Murray downs rusty Nadal

Rafael Nadal deemed his unofficial return to competition in Abu Dhabi as a “positive start” after he fell to Andy Murray in a high-quality exhibition match on Friday.
18 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Hosts hope for Pak upset despite Japan thrashing

Following their valiant display in a 3-2 defeat against South Korea on Friday, the Bangladesh national hockey team reverted to type, suffering a 5-0 defeat against Japan in their third match of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium yesterday.
18 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Woods ‘impressive’ on return

World number six Justin Thomas is excited to see his friend Tiger Woods tee it up alongside son Charlie at the PNC Championship family tournament this weekend, and Thomas’s dad Mike thinks Woods fans are in for a treat.
17 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh go down fighting

A resolute Bangladesh surrendered an early lead to suffer a narrow 3-2 defeat to South Korea in their second match of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy at Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium yesterday.
17 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Injured Pliskova ruled out of Australian Open

Wimbledon finalist Karolina Pliskova will miss the Australian Open in January after breaking her forearm in training, her husband and manager Michal Hrdlicka said on Thursday.
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM

An India-Pakistan showdown today

In what is anticipated to be a thrilling contest between the archrivals, two Asian heavyweights India and Pakistan will square off against each other in a crucial fixture of the Asian Champions Trophy men’s hockey tournament at the Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium today.
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Coach, captain’s apprehensions come true

Bangladesh coach Iman Gobinathan Krishnamurthy and captain Ashraful Islam had downplayed expectations from the home team ahead of the Asian Champions Trophy, citing their 40-month sabbatical from the international circuit and the shortage of practice for such a big event, much to the displeasure of critiques and fans.
15 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Passport-less Rakibul ruled out

Rookie forward Rakibul Hasan will not be available for selection against India as the hosts begin their Asian Champions Trophy campaign at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium today because he does not have a Bangladeshi passport
14 December 2021, 18:00 PM

India, Pakistan stumble in openers

India and Pakistan both stumbled in their respective opening matches of the Asian Champions Trophy at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium yesterday.
14 December 2021, 18:00 PM

The race has been manipulated: Hamilton

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton said on his team radio, "This has been manipulated," after the Briton was passed by Max Verstappen on the final lap of Sunday's controversial season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
14 December 2021, 14:54 PM

Organisers lament lack of sponsors, local broadcasters

The local organising committee of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy, the biggest hockey competition of the continent starting in Dhaka today, have expressed their frustration over the lack of interest from the sponsors and local broadcasters to promote the event.
14 December 2021, 05:37 AM

‘The biggest hockey event in Bangladesh’ kicks off today

Asian Champions Trophy, the most prestigious hockey tournament of the continent, will kick off at the Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium in Dhaka today.
13 December 2021, 18:00 PM

‘An opportunity to learn from world-class players’

Bangladesh wrapped up their preparation for the Asian Champions Trophy with a 3-1 defeat against Pakistan at the Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium yesterday.
12 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Verstappen ends Hamilton reign

Max Verstappen became the first Dutchman ever to win the Formula One world championship title when he won a dramatic season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.
12 December 2021, 18:00 PM

‘Competing at top level requires top level training’

Bangladesh’s premier golfer Siddikur Rahman has returned to the country from his five-month stay in the USA with the realisation that playing in the top-level golf competitions requires top level training.
12 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Max Verstappen wins Formula One world title

Max Verstappen became the first Dutchman ever to win the Formula One world championship title when he won a dramatic season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit on Sunday.
12 December 2021, 14:47 PM

Manolo Santana, Spain's first Wimbledon winner, dies at 83

Manolo Santana, who became the first Spaniard to win Wimbledon and inspired his country's rise as a tennis power, died Saturday at the age of 83.
12 December 2021, 07:28 AM

TGC and JCIA organise friendly golf tournament

Tiger Golf Club and Japanese Commerce & Industry Association jointly organised a golf tournament at the Kurmitola Golf Club on Saturday where around 40 amateur investors, TGC members and Shoo Koo Kai golf members participated.
12 December 2021, 05:47 AM

Covid forces Malaysia pull-out from Asian Champions Trophy

The Malaysian hockey team pulled out of the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy owing to a Covid case in the squad, confirmed the Bangladesh Hockey Federation.
12 December 2021, 05:03 AM

Carlsen claims fifth world title

Norway’s Magnus Carlsen claimed his fifth world chess crown in Dubai on Friday with a crushing 7.5-3.5 victory against Ian Nepomniachtchi, who faded badly after going toe-to-toe with the Norwegian defending champion in the early games.
11 December 2021, 18:00 PM