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

Stokes set to be key again

Rival captains Faf du Plessis and Joe Root were united in their praise of World Player of the Year Ben Stokes ahead of the third Test between South Africa and England starting at St George’s Park on Thursday.
15 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Ben becomes world’s best

Ben Stokes was Wednesday named the International Cricket Council player of the year, capping an unforgettable 2019 for the swashbuckling England all-rounder that included a match-winning knock at the World Cup.
15 January 2020, 18:00 PM

We’ve done as we said: Hassan

The general sentiment in the Bangladesh cricket fraternity is that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has conceded defeat to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in cricket diplomacy by confirming Bangladesh’s three-leg tour of Pakistan on Tuesday.
15 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Spurs sign Fernandes on loan

Tottenham Hotspur have signed Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes on an 18-month loan deal with the option of making the transfer permanent, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.
15 January 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Inter was the best choice for me’

Romelu Lukaku scored after just 21 seconds as he bagged a brace in a 4-1 thumping of Cagliari that fired Inter Milan into the last eight of the Italian Cup, while Lazio and Napoli are set for a quarter-final clash after easing past second-tier opposition.
15 January 2020, 18:00 PM

U-19s warm up for WC with defeat

Bangladesh under-19s lost their second and final official warm-up fixture ahead of the ICC Under-19 World Cup by four wickets against their New Zealand counterparts in Johannesburg yesterday.
15 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Barca, Real to face third-tier sides

Barcelona will make a winter sojourn to the favourite holiday destination of some of their players after being drawn yesterday against lower league side Ibiza in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey.
14 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Setien replaces Valverde

Quique Setien began his first session as Barcelona coach yesterday morning just as the sacked Ernesto Valverde drove out of the training ground for the last time.
14 January 2020, 18:00 PM

‘King Kazu’ renews contract

Former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura, who turns 53 next month, has renewed his contract with Yokohama FC to extend his record as the
14 January 2020, 18:00 PM

AB eyes international comeback

Former South Africa batsman AB de Villiers on Tuesday said he would love to make an international comeback with the Proteas at this year’s ICC  T20 World Cup slated to be played in Australia.
14 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Lewis leads WI to series sweep

Evin Lewis smashed a dazzling century as West Indies defeated Ireland by five wickets on Sunday to complete a 3-0 sweep of the one-day international series.
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Premier V’ball from tomorrow

The Bangabandhu Popular Life Premier Volleyball League will get underway at the Shaheed Nur Hossain National Volleyball Stadium tomorrow, with 10 teams taking part.
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Traore tougher than Ronaldo?

Wolves winger Adama Traore is tougher to mark than five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, claims Newcastle defender Jetro
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Bravo back after 3 years

Dwayne Bravo was recalled to the West Indies squad on Sunday, more than three years after his last appearance as the Caribbean side build up to the defence of their World Twenty20 title.
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Sharma, Shami recalled

Senior batsman Rohit Sharma and fast bowler Mohammed Shami were recalled to India’s Twenty20 squad for the tour of New Zealand after they were rested for the home series against Sri Lanka.
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Feds asked to take prep

Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) yesterday instructed national federations to take proper preparation for the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Games, which is scheduled to be held from April 1 to 10.
12 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Norwich fan leaves team a drink on him

Norwich City fan Barrie Greaves left 100 pounds in his will so the struggling Premier League club’s players could have a drink on him, the BBC reported on Saturday.
12 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Kipruto sets 10km world record

Kenya’s Rhonex Kipruto set a new 10km road world record as compatriot Sheila Chepkirui won the women’s race at the 10K Valencia Ibercaja in Spain yesterday.
12 January 2020, 18:00 PM

National school badminton back after 20 years

Sheikh Russel National Shishu Kishor Parishad, in association with Bangladesh Badminton Federation, is all set to bring back the National School Badminton Competition after 20 years. The event will get underway at the Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium in Paltan tomorrow.
12 January 2020, 18:00 PM

National athletics back on grass

Chattogram is all set to host the national athletics championships after 14 years as the 43rd edition of the meet will take place at the MA Aziz Stadium in the port city from January 16.
11 January 2020, 18:00 PM