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

‘BCB closely monitoring coronavirus situation’

The news of former ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza and left-arm spinner Nazmul Islam testing positive for Covid-19 on Saturday came as a huge blow Just as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was planning to resume cricketing activities in the country.
21 June 2020, 18:00 PM

‘I felt like a beginner’

Without a bow and arrow for three months because of the coronavirus-induced halt in sports, Bangladesh’s top archer Ruman Sana had begun to feel that he had moved away from the discipline. But the Olympics-qualified archer has once again started feeling at one with the sport after receiving the bow for home practice a few days ago.
21 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Pique gives up but Setien still positive

Gerard Pique said La Liga’s title race is Real Madrid’s to lose after Barcelona were held to a goalless draw against Sevilla on Friday. Barca’s first slip-up since returning from the three-month hiatus hands Madrid the chance to regain top spot this weekend.
20 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Alex Zanardi fighting for life

Former Formula One driver and twice Champ Car champion Alex Zanardi remained in serious condition in intensive care on Saturday after suffering severe head injuries in a road accident while racing his handbike in Italy.
20 June 2020, 18:00 PM

From nightmare to new dawn

Bergamo’s Atalanta return to action on Sunday, hoping that a resumption of their incredible football success will signal the historic Italian city’s return to normality after being devastated by coronavirus.
20 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Klopp ready for title push

Liverpool can move within touching distance of the Premier League title when the runaway leaders face Everton tonight, while the relegation battle will be in the spotlight in the first full weekend of top-flight action since the coronavirus outbreak.
20 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Emotions high as Alex Zanardi fights for life

Emotions were high in Italy on Saturday as Alex Zanardi, a former Formula One driver who became an inspirational paralympic champion after having both his legs amputated in a motor racing accident two decades ago, fought for his life after a bike crash.
20 June 2020, 12:36 PM

Ronaldo’s sister slams Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister hit out at Juventus after their Coppa Italia defeat to Napoli. The defeat was the first time Ronaldo has ever lost consecutive
19 June 2020, 18:00 PM

An ageless pioneer departs

Ram Chand Goala, a legendary figure in the country’s domestic cricket circuit during the 80s, passed away at the age of 80 at his Brahmapally residence in Mymensingh city yesterday morning.
19 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Foreign booters still stuck in Dhaka

Even though Bangladesh has resumed international flight operations on a limited scale from Tuesday after three months’ halt due to the coronavirus pandemic, a total of 52 foreign footballers of different clubs are still stuck in the country due to the closure of certain routes.
19 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Zidane hails Benzema’s brilliance

Zinedine Zidane said Karim Benzema “shuts people up a bit” when he scores goals like his stunning volley against Valencia on Thursday.
19 June 2020, 18:00 PM

La Liga TV audiences soar 48%

Spanish football’s international viewing figures have increased by over 48% since the season returned after being halted for three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organising body La Liga said on Thursday.
18 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Let us face Napoli at Nou Camp, Satien urges

Barcelona coach Quique Setien says UEFA should allow his side to play the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Napoli at the Camp Nou rather than on neutral ground in Lisbon in the interest of fairness.
18 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Day aims to earn points at home

National football coach Jamie Day is looking forward to securing some points from the home matches of World Cup Qualifiers as the boys in red and green will resume their campaign against Afghanistan at home in October.
18 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Plans for U-19 champs on hold

There is no denying what the world has endured in the past few months will leave a lasting impact. That is also true of the country’s cricket, which like other sports has been halted since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
18 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Atletico hammer Osasuna

Atletico Madrid hammered Osasuna 5-0 away from home in La Liga on Wednesday to secure their biggest win of the season and give a huge boost to their chances of qualifying for the Champions League.
17 June 2020, 22:58 PM

PL return marked by Hawk-Eye blunder

The operators of the goalline technology system used in the Premier League apologised for an embarrassing failure after Sheffield United were denied a clear goal in their match against Aston Villa on Wednesday.
17 June 2020, 21:51 PM

City outclass Arsenal on first day back

Raheem Sterling scored the first goal of the Premier League's return to action after the coronavirus lockdown as Manchester City defeated Arsenal 3-0 behind closed doors at the Etihad stadium on Wednesday.
17 June 2020, 21:51 PM

Napoli beat Juventus on penalties to win Coppa Italia

Napoli stunned Juventus when they won 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw to claim the Coppa Italia on Wednesday and bring their fiery coach Gennaro Gattuso the first major trophy of his coaching career.
17 June 2020, 21:51 PM

Solution lies in the towel

England’s premier ball manufacturer has some advice for bowlers worried about being unable to generate swing due to a ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball: “Carry a cotton towel.”
17 June 2020, 18:00 PM