Djokovic needs time to adapt after 'ugly' start on clay

Djokovic, who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, was unable to play at Indian Wells and Miami last month as he failed to obtain a waiver to enter the United States
12 April 2023, 04:35 AM

Djokovic 'motivated' to hit clay running on Monte Carlo return

The Serb is back on court after failing to get a waiver to enter the United States for last month's Indian Wells tournament and Miami Open due to his anti-Covid vaccination stance
10 April 2023, 03:18 AM

Wayne Rooney could debut as a boxer and face Jake Paul

Wayne Rooney's career as a football player was undoubtedly one of the most outstanding in recent times, but now, everything could change course, as the England legend could now try his luck as a boxer.
9 April 2023, 09:19 AM

Tsitsipas raring to go on clay with eyes on third Monte Carlo crown

Stefanos Tsitsipas said he is relishing a return to the European claycourt season as the Greek world number three targets a third consecutive Monte Carlo Masters title in the build-up to the French Open starting next month.
9 April 2023, 07:20 AM

Kasatkina disapproves 'trash-talking' between tennis players

World number eight Daria Kasatkina has given the thumbs down to the idea of "trash-talking" between professional tennis players, saying that disparaging or boastful comments under the guise of banter would not work well in an "intelligent" sport.
8 April 2023, 10:44 AM

'Black Tuesday' as Nadal, Alcaraz pull out of Monte Carlo

"Hi everyone, I'm still not ready to compete at the highest level," the 36-year-old Nadal tweeted. "I will not be able to play in one of the most important tournaments of my career, Monte Carlo."
5 April 2023, 00:05 AM

Nadal still unfit to compete in Monte Carlo

Nadal was forced to skip the Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells last month as well as the Miami Open that ended last week, as he continues his recovery from a hip issue that ended his Australian Open title defence in the second round in January
4 April 2023, 10:35 AM

7 Bangladeshis get wildcard entry to European Spring Open

Seven Bangladesh junior tennis players got wild entries to the European Spring Open 2023 in Bulgaria starting on May 29 by virtue of their rankings in the Junior World Tennis Series (JWTS) which they achieved after their results in the JWTS-Bangladesh Open Tennis competition 2023, a press release issued by Bangladesh Tennis Federation said on Monday.
3 April 2023, 15:32 PM

Djokovic takes No.1 spot back from Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic returned to number one spot in ATP rankings published Monday despite missing US tournaments last month because of his lack of a Covid vaccination.
3 April 2023, 10:45 AM

Usha return to Premier Division Hockey

Usha KC emerged as the champions of the First Division Hockey League with a match in hand as they handed a 7-1 defeat to Dhaka United in their penultimate round match at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday. 
3 April 2023, 02:15 AM

Medvedev beats Sinner for first Miami Open title

Sinner had upset world number one and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in Friday's semi-final, but the 21-year-old struggled in the heat against the fourth seed Medvedev, who triumphed 7-5, 6-3
3 April 2023, 00:53 AM

Rybakina supports Wimbledon’s Russia ban reversal

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina said the grasscourt Grand Slam had taken the correct decision to reverse its ban on Russian and Belarusian players and allow them to compete at this year’s tournament as “neutral” athletes.
2 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Verstappen beats Hamilton to win chaotic Australian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen held off a revived Lewis Hamilton to steer his Red Bull to a chaotic win at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday and tighten his grip on the world championship.
2 April 2023, 08:53 AM

Kvitova upsets Rybakina to win first Miami Open title

The 33-year-old Czech, who is 10 years older than her opponent, kept her nerve in the game's biggest moments to claim her 30th career title and ninth WTA 1000 crown
2 April 2023, 02:00 AM

Medvedev happy at end to Wimbledon's Russia ban

Medvedev reached his fifth straight ATP final with a three-set victory over fellow Russian Karen Khachanov in the semi-finals of the Miami Open, just hours after the decision from the All England Club.
1 April 2023, 03:14 AM

‘Always a fighter’ Tanjila packs a punch

“Yes, my name is Tanjila Tanjila,” the rookie boxer only laughed when asked about why she lacks a conventional surname.
31 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Sura Krishna targets Asian zenith

“Recently when I visited my locality in Rangamati, people inquired about professional boxing and how their children can pursue their passion in the sport. It gives me a lot of pleasure,” said a thoroughly content Sura Krishna Chakma, Bangladesh’s first professional boxer and the champion of the first international professional boxing tournament held in the country last year.
31 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh boxing poised for growth spurts

The Beximco XBC Fight Night in Dhaka had recently created some buzz among the ones fascinated with professional boxing.
31 March 2023, 18:00 PM

S.Africa's Pistorius denied parole decade after killing girlfriend

South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius was refused parole on Friday after seeking early release from prison, a decade after he shot and killed his girlfriend, lawyers and authorities said.
31 March 2023, 15:12 PM

Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian and Belarusian players

Russian and Belarusian tennis players will be allowed to compete at Wimbledon this year after organisers announced on Friday they were lifting a ban imposed in 2022 in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
31 March 2023, 13:48 PM