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

Novak apologises amid growing criticism

World number one Novak Djokovic was widely condemned on Wednesday for hosting a tennis exhibition where he was one of four players to test positive for the coronavirus, a lapse that sent shudders through a sport struggling to get back on its feet.
24 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Tigers’ tour of Sri Lanka postponed

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have mutually agreed to postpone the Tigers’ upcoming tour of the island country, the host board announced yesterday.
24 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Pedro takes Sk Russel to FIFA

Although all 13 Bangladesh Premier League clubs have negotiated contracts and payments with foreign players following the cancelation of the league in May, Sheikh Russel have been taken to FIFA by their Brazilian forward Pedro Hernique.
24 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Resumption scenarios different for Bangladesh

Novak Djokovic on Tuesday said he was “deeply sorry”. After all, he had set in motion the chaos during an ill-fated Adria Tour -- a tournament he himself organised through his foundation -- which acquainted tennis with the realities of the current pandemic.
24 June 2020, 18:00 PM

All eyes will be on us, says Jofra

International cricket will resume with England taking on the West Indies at home for a three-match Test series.
23 June 2020, 18:00 PM

After 1,128 Days, Soriano makes tearful return

Villarreal captain Bruno Soriano revealed he considered retirement after making an emotional comeback following more than three years on the
23 June 2020, 18:00 PM

BCB more worried by halt than finances

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) yesterday decided to postpone the Kiwis’ two-test tour of the country, originally scheduled for August-September as part of the World Test Championship, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
23 June 2020, 18:00 PM

HC order over DDFA election stayed

A chamber judge of the Supreme Court yesterday stayed a High Court order that stayed Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF)’s election-postponement letter to Dhaka Divisional Football Association.
23 June 2020, 18:00 PM

BOA to mark Olympic Day with notebooks

The Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) has decided to celebrate Olympic Day in a different way this year in light of the coronavirus pandemic by providing stakeholders with special notebooks.
23 June 2020, 16:24 PM

Irfan confirms he’s alive

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan had to confirm that rumours of his death spreading on social media were “fake news” on Sunday.
22 June 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Reborn’ Atalanta lift devastated Bergamo

Atalanta, inspired by the message “I will be reborn, you will be reborn”, brought Serie A football back to Bergamo in style on Sunday following the coronavirus lockdown with a 4-1 victory over Sassuolo as Inter Milan enjoyed a 2-1 victory against Sampdoria.
22 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Coric, Dimitrov test positive

Croatia’s Borna Coric, who played in Novak Djokovic’s Adria Tour exhibition tournament at the weekend, said on Monday he had tested positive for Covid-19.
22 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Deserving, but also a little lucky

The recent two-year contract extension of Bangladesh head coach Jamie Day is evidence of the Bangladesh Football Federation’s (BFF’s) satisfaction over the Englishman’s performance with the national team.
22 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Lebron Impressed By Djokovic’s Stroke

Novak Djokovic has charmed many over the years with his exploits on the tennis courts but the men’s world number one now also has an admirer of
21 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Juve resume quest for 9th straight title

Champions Juventus return to their quest for a ninth consecutive Serie A title at Bologna on Monday, days after their Italian Cup final defeat to
21 June 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Arsenal need to learn a bit of humility’

Brighton match-winner Neal Maupay said Arsenal’s players “need to learn a bit of humility” after they lost to the relegation-threatened side 2-1 on Saturday.
21 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Father’s day relaxation

Celebrating both Father’s Day and International Yoga Day, Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar yesterday posted on his Instagram account this
21 June 2020, 18:00 PM

What is implied cuts deepest, says Chappell

Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell has recalled his brush with racism as he offered his views on the raging issue, talking about a time when he saw fellow players being abused and discriminated against but not without a note of protest from him.
21 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Iraqi legend Radhi dies from Covid-19

Iraqi football legend Ahmed Radhi died Sunday from complications linked to COVID-19, the health ministry said, just hours before he was to be flown for treatment in Jordan. Radhi, 56, scored what remains Iraq’s only World Cup finals goal in 1986 against Belgium.
21 June 2020, 18:00 PM

A crabby affair

Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson had some major issues with a tiny crab in Saturday’s third round of the US PGA RBC Heritage as top-ranked Rory McIlroy could only watch.
21 June 2020, 18:00 PM