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

Icardi's last-gasp penalty gives Inter 3-2 derby win

Inter Milan snatch a dramatic 3-2 win over AC Milan in derby thanks to a last-minute penalty from Mauro Icardi, who completed his hat-trick and condemned their gallant opponents to a third successive league defeat.
16 October 2017, 04:30 AM

Hosts finish bottom of group

Bangladesh finished bottom of Pool A after conceding a 1-3 defeat against Japan in their last group-phase match of the Hero Asia Cup at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium yesterday.
15 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Ardina dethrones Asha

Ardina Ferdous Sathi dethroned Armin Asha to win the gold medal in women's 10m Air Pistol event in the Priyoprangan 29th National Shooting Championship at the National Shooting Complex in Gulshan yesterday.
15 October 2017, 18:00 PM

India ease past Pakistan

India outplayed bitter rivals Pakistan in a 3-1 victory in the Hero Asia Cup at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium yesterday, but the quality of the encounter hardly matched the pre-match expectations of the marquee fixture of the tournament's group stage.
15 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Rooney rescues Everton

Wayne Rooney came to Ronald Koeman's rescue as the Everton striker's last-gasp penalty salvaged a 1-1 draw at Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday.
15 October 2017, 15:40 PM

Rooney rescues Everton

Wayne Rooney came to Ronald Koeman's rescue as the Everton striker's last-gasp penalty salvaged a 1-1 draw at Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday.
15 October 2017, 15:40 PM

Sharapova wins first title after return

Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova was made to fight by 102nd-ranked teenager Aryna Sabalenka at the Tianjin Open on Sunday before winning her first title since her 15-month doping ban.
15 October 2017, 15:38 PM

Army dominate Day One

The Army Shooting Association dominated the first day of the Priyoprangon National Shooting Championship,
14 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Malaysia upstage South Korea

Malaysia upstaged two-time defending champions South Korea with a 2-1 victory in their Pool B match of the Hero Asia Cup at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium yesterday.
14 October 2017, 18:00 PM

The Big Hole

Kimberley is not a place bursting with tourist attractions, and it did not seem particularly promising that the one attraction they have is called The Big Hole. But we felt duty-bound to pay the Hole a visit on our three-day stopover in the small town.
14 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Bayern thrash Freiburg

Jupp Heynckes made a perfect start to his fourth spell as Bayern Munich coach with a 5-0 thrashing of Freiburg at the Allianz Arena on Saturday.
14 October 2017, 15:52 PM

‘Attack is the only option’

On the eve of the first ODI against South Africa in Kimberley, skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza says that of all the tours Bangladesh have undergone so far this year, this one is the toughest.
14 October 2017, 13:27 PM

Naeem’s maiden double

Naeem Islam hit his maiden first-class double hundred at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna today.
14 October 2017, 11:48 AM

Bangladesh A beat Ireland A by 5 wickets

The Bangladesh A team win the solitary unofficial four-day match against their Irish counterpart by five wickets at the Sylhet International Cricket stadium today.
14 October 2017, 10:01 AM

Federer, Nadal feast in 'China's most exclusive restaurant'

They call it "the most exclusive restaurant in China". There are absolutely no reservations and Roger Federer is apparently a big fan.
14 October 2017, 06:49 AM

Pakistan held by Japan

Former champions Pakistan were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in their second match of the Hero Asia Cup at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey
13 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Another seven-goal defeat

Hosts Bangladesh turned in another sorry performance in the Hero Asia Cup, losing 0-7 against Asian two-time champions India in
13 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Pakistan held to a draw by Japan

Japan hold former champions Pakistan to a 2-2 draw in their second match of Hero Asia Cup hockey tournament at Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium today.
13 October 2017, 11:39 AM

S Korea, Malaysia romp to big wins

Holders South Korea and title contenders Malaysia made blistering starts to the Asia Cup, romping to wins in their first matches at the
12 October 2017, 18:00 PM

India challenge without tune-up

Following the cancellation of yesterday's practice due to dry turf, Bangladesh were forced to prepare inside the concrete rooms of the
12 October 2017, 18:00 PM