Djokovic rolls into Wimbledon quarters

It was business as usual for top seed Novak Djokovic as the Serbian dismantled the challenge of Chile's Cristian Garin with a 6-2 6-4 6-2 victory to reach the last eight at Wimbledon and keep his title defence intact at the grasscourt major.
5 July 2021, 17:01 PM

Djokovic, Federer top Wimbledon bill on final 'Manic Monday'

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer headline the final 'Manic Monday' at Wimbledon with the two Grand Slam heavyweights looking to edge closer to a dream title showdown.
5 July 2021, 05:03 AM

Verstappen surges 32 points clear of Hamilton

Formula One leader Max Verstappen led from start to finish as he won the Austrian Grand Prix for Red Bull in front of an orange army of cheering fans, powering 32 points clear of Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in the championship on Sunday.
4 July 2021, 16:40 PM

Tunisia hails Jabeur for Wimbledon landmark

Ons Jabeur's landmark appearance in the last 16 of Wimbledon was hailed in her native Tunisia on Saturday for helping lift the gloom of the country's political and health crisis.
4 July 2021, 06:17 AM

Federer glides into last 16

Roger Federer reached the Wimbledon last 16 for the 18th time on Saturday with a four-sets win over Cameron Norrie, the last British man in the tournament.
3 July 2021, 17:36 PM

Djokovic grabs 75th Wimbledon win

World number one Novak Djokovic clinched his 75th Wimbledon match win on Friday as battling Andy Murray slipped to his earliest exit at the tournament since 2005.
2 July 2021, 21:39 PM

Djokovic into Wimbledon last 32

Defending champion Novak Djokovic survived a series of falls on Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday with a straight sets win over Kevin Anderson.
30 June 2021, 15:19 PM

Wimbledon ends in tears for injured Serena

Tennis great Serena Williams limped out of Wimbledon in tears on Tuesday after her latest bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles crown ended in injury.
29 June 2021, 22:36 PM

Zia hoping to go past previous World Cup success

Grand Master Ziaur Rahman is hoping to go beyond his previous success in the FIDE World Cup chess after emerging as unbeaten champion in Asian Zonal Chess Championship to book a ticket for the upcoming World Cup to be held in Sochi, Russia from July 10 to August 3.
10 June 2021, 14:24 PM

Mickelson becomes oldest major winner at 50

Phil Mickelson became the oldest major winner in golf history on Sunday, the 50-year-old left-hander capturing the PGA Championship by two strokes for his sixth and most iconic major title.
25 May 2021, 05:44 AM

Niaz draws, Enamul loses

With 1.5 points, the country’s first GM was in 10th position among 82 competitors.
22 May 2021, 14:26 PM

Tears and cheers as Matsuyama victory thrills Japan

Thrilled Japanese fans welcomed Hideki Matsuyama's historic Masters victory on Monday, with broadcasters close to tears and the country's prime minister hailing the win as a bright spot during the pandemic.
13 April 2021, 05:22 AM

Woods crash due to 'unsafe' driving: sheriff

Tiger Woods was driving at an "unsafe" speed nearly double the 45 mph limit when he crashed in California in February, Los Angeles County's sheriff said Wednesday.
8 April 2021, 06:13 AM

McIlroy, Thomas to dress in red and black in honour of Woods

Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas are among the golfers set to don Tiger Woods' signature Sunday red and black during the final round of the World Golf Championships (WGC) event in Florida to honour the 15-time major winner, who suffered a car accident.
28 February 2021, 07:36 AM

Tiger Woods has surgery in Los Angeles as police investigate crash

Police on Wednesday sought to determine what caused Tiger Woods to swerve off a Southern California road in his sport utility vehicle, colliding with a tree and rolling down a hillside in a crash that left the golf great seriously injured.
24 February 2021, 11:06 AM

Michelle Wie rips Giuliani over lewd comments

Women's golf star Michelle Wie West ripped former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani over objectifying comments in telling a podcast story about her from a 2014 fundraiser.
21 February 2021, 04:35 AM

Professional golf set for a return

Professional golf is gearing to return to Bangladesh following an 11-month break as the Army Golf Club in Dhaka is set to host 5th Paragon Professional Golf Tournament from February 16 to 18.
12 February 2021, 17:33 PM

Golf distances itself from Trump despite his love for the game

As much as President Donald Trump loves golf, leaders of the sport are racing away from the embattled US leader for what they say is the good of the game.
12 January 2021, 05:43 AM

Better safe than sorry

Bangladesh’s premier golfer Siddikur Rahman is prepared to forego the riches on offer in the Indian tour and even the lure of a second Olympics participation in order to be safe and secure from the clutches of Covid-19.
29 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Nadal nets sixth place in Mallorca golf tournament

Two weeks after his 13th French Open title Rafael Nadal proved his prowess in another sporting arena when he finished tied sixth in the Balearic Golf Pro-Am Championships on Monday.
27 October 2020, 05:23 AM