Professional boxing not a sport, it’s a business

Bangladeshis are more familiar with amateur boxing, which they have competed in during different games like Olympics, Asian Games, South Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.
28 May 2022, 03:30 AM

Boxer Al Amin weaving dreams

Boxers Sura Krishna Chakma and Mohammed Al Amin made dream starts in their first-ever professional boxing tournament in Bangladesh as the two managed to beat their respective Nepalese opponents on May 19.
28 May 2022, 02:30 AM

Alcaraz youngest man to reach Roland Garros last 16 since 2006

Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to make the fourth round at the French Open on Friday since Novak Djokovic in 2006.
28 May 2022, 01:14 AM

Djokovic, Nadal roll into last 16 at French Open

"I'm always very motivated when I get on the court, with the desire to produce my best level each time. It's not always possible to do it, but today it was very good," said Djokovic.
27 May 2022, 20:09 PM

Kyrgios turns down Tomic’s million-dollar challenge

Nick Kyrgios has turned down a million dollar challenge from Bernard Tomic to sort out their differences on court as the Australian tennis players continue their spat on Friday.
27 May 2022, 18:00 PM

'When will I be home again?' Ukraine player tires of life on the road

For Anhelina Kalinina, the date of February 17 is burned on her memory. It was the day she left her home in Kyiv to train in Doha expecting to quickly return, just as she always did every few weeks when the grind of the tennis tour allowed.
27 May 2022, 04:02 AM

Swiatek achieves 30th successive win as Tsitsipas survives another epic

Unstoppable world number one Iga Swiatek racked up her 30th successive victory at the French Open on Thursday as 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas survived another Roland Garros rollercoaster.
27 May 2022, 03:39 AM

Malaysia thump Bangladesh 

Bangladesh hockey team finished the group stage of the Hero Asia Cup with a massive 8-1 defeat against a strong Malaysian side in Jakarta today.
26 May 2022, 12:00 PM

No shortage of incentives as shooters head for World Cup in Azerbaijan

A 21-member Bangladesh shooting contingent headed for Baku, Azerbaijan this morning to take part in the ISSF World Cup, starting on Friday. 
26 May 2022, 06:27 AM

Alcaraz pulls off French Open escape as Nadal, Djokovic cruise

Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz and third seed Alexander Zverev both saved a match point in five-set French Open thrillers, while 13-time winner Rafael Nadal and reigning champion Novak Djokovic eased into the third round Wednesday.
26 May 2022, 05:08 AM

Tears flow as Tsonga retires after French Open defeat

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga gave Norway's eighth-seeded Casper Ruud a run for his money in a tight French Open first round battle but predictably headed into a tear-jerking retirement with a 6-7(6), 7-6(4), 6-2, 7-6(0) defeat on Tuesday.
25 May 2022, 04:22 AM

Rune strikes teen blow

World number two Daniil Medvedev eased into the French Open second round on Tuesday as Denmark’s Holger Rune reminded Roland Garros that Carlos Alcaraz is not the only teenager dreaming of the title.
24 May 2022, 18:00 PM

From Nadal shirt to Nadal on the dirt for France's Moutet

As a child, Corentin Moutet was such a dedicated fan of Rafael Nadal that he used to sleep in one of the Spanish star's trademark sleeveless shirts.
24 May 2022, 12:25 PM

Russian star Medvedev wins Roland Garros opener

World number two Daniil Medvedev coasted into the French Open second round Tuesday, beating Argentina's 103rd-ranked Facundo Bagnis 6-2, 6-2, 6-2.
24 May 2022, 11:49 AM

Bangladesh exact revenge over Oman

Bangladesh exacted revenge over Oman for their Asian Games Qualifiers dribbling with a 2-1 win in the Asia Cup in Jakarta on Tuesday.
24 May 2022, 06:59 AM

Djokovic makes easy winning return to Grand Slams

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic won in straight sets on his return to Grand Slam action at the French Open on Monday and 13-time Roland Garros winner Rafael Nadal eased to victory, but Naomi Osaka crashed out in the first round.
24 May 2022, 03:05 AM

Swiatek extends unbeaten streak to 29

World number one Iga Swiatek put on a commanding display against Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko with a 6-2, 6-0 opening victory on Monday to kickstart her bid for a second French Open title and extend her winning run to 29 matches.
23 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Nadal cruises into French Open second round

Rafael Nadal began his pursuit of a record-extending 14th French Open title with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Australian world number 82 Jordan Thompson on Monday.
23 May 2022, 16:28 PM

Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round

Naomi Osaka was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Monday, 12 months after controversially quitting the tournament.
23 May 2022, 11:55 AM

Swiatek powers into French Open second round

French Open favourite Iga Swiatek breezed into the second round at Roland Garros on Monday, beating Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0 to extend her winning run to 29 matches.
23 May 2022, 11:42 AM