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

Bayern charm offensive irritates Heynckes

Jupp Heynckes said Friday that the charm offensive to persuade him to stay as Bayern Munich coach will be "in vain" as he insists on leaving when the season finishes.
3 February 2018, 15:08 PM

Jose following Ferguson's lead to leapfrog City

Jose Mourinho is using illustrious predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson as inspiration to turn the balance in power from Premier League champions-elect Manchester City to his Manchester United side next season.
3 February 2018, 15:07 PM

Thauvin hattrick leads Marseille six-goal romp

Florian Thauvin took his season's league goal tally to 13 with a hat-trick as Marseille enjoyed a 6-3 rout of rock-bottom Metz in French Ligue 1 on Friday.
3 February 2018, 15:06 PM

CL need unites Liverpool and Tottenham

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur will be separated by just two points, but united in one ambition when they meet at Anfield on Sunday with a top-four finish imperative for both.
3 February 2018, 15:04 PM

India lift U-19 World Cup

India lift the ICC Under-19 World Cup with a thrashing eight-wicket defeat on Australia in the final at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui today.
3 February 2018, 08:27 AM

Hertha offering fans a ticket for life

Hertha Berlin are offering one fan the chance to win the "season ticket of a lifetime" in the truest sense of the word. The Bundesliga side
2 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Clubs set transfer window

All the Premier Division Hockey League clubs unanimously took the decision to participate in the inter-club players' transfers, being held after a two year hiatus, and scheduled the three-day window to begin on March 27 during a league committee meeting yesterday.
1 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Giroud relishing CL challenge at Chelsea

Olivier Giroud pinpointed a return to Champions League football as a key factor in his decision to join Chelsea from Arsenal on the final day of the January transfer window.
1 February 2018, 15:29 PM

Ansar champs in national badminton

Bangladesh Ansar emerged champions in the Ruchi FM Samsul Arefin Smriti 35th National Badminton Championships, which concluded in Pabna yesterday.
31 January 2018, 18:00 PM

JOSE LABELS HIMSELF 'The monster that kills kids'

Jose Mourinho reassured Marcus Rashford that he has a key role in one of the world's most exciting attacking line-ups. Despite playing a
31 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Oman to play, not Bangladesh

Bangladesh national hockey team will not be taking part in the Asian Champions Trophy following Bangladesh Hockey Federation's (BHF) denial to host the event, which will now be hosted by Oman from October 18 to 28 this year.
31 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Spurs' Asian prodigy has Dad to thank

If Son Heung-min helps Tottenham Hotspur overcome Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Juventus in coming weeks, then fans of the North London club should save some praise for the South Korean's father.
31 January 2018, 15:38 PM

Disgraced Ventura eager to return

Humiliated former Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura, sacked after the four-time World Cup winners failed to reach the 2018 tournament in Russia, has revealed he wants to return coaching.
31 January 2018, 15:36 PM

Icardi says 'Bye Bye'

Inter captain Mauro Icardi added fuel to speculation that a 110 million euro move to Real Madrid could be close after posting "to say goodbye is to grow" on Instagram.
30 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Four clubs yet to send names

The Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) is still waiting for the names of representatives of four premier division clubs despite the fact that the deadline of submitting names to the league committee passed on January 21.
30 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Ali trading the ring for the booth

Five-time world kickboxing champion Ali Jacko has traded the boxing ring for the stage as he aims to launch his musical career with a
30 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Fiery Sanchez can spark United, says Herrera

Ander Herrera claims Alexis Sanchez's fighting spirit has already ignited Manchester United as the Chile forward prepares to make his Premier League debut for his new club at Tottenham on Wednesday.
30 January 2018, 15:48 PM

Sane out for six weeks: Pep

Manchester City midfielder Leroy Sane will be out of action for at least six weeks with an ankle injury he picked up in his side's FA Cup win against Cardiff, Pep Guardiola said Tuesday.
30 January 2018, 15:46 PM

Juventus down 9-man Chievo

Sami Khedira and Gonzalo Higuain scored as champions Juventus went top in Serie A with a 2-0 win at nine-man Chievo on Saturday.
28 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Mertens keeps Napoli on top

Dries Mertens scored a brace as Napoli bounced back from a goal down to reclaim top spot in Serie A on Sunday with a 3-1 home win
28 January 2018, 18:00 PM