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

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The brothers of two England footballers -- Marcus Rashford and Trent Alexander-Arnold -- were beaten and robbed at gunpoint while eating breakfast at a cafe in Manchester on Saturday.
14 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Wozniacki launches title defence

Caroline Wozniacki fought back tears after launching her Australian Open defence with a convincing 6-3, 6-4 win over Alison Van Uytvanck of Belgium yesterday.
14 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Australia to play ODIs in Pakistan?

Pakistan is scheduled to host Australia for a five-match ODI series in the United Arab Emirates in March, and the Pakistan Cricke Board (PCB) had last month decided to renew talks with Cricket Australia to convince them to play at least two of the matches in Pakistan.
14 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Lewis suffers hamstring tear

Comilla Victorians' opener Evin Lewis underwent an MRI yesterday and it was revealed that the left-hander is suffering from a grade one hamstring tear.
14 January 2019, 18:00 PM

RECORDS LINED UP FOR BIG STARS

The tennis year gets in full swing from tomorrow as the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the calendar, kicks off. There was already a shock before the start of the event as Andy Murray announced that the showpiece at Melbourne Park could be his last.
13 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Rayudu's action flagged

India's part-time off-spinner Ambati Rayudu has been reported for a suspect bowling action during the first one-day international against Australia in Sydney, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Sunday.
13 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Zia tastes first defeat

Grand Master Ziaur Rahman tasted his first defeat in the 17th Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament, leaving him at third position at the close of the seventh round matches in New Delhi, India yesterday.
13 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Mushy upstages Perera in thriller

Mushfiqur Rahim's 41-ball 75 took Chittagong Vikings over the line by four wickets in their clash against the Comilla Victorians in the day's second Bangladesh Premier League match.
13 January 2019, 16:45 PM

Leeds sorry for spying scandal

Marcelo Bielsa has been reminded of his responsibilities by Leeds United, and the club's owner Andrea Radrizzani has apologised to
12 January 2019, 18:00 PM

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Grand Master Ziaur Rahman slipped to third position in the 17th Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess tournament after being
12 January 2019, 18:00 PM

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Las Vegas police have asked Cristiano Ronaldo to submit a DNA sample as part of their investigation into rape allegations made against him.
11 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Ad-hoc committee asks NSC for polls

After having worked for nearly one year, the ad-hoc committee of the Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) has recently asked the National Sports Council (NSC) to hold its polls immediately in order to elect an executive committee.
10 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Mou freed up for Real gig

Jose Mourinho is available for a dramatic return to Real Madrid after Manchester United paid him a reported £15 million in compensation following his sacking last month, according to British media on Thursday.
10 January 2019, 18:00 PM

'No complacency'

Stand-in South African captain Dean Elgar said on Thursday he had given a "blunt message" to his players ahead of the third and final Test against Pakistan, starting at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday.
10 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Structures are soulless without utilisation

"Zero tolerance for corruption and irregularities." That was the policy that newly appointed State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russel vowed to uphold on Tuesday, his first day as chairman of the National Sports Council (NSC).
10 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Nat'l school hockey in February

After a three-year gap, Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) is going to stage the National School Hockey Championship in February following a deal with First Security Islami Bank signed last month.
9 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Wrestler Billal stays unbeaten

Billal Hossain retained his supremacy in the National Wrestling Championships when the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) man beat Liton
9 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Higuain set for Chelsea move

AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain has "agreed terms" and is set for an imminent move to Premier League club Chelsea, Italian sports daily Gazzetta Dello Sport reported on Wednesday.
9 January 2019, 18:00 PM

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India cricket chiefs Wednesday ordered star all-rounder Hardik Pandya to explain sexist comments made on a TV chat show after the remarks sparked social media outrage and prompted the player to apologise.
9 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Masud dallies with limelight

Masud Karim returned to Bangladesh on Tuesday with unforgettable memories of the sixth edition of Indian Pro Kabaddi League, which he took part in as a replacement for the injured Solaiman Kabir.
9 January 2019, 18:00 PM