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

Croatia take on Ronaldo-less Portugal

Still riding the wave of their historic World Cup run, Croatia are heading for a potential reality check as their new season starts with a friendly against Portugal in Faro on Thursday.
5 September 2018, 15:46 PM

Pakistan hampered by 3-year hiatus

Pakistan will return to international football at the senior level after a three years when they begin their campaign in the SAFF Championship in Dhaka tomorrow.
2 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Rainy Jakarta hands over baton

For the past three weeks, Central Jakarta and the surrounding areas hardly saw a single drop of rainfall.
2 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Afghanistan name Asia Cup squad

Afghanistan named their squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2018 in Dubai, including three fresh faces in the 17-member squad.
2 September 2018, 15:08 PM

Cremer to miss Bangladesh tour

Former Zimbabwe captain Grame Cremer will miss his nation's upcoming tour of Bangladesh after undergoing knee surgery, Zimbabwe Cricket announced on Sunday.
2 September 2018, 15:06 PM

Ronaldo Jr outshines dad with four goals on Juve debut

Nothing is going right for Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo since his summer move to Italian champions Juventus.
2 September 2018, 15:01 PM

Hockey team finish sixth after 7-0 loss

The Bangladesh hockey team ended their Asian Games campaign in sixth position despite a 7-0 defeat against South Korea in the place-deciding match at the Gelora Bung Karno hockey field yesterday.
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Chayan leaves with no regrets

Bangladesh's veteran hockey player Mamunur Rahman Chayan was overwhelmed with emotions after being given a warm and hearty send-off by his teammates, opposition players, and federation officials at the end of his last international match yesterday.
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Sri Lanka recalls Malinga for Asia Cup

Sri Lanka's cricket selectors recall fast bowler Lasith Malinga after an year in limbo and include him in a 16-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup.
1 September 2018, 14:01 PM

Serena routs Venus in all-Williams clash

Serena Williams roars through her 30th career meeting with her sister Venus to book a US Open fourth-round berth with a 6-1, 6-2 victory.
1 September 2018, 08:33 AM

Hockey team's final act today

Bangladesh's participation in the 18th Asian Games will come to an end today when the hockey team take on four-time champions South Korea in the fifth-sixth position decider.
31 August 2018, 18:00 PM

'I want to help you': Umpire tells Kyrgios

A frustrated umpire controversially climbs out of his chair to give Australian Nick Kyrgios a pep talk, telling him: "I want to help you".
30 August 2018, 21:48 PM

India, Pakistan stunned

The mouthwatering prospect of an India-Pakistan final in men's hockey at the Asian Games was put to bed as both the subcontinent giants were handed surprise defeats in their respective semifinals at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium hockey field yesterday.
30 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Modric named UEFA player of the year

Luka Modric of Real Madrid and Croatia wins the accolade of UEFA Player of the Year in Monaco after his Champions League exploits.
30 August 2018, 17:57 PM

Draw confirms Ronaldo’s Old Trafford return

Today's Champions League group draw in Monaco turns up a plum when Cristiano Ronaldo's new team Juventus are drawn to face Manchester United.
30 August 2018, 17:43 PM

Unified Korea into basketball final

A joint Korean women's basketball team slammed Taiwan 89-66 to reach the Asian Games final on Thursday, helped by Las Vegas razzmatazz and some good, old, northern grit.
30 August 2018, 15:26 PM

'I only felt happy when drinking'

Former Inter striker Adriano confessed that he 'arrived drunk in the morning for training', explaining thatthe death of his father left 'a void' in his life that he attempted to fill alcohol.
30 August 2018, 15:25 PM

'Odd to see footballer meddle in tennis'

Roger Federer questioned Gerard Pique’s involvement in the controversial Davis Cup rebrand, opining that it was 'odd' to see a football player involved in the tennis competition's revamp.
30 August 2018, 15:22 PM

FOUR JAPAN CAGERS KICKED OUT FOR SOLICITING

Four Japanese basketball players kicked out of the Asian Games for paying prostitutes for sex will be suspended for a year, officials said
29 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Dirgahayu Republik Indonesia

The city of Jakarta has decked up for the Asian Games with banners, posters, digital billboards and all kinds of greetings and
29 August 2018, 18:00 PM