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
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
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
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

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.
16 October 2025, 14:58 PM
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.
15 October 2025, 15:53 PM
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.
15 October 2025, 08:25 AM

Ngidi gives South Africa the edge

Seamer Lungi Ngidi showed all his guile to take five wickets for 19 runs as South Africa skittled West Indies for 97 and seized the initiative on the first day of the first test in Saint Lucia on Thursday.
11 June 2021, 18:00 PM

The pandemic that cancelled the Copa America in 1918

“Rio is a giant hospital,” screamed one headline. “No doctors, no medicine,” said another. “Government criminally negligent,” decried a third.
11 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Title beckons for late bloomers

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Barbora Krejcikova, two of the most unlikely Grand Slam finalists of the modern era, meet in Saturday’s French Open title match at the conclusion of a shock-heavy tournament.
11 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Shakib’s Facebook apology

Dear fans and followers, I am extremely sorry for losing my temper and ruining the match for everyone and especially those who are watching from home.
11 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Shakib takes frustration to the extreme

The historic battle between archrivals Abahani and Mohammedan SC may have faded over the years but Shakib Al Hasan certainly felt the heat of the rivalry and took it to new heights, or depths based on how you look at it, during a Dhaka Premier League T20 encounter yesterday.
11 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh archers bag two silvers and one bronze

Bangladeshi archers bagged two silver medals and one bronze medal in Asian Cup Stage-1 which ended in Gwangju, South Korea today.
11 June 2021, 15:32 PM

BURNS CONTINUES GOOD FORM

BURNS CONTINUES GOOD FORM
10 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Salisbury ends Britain’s 39-year wait

Joe Salisbury ended Britain’s 39-year wait for a main draw title at the French Open when he combined with American Desirae Krawczyk to win the mixed doubles at Roland Garros on Thursday.
10 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Djokovic and Nadal set for another epic duel

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 3 Rafael Nadal, the two goliaths of the game, are headed for yet another collision in one of the French Open semi-finals tonight.
10 June 2021, 18:00 PM

DPL T20 kicks into top gear

A five-wicket haul, the highest total, a flurry of sixes in the final over and the highest individual score of the tournament were all witnessed in the sixth round of the Dhaka Premier League T20 yesterday.
10 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Ambitious Italy face talented Turkey in curtain raiser

Euro 2020 finally kicks off tonight as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal prepare to defend their title and world champions France seek a rare double a year after the tournament was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
10 June 2021, 18:00 PM

BFF to introduce salary structure

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is contemplating the introduction of a salary structure for the national footballers in hope that it will enhance the performance of the national football team.
10 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Archer Prodipta stuns Olympics qualifier

Archer Prodipata Chakma beat Tokyo Olympic qualified archer in Asia Cup stage-2 before being eliminated from individual recurve quarterfinals in Gwangju, South Korea today.
10 June 2021, 16:11 PM

Swiatek crashes out of French Open

The curse of French Open defending champions continued as Iga Swiatek was knocked out 6-4, 6-4 by Greek Maria Sakkari in the French Open quarter-finals, leaving the women’s draw wide open on Wednesday.
9 June 2021, 18:00 PM

NZ look to win series without Williamson

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will be rested for the second Test against England, starting today, due to a left elbow injury, with Tom Latham to lead the side in his absence, the team’s head coach Gary Stead said on Wednesday.
9 June 2021, 18:00 PM

World Cup qualifier

World Cup qualifier
9 June 2021, 18:00 PM

National batsmen struggle while bowlers make hay

The ongoing Dhaka Premier League T20 competition was expected to be ideal preparation for national cricketers ahead of the ICC World T20, slated to be held in October this year. Rain hampered that plan, with the majority of games until the fifth round ending in curtailed affairs.
9 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Injuries and suspensions hamper Jamal and Co

With the grief of conceding twice to India in the dying minutes of their World Cup qualifier has yet to subside, the Bangladesh football team’s misery was deepened as key players, including captain Jamal Bhuiyan, were ruled out of their encounter against Oman next Tuesday.
9 June 2021, 18:00 PM

A year later, but with added anticipation

Euro 2020 will kick off on Friday night, a year later than expected but no less anticipated. 24 teams will vie to be the continent’s best over the month-long tournament, held in 11 cities across Europe for the first time in the competition’s 60-year history.
9 June 2021, 18:00 PM

GPS to track foreign journos in Tokyo

Overseas journalists covering the Tokyo Olympics will have their movements tracked by GPS, the Games president said Tuesday, and could have their passes revoked if they break the rules.
8 June 2021, 18:00 PM