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

Riasatul wins 10m gold

Risalatul Islam of Narayanganj Rifle Club bagged gold in the coveted men's 10m Air Rifle event on the final day of
18 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Hosts brace for China challenge

A morally-shattered Bangladesh will be looking to salvage sixth position in the Hero Asia Cup when they take on
18 October 2017, 18:00 PM

India held, Pakistan beaten

Archrivals India and Pakistan got off to contrasting starts in the Super 4s stage of the Hero Asia Cup as India were
18 October 2017, 18:00 PM

MOMENTS

Visiting Boland Park ground on the day before the match, that a game will take place there seemed impossible as the outfield was
18 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Hasan five-for sees Sri Lanka bowled out for 208

Energetic seamer Hasan Ali became the quickest player to reach 50 one-day international wickets for Pakistan as Sri Lanka were dismissed for 208 in the third ODI at Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
18 October 2017, 15:23 PM

Concrete Kuldeep cements place in Indian attack

India's rising star, spinner Kuldeep Yadav, believes bowling on concrete has made him battle-ready for any surface that a rival cricket power can lay out for him.
18 October 2017, 15:22 PM

Sharapova in shock Kremlin Cup 1st-round exit

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova crashed out in the first round of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow on Tuesday, losing in straight sets to Slovakia's Magdalena Rybarikova.
18 October 2017, 15:19 PM

Nadal to miss Basel in boost to Federer's No.1 bid

Rafael Nadal on Tuesday announced he will miss this month's Swiss Indoors tournament, boosting arch rival Roger Federer's dream of ending the season as world number one.
18 October 2017, 15:18 PM

Guardiola proud to beat 'best opponents' Napoli

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described his side's 2-1 victory over Napoli in the Champions League group phase as one of the proudest moments of his storied career.
18 October 2017, 15:16 PM

Bayern not among world's best: Hummels

World Cup winner Mats Hummels says five-time defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich cannot currently be regarded as one of the top teams in Europe.
18 October 2017, 15:15 PM

Can't imagine La Liga without Barca: Perez

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insists he cannot imagine "Spain without Catalonia nor La Liga without Barcelona" but has admitted concern at the political crisis sweeping Spain amid Catalonia's drive for independence.
18 October 2017, 15:14 PM

Khelaifi to be quizzed next week

Paris Saint-Germain president and beIN Media chief Nasser al-Khelaifi will be questioned by Swiss prosecutors on October 25 in a World Cup media rights probe, his lawyer told AFP Wednesday.
18 October 2017, 15:12 PM

Super 4s from today

After a one-day rest, the battle of Super 4s of Hero Asia Cup gets underway today at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium, with Malaysia
17 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Hosts try to stay positive

After much soul searching following dismal performances in the first three matches of the Hero Asia Cup, the Bangladesh national
17 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Ardina bags second gold

Ardina Ferdous Akhi bagged her second gold medal in the Priyoprangon 29th National Shooting Championships when the shooter from
17 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Shakil retains 10m gold

South Asian Games gold medallist Shakil Ahmed retained the title of the men's 10m Air Pistol event in the 29th National Shooting
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Korea join Malaysia in Super Fours

Title contenders Malaysia kept their hundred per cent record in the Hero Asia Cup with a 7-1 drubbing of Oman in their Pool B fixture
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

The Sardar of hockey

The Daily Star (TDS): Do you recall the 1985 Asia Cup match between Pakistan and Bangladesh where you scored a late goal to
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Comilla clinch futsal title

Association of Comilla Old Cadets (ACOC) beat Jhenaidah Ex-Cadets Association (JEXCA) 1-0 to clinch the Futsal tournament title,
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Saqlain hits out at PCB

Former Pakistan off-spinner, Saqlain Mushtaq criticised country's cricket system which has denied him a chance to coach the senior
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM