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

Aus cricket mourns Deano

Australian cricket was reeling Friday at the shock death of batting great Dean Jones, with national coach Justin Langer leading tributes to a player he called “the stuff of legend”.
25 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Messi angry again

Lionel Messi has launched his latest attack on Barcelona’s hierarchy by criticising the way the club treated strike partner Luis Suarez, who left for La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid this week.
25 September 2020, 18:00 PM

No movement on SL tour front

There have been a lot of confusion over Bangladesh’s upcoming tour of Sri Lanka as the Sri Lankan Covid-19 task force are yet to provide the revised health protocol to Sri Lanka Cricket.
25 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Jose moves the goalposts

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho said he had to demand Europa League opponents Shkendija fix the goalposts ahead of their tie on Thursday after his keepers alerted him to the fact they were too small.
25 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Razib, Aminul slip from top

GM Enamul Hossain Razib and FM Khandokar Aminul Islam slipped from lead to fourth position in Joytu Sheikh Hasina International Online Chess tournament as Indonesian GM Susantoat Megaranto took solo lead at the close of the sixth round yesterday.
25 September 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Games can be held sans vaccines’

The recent resumption of sports events show they can be organised safely without vaccines, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Thursday.
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM

It’s now 20

Rohit Sharma, nicknamed ‘hitman’, probably does not have to remind anyone about his batting prowess.
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Hamilton one shy of Schumacher

Lewis Hamilton seeks to equal Michael Schumacher’s record 91 Formula One wins at the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi on Sunday despite fears over allowing 30,000 fans to attend.
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Two locals in contention for top spot

Bangladeshi GM Enamul Hossain Razib and FM Khandokar Aminul Islam were tied along with four other players on top of the table in the Joytu Sheikh Hasina International Online Chess tournament after the close of the third round matches yesterday.
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM

'Everything I wanted from him', Lampard lauds Kai's hattrick

Frank Lampard said Kai Havertz is just getting started after opening his Chelsea account with a hat-trick in a 6-0 thrashing of Barnsley, while Arsenal also booked their place in the League Cup fourth round with a 2-0 win at Leicester.
24 September 2020, 01:17 AM

Suarez joins Atletico

Atletico Madrid have signed striker Luis Suarez from Barcelona, the Spanish clubs said on Wednesday, bringing to an end his six-year stint at the Camp Nou.
24 September 2020, 01:15 AM

Smith’s 69 guides Rajasthan

Rajasthan Royals batsman Sanju Samson said it was an "absolute pleasure" to bat with Steve Smith as the Australian showed no lingering effects from a concussion in helping his side beat Chennai in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday.
24 September 2020, 01:12 AM

Sevilla? Inter? Wolves?

Sevilla? Inter? Wolves?
23 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Tournament from tomorrow

To mark the 74th birth anniversary of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the South Asian Chess Council (SACC) will hold an international online chess tournament this month with the participation of 74 players including a few Grandmasters from Asia and Europe.
22 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Tournament from tomorrow

To mark the 74th birth anniversary of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the South Asian Chess Council (SACC) will hold an international online chess tournament this month with the participation of 74 players including a few Grandmasters from Asia and Europe.
22 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Shooters relieved by BSSF reshuffle

Around 20 shooters appeared to be in joyous mood at the Gulshan Shooting Complex yesterday, but it was not because they had returned home after achieving something big. They had arrived to welcome the newly-appointed ad-hoc committee of the Bangladesh Shooting Sport Federation (BSSF).
22 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Departure of a doyen

AKM Nowsheruzzaman, a beacon in the country’s football history, passed away on Monday night following complications from Covid-19, but he will forever remain in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to see his enthralling football.
22 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Abdullah Al-Mamun appointed president of kabaddi federation

Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, the director general of Rapid Action Batallion (RAB), has been appointed as the president of Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation, according to a circular from the National Sports Council.
22 September 2020, 09:24 AM

A tale of two keepers

The gulf that still exists between Liverpool and Chelsea was on show on Sunday as the Premier League champions secured a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge in a match defined by the differing fortunes of the world’s two most expensive goalkeepers.
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Glory for Pogacar and Slovenia

Slovenian rookie Tadej Pogacar won the Tour de France on Sunday, riding triumphantly into Paris in the race leader’s yellow jersey at just 21 years old.
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM