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

Call to suspend Italian FA elections

The head of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) has called for Monday's vote to elect a new president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to be postponed for three months.
28 January 2018, 15:40 PM

Federer credits wife for keeping him going

Roger Federer has credited his wife Mirka with keeping him motivated and still going strong at 36, although his longevity has "many pieces to the puzzle".
28 January 2018, 15:38 PM

England win final ODI, seal series 4-1 against Australia

England finish their testing tour of Australia on a high today with a thrilling 12-run win in the fifth and final one-day international in Perth.
28 January 2018, 12:28 PM

Federer wins Australian Open for 20th Slam title

Roger Federer powers home to beat Marin Cilic in five sets to win his sixth Australian Open and 20th Grand Slam title in a riveting final.
28 January 2018, 12:12 PM

Pakistan claim top T20I spot after NZ victory

Pakistan lay claim to being the best Twenty20 side in the world after beating New Zealand in the series-deciding final Twenty20 match in Mount Maunganui by 18 runs.
28 January 2018, 10:31 AM

VAR comes of age at Anfield amid much criticism

English football's embrace of VAR technology prompted the most contentious response yet after coming under fire from West Bromwich Albion manager Alan Pardew following his side's FA Cup victory at Liverpool.
28 January 2018, 06:50 AM

Young Tigers beat England by five wickets

Bangladesh youths thump their England counterparts by 5 wickets in the fifth place deciding match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at Queenstown in New Zealand today.
28 January 2018, 05:22 AM

Lucas set for Spurs?

Out of favour Brazilian Lucas Moura is set to secure a move to Tottenham Hotspur from French giants Paris Saint Germain, British media reported on Saturday.
27 January 2018, 15:55 PM

Nasir, Anamul and Abul dropped

Bangladesh make three changes for the tri-series final against Sri Lanka.
27 January 2018, 05:58 AM

Sunrisers rope in Shakib in IPL auction

Premier Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will play for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the cash-rich Indian Premier League’s next edition.
27 January 2018, 05:46 AM

Buffon mulls Juve future

On the eve of his 40th birthday Gianluigi Buffon is considering his future as Juventus 'keeper and is looking to his club for guidance.
26 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Tournament starts in Pabna today

The 35th national Badminton championship, sponsored by Square Food And Beverage Ltd, will get underway today at the Shahid
26 January 2018, 18:00 PM

BD finish 13th

Bangladesh finished 13th in the 18th Asian Handball Championships after beating New Zealand 31-24 in a place-deciding match in Suwon, South Korea yesterday.
26 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Mourinho signs contract extension at MU

Jose Mourinho signs a contract extension at Manchester United that will keep him at Old Trafford until at least 2020.
25 January 2018, 18:30 PM

City eye record bid for Laporte

Highly-regarded French defender Aymeric Laporte could become runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City's record signing according to British media reports on Thursday.
25 January 2018, 15:07 PM

Auba could return for Dortmund

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could yet return for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday -- despite the on-going saga of his possible move to Arsenal -- his German club's head coach Peter Stoeger said Thursday.
25 January 2018, 15:05 PM

Cup upset leaves Real with only Europe

Cristiano Ronaldo tweeted his encouragement for his club and their fans on Thursday, hours after Real Madrid suffered a humiliating elimination by lowly Leganes in the Copa del Rey.
25 January 2018, 15:04 PM

Top player' Sanchez in Man Utd FA Cup squad

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on Thursday hailed new signing Alexis Sanchez as one of the "best attacking players in the world", confirming he will be in the squad to face Yeovil in the FA Cup.
25 January 2018, 15:00 PM

Pakistan overcome Kiwis

Pakistan crushed New Zealand by 48 runs in the second T20 in Auckland on Thursday to notch their first victory of the tour over the Black Caps.
25 January 2018, 12:23 PM

Wenger rules out spending spree

Arsene Wenger insisted Tuesday there was no chance he would jeopardise Arsenal's financial stability with lavish spending on new players during the rest of the January transfer window.
23 January 2018, 15:20 PM