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

Indian TT stars in city

Defending champions Abahani flew in India's world cup participant Ayhika Mukherjee for the Women's Table Tennis League, which gets underway at the Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium today.
4 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Sneijder takes international retirement

Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder has decided to end his international football career after 14 years and a record 133 caps during a golden era for his country.
4 March 2018, 13:19 PM

Shooting's team events dropped?

Bangladesh's slim chances for medals in shooting events of the upcoming Asian Games got even slimmer after the games' organizers
3 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Roma coach interested in Balotelli

Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco revealed on Friday that he would be interested in signing Italian striker Mario Balotelli whose contract with French club Nice expires in June.
3 March 2018, 15:27 PM

City's Mendy targets return for Manchester derby

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has set his sights on returning from his lengthy injury lay-off in next month's derby against Manchester United.
3 March 2018, 15:26 PM

Wenger ready to "fight" to end Arsenal crisis

Arsene Wenger has grown used to defending himself in recent years but the Arsenal manager's grip on his position has never seemed less secure ahead of Sunday's clash with Brighton.
3 March 2018, 15:24 PM

Bayern interest in Streich annoys Freiburg

Reports Bayern Munich approached Freiburg's Christian Streich to become their head coach has added extra spice to Sunday's Bundesliga clash between the sides.
3 March 2018, 15:24 PM

Laws body approves VAR for World Cup

Football's lawmakers approve video assistant referee technology (VAR) for this summer's World Cup, in one of the biggest changes to the sport in years.
3 March 2018, 13:29 PM

Williamson’s ton in vain

A devastating spell by spin twins Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid and a freakish run out saw England pull off a dramatic four-run victory in the third one-day international against New Zealand in Wellington today.
3 March 2018, 09:37 AM

Mash launches quiz competition on Bangladesh Liberation War

An online quiz competition, based on the history of liberation war in Bangladesh, has been launched in a bid to spread the spirit of the War of Liberation among school students across the country.
3 March 2018, 08:52 AM

Neymar's golden foot to go under the knife

Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar is to undergo surgery for a broken right foot today, putting the planet's most expensive footballer out of action until the eve of the World Cup.
3 March 2018, 08:41 AM

Walsh targets final

Courtney Walsh says his first assignment in the Sri Lanka T20I Tri-series as interim head coach of the Tigers will be very challenging. The legendary West Indies pace bowler however is excited to take up the new role.
3 March 2018, 08:08 AM

Shakib ruled out of SL Tri-series

Bangladesh Cricket Board has named Liton Das as replacement of Shakib Al Hasan for the Sri Lanka tri-series.
3 March 2018, 08:00 AM

Hockey team yet to get GO

With only four days left before their scheduled departure for Oman, Bangladesh hockey team's participation in the Asian Games
2 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Neymar injury offers Di Maria and co chance

While Neymar's untimely injury is a huge blow to Paris Saint-Germain, it does represent a golden opportunity for Angel di Maria and other members of their expensively assembled squad.
2 March 2018, 15:43 PM

Ibrahimovic set to leave Man Utd at end of season

Jose Mourinho says Zlatan Ibrahimovic has "won the right to choose his future" after acknowledging that the striker is likely to leave Manchester United at the end of the season.
2 March 2018, 15:38 PM

Focus on Bayern, Heynckes warns Lewa

Jupp Heynckes has warned Robert Lewandowski to focus on Bayern Munich amid renewed speculation of a Real Madrid move, but played down the Polish star's training ground bust-up this week.
2 March 2018, 15:36 PM

Modric charged with false testimony

Real Madrid's Luka Modric was charged Friday with giving false testimony at the corruption trial of Dinamo Zagreb's powerful former chief Zdravko Mamic, prosecutors said.
2 March 2018, 15:32 PM

Shuvajit powers Sk Russel

Commonwealth Games gold medalist Shuvajit Saha of India led from the front to steer Sheikh Russel to a hard-fought 3-2 win over Wari Club in the Premier Division Table Tennis League at the Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium yesterday.
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Hummels, Lewa in war of words

Mats Hummels accused Bayern Munich teammate Robert Lewandowski of an 'attitude' problem in a training ground bust-up on Wednesday, reports say.
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM