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

Defence in focus too

Defender Sushanta Tripura believes defence will have to play a key role if Bangladesh are to succeed in the upcoming Bangabandhu Gold Cup, scheduled to take place at the Bangabandhu National Stadium from January 15 to 25.
11 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Swadhin Bangla players made ambassadors

Members of the Swadhin Bangla Football Team (SBFT) will travel to all venues of Bangabandhu National Football Championship as ambassador to inspire footballers, confirmed Bangladesh Football Federation yesterday.
11 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Former record holder Kipsang banned

Former world marathon record holder Wilson Kipsang was on Friday handed a provisional ban for doping by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).
11 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

Madrid derby in Super Cup final

Lionel Messi has predictably been the star attraction but there will be no Clasico in Saudi Arabia this weekend, as Atletico Madrid’s defeat of Barcelona set up a clash with rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final today.
11 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Alexandrova wins maiden WTA title

Ekaterina Alexandrova won her first WTA singles title after the in-form Russian defeated Elena Rybakina in straight sets in the final of the Shenzhen Open yesterday.
11 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Torino reach Italian Cup quarterfinals

Torino beat Genoa 5-3 on penalties to reach the Italian Cup quarter-finals on Thursday after both sides were tied 1-1 after extra-time.
10 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Klopp wary ahead of Spurs tie

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Jose Mourinho remains a world class coach and a threat to his side’s unbeaten Premier League record when the European champions travel to Tottenham today.
10 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Look for wins to bring some smiles back: Finch

Australia captain Aaron Finch said Friday a good performance by his team in India would help bring smiles back to the faces of people suffering in bushfires that have wreaked havoc at home.
10 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Jasmin Kurtic leaves SPAL for Parma

Slovenia international Jasmin Kurtic has signed for Parma from Italian rivals SPAL, the Serie A club announced yesterday.
10 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Would have been the first out: Farah

British athletics great Mo Farah says he would have been the first athlete to leave disgraced coach Alberto Salazar’s camp had he known he was involved in doping.
10 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Ndidi ‘may need surgery’

Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi could be ruled out for several weeks after Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers revealed he may need surgery.
9 January 2020, 18:00 PM

WADA to take Russia case to CAS

The World Anti-Doping Agency will take its case for the exclusion of Russia from international sporting competitions to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) “by the weekend”, a WADA official told AFP on Wednesday.
9 January 2020, 18:00 PM

United lose Maguire to hip injury

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after scans showed the centre back tore his hip muscle in Saturday’s goalless draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers, British media have reported.
9 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Football has become a business: Valverde

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said Wednesday the Spanish Super Cup is being held in Saudi Arabia because of the money on offer and admits he preferred the previous format.
9 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Espanyol break bank for Tomas

Raul de Tomas is returning to Spain after just six months in Portugal in a 20 million euros move from Benfica to Espanyol, the two clubs announced yesterday.
9 January 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Beating Palestine not impossible’

Midfielder Sohel Rana believes Bangladesh have the ability to beat Palestine, a side they have never beaten before. The midfielder said this following the national team’s first practice session yesterday ahead of the Bangabandhu Gold Cup, which will be held from January 15 to 25 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.
8 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Green banned for illegal bowling action

Sydney Thunder off-spinner Chris Green was Wednesday banned from bowling for three months after being found to have an illegal action.
8 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Warne’s ‘Baggy Green’ crosses AUD 500,000

Shane Warne’s Baggy Green, which the spin legend had put on acution has crossed AUD 500,000, with two days still remaining for the bidding. The auction is being held to raise funds for the bushfire that has hit large parts of Australia.
8 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Sharapova handed Aus Open wildcard

Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova said it was “very special” after being handed an Australian Open wildcard Wednesday as she attempts to resurrect her career after an injury-plagued 2019.
8 January 2020, 18:00 PM