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
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
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
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

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.
16 October 2025, 14:58 PM
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.
15 October 2025, 15:53 PM
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.
15 October 2025, 08:25 AM

‘Swiatek always pushes me to the limits’

Aryna Sabalenka beat world number one Iga Swiatek to win the Madrid Open in the pair’s second clash in a final this year, with the Belarusian saying she hopes their burgeoning rivalry will continue to enthral tennis fans throughout the season.
7 May 2023, 18:00 PM

SAFF Club C’ship from next year

The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF), during an ordinary congress in Dhaka on Saturday, decided to start the long-awaited Club Championship from next year, confirmed the organisation’s president Kazi Salahuddin.
6 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Chelmsford offers sweet memories

The city of Chelmsford in England, the stage for Bangladesh’s three-match ODI series against Ireland, holds special significance for the Tigers as it was the venue for the nation’s first-ever ICC ODI World Cup match in 1999.
6 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Sk Russel move up to third spot

Sheikh Russel KC ended Mohammedan’s mini-resurgence in the Bangladesh Premier League with a 2-1 win at Mohammedan’s home venue in Cumilla yesterday.
6 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Edgar Davids

“The Champions League is so difficult, it’s like a lottery, sometimes you’re just unlucky.”
5 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Osasuna seek first trophy against mighty Real

The romance of the Cup heads to Seville on Saturday when Osasuna, who have never won a major trophy in their 103-year history, look to break their duck in the Copa del Rey final against the mighty Real Madrid, who have won them all several times over.
5 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Kings continue impressive run

Bashundhara Kings extended their unbeaten run to 24 matches when they notched up a 4-0 win over Muktijoddha Sangsad in their home fixture of the Bangladesh Premier League at Bashundhara Kings arena yesterday.
5 May 2023, 18:00 PM

‘If you dream it, you can make it’

Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti broke down in tears and hitman Victor Osimhen described himself as “overwhelmed” after his side claimed their long-awaited third Serie A title with a 1-1 draw against Udinese on Thursday.
5 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Naples revels in victory hangover

Naples woke up Friday still giddy with joy after a night spent celebrating Napoli’s first Serie A title in 33 years, a party marred, however, by one death and hundreds of injuries.
5 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Messi apologises for unauthorised Saudi trip

In a video posted on his Instagram account, Lionel Messi attempted to clear the air about his allegedly unsanctioned trip to Saudi Arabia.
5 May 2023, 15:46 PM

Sky is the limit for Wrexham

Wrexham’s new-found corporate appeal under the ownership of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney means the Welsh club are not concerned about spending caps in the English Football League (EFL), according to executive director Humphrey Ker.
24 April 2023, 18:00 PM

‘Super happy’ Alcaraz wants to play against the best

World number two Carlos Alcaraz beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-4 to win the Barcelona Open on Sunday and clinch his third ATP Tour title of the year and the ninth overall for the 19-year-old.
24 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Cricketers return to their roots for Eid

Busy schedules coupled with having the weight of expectations on their shoulders are something that cricketers need to deal with on a regular basis.
24 April 2023, 18:00 PM

German magazine fires editor over AI 'interview' with Michael Schumacher

The publishers of a German magazine that ran an 'interview' with Michael Schumacher generated by artificial intelligence have sacked the editor and apologised to the Formula One great's family.
22 April 2023, 18:13 PM

Ronaldo, Kohli and other top athletes lose Twitter blue tick

Top athletes from across the world lost their legacy blue ticks on social media service Twitter. The decision that had long been announced finally came into effect on 20 April. The blue check marks, which helped validate their identities and differentiate them from imposters on the microblogging site, have now been taken away.
21 April 2023, 09:41 AM

‘Criticism helps us work more’

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi said he had no qualms being a lightning rod for criticism after their Serie A form nosedived as long as his players are protected ahead of a Champions League quarterfinal that could define their season.
18 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Middling finish for Pushpita, Ashikuzzaman

Mohammad Ashikuzzaman finished 41st among 86 archers in the qualification round of the compound men’s event as the Archery World Cup Stage-1 got underway in Antalya yesterday.
18 April 2023, 18:00 PM

MSC storm into semis

Falling giants Mohammedan SC stormed into the semifinals of the Federation Cup with an emphatic 4-1 win over Chittagong Abahani in their quarterfinal clash at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla yesterday.
18 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Super League to begin sans national stars

The CCDM released the fixture list for the Super League phase of the Dhaka Premier League yesterday, with Abahani and Mohammedan set to face off on the first day of the fixtures on May 1.
18 April 2023, 18:00 PM

On-fire Haaland shows what Bayern are missing

When Erling Haaland takes the field for Manchester City on Wednesday in Munich, the Norwegian will face the club who tried to sell the farm to buy him but failed.
18 April 2023, 18:00 PM