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

Mbappe has plenty to prove: Pep

Pep Guardiola says new Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has plenty to prove before he can be considered on the same level as the all-time greats after Arsene Wenger said he could be the next Pele.
16 September 2017, 15:41 PM

Kohli to endorse products that he uses and believes in

Keen to be seen as a socially responsible youth icon, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has stopped endorsing soft drink maker Pepsi and fairness products because of their association with junk food and racism.
16 September 2017, 09:48 AM

Duminy retires from Test

JP Duminy has retired from Test cricket. The heft-hander played 46 Tests since making his debut in 2008. He scored six centuries and claimed 42 wickets with occasional offspin.
16 September 2017, 09:03 AM

I’m not a big player like Shakib: Mushy

Bangladesh Test captain Mushfiqur Rahim says he is not as big a cricketer as Shakib Al Hasan.
16 September 2017, 08:31 AM

Rajshashi Kings win Mustafizur

Mustafizur Rahman becomes the hot property of Rajshahi Kings. The left-arm pace bowler will feature for the Kings in the next edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), scheduled to start on November 3.
16 September 2017, 07:19 AM

Essex end county title drought

Essex won their first English County Championship title since 1992 on Friday in their first season back in the top
15 September 2017, 18:00 PM

U-16s go down fighting

Bangladesh put up a much improved performance against Japan but still sustain a 3-0 defeat in their second match of the AFC U-16 Women's Championship at the Institute of Physical Education Stadium in the Thai province of Chonburi.
14 September 2017, 12:18 PM

Paris, LA confirmed as Olympic hosts

The International Olympic Committee names Paris and Los Angeles as hosts for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics.
13 September 2017, 19:52 PM

Nadal thumps Anderson

A relentless Rafa Nadal thumped Kevin Anderson 6-3 6-3 6-4 to win the U.S. Open on Sunday, earning the Spaniard his second grand slam title of the season and 16th of his career.
11 September 2017, 00:59 AM

Messi hattrick powers Barca

Lionel Messi's hattrick sees Barcelona move four points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga as Ousmane Dembele marks his debut with an assist in a 5-0 rout of local rivals Espanyol.
10 September 2017, 01:55 AM

Sloane routs Keys in US Open final

Sloane Stephens captures her first Grand Slam title by routing fellow American Madison Keys 6-3, 6-0 in the US Open final.
10 September 2017, 01:53 AM

Bangladesh runners-up

The Bangladesh under-16 basketball team followed in their elders' footsteps by emerging runners-up in the South Asian Basketball Association (SABA) U-16 Championship, which concluded in Kathmandu yesterday.
9 September 2017, 18:00 PM

4 awarded in BSPA Night

The second edition of the Max-BSPA Night, a programme where sportswriters, journalists and other stakeholders congregate, was held at the FARS hotel in Paltan yesterday.
9 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Pele delighted by Neymar's PSG switch

Brazilian legend Pele hailed Neymar's move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain as an opportunity for his his compatriot to "be the big star", in an interview with goal.com on Friday.
9 September 2017, 15:35 PM

Man City priced out of Evans move: Guardiola

Manchester City failed in a move to sign centre-back Jonny Evans because they were simply unable to meet West Bromwich Albion's asking price, says manager Pep Guardiola.
9 September 2017, 15:35 PM

Cambiasso hangs up his boots

Former Argentine international midfielder Esteban Cambiasso has retired to focus on a possible coaching career, his final club Olympiakos confirmed on Friday.
9 September 2017, 15:32 PM

Benzema injury exposes Real striking options

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema looks set to miss the holders' Champions League opener against APOEL Nicosia on Wednesday after limping off with a hamstring injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to Levante.
9 September 2017, 15:32 PM

5-star City crush Liverpool

Liverpool's Sadio Mane is dismissed for a challenge that sees goalkeeper Ederson stretchered off as Manchester City destroy their Premier League title rivals 5-0 on Saturday.
9 September 2017, 13:50 PM

Nadal ends Del Potro’s dream run

It took eight years but Rafa Nadal gained his revenge, ending Juan Martin del Potro's hopes of another dream run to the US Open final with a shockingly ruthless semi-final victory on Friday.
9 September 2017, 05:10 AM

Montpellier take an 'L'

Montpellier have apologised to fans after realising that every single one of their 2017/18 shirts has been sold with the club's name
8 September 2017, 18:00 PM