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

Jahurul, Ariful lead the leaders

The battle of the table-toppers spiced up at Bangladesh’s home of cricket in Mirpur today, when North Zone captain Zahurul Islam and his partner-in-crime for the sixth wicket Ariful Haque stroked centuries against Islami Bank East Zone.
18 April 2018, 13:39 PM

Japan hails Kawauchi

Japan on Tuesday hailed local school clerk Yuki Kawauchi, the surprise winner of the Boston Marathon, who called work after his
17 April 2018, 18:00 PM

'I'll regret missing gold all my life'

Commonwealth Games silver medallist shooters Abdullah Hel Baki and Shakil Ahmed have been overwhelmed with arrangements that
17 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Sonali Bank in semis

Sonali Bank confirmed their semifinal berth in the Khaza Rahmatullah Club Cup hockey tournament with a massive 10-1 win over newly
17 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Flying starts for favourites

Defending champions Abahani and title aspirants Dhaka Mariner Young's Club got off to flying starts in the Khaza Rahmatullah Club
16 April 2018, 18:00 PM

'Proved myself with the goals'

Bangladesh women's team captain Sabina Khatun returned home on Saturday night after appearing for the Sethu FC in the Indian Women's League (IWL). The 24-year-old striker almost single-handedly took the Tamil Nadu based side to the semfinals by scoring six goals in groups matches. The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman caught up with the prolific striker to learn about her experience in India.
15 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Zidane slams criticism of Juventus win

Zinedine Zidane believes the negative reaction to Real Madrid's last-gasp win over Juventus has been "disgraceful, upsetting and deceptive", and borne out of jealousy towards the European champions.
15 April 2018, 15:48 PM

I'd say it all again: Buffon

Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon insists he has no regrets about his outburst against the referee who awarded the late penalty that put Real Madrid into the Champions League semifinals.
15 April 2018, 15:47 PM

Semenya completes 800m, 1500m double

South Africa's Caster Semenya shrugged off controversy over her right to compete after completing a Commonwealth Games double with victory in the women's 800 metres on Friday.
13 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Sherin grapples to fourth

Wrestler Sherin Sultana had to be content with a fourth-place finish at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games after suffering a 4-0 defeat
13 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Kovac to take over from Jupp

German giants Bayern Munich on Friday named Eintracht Frankfurt coach Niko Kovac their new coach, succeeding Jupp Heynckes at the end of the season.
13 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Mohammedan still undecided

Mohammedan are surprisingly still mulling whether or not to participate in the season's curtain-raising Club Cup despite the Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) having finalised the tournament's schedule with the participation of six clubs.
13 April 2018, 18:00 PM

From crystal to gold

South African long jumper Luvo Manyonga said he aimed to go another season unbeaten and set his sights on the world record after
12 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Laugher does dive double

English diver Jack Laugher boasted that he had been "on fire" Thursday after winning the three-metre springboard for his second gold
12 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Amzad fails in quarters

Wrestler Mohammad Ali Amzad was eliminated from the quarterfinals of the men's freestyle 74kg weight category in the Commonwealth
12 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Shakil brings Bangladesh's second silver

SA Games gold medallist Shakil Ahmed brought more laurels to the national after bagging Bangladesh's second silver medal at the
11 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Shakil wins silver in Commonwealth Games after Baki

After Abdullah Hel Baki, SA Games gold medalist shooter Shakil Ahmed bags silver medal in 50m Air pistol event of Commonwealth Games at Belmont Shooting Center in Brisbane, Australia this morning.
11 April 2018, 04:51 AM

Independence Day Kabaddi final today

The Independence Day Kabaddi Championship, organised by the Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation, began at Pabna Stadium yesterday, with
10 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Seven teams send entries for Club Cup

The Hockey season will finally get underway on April 15 at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium through the Club Cup Hockey
10 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Shovon frustrates in 50m Rifle Prone

South Asian Games silver medallist Shovon Chowdhury frustrated at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games by finishing 20th out of 30
10 April 2018, 18:00 PM