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 deny wrongdoing

Barcelona have denied what the club describes as “serious and unfounded accusations” of corruption after a former vice-president claimed someone “had put their hands in the till”.
11 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Tough transitioning back as a player: Holder

West Indies Test captain Jason Holder confessed that his transition from ODI captain to “just a player” has not been smooth.
11 April 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Love enjoy and tell good stories’

Michael Atherton is one of the most respected and decorated England cricketers who played 115 Tests and 54 ODIs from 1989 to 2001. He now enjoys a successful career as a broadcaster with Sky Sports and as a journalist with The Times as their chief cricket correspondent.
11 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Matin raring to return

National team’s forward Matin Mia is eagerly counting days to return to the pitch after recovering from a hamstring injury which he sustained during the Bangabandhu Gold Cup’s semifinal against Burundi on January 23.
11 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Players can ‘walk away’, says PFA advisor

A leading sports lawyer who is advising the Professional Footballers’ Association says out-of-contract players in England can ignore FIFA proposals and leave their clubs at the end of June, even if the season has not resumed.
10 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Football for dummies

Belarussian side FC Dynamo Brest are filling their stands with mannequins sporting cut-out portraits of fans to boost match-day atmospheres while supporters stay home due to the coronavirus pandemic.
10 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Akbar & Co find respite in memories from WC

In these times, while being held prisoner at your own home behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, one may try to find
10 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Behind the crisis at the Nou Camp

The heat in the corridors of the Camp Nou offices went up a few notches with six Barcelona board directors handing in their resignations on Thursday night.
10 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Reminiscence: My first match

I have been watching matches on TV since the 1996 Cricket World Cup. My love for the sport developed from watching the likes of Sanath Jayasuriya, Romesh Kaluwitharana and Brian Lara smashing fours and sixes on the small black and white TV we had back in my hometown in Sylhet.
8 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Mabia worried, frustrated

Athletes of different disciplines have an opportunity to maintain their fitness by doing exercise at home, but weightlifters need special type of exercise which cannot be conducted at home.
8 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Ronaldinho released from jail

Brazil and Barcelona legend Ronaldinho arrives at the hotel in Asuncion where he and his brother will serve house arrest after a judge in
8 April 2020, 18:00 PM

CSKA Sofia defy ban for training

31-time Bulgarian champions CSKA Sofia resumed team training, violating a ban that is in place to contain the spread of coronavirus, local media reported.
8 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Mane would ‘understand’ being denied PL title

Sadio Mane says he would understand if Liverpool were denied the Premier League title although they are 25 points clear and agonisingly close to their first top-flight triumph in 30 years.
8 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Stokes named Wisden’s best

Ben Stokes has ended Virat Kohli’s three-year reign as Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world after playing a starring role in England’s World Cup win last year.
8 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Russia denies bribing FIFA officials

The Kremlin on Tuesday “categorically” denied allegations that Russia had bribed FIFA officials for the right to host the 2018 World Cup.
7 April 2020, 18:00 PM

La Liga eyeing May return

La Liga could return to action as early as next month, its president Javier Tebas said on Tuesday, as the league awaits a chance to restart following the coronavirus shutdown.
7 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Burundi FA threatens action against BFF

Constantin Mutima, manager of Burundi national football team, has threatened to lodge complaint to FIFA against Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) after failing to get promised prizemoney of US$20,000 for the latest edition of the Bangabandhu Gold Cup, which was completed on January 25.
7 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Australian cricketers ‘sucked up’ to India: Clarke

Australian cricketers “sucked up” to India and Virat Kohli by holding back on verbal sledging to protect lucrative Indian Premier League deals, according to former Australia captain Michael Clarke.
7 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Japan ends Olympic flame display

The Olympic flame will be removed from display in Japan, officials said Tuesday, as the country braces for a state of emergency due to
7 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Reminiscence: My first match

The fact it is now more than 26 years ago, makes me feel old. But cricket did get me early. Playing in the park or watching highlights on TV, I was hooked to the Australian yellow and the New Zealand cool.
7 April 2020, 18:00 PM