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Probe committee formed over AHF Cup failure

The National Sports Council (NSC) on Sunday formed a three-member committee to look into Bangladesh hockey team's failure in the recently-concluded AHF Cup in Indonesia.

3h ago

'Like a dream', says Sabalenka after third Madrid title

Sabalenka recorded her tour-leading 31st victory this season on the Madrid clay, adding the WTA 1000 trophy to titles in Brisbane and Miami.

13h ago

Archery coach targets improvement in ranking with young players

Bangladesh archery team's head coach Frederick Martin has said he doesn't want to look back, instead he wants to look ahead with the players that they have, to build a good foundation for the future.

1d ago

Titas win maiden Premier Chess League title

Titas Club emerged champions in the Great Wall Ceramic Premier Division Chess League after beating Uttara Central Chess Club 4-0 in the ninth and final round held at the Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall Room today.

2d ago

Madrid Open holder Swiatek thrashed by Gauff in semis

Reigning Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing semi-final defeat by Coco Gauff on Thursday, with the American triumphing 6-1, 6-1.

3d ago

Sinner considered walking away from tennis during doping controversy

World number one Jannik Sinner, who is about to return to action after a three-month doping ban, thought about walking away from tennis even while successfully defending his Australian Open title, but is coming back with a new mentality.

4d ago

Djokovic to miss Italian Open

Record 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic will not take part in the Italian Open in Rome from May 7-18, tournament organisers announced Tuesday.

4d ago

‘Players have basic skills but lack tactical awareness’

Bangladesh failed to qualify for the Asia Cup for the first time in 43 years after finishing third in the AHF Cup -- a tournament which they had won the last four times.

5d ago

Djokovic set for eagerly anticipated Australian Open return

Novak Djokovic makes his eagerly anticipated return to the Australian Open on Tuesday and women's world number two Ons Jabeur will also launch her title bid.

2y ago

Top five contenders for the Australian Open women's crown

World number one Iga Swiatek is the favourite to win an Australian Open women's draw shorn of some of its biggest recent stars.

2y ago

'That outfit': Tiafoe dazzles Australian Open with colourful kit

Frances Tiafoe won his first-round match at the Australian Open on Monday but it was the American's outrageously colourful kit which set tongues wagging.

2y ago

Djokovic set for eagerly anticipated Australian Open return

Novak Djokovic makes his eagerly anticipated return to the Australian Open on Tuesday and women's world number two Ons Jabeur will also launch her title bid.

2y ago

Nadal in bizarre mix-up

Rafael Nadal’s victory march in the first round of the Australian Open was briefly held up on Monday when a ball boy took his racquet.

2y ago

Top seed Swiatek survives tough opening test at Australian Open

World number one Iga Swiatek survived a tough examination against Jule Niemeier on Monday to reach the second round of the Australian Open.

2y ago

Nadal victorious but heartbreak for Kyrgios

Rafael Nadal launched his Australian Open title defence with a four-set victory over Britain's Jack Draper as home hope Nick Kyrgios exited through injury without hitting a ball.

2y ago

History as Chinese man wins for first time at Australian Open

Teenager Shang Juncheng created a slice of history Monday by becoming the first male Chinese player to win an Australian Open main draw singles match.

2y ago

Top five contenders for the Australian Open men's crown

 Five top contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday:

2y ago

Swiatek inspired by Barty

World number one Iga Swiatek said Saturday she was ready for an “intense” opening Australian Open match while paying tribute to retired champion Ashleigh Barty for inspiring her to greater heights.

2y ago