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

Tuchel in talks with Bayern?

Thomas Tuchel is the favourite to succeed Carlo Ancelotti as coach of Bayern Munich amidst media reports on Saturday that contract negotiations are taking place.
30 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Theme song, promo video unveiled

With the 10th Men's Asian Cup Hockey tournament around the corner, the Bangladesh Hockey Federation unveiled a theme song and a promotional video at the Bangladesh Olympic Association auditorium yesterday.
30 September 2017, 18:00 PM

India aiming for top spot

India will aim for a return to the top spot in One-Day International rankings when they face Australia in the fifth and final match on Sunday.
30 September 2017, 15:20 PM

Benitez reunion for Liverpool

Liverpool are seeking to end a frustrating September on a positive note as they face a reunion with their former manager Rafa Benitez at Newcastle on Sunday.
30 September 2017, 15:20 PM

Pep reveals Spain ambitions

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed he wants to coach Spain in the future.
30 September 2017, 15:20 PM

Follow-on avoided, but huge deficit beckons

Bangladesh revert to type in the afternoon session of the third day, as after a confident morning session they lost four wickets for 90 runs to reach 308 for eight to be faced with the prospect of a huge first innings deficit in a match where they will have to bat last after sending South Africa in on the first day and conceding 496 for three over the first two days of the first Test in Potchefstroom’s Senwes Park.
30 September 2017, 10:49 AM

South Africa 54-2 at stumps

Bangladesh strike twice in quick succession before bad light stops play, leaving South Africa at 54-2, a lead of 230 runs in their second innings.
30 September 2017, 08:03 AM

Shoeb made president of fencing fed

Shoeb Chowdhury has been appointed president of Bangladesh Fencing Association (BFA) through a government order
29 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Jafar Iqbal aims higher

The Daily Star (TDS): How was the SAFF U-18 Championship for you?
29 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Obama, Bush, Clinton give Presidents Cup executive buzz

The start of the Presidents Cup has given golf a new Big Three — former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton posing with players and wives on each team in an opening ceremony unlike any other.
29 September 2017, 09:25 AM

Chelsea steal late win

Michy Batshuayi struck a dramatic winner with the last kick of the game as Chelsea inflicted Atletico Madrid's first defeat at their new Wanda Metropolitano home on Wednesday with a hugely impressive 2-1 Champions League victory.
28 September 2017, 15:43 PM

Umar Akmal banned

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) handed batsman Umar Akmal a three-match ban and a fine of $10,000 on Thursday, for an outburst against head coach Mickey Arthur last month.
28 September 2017, 15:42 PM

Bayern sack Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti is sacked as coach of Bayern Munich in the wake of their Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain, the German club announce.
28 September 2017, 14:11 PM

'Money doesn't score goals'

Arjen Robben has poked fun at big-spending Paris Saint-Germain on the eve of Bayern Munich's key Champions League away match in the French capital. "Paris have certainly given out a few more euros than us, but money doesn't score goals, quality on the pitch scores goals, good teams score goals," said veteran winger Robben before the team jetted to Paris.
26 September 2017, 15:33 PM

'Everything's going my way,' warns Dybala

Juventus's deadliest weapon Paulo Dybala warned "everything is going my way" as the rising Argentine star turns his focus to Wednesday's Champions League clash with Greek champions Olympiakos.
26 September 2017, 12:10 PM

Why BCB’s executive body won’t be restrained: HC

The High Court has issued a rule asking the National Sports Council to explain why it should not be directed to restrain the current executive committee of Bangladesh Cricket Board.
26 September 2017, 06:12 AM

Suarez celebrates century in style

Luis Suarez who claimed the headlines in his 100th Liga appearance, sealing a 3-0 victory over Girona to reach a remarkable tally of 87 goals in his century of league games.
23 September 2017, 23:03 PM

Auba hits treble for leaders

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang grabbed a hattrick as Borussia Dortmund romped to a 6-1 home thrashing of Borussia Moenchengladbach to regain top spot in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
23 September 2017, 22:58 PM

ICC confirms corruption unit probe into Sri Lanka Cricket

The International Cricket Council announced Saturday it had initiated investigations in Sri Lanka and that officers from its anti-corruption unit (ACU) had recently visited the country.
23 September 2017, 22:55 PM

Dybala double as Juventus whip Torino

Paulo Dybala scored a double as Juventus outclassed 10-man Torino 4-0 in Saturday's Turin derby to stay top of Serie A alongside Napoli who battled past SPAL 3-2.
23 September 2017, 22:55 PM