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

Barca’s daunting PSG task

As Lionel Messi came to Paris with Barcelona in the Champions League, the inevitable temptation is to think ahead to next season and wonder if the Argentine might be a regular fixture in the French capital.
9 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Aussie women cricketers to get a statue

Sports-mad Australia has 73 statues and sculptures of cricketers dotted around the country, and they all depict men. But that will change with Cricket Australia Monday commissioning the first of a female player to address the glaring gender imbalance. Who will be immortalised in bronze has not been revealed, but it will go on prominent display at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
8 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Focus on Dortmund ace Haaland

Borussia Dortmund will be looking to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League when they host Sevilla at the Signal Iduna Park in the second leg of their last-16 tie tonight.
8 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Will Porto stun Juventus again?

The reigning champions of Italy and Portugal resume their battle for a Champions League quarter-final place tonight, as Juventus host Porto at the Allianz Stadium trailing by a goal from the first leg. This match is set up to be an enthralling second leg encounter.
8 March 2021, 18:00 PM

BFF to write to AFC

While not yet completely ruling out the possibility of hosting Afghanistan in a World Cup qualifying fixture, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is making arrangements to send the national team to Kathmandu to play a tri-nation tournament involving hosts Nepal, Bangladesh and Kyrgyzstan U-23 team, scheduled for March 23-29.
8 March 2021, 18:00 PM

‘Need to focus on line and length’

Mahmudullah Riyad’s connection with New Zealand is a memorable one as the all-rounder has played some sparkling innings against the Kiwis over the years.
8 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Kings leading a one-horse race

At the start of this season’s Bangladesh Premier League, there were fears about a poor show from the footballers following the long coronavirus-induced break and the nominal payment to players.
8 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Sport celebrates International Women’s Day

Sport celebrates International Women’s Day
8 March 2021, 18:00 PM

World Athletics makes new equality pledges to mark International Women's Day

World Athletics has marked International Women’s Day with a series of pledges to “further advance the role of girls and women” in the sport under the campaign slogan “WeGrowAthletics.”
8 March 2021, 06:59 AM

BD emerge from break with win

The Bangladesh Emerging Team defeated Ireland Wolves by four wickets at Chattogram’s Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium as the series got back on track after a Covid-19 scare led to cancellation of the first one-dayer on March 5 when Irish pacer Ruhan Pretorius tested positive.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Tigers leaving for SL on April 12

Sri Lanka Cricket backtracked on their decision to impose strict quarantine protocols which had forced the Bangladesh Cricket Board to cancel a planned tour to the island nation in September last year and the series is now slated to be held in April, BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury informed yesterday.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Barca, PSG tune up for Champions League in style

Barcelona continued their rampant run of domestic form to beat Osasuna 2-0 away from home on Saturday and move to within two points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, with Lionel Messi setting up goals scored by Jordi Alba and teenager Ilaix Moriba.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Lewandowski hattrick lifts Bayern

Champions Bayern Munich roared back from two goals down to beat Borussia Dortmund 4-2 on Saturday with a hattrick from Robert Lewandowski, to remain two points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM

The rise continues despite hurdles

The stories of female athletes in Bangladesh are those of struggles, hardships, and eventually breaking barriers to emerge stronger. As the country prepares to celebrate its 50th year of independence, female athletes have made considerable strides.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Sheikh Jamal end MSC’s run

The Bangladesh Premier League reached the halfway mark with Sheikh Jamal handing a 2-0 defeat to Mohammedan at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Ctg Abahani edge past Muktijoddha

Chattogram Abahani finished the first phase of the Bangladesh Premier League yesterday in seventh position following a 1-0 victory over Muktijoddha Sangsad KC, taking their tally to 19 points from 12 matches.
6 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Spain braces for Madrid derby

Atletico Madrid’s bid for a first La Liga title since 2014 hits a pivotal point as it host city rival Real Madrid tonight.
6 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Spain braces for Madrid derby

Atletico Madrid’s bid for a first La Liga title since 2014 hits a pivotal point as it host city rival Real Madrid tonight.
6 March 2021, 18:00 PM

March window solved, what about May?

On Friday night, the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) issued a press release saying it will organise a tri-nation tournament involving Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan Olympic team and the host country.
6 March 2021, 18:00 PM

India inflict innings defeat on England

Spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel took all 10 wickets on Saturday as India crushed England inside three days to win the fourth Test and seal the series 3-1.
6 March 2021, 18:00 PM