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

Our goal is to create stability, says Henry

German manager Juergen Klopp and his squad of players have been given most of the credit for Liverpool’s Premier League triumph but behind the 19th top flight title has been the astute ownership of a group of American executives.
27 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Pakistan to fly for England today

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the name of 20 players and 11 support personnel who have been cleared to fly to England on a chartered flight today to play three Tests and as many T20s against the home side.
27 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Golfers left in the lurch

The Kurmitola Golf Club inside the Dhaka Cantonment should have been abuzz with members, golfers and caddies: playing, practising and spending a lively time golfing and in social activities. Instead, the sumptuous clubhouse and the sprawling course -- the finest in the country -- is deserteded. There is an eerie silence about this place, a silence that reverberates around a dozen or so public and private golf courses around the country.
27 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Celta dent Barca's title bid

Spain striker Iago Aspas dealt a fresh blow to Barcelona's La Liga title hopes by striking a late free kick to snatch a 2-2 draw at home to the Catalans on Saturday as Quique Setien's side twice threw away the lead in a thrilling match.
27 June 2020, 17:40 PM

Djokovic and the cat & mouse

Manchester United’s Nemanja Matic on Thursday backed his fellow countryman Novak Djokovic, who was widely slammed for hosting a tennis
26 June 2020, 18:00 PM

What they said

What they said
26 June 2020, 18:00 PM

BFF proposals ready for presentation

The Bangladesh Football Federation has prepared proposals to resolve outstanding contract issues after local players expressed concerns over their payments for the 2019-20 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season, which was voided on May 17 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
26 June 2020, 18:00 PM

A transcendent triumph

I have never considered myself a passionate Liverpool fan, although my colleagues and friends think otherwise.
26 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Renowned sports organiser Uzzal dies at the age of 63

Renowned sports organiser Anwar Hossain Uzzal, aged 63, breathed his last today in the afternoon at the Impulse Hospital.
26 June 2020, 13:49 PM

‘It’s our time ‘

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp lamented the fact no fans were in the stands to witness one of his side’s best displays of the season. Klopp’s men
25 June 2020, 18:00 PM

LIFE IN THE BUBBLE BEGINS

England captain Joe Root and all other training group members for the upcoming three-Test series against West Indies returned negative results from
25 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Juve’s chance to move in for the kill

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus host struggling Lecce on Friday looking to take advantage of a midweek slip-up by Lazio and move seven points clear at the top of Serie A.
25 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Ramos fires back at critics

Real Madrid eased to a 2-0 home victory over Real Mallorca on Wednesday thanks to goals in each half from Vinicius Jr. and Sergio Ramos to stay in charge of the La Liga title race ahead of Barcelona.
25 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Local booters seeking solutions for haphazard payments

Although Bangladesh Premier League clubs settled contract issues with foreign recruits in line with the FIFA-prescribed process of reaching mutual understandings, settlement of local players’ contracts have not been completed three-and-a-half months since the halt of the league.
25 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Archer to join England camp after second negative virus test

Jofra Archer will join England's training camp at the Ageas Bowl on Thursday after his latest test for the coronavirus returned a negative result.
25 June 2020, 15:00 PM

Martial hattrick sinks Sheffield

Anthony Martial scored Manchester United's first Premier League hattrick for seven years to inspire a 3-0 home win over Sheffield United on Wednesday and maintain their hopes of a top-four finish.
25 June 2020, 04:24 AM

Atalanta soar back from two down to stun Lazio

Jose Luis Palomino's header 10 minutes from time completed a stunning turnaround as Atalanta came roaring back from two goals down to beat Lazio 3-2 on Wednesday and damage the Rome side's Serie A title hopes.
25 June 2020, 04:14 AM

Klopp hails Liverpool after Palace thrashing

It should have been a night when a packed Anfield celebrated why Liverpool are set to win the Premier League but after a 4-0 win over Crystal Palace, Juergen Klopp said his players had created their own atmosphere in front of an empty Kop.
25 June 2020, 04:14 AM

Vinicius, Ramos see off Mallorca

Real Madrid eased to a 2-0 home victory over Real Mallorca on Wednesday thanks to goals in each half from Vinicius Jr. and Sergio Ramos to stay in charge of the La Liga title race ahead of Barcelona.
25 June 2020, 04:14 AM

We’re lacking spark, Setien says after win

Barcelona coach Quique Setien admitted his side have struggled to get going since the season returned following the three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after a scrappy 1-0 win at home against Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday.
24 June 2020, 18:00 PM