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

Swadhin Bangla footballer Nowsheruzzaman dies of Covid-19

Swadhin Bangla Football team striker AKM Nowsheruzzaman died of the Covid-19 at Ibn Sina Hospital tonight. He was 72.
21 September 2020, 17:22 PM

Dhoni a ‘genius’

England all-rounder Sam Curran termed Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni a “genius” after justifying his surprise promotion in the batting order in their IPL opener against Mumbai Indians on Saturday.
20 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Hamid retained as GS in shooting fed's ad-hoc committee

Dissolving the executive committee of Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation (BSSF), the National Sports Council (NSC) today appointed an ad-hoc committee by retaining Enthekhabul Hamid Apu as the BSSF secretary general.
20 September 2020, 12:03 PM

‘I won’t get into any conflict with Messi’

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said he does not wish to have any more disputes with captain Lionel Messi after the Argentinian reluctantly opted to stay at the club this month after failing to force through a move.
19 September 2020, 22:20 PM

Liverpool bring in Jota from Wolves

Liverpool have completed the signing of Portugal forward Diogo Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a long-term contract, the Premier League champions said on Saturday.
19 September 2020, 22:13 PM

Bale, Reguillion arrive at Spurs

Gareth Bale believes his trophy-winning experience at Real Madrid can help Tottenham end a 12-year wait for silverware after completing his return to Spurs on a season-long loan deal on Saturday.
19 September 2020, 22:10 PM

Griezmann helps Barca get 1-0 win

An early strike from Antoine Griezmann gave Barcelona a 1-0 win at home to Elche their final pre-season friendly on Saturday, making it three victories from three for Ronald Koeman's side.
19 September 2020, 19:26 PM

Dortmund sparkle in 3-0 opening win

Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland scored twice and teenager Giovanni Reyna added another as they cruised past Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-0 in their season opener on Saturday.
19 September 2020, 19:17 PM

Italy to allow 1,000 spectators at Serie A matches

Italy will allow up to 1,000 supporters to attend top flight Serie A soccer matches from Sunday following an agreement between the regions and various government departments, sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora said on Saturday.
19 September 2020, 19:11 PM

VAR drama as Palace earn 3-1 win at Man Utd

Manchester United's season got underway with a shock 3-1 defeat by Crystal Palace as Wilfried Zaha grabbed a late double for the visitors in the Premier League on Saturday although VAR was once again the centre of attention.
19 September 2020, 19:06 PM

Rafa, Novak welcome back fans

World number one Novak Djokovic and defending champion Rafael Nadal welcomed the decision to allow a limited number of fans to watch the Italian Open as the top men’s seeds advanced to the quarter-finals on Friday.
19 September 2020, 18:00 PM

A tranquility that belies the chaos

It has been a bit too quiet at Real Madrid for the past few weeks. Even as they thrashed Getafe 6-0 in their only preseason game this season,
19 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Cricketers’ skill camp starts today

Following negative results of cricketers in the second phase of Covid-19 tests, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday announced a 27-member skill camp, to begin at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium today.
19 September 2020, 18:00 PM

IFFHS World’s Best International Top Scorer Trophy

Juventus launch their bid for a 10th successive Serie A title at home against Sampdoria tonight but their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo added
19 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Duplantis soars above Bubka

Duplantis soars above Bubka
18 September 2020, 18:00 PM

BCB asks McMillan, Vettori to fly to Dhaka

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has asked the national team’s spin bowling consultant Daniel Vettori and newly appointed batting consultant Craig McMillan to come to Bangladesh ahead of the upcoming Sri Lanka tour.
18 September 2020, 18:00 PM

IPL starting without the buzz

After months of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the delayed season of the Indian Premier League will kick off in the UAE on Saturday with a clash between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.
18 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Age is just a number

How often is it that people shy away from doing something just because they think they are too old to do that? Bangladesh wicketkeeper batter Shamima Sultana is different from everyone in that regard. And hence, her story of emergence is also unique and different from most of her teammates.
18 September 2020, 18:00 PM

There is no pressure on me, says Roy

Presidential candidate Badal Roy reiterated his withdrawal from the upcoming Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) polls, citing illness, and apologised to the organisers at the grassroots level.
18 September 2020, 18:00 PM

‘He would never compromise on his ideals’

There are those whose love knows no bounds and their devotion and fidelity to their passion attracts a deep reservoir of respect,
17 September 2020, 18:00 PM