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

Dijon stun PSG

Paris Saint-Germain suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of rock-bottom Dijon on Friday with coach Thomas Tuchel accusing his expensively-assembled team of “being too passive and not playing together”.
2 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Neer stuns Nasir in opening round

Nine-year-old Candidate Master Manon Reja Neer sprung a big surprise on the opening day of the 45th National Chess Championship yesterday, beating FIDE Master Sheikh Nasir Ahmed at the Engineers’ Institute in Dhaka. Neer played with black pieces against English Opening of Nasir and won after 41 moves.
2 November 2019, 18:00 PM

589-member team for SA Games?

The Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) has prepared a tentative list of 589 members including athletes, coaches and officials for the 13th South Asian Games, which will be held in Kathmandu and Pokhara from December 1 to 10. Bangladesh will take part in 25 disciplines in the regional sports meet.
2 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Booters leave for Oman today

Bangladesh national football team will leave for Oman tonight for a 10-day training camp followed by the World Cup qualifying fixture against the hosts on November 14.
2 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Pintu Sixers win DCA U-12 tournament

Pintu Sixers beat Tanvir Sixers by 21 runs in the final of the Za’n Zee DCA U-12 cricket tournament, held at the Dhanmondi Cricket Academy ground yesterday.
1 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Alli needs our support: Poch

Dele Alli needs people to rally round him in an effort to try and lift his form which has seen him lose his place in the England squad, Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Friday.
1 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Tigresses face Pakistan in 1st ODI today

Visiting Bangladesh women’s national team will take on hosts Pakistan in the first of two ODIs at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today.
1 November 2019, 18:00 PM

It’s a courageous decision: Waugh

Former captain Steve Waugh, an alumni of the “tough school” of Australian cricket, has praised all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for having the courage to seek treatment for a mental health issue.
1 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Kane’s action cleared

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson’s bowling action was given the all-clear Friday after he was reported during the first Test against Sri Lanka in August.
1 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Can Khulna stretch lead?

The fourth round of the National Cricket League (NCL) will begin across four venues from today. Tier 1 table-toppers Khulna Division will take on Rangpur Division in Bogura while Rajshahi Division will host Dhaka Division. In Tier-2 Barisal will lock horns against Sylhet in Cox’s Bazar and host Chittagong Division will take on Dhaka Metropolis.
1 November 2019, 18:00 PM

Five things we learned from this tournament

Better competition, poorer organisation: The tournament featured eight teams -- two from Bangladesh, three from India and one each from Maldives, Laos and Malaysia.
31 October 2019, 18:00 PM

PHL still not in the works

Since the elected committee took over Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) in April, there has been a loud demand to stage the Premier Hockey League (PHL)immediately.
31 October 2019, 18:00 PM

Masakadza ZC's first Director of Cricket

Recently retired Zimbabwe player Hamilton Masakadza will begin his new role of director of cricket (DoC) for Zimbabwe Cricket next month, the ICC said.
31 October 2019, 09:49 AM

Tigers have outdoor practice

While it was rumoured that the Indian cricket team would abstai from training and confine themselves to the indoor gym facilities, Bangladesh opted to have an outdoor training session in Kolkata.
31 October 2019, 09:35 AM

Tigers have outdoor practice

While it was rumoured that the Indian cricket team would abstai from training and confine themselves to the indoor gym facilities, Bangladesh opted to have an outdoor training session in Kolkata.
31 October 2019, 09:35 AM

Rashford's showstopper KOs the Blues

Marcus Rashford's "bolt from the blue" stopped resurgent Chelsea in their tracks as his sensational free kick fired Manchester United into the League Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
31 October 2019, 02:38 AM

Reds beat Arsenal on penalties after 10-goal thriller

Anfield debutant Curtis Jones scored the winning spot-kick as Liverpool beat Arsenal on penalties after an astonishing 5-5 draw to reach the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday.
31 October 2019, 02:31 AM

Ronaldo's controversial last-gasp penalty sinks Genoa

Cristiano Ronaldo controversially won and then converted a stoppage-time penalty, seconds after having a goal chalked off for offside, as Juventus finally broke down 10-man Genoa to win 2-1 and go back to the top of Serie A on Wednesday.
31 October 2019, 02:25 AM

Real thrash Leganes

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos scored for the 16th La Liga season in a row as his side coasted to a 5-0 win at home to basement club Leganes in La Liga on Wednesday to move up to second in the standings.
31 October 2019, 02:19 AM

Shakib's absence will motivate us: Riyad

The absence of all-rounder Shakib Al Hassan will act as motivation to do well, Bangladesh T20I captain Mahmudullah Riyad said today as he led a 15-member side into the Indian capital for the first T20I to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
31 October 2019, 02:08 AM