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

Shuttlers begin challenge today

The Yonex-Sunrise Bangladesh International Challenge will get underway at the Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium today, with all Bangladeshi shuttlers except Salman Khan taking part in the qualifying round of the six-day tournament.
9 December 2019, 18:00 PM

‘No chance to win in court’

The head of Russia’s anti-doping agency said yesterday that his country had “no chance” of winning an appeal against a four-year international sporting ban he said was a tragedy for clean athletes.
9 December 2019, 18:00 PM

WC qualifiers still on

An official linked to the World Anti-Doping Agency said yesterday that Russia can participate in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup despite receiving a four-year ban from major global sporting events.
9 December 2019, 18:00 PM

‘Put my booster on’

Son Heung-min admitted he considered passing before the Tottenham winger “put his booster on” to score his astonishing goal of the season contender against Burnley.
8 December 2019, 18:00 PM

Pandev turns villain as Genoa draw

Genoa’s veteran striker Goran Pandev scored a remarkable goal from near the halfway line but turned villain in the second half when he was booked twice in four minutes and sent off in a dramatic 2-2 draw at Lecce yesterday.
8 December 2019, 18:00 PM

Derby racist arrested

British police yesterday arrested a 41-year-old man after a video posted on social media showed a supporter apparently making racist gestures during Saturday’s Manchester derby.
8 December 2019, 18:00 PM

Juve suffer first defeat of season

Italian champions Juventus suffered their first defeat of the season Saturday with a 3-1 loss against Lazio in Rome blowing open the Serie A title race.
8 December 2019, 18:00 PM

Melody floods the home of cricket

The opening ceremony of the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BBPL), organised to mark the 100th birth centenary of Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, gathered steam after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina officially announced the opening of the special edition of the T20 tournament at around 7:00pm at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium yesterday.
8 December 2019, 18:00 PM

Smith set to be CSA’s director of cricket

Former Test captain Graeme Smith is set to become Cricket South Africa’s director of cricket, according to CSA president Chris Nenzani, but South African cricket’s crisis continued, with Nenzani and his remaining board members refusing to heed calls to resign.
8 December 2019, 18:00 PM

Ramdin wins hearts with gesture

West Indies cricketer Denesh Ramdin has won hearts with a sweet gesture towards a young Indian fan ahead of the 2nd T20I against India in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
8 December 2019, 18:00 PM

Booters make meek exit

Bangladesh failed miserably in trying to lift their performance for the do-or-die match in the football event of the South Asian (SA) Games and exited the race for gold after a 1-0 defeat to defending champions Nepal at the Dasarath Rangasala in Kathmandu yesterday.
8 December 2019, 18:00 PM

Archery gets Ety a life of gold

14-year-old Ety Khatun could have been doing household chores in a village in Chuwadanga had she not restrained her parents from arranging her marriage two years ago.
8 December 2019, 18:00 PM

BBPL opening ceremony kicks off

The skies of Mirpur are engulfed by upbeat melodies and dazzling lights as the opening cermony of the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League begins at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.
8 December 2019, 12:46 PM

Anderson returns for SA Tests

James Anderson was recalled by England yesterday for their upcoming tour of South Africa after recovering from a calf injury, while his fellow bowler Mark Wood and wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow also returned to the squad.
7 December 2019, 18:00 PM

Pakistan recall Fawad after 10 years

Pakistan recalled forgotten batsman Fawad Alam yesterday for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, after a gap of ten years following the left-hander’s prolific form in domestic matches.
7 December 2019, 18:00 PM

Booters relaxed despite tall ask

The Bangladesh football team assumed a very relaxed and jovial mood as they went through a practice session at the APF Ground in Kathmandu yesterday, not showing any signs of the stress of playing three matches inside five days or any tension ahead of their task against hosts Nepal on Sunday.
7 December 2019, 18:00 PM

Najmul, Afif power Bangladesh to final

Blazing half-centuries from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Afif Hossain salvaged Bangladesh from a precarious position and powered them to a 44-run victory over Nepal at the Tribhuvan University Ground yesterday, sealing their place in the final of the South Asian Games against Sri Lanka on Monday.
7 December 2019, 18:00 PM

Mabia, Ziarul bag gold in weightlifting while Fatema wins one in fencing

Bangladesh's Mabia Akter Simanta, Ziarul Islam win gold in weightlifting while Fatema Mujib bags one in fencing today in the ongoing 13th edition of the South Asian Games.
7 December 2019, 06:46 AM

Magic trick after taking a wicket!

Before he became a full-time cricketer, South African spin bowler Tabraiz Shamsi wanted to become a professional magician.
6 December 2019, 18:00 PM

The travails of tallying medals

The 13th South Asian Games being held in three cities of Nepal is doing its best to keep the journalists and readers guessing.
6 December 2019, 18:00 PM