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

Bale form boosting confidence

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane singled out fit again Gareth Bale for praise on Tuesday as he prepares his side for a Copa Del Rey quarter-final return leg against Leganes.
23 January 2018, 15:16 PM

Sanchez the right fit, says Giggs

Ryan Giggs says Alexis Sanchez is a ready-made "superstar" who can give Manchester United a lift as they bid to chase down Premier League rivals Manchester City.
23 January 2018, 15:14 PM

World Cup boost for VAR after 'positive' tests

Video assistant referees (VAR) could be used at the World Cup in Russia later this year after the committee responsible for the laws of football pronounced itself "encouraged" by tests.
23 January 2018, 15:11 PM

Mbappe injury 'not serious'

Paris Saint-Germain said initial tests carried out on Kylian Mbappe were "reassuring" after their young star was stretchered off in the first half of Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Lyon.
22 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Maldives trip for fans!

Saif Sporting Club will fly three spectators to Maldives for the away match of the AFC Cup playoff qualifiers against TC Sports Club, said a club official yesterday.
22 January 2018, 18:00 PM

A dream in the making

The Bangladesh Roller Skating Federation (BRSF), with financial assistance from Orion Group, is building a roller sports stadium in Bhaluka of Mymensingh.
22 January 2018, 18:00 PM

SKorea's 'Peace Olympics' meet backlash at home

South Korea's efforts to bring the North to its Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang next month are provoking a backlash among its own people, with accusations that Seoul risks turning the Games into a "Pyongyang Olympics".
22 January 2018, 06:51 AM

Messi, Suarez lead Barca

Barcelona ride further away from their crumbling title rivals as Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez score twice each in a 5-0 thrashing of Real Betis which opened up an 11-point gap at the top of the La Liga standings.
21 January 2018, 22:07 PM

'Leaked' pictures show Sanchez as United's No. 7

A picture of Chilean footballer Alexis Sanchez sporting Manchester United's iconic number seven jersey has gone viral on social media.
21 January 2018, 22:03 PM

Ex-refs predict trouble if VAR used at World Cup

Whether the video assistant referee (VAR) will feature at the World Cup finals is yet to be decided, but there are fears the system could spell trouble for Russia 2018.
21 January 2018, 15:32 PM

Fan suspected of urinating in goalie's bottle is arrested

A Middlesbrough fan who allegedly urinated in the opposition goalkeeper's water bottle during an English championship game has been arrested and faces a ban from watching his team, British police said.
21 January 2018, 15:30 PM

NKorea teams arrive in South for pre-Olympics inspection

North Korean delegates arrive in South Korea to inspect venues and prepare cultural performances for next month's Winter Olympics, in the first visit by Pyongyang officials to the capitalist South for four years.
21 January 2018, 07:01 AM

Phelps thought of suicide!

Swimming great Michael Phelps revealed that he has battled severe anxiety and depression for much of his life which drove him to
20 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Griezmann 'to join Barcelona after World Cup' - report

Barcelona and Antoine Griezmann have reached an agreement for the France striker to switch from Atletico Madrid to the Catalan giants at the end of the season, Spanish daily Sport reported on Saturday.
20 January 2018, 15:58 PM

Djokovic powers into fourth round

Novak Djokovic battled with a lower back injury as he claims his 11th round of 16 appearances at the Australian Open today.
20 January 2018, 11:30 AM

Young Tigers face India in quarterfinal

Bangladesh youths will be up against their Indian counterparts in the ICC Under-19 World Cup quarterfinals at the Queenstown Events Centre on January 26.
20 January 2018, 11:14 AM

Shakib in Mohammedan, Tamim joins Kalabagan

Inspirational Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza will lead newcomers Shinepukur in the coming Dhaka Premier Cricket League.
20 January 2018, 08:46 AM

NKorea cancels visit to prepare for Olympics in South

North Korea has cancelled the planned visit of a delegation to South Korea to prepare for a trip by an art troupe during next month's Winter Olympics, South Korean authorities say.
20 January 2018, 04:48 AM

Asensio lifts second-string Real Madrid at Leganes

Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio strikes an 89th-minute volley to give the floundering European champions a badly-needed 1-0 win at Leganes.
19 January 2018, 05:13 AM

S Korea blast Bangladesh

Bangladesh suffered a massive 46-20 defeat at the hands of hosts South Korea in their first match of the 18th Asian Handball Championship in Suwon yesterday.
18 January 2018, 18:00 PM