzulia Basque Country opening day
Making a flying start to the week at Itzulia Basque Country, Felix Großschartner of UAE Team Emirates-XRG has rode to third place in the Stage 1 individual time trial.
Pogacar wins third Flanders crown but faces fine for running red light
Tadej Pogacar has clinched a record-equalling third Tour of Flanders title on Sunday, but the Slovenian could face a fine from local authorities after running a red light at a railway crossing.
Thuram and Martinez star as Inter dismantle Roma
Inter Milan delivered a ruthless attacking masterclass to dismantle AS Roma 5-2 at home on Sunday, tightening their grip on the Serie A title as Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez spearheaded the rout.
