Medvedev marks rise to No. 1 with Acapulco win

Daniil Medvedev celebrated his rise to the world number one ranking with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Yoshihito Nishioka in the quarter-finals of the ATP Mexico Open on Thursday.
25 February 2022, 12:24 PM

Zverev fined $40,000 over outburst that saw him tossed from Acapulco ATP event

World number three Alexander Zverev, who was thrown out of the Mexico Open at Acapulco this week after repeatedly smashing his racquet against the umpire's chair, was fined $40,000 by the ATP on Thursday.
25 February 2022, 06:42 AM

Djokovic loses world number one ranking to Medvedev in Dubai shock

Novak Djokovic lost his Dubai quarter-final and his world number one ranking in one go on Thursday as he suffered a 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) upset at the hands of Czech world number 123 Jiri Vesely.
24 February 2022, 22:22 PM

Stars back Zverev’s expulsion from Acapulco Open

German Olympic tennis singles champion Alexander Zverev's expulsion from the Acapulco Open for his foul-mouthed tantrum was deserved said Spanish legend Rafael Nadal, whose assessment of Zverev's behaviour mirrored that of world number one Novak Djokovic and Britain's three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray, who are in Dubai.
24 February 2022, 13:09 PM

Nadal wins Acapulco opener to match best career start

Rafael Nadal matched his best career start to an ATP Tour season with a victory Tuesday in his first match since capturing the Australian Open title, reaching the second round of the Mexican Open.
23 February 2022, 05:34 AM

India's 16-year-old chess prodigy stuns Carlsen

Indian teenage chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa won praise Tuesday for a stunning victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen in an online championship.
22 February 2022, 10:08 AM

Fans' welcome exceeded expectations, says Djokovic after winning return

Novak Djokovic admitted the warm reception he was given by fans in Dubai on Monday exceeded his expectations as he made a successful return to the tour for the first time since his deportation from Australia.
22 February 2022, 05:15 AM

BOA planning long-term training

Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) is planning to run a long-term training camp by emphasising on individual disciplines, which will be featured in July-August’s Commonwealth Games, August’s Islamic Solidarity Games and September’s Asian Games this year and the 2023 South Asian Games.
21 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Peace, fun and harmony

With the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics closing on Sunday, the world has been left with unforgettable stories and cherished memories from the Games.
21 February 2022, 13:43 PM

Sports Clinic to begin activities

The Bangladesh Association of Sports Medicine (BASM) has decided to begin activities of the Sports Medicine Clinic to ensure modern treatments to athletes.
20 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Winter Olympics return to Italy in sprawling Milano-Cortina event

After two editions in Asia, the Winter Olympics returns to Europe and to Italy in 2026, in a huge event spread over hundreds of kilometres.
20 February 2022, 14:21 PM

China celebrates record Winter Olympics haul

China celebrated a record gold medal haul as the Beijing Winter Olympics concluded Sunday, narrowly beating out chief geopolitical rival the United States to rank third in the medal count.
20 February 2022, 12:36 PM

Fond farewells and a fittingly frantic finish

With new champions crowned and legends waving goodbye, the final day of speed skating action at the Ice Ribbon brought the curtain down on the sport's Beijing 2022 program in fittingly frantic style.
20 February 2022, 11:34 AM

Djokovic faces Musetti in Dubai comeback

Novak Djokovic faces Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti in Dubai next week in a tough first round comeback following the drama surrounding his Australian Open deportation.
19 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Five young stars who lit up Beijing 2022

Several young stars made a name for themselves at the Beijing Olympics. Here are five talents who look set to reign over future Winter Games.
19 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Hamilton hungry for F1 return

Lewis Hamilton said Friday he was ready to attack the new Formula One season after getting over a “difficult time” following the traumatic end to his 2021 world championship campaign.
18 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Djokovic has ‘additional reason to play better than ever’

Novak Djokovic said he was ready to "play better than ever" on the eve of his return to tennis, a month after being deported from Australia over Covid-19 vaccination issues.
18 February 2022, 04:52 AM

'22 Games enjoy flurry of creative insurance

Insurance policies specially catered to winter sports have been gaining increasing attention as Chinese people's enthusiasm for such activities has been kindled by the ongoing 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
16 February 2022, 11:59 AM

Freedom of choice over Grand Slam for Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is prepared to miss the French Open and Wimbledon if COVID-19 vaccination becomes mandatory at the Grand Slams but he is not against inoculation, the world number one tennis player said.
15 February 2022, 18:00 PM

A gripping contest awaits

The second Qualifier of the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League is upon us as Comilla Victorians clash against Chattogram Challengers at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.
15 February 2022, 18:00 PM