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

Australian Open Federer, Serena in entry list

Roger Federer and Serena Williams were among the entries announced Thursday for the coronavirus-disrupted Australian Open, with tournament director Craig Tiley vowing a “happy Slam” after months of painstaking planning.
24 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Pakistan face stiff challenge against hosts

After New Zealand won the T20 series 2-1, they now face Pakistan in two-match Test series. The hosts will be extremely confident of continuing
24 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Australia look to pile misery on India

Pressure will be immense on Ajinkya Rahane as captain and batsman as India, trailing 0-1 in the 4-match series, get ready to face Australia in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne from Saturday.
24 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Foreigners shine for Sheikh Russel

Sheikh Russel began their Walton Federation Cup campaign on a winning note as the former champions defeated Bangladesh Police 1-0 in the Group A opener at Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
24 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Road to 2023 begins with Windies

A fluke or just a good day at the office may see a minnow defeating a powerhouse once in a while but for a team to win any major trophy requires long-term planning and proper execution.
24 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Maradona suffered from liver, kidney, heart disorders: report

Argentina football legend Diego Maradona was suffering from liver, kidney and cardiovascular disorders but there were no signs of alcohol or narcotics consumption in his autopsy, the public prosecutor said on Wednesday.
24 December 2020, 04:14 AM

Zidane pleased after overcoming ‘uncomfortable’ Granada

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane praised his side for overcoming a gruelling test against Granada on Wednesday and winning 2-0 to stay on the heels of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.
24 December 2020, 01:35 AM

Late goals see Man Utd through to semis

Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial struck late goals as Manchester United claimed a scrappy 2-0 victory over Everton at a bitterly cold Goodison Park on Wednesday to set up a League Cup semi-final with rivals Manchester City.
24 December 2020, 01:16 AM

Bale strikes as Spurs make semis

Tottenham Hotspur reached the semi-finals of the League Cup with a 3-1 win over second-tier side Stoke City on a typically freezing Wednesday night thanks to goals from Gareth Bale, Ben Davies and Harry Kane.
24 December 2020, 01:16 AM

Last-gasp Milan stay on top

AC Milan snatched a stoppage time winner with a Theo Hernandez header to beat Lazio 3-2 at home and stay top of Serie A on Wednesday after the visitors had earlier hit back from two goals behind.
24 December 2020, 01:16 AM

Warner, Abbott out of 2nd Test

Star Australian batsman David Warner will miss the Boxing Day Test against India after failing to shake off the groin injury that kept him out of the opening fixture, Cricket Australia said Wednesday.
23 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Ronaldo, Bonucci apologise for ‘worst’ of season

Cristiano Ronaldo and Leonardo Bonucci on Wednesday apologised to Juventus fans for the “worst” performance of the season as the Italian champions’ fell to their first Serie A defeat this term against lowly Fiorentina.
23 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Saifuddin hoping latest injury mends before WI series

Injuries have become a regular feature of young Bangladesh pace-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin’s fledgling career, and the latest setback is a ligament injury from which he is currently recovering.
23 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Messi marvels at own record

Lionel Messi beat Pele’s record of goals for a single club when he scored his 644th for Barcelona in a 3-0 victory against Valladolid on Tuesday.
23 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Saif SC see off Baridhara

Title aspirant Saif SC began their Federation Cup campaign in fine fashion with an emphatic 3-0 win over lightweights Uttar Baridhara Club in the Group B opener at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
23 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Navy ease into final

Star-studded Bangladesh Navy made it three wins out of three with a 5-3 win over Bangladesh Army in the Victory Day Hockey tournament at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium yesterday.
23 December 2020, 18:00 PM

No captaincy thoughts for Markram

Aiden Markram must first cement his place in the side before he can realise his dream of captaining South Africa, though the opening batsman feels refreshed ahead of a two-test home series against Sri Lanka that starts on Boxing Day.
23 December 2020, 18:00 PM

BAF put 8 past Police

Bangladesh Air Force came from behind and handed a massive 8-2 defeat to Bangladesh Police in the Walton Victory Day Hockey tournament at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium yesterday.
22 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Raina regrets arrest

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina, who was among those arrested and released on bail by Mumbai Police for violating COVID-19 social distancing norms at a club here, has regretted the “unintentional and unfortunate” incident.
22 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Rizwan fends off T20 sweep

Mohammad Rizwan celebrated his elevation to the Pakistan Test captaincy in style Tuesday, smashing a career-best 89 to stop New Zealand claiming a series sweep in the third Twenty20 in Napier.
22 December 2020, 18:00 PM