Asian Tour event in Cambodia axed over Thai border dispute

The Asian Tour cancelled next month's inaugural International Series Cambodia tournament Tuesday following the deadly border dispute with neighbouring Thailand.
9 September 2025, 08:00 AM

'Predictable' Sinner vows change after latest setback

Jannik Sinner said he needs to overhaul his "predictable" game to reignite his rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz after suffering the latest in a string of recent defeats to his Spanish nemesis in the US Open on Sunday.
8 September 2025, 03:15 AM

Alcaraz outshines rival Sinner to win US Open

Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday to win the US Open and reassert his dominance of an era-defining rivalry in a final delayed by the visit of President Donald Trump.
7 September 2025, 23:58 PM

BAF in talks with Chinese coaches for SA Games camp

Bangladesh Athletics Federation (BAF) is trying to bring in two Chinese coaches for their preparation camp for next year's South Asian Games in Pakistan.
7 September 2025, 18:15 PM

Ansar crowned champions in men’s and women’s kho kho

Bangladesh Ansar were crowned champions in both men’s and women’s finals of Mercantile Bank National Kho Kho Championships held at the Paltan Ground adjacent to the National Stadium on Sunday.
7 September 2025, 15:04 PM

Bangladesh finish sixth following heavy defeat

Bangladesh finished sixth in the Men's Hockey Asia Cup following a 6-1 defeat against Japan – their biggest defeat of the campaign – in a place-deciding fixture in Bihar on Sunday.
7 September 2025, 11:46 AM

So close, yet so far: Anisimova's Grand Slam heartbreak continues

For the second consecutive Grand Slam, Amanda Anisimova found herself tantalisingly close to etching her name into the tennis history books – only to watch it slip away in straight sets.
7 September 2025, 05:00 AM

Sinner and Alcaraz set for gripping third act in US Open final

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the world's undisputed top two players, will square off in a third straight Grand Slam final on Sunday at the US Open with President Donald Trump in attendance.
7 September 2025, 03:10 AM

Taming inner 'tiger' takes Sabalenka to the top

Three years after almost walking away from the sport in frustration, Aryna Sabalenka cemented her status as the world's best player with her victory at the US Open.
7 September 2025, 02:30 AM

Sabalenka beats Anisimova to win second straight US Open title

The Belarusian has not missed a hardcourt major final since 2022 and her latest trophy brings her Grand Slam haul to four, as she became the first woman to win back-to-back US Opens since Serena Williams claimed three straight from 2012 to 2014
6 September 2025, 22:31 PM

Auger-Aliassime proud despite US Open semi-final loss to Sinner

Felix Auger-Aliassime left the U.S. Open with pride and perspective after a 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4 semi-final defeat to defending champion Jannik Sinner on Friday, saying only time will tell if he can return to the sport’s summit after an inspired fortnight in New York.
6 September 2025, 06:38 AM

Sinner relishing 'special' US Open final with Alcaraz

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner expects another "special" occasion when he plays Carlos Alcaraz for the men's US Open title after the Italian reached his fifth successive Grand Slam final on Friday.
6 September 2025, 05:59 AM

Anisimova on redemption mission against Sabalenka in US Open final

Amanda Anisimova will bid to crown her improbable redemption mission at the US Open on Saturday as world number one Aryna Sabalenka seeks to grab her final chance of the year to win a Grand Slam.
6 September 2025, 05:45 AM

From cancer diagnosis to US Open doubles crown

Gabriela Dabrowski won her second US Open women's doubles title alongside Erin Routliffe on Friday, the culmination of a "wild ride" that began with a breast cancer diagnosis last year.
6 September 2025, 03:30 AM

Sinner downs Auger-Aliassime for blockbuster US Open final with Alcaraz

Defending champion Jannik Sinner battled past 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the US Open semifinals on Friday to set up a blockbuster title clash with Carlos Alcaraz and renew one of the sport's most compelling rivalries.
6 September 2025, 03:13 AM

Trump at US Open final 'great for tennis', says Alcaraz

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz says that President Donald Trump's presence at the men's US Open final on Sunday will be "great for tennis".
6 September 2025, 03:00 AM

Djokovic vows to 'continue fighting' for record 25th Grand Slam after US open exit

Novak Djokovic vowed to "continue fighting" for Grand Slam titles after his US Open semifinal exit to Carlos Alcaraz on Friday.
6 September 2025, 01:53 AM

Alcaraz downs Djokovic to punch US Open final ticket

Carlos Alcaraz said he is increasingly learning what it takes to consistently play his best tennis as he dispatched Novak Djokovic in straight sets on Friday to reach a second US Open final.
6 September 2025, 01:29 AM

Sabalenka ready to ‘kick ass’ in rare man-versus-woman showdown

The Sabalenka-Kyrgios showdown echoes the famous 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match, when Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in a key moment as the push for women's rights gained ground.
5 September 2025, 09:14 AM

Anisimova overcomes Osaka to set up US Open final clash with Sabalenka

Playing her first major semi-final since 2021, twice New York champion Osaka embraced the big occasion in the prime-time glare of Arthur Ashe Stadium after twice trading breaks with Anisimova in a tight opening set.
5 September 2025, 04:47 AM