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

Indecision over events & disciplines

The logo and mascot of the inaugural Bangladesh Youth (U-17) Games were unveiled through a colourful ceremony three weeks ago, but preparations is going at a snail's pace with only four weeks left for the start the games.
17 November 2017, 18:00 PM

MOMENTS

Rajshahi Kings opener Mominul Haque will consider himself lucky as he was able to make up for the dropped catch of Sylhet Sixers' Sri
17 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Federer haunts Cilic again

Roger Federer condemned Marin Cilic to more frustration in London as he repeated his Wimbledon heroics against the Croatian with a
16 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Serena to tie the knot in New Orleans

Tennis superstar Serena Williams is used to hoisting trophies, but on Thursday, it looks like she'll be carrying a wedding bouquet.
16 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Hafeez's third suspension from bowling

Pakistan's spinning all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been suspended from bowling in international matches after failing another assessment test, cricket's governing body said Thursday.
16 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Biren against ad-hoc BHF

State minister for Youth and Sports Biren Shikdar informed yesterday that he has instructed Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) officials to resume election procedures ahead of the polls, which were postponed on August 17 due to the then worsening flood situation in
16 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Expense under scrutiny

The Budget Committee of the Hero Asia Cup hockey tournament has recently sought explanations from five to six subcommittees for either excessive expenditure or incongruence of the estimated budgets.
16 November 2017, 18:00 PM

A T20 meet involving the local players?

The BPL governing council, which is running the glamorous Bangladesh Premier League, is planning to introduce another T20
16 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Peruvian fans ramp up dirty tricks

With Australia's qualification yesterday, 31 of the 32 teams that will make up next year's World Cup have been decided, leaving the final spot between either Peru or New Zealand, who will have the second leg of their play-off match today.
15 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Bulbul elected SAHF president

Nurul Fazal Bulbul was elected president of the South Asian Handball Federation (SAHF) and the Arbitration Commission of the International Handball Federation recently.
15 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Roxy set to replace Afusi

Mahabub Hossain Roxy is all set to take over Sheikh Jamal DC as the head coach following the departure of Joseph Afusi, who allegedly left the club on Tuesday without informing the officials.
15 November 2017, 18:00 PM

'Cricket passion is in my blood'

Fast bowler Liam Plunkett has established himself in the England limited-overs side in the past two-three years with some fine
15 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Afusi leaves!

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club coach Jeseph Afusi has allegedly left the club without informing the club authorities on Tuesday.
14 November 2017, 18:00 PM

MOMENTS

The story of the first match of the day was about the battle between two West Indian big hitters in Dhaka Dynamites' Kieron Pollard
14 November 2017, 18:00 PM

No WC for me: Benzema

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema admitted Sunday that he had no hope of playing at the World Cup next year as long as Didier Deschamps remains as France coach.
13 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Cahill fit for Honduras tie

Veteran talisman Tim Cahill said Monday he had recovered from an ankle injury and was fit to play for Australia in this week's World Cup play-off with Honduras in Sydney.
13 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Roger dismisses Rafa's clay claims

Roger Federer has dismissed Rafael Nadal's claim that it would be fairer if the ATP Tour Finals were played on clay courts.
13 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Vettel wins Brazilian GP

Sebastian Vettel restored Ferrari pride with victory in the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday while newly-crowned four-time world champion Lewis Hamilton produced the drive of the day from last to fourth for Mercedes.
13 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Dimitrov edges past Thiem

Grigor Dimitrov made a winning start to his maiden ATP Finals when he outlasted Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-3 5-7 7-5 in a gripping
13 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Farah not done yet

Sir Mo Farah could still be eyeing Olympic marathon glory, despite announcing his retirement from track racing this summer, as he was
12 November 2017, 18:00 PM