Mandhana, Rawal tons make India clinch last semi-final spot

Centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal powered India to a 53-run win over New Zealand and into the Women's World Cup semi-finals on Thursday.
23 October 2025, 18:19 PM Sports
Records at a glance after Tigers snap winless streak in style
Bangladesh sealed a 2-1 series victory over the West Indies with a commanding 179-run win in the third and final ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.
23 October 2025, 15:28 PM Sports
Bangladesh seal West Indies series with crushing 179-run win
Bangladesh ended their streak of four consecutive ODI series defeats in emphatic fashion
23 October 2025, 12:14 PM Sports
Napoli humiliation reinforces Conte's poor CL record
The humiliating 6-2 defeat to PSV Eindhoven made unfortunate history for both Antonio Conte and Napoli, but reaffirmed the coach’s poor Champions League record.
22 October 2025, 09:10 AM Sports

Zarif cites technical flaws in semifinal loss

The 17-year-old was beaten 6-1, 6-4 by Thailand’s Ariyaphol Leekul at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna, just six days after claiming the boy’s singles crown at the ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J30 in Rajshahi.
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35th Bangladesh World Tennis Tour Juniors J-30 / Zarif triumphs in thriller to reach semifinals
Bangladeshi young tennis star Zarif Abrar has continued his dream run at the 35th Bangladesh World Tennis Tour Juniors J-30, Dhaka, securing his place in the semifinals after a thrilling quarter-final victory, defeating India's second-seeded player Shounak Chatterjee 2-1.
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Pep talks with Djokovic as Sabalenka vows to improve 'in everything'
World number one Aryna Sabalenka told AFP that she needs to improve her tennis "in literally everything" and how Novak Djokovic is helping her do it on and off the court.
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SPLASH OF JOY
22 October 2025, 14:52 PM Sports
Calm before Hong Kong takeoff
10 October 2025, 09:26 AM Sports

Barca dazzle in win, but Real maintain lead

Barcelona responded to a trying week by producing a scintillating display to thrash Villarreal 4-1 away on Sunday and stay alive in the Liga title race.
6 July 2020, 18:00 PM

Juggling between cricket and volleyball

At a time when the world offers challenges in every step, it is not often that you find someone who takes multiple challenges head-on and thrives in those pursuits. Bangladesh women’s cricket team pacer Panna Ghosh is one of the courageous ones who represents the national team all the while playing volleyball professionally. Panna, the right arm pacer, is also a member of Bangladesh Ansar’s volleyball team.
6 July 2020, 18:00 PM

Sprinter takes up sickle with eyes on the track

Promising sprinter Al Naim Sheikh has turned into a day labourer, working on agricultural fields in Khulna as his bread and butter has been snatched away by the coronavirus pandemic.
6 July 2020, 18:00 PM

Adams ends his wait with a winner against City

Southampton's Che Adams scored his first Saints goal, a year after joining the club, with a stunning long-range strike as they beat Manchester City 1-0 to condemn Pep Guardiola's side to a third successive away defeat in the Premier League.
6 July 2020, 01:34 AM

Adams ends his wait with a winner against City

Southampton's Che Adams scored his first Saints goal, a year after joining the club, with a stunning long-range strike as they beat Manchester City 1-0 to condemn Pep Guardiola's side to a third successive away defeat in the Premier League.
6 July 2020, 01:34 AM

Insigne curls in late winner against Roma

Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne curled in a late goal to give them a 2-1 win at home to AS Roma in Serie A on Sunday while inspirational midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo made his return for the visitors after a knee injury.
6 July 2020, 01:30 AM

Messi will finish his career at Barca, says Bartomeu

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said that captain Lionel Messi will end his career at the Catalan club, dismissing a report saying the Argentine no longer wishes to renew his current contract when it expires next year.
6 July 2020, 01:26 AM

Mendis arrested over fatal crash

Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Mendis was arrested Sunday after being allegedly involved in a fatal crash with a cyclist, who died instantly, just outside the country’s capital Colombo, police said.
5 July 2020, 18:00 PM

Bavarians ‘hungry’ for treble

Manuel Neuer said Bayern Munich are still “hungry” for the treble this season after completing a “special” league and Cup double for the 13th time in their history on Saturday.
5 July 2020, 18:00 PM

Athletics coach busy learning and sharing

The coronavirus may have kept sporting activities in the country halted for the last four months, bringing misery to athletes,
5 July 2020, 18:00 PM

Vardy 101 not out

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy scored his 100th Premier League goal in their 3-0 home victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Vardy’s brace
5 July 2020, 18:00 PM

Pioneering a return in the new normal

No matter how dreadful the situation is, and no matter how others are doing, there are some people who simply need to get the job done.
5 July 2020, 18:00 PM

Bess named in England squad

Spinner Dom Bess was named in England’s 13-man squad for the first Test against West Indies and there was no place for Moeen Ali among nine reserves, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Saturday.
4 July 2020, 18:00 PM

ALL SMILES IN WOMEN’S CAMP

Kate Cross was seen in jovial mood during practice at the Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club on Friday. The England women’s cricket team
4 July 2020, 18:00 PM

Young world champions bide their time

“It is just boring spending time at home. How much longer can one sit idle at home?,” Under-19 World Cup-winning captain Akbar Ali chuckled as he wondered when he could return to the field and hone his batting and wicketkeeping skills.
4 July 2020, 18:00 PM

We won with team spirit, says Zizou

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said his side used their team spirit to finally break down and beat a resolute Getafe side 1-0 at home on Thursday to inch ever closer to winning their first La Liga title for three years.
3 July 2020, 18:00 PM

Messi’s exit imminent?

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has called off negotiations over renewing his contract with the club and is ready to leave the Catalans when his current deal expires in 2021, according to a report by Spanish radio station Cadena Ser on Friday.
3 July 2020, 18:00 PM

SL drops WC fixing probe

Sri Lankan police on Friday dropped a match-fixing investigation into the 2011 World Cup final, saying they found no evidence of Sri Lankan players letting India win.
3 July 2020, 18:00 PM

City honour Liverpool and hammer them 4-0

Manchester City generously applauded new champions Liverpool onto the field before their Premier League match on Thursday -- and promptly showed no mercy by thrashing them 4-0 at the Etihad stadium.
3 July 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Legislation needed to fight racism’

Taking a knee is not enough and legislative change is required to battle racism in society, according to West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite.
3 July 2020, 18:00 PM