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

Two shooters to see action in online competition

While the world’s top shooters transformed their living rooms into makeshift ranges and participated in newly-fashioned online competitions in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic in late April, Bangladeshi shooters sat idle due to an internal conflict between the Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation (BSSF) president and secretary general.
14 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Djokovic seeks solace at Bosnian pyramids

Novak Djokovic visited a Bosnian ‘pyramid park’ on Tuesday to benefit from the site’s purported healing powers and miracle cures, 48 hours after his demolition by Rafael Nadal in the French Open final.
14 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Ronaldo ‘doing fine’, but doubtful for Barca clash

Portugal boss Fernando Santos says Cristiano Ronaldo is ‘doing fine’ after testing positive for coronavirus and has not shown any symptoms of the virus.
14 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Jadeja stars in Chennai’s 20-run win over Hyderabad

Ravindra Jadeja turns in a fine all-round show to help Chennai Super Kings to a 20-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League match at the Dubai International Stadium
13 October 2020, 22:53 PM

WTC final on schedule, says ICC

The final of the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) remains on course to be held in June next year despite the disruption caused to the qualifying process by the Covid-19 pandemic, the ICC told Reuters on Tuesday.
13 October 2020, 18:00 PM

United, but now only in spirit

Cristiano Ronaldo posted this photo of a team meal with all members of the Portugal squad and wrote: “Unidos dentro e fora do campo! (United on and off the
13 October 2020, 18:00 PM

‘You’re a superman’

During his unbeaten 33-ball 73, AB de Villiers showed India the way to deal with Australia’s pace attack ahead of their tour down under by flaying
13 October 2020, 18:00 PM

From Hamdu Miah to Nahida’s father

The proudest moment for a father, probably, is when he is known among friends and others through his children’s identity. For Hamdu Miah, a mere employee of the government’s central poultry farm, there probably is no other prouder feeling than being referred to as ‘Nahida’s [Akter] father’.
13 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Rusty batsmen again make easy prey for hungry pacers

The difference between an intra-squad practice game and a competitive match was witnessed yet again as the cricketers were still shedding the rust for a second consecutive day of the three-team BCB President’s Cup as Mahmudullah XI took on Tamim XI.
13 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Staggering numbers racked up by Nadal

With a lifetime record of 100-2 in Paris, Nadal becomes the first player to achieve triple digit match victories at
12 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Iga’s coronation in Rafa’s kingdom

Rafael Nadal tied Roger Federer for the men’s all-time lead in Grand Slam titles on 20 -- not to mention collecting his 13th Roland-Garros crown and 100th victory in southwest Paris -- by downing Novak Djokovic in the men’s final.
12 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Novak leads, Iga in top 20

Rafael Nadal remains 1,890 points behind Novak Djokovic in ATP rankings released Monday despite having beaten him for a 13th French Open title at the weekend.
12 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Young guns in focus in second game

Following a four-wicket defeat in the opening game against Najmul XI, Mahmudullah XI will look to make a comeback in the BCB President’s Cup when they take on Tamim XI in the second match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.
12 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Hamilton’s glowing tribute to Schumacher

Lewis Hamilton heaped praise on Michael Schumacher for leading the way in Formula One and thanked Mercedes for gambling on a “young black boy” following his record-equalling 91st Grand Prix win on Sunday.
12 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Federer’s praise, Nadal’s reply

Having seen the Spaniard draw level with his record 20 Grand Slam singles titles in Paris, Roger Federer chipped in with his own classy touch with this heartfelt post.
12 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Hamilton goes beyond his 'wildest dreams' with 91st F1 win

Lewis Hamilton said equalling Michael Schumacher's Formula One win record with a 91st victory on Sunday was beyond his wildest dreams.
12 October 2020, 09:37 AM

De Kock, Yadav help Mumbai reclaim top IPL spot

Fifties from Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav set up Mumbai Indians' comfortable five-wicket win over Delhi Capitals on Sunday and took them back to the top of the Indian Premier League.
11 October 2020, 20:25 PM

A star is born

When you make history, you feel the love. Nineteen-year-old Iga Swiatek became the first player from Poland to win a Grand Slam title in the Open Era at the French Open on Saturday,
11 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Bossing it even from hospital

Chris Gayle is yet to play a match for Kings XI Punjab in IPL this season. The ‘Universe Boss’ has not been keeping well in UAE and informed his
11 October 2020, 18:00 PM

District football in BFF boss’s portfolio

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Kazi Salahuddin announced himself as the chairman of the District Football League Committee yesterday, a week after he had said that holding the district leagues was not his responsibly following his re-election.
11 October 2020, 18:00 PM