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

Al-Hamad promises assistance

Asian Athletics Association (AAA) president Dahlan Al-Hamad has promised to work with Bangladesh Athletics Federation (BAF) closely by
22 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Timer finally comes back to life

After a long time the country's athletes finally got an accurate impression of their timing as the NRB Commercial Bank 41st National
22 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Bayern snap up Wagner

Bayern Munich said Thursday they had signed experienced German international striker Sandro Wagner from Hoffenheim as backup for Robert Lewandowski.
21 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Sadia, Akter get the gold

Sadia Akter and Akter Hossain hogged the limelight on the fourth day of the Bangladesh Youth Games as the two grabbed a total of seven gold medals in athletics at the Kaji Hedayet Hossain Stadium in Rajbari yesterday.
21 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Birmingham to host 2022 Commonwealth Games

The English city of Birmingham is confirmed as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games after a troubled bidding process.
21 December 2017, 16:30 PM

Tennis saved me during illness: Bartoli

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli said on Wednesday that she first considered making a professional comeback while suffering from a mystery illness last year.
21 December 2017, 15:41 PM

Bristol stun Manchester United

English Championship side Bristol City dumped Manchester United out of the League Cup on Wednesday, scoring with seconds remaining to beat the holders 2-1 as Chelsea also progressed to the semifinals after late drama of their own.
21 December 2017, 14:52 PM

Anamul, Mahadi put Dhaka to sword

Experienced opener Anamul Haque and young all-rounder Mahadi Hasan put Dhaka bowlers to the sword as Khulna build on a massive first-innings lead on the second day of their National Cricket League match at the BKSP in Savar today.
21 December 2017, 11:51 AM

Chandika plans to invade his former employer’s den

With the Bangladesh cricket Board still working on to strike a balance in its coaching staff following the sudden departure of head coach Chandika Hathurusingha, the Sri Lankan has already warned of invading the Tigers’ den after taking over the job for his home country.
21 December 2017, 09:32 AM

Birthday boy Mbappe stars as PSG down Caen

Kylian Mbappe celebrates his 19th birthday with a goal and an assist as Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 3-1 victory over Caen in Ligue 1.
21 December 2017, 08:08 AM

Bangladesh blank India 3-0

Bangladesh girls blank their Indian counterparts 3-0 in their final group league game of the SAFF Under-15 Women’s Championship.
21 December 2017, 07:38 AM

Rosicky hangs up his boots

Former Arsenal and Czech Republic playmaker Tomas Rosicky ended his professional career on Wednesday after years of injuries often kept him off the pitch.
20 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Doping claims 'just big talk'

The agent at the centre of a investigation by a British newspaper into world 100 metres champion Justin Gatlin's entourage said Tuesday he invented a story about obtaining banned drugs to impress undercover reporters.
20 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Meghla, Rafi, Omar sweep pool medals

Rajbari swimmers Meghla and Rafi sprung surprises on the third day of the Bangladesh Youth Games yesterday. Both swimmers from the sadar upazila grabbed three gold and a silver medal each in their respective age groups.
20 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Gatlin shocked by allegations

World 100 metres champion Justin Gatlin says he is "shocked and surprised" by allegations in a British newspaper that his coach and
19 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Games gather steam amid fog

Defying difficult weather across the country, the Bangladesh Youth Games continued smoothly as numerous districts completed the
19 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Sterling racist attack under probe

British police are investigating an alleged racially aggravated assault on Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling before the Premier League leaders' victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
18 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Jose won't give up

Jose Mourinho insisted Manchester United will not give up on the Premier League title race after his side cut Manchester City's lead back to 11 points.
18 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Youth Games get underway

The inaugural Bangladesh Youth Games got underway yesterday at different districts amid modest enthusiasm as athletes from
18 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Root defends senior pros

England captain Joe Root refused to blame his senior players for the tourists' stunning Ashes defeat but lamented his own failures to lead the way with the bat against Australia.
18 December 2017, 18:00 PM