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

Silva retires from Spain

Spanish midfielder David Silva has joined compatriots Andres Iniesta and Gerard Pique in retiring from international football.
13 August 2018, 17:30 PM

Confident shooters gunning for finals

Success in the XXI Commonwealth Games at the Gold Cost and the steady improvement in training has given the shooters hopes of bettering their previous performances in the upcoming Asian Games, which is set to get underway on August 18 in Jakarta.
12 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Two-goal Mane praises 'strong' teamwork

Senegal's Sadio Mane said Liverpool's free-scoring is due to good teamwork after his brace helped last season's Champions League finalists to an impressive 4-0 thrashing of West Ham in their Premier League opener on Sunday.
12 August 2018, 15:55 PM

Spalletti gives up on Modric

Inter Milan manager Luciano Spalletti feels Luka Modric's interest in joining his side is a 'great sign' for the Italian club, but he still expects the midfielder to remain with Real Madrid.
12 August 2018, 15:54 PM

Amazing Russell slays Trinbago

Andre Russell almost single-handedly ensured Jamaica Tallahwahs opened their CPL 2018 campaign with a four-wicket victory against Trinbago Knight Riders on Friday in a match that saw plenty of records tumble.
11 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Gavasker to miss Imran's oath-taking

Imran Khan is all set to take the oath as the Prime Minister of Pakistan after winning the general elections in the country for Pakistan
11 August 2018, 18:00 PM

'Want archers to reach quarterfinals'

“We want our archers to reach the quarterfinal stage in the Asian Games because after that stage anything can happen. So I have asked our archers to try to reach the quarterfinal stage,” Bangladesh Archery Federation (BAF) general secretary Kazi Razibuddin Ahmed Chapal said yesterday.
11 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Great expectations on Liverpool to end wait

Jurgen Klopp is trying to keep a lid on expectations, but ahead of the new Premier League season, Anfield is brimming with excitement that Liverpool could finally end a near three decade wait to be crowned champions of England.
11 August 2018, 15:11 PM

Ronaldo set to begin Juve adventure

Juventus fans will get their first glimpse of superstar summer signing Cristiano Ronaldo in rarified surroundings on Sunday, when he makes his debut for the Italian champions at the foot of the Alps a week before the start of the new Serie A season.
11 August 2018, 15:05 PM

No signings, no problem for Spurs

Dele Alli silences the complaints about Tottenham's lack of signings as the England midfielder seals a 2-1 win at Newcastle in their Premier League opener.
11 August 2018, 14:32 PM

Mourinho hails 'monster' Pogba

Jose Mourinho hails captain Paul Pogba's willingness to put his body on the line to lead Manchester United to a winning start in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Leicester City.
11 August 2018, 10:22 AM

Pele backing Liverpool for glory

Brazil legend Pele has said that he believes it is finally Liverpool's year to lift the Premier League title.
10 August 2018, 15:37 PM

Dalic to stay with Croatia

Zlatko Dalic, who led Croatia to the World Cup final last month, signals that he will stay on as coach, smoothing away doubts that emerged after his return from Russia.
9 August 2018, 17:50 PM

Everton complete Mina move

Everton secure the services of Colombian World Cup star Yerry Mina from Barcelona on an unusually quiet deadline day in the Premier League as Manchester United fail to satisfy manager Jose Mourinho's desire to sign a centre-back.
9 August 2018, 17:42 PM

Bangladesh put 14 past Pakistan

Defending champions Bangladesh begin their SAFF U-15 Women's Championship campaign with a bang as they inflict a massive 14-0 defeat on Pakistan in their opening match at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu.
9 August 2018, 16:47 PM

Sherin dreams big

Sherin Sultana is set to represent Bangladesh as the first female wrestler in the Asian Games, the 18th edition of which will be held in
8 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Hopes on kabaddi, shooting, archery

Kabaddi, shooting and archery hold Bangladesh's medal hopes in the upcoming Asian Games, said Bangladesh Olympic Association's
8 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh to lose one spot?

Only one club from Bangladesh is likely to get the opportunity to participate in next year's AFC Cup following a flawed football season in Bangladesh.
7 August 2018, 18:00 PM

BOLT TO TRAIN WITH A-LEAGUE SIDE

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt will train with Australia's Central Coast Mariners as he continues his quest to become a professional
7 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Simanta wants to record her best score

South Asian Games gold medallist weightlifter Mabia Akter Simanta said she would look to improve on her best effort in the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia this month.
7 August 2018, 18:00 PM