Robiul waits for government order to compete in India

Shooter Robiul Islam is still awaiting the government order (GO) required to take part in the Asian Shooting Championships, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February 2 to 14.
28 January 2026, 15:33 PM

Djokovic into Australian Open semifinals after Musetti retires hurt

Novak Djokovic's quest for a record Grand Slam title continued in dramatic circumstances after fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti quit their Australian Open quarter-final match with an injury after taking a two-set lead at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.
28 January 2026, 13:02 PM

Rybakina stuns Swiatek to reach semifinals

Rybakina has made the Melbourne final once before, in 2023 when she lost in three tough sets to Aryna Sabalenka.
28 January 2026, 09:42 AM

US ICE agents to support security at Winter Olympics, stirring anger in Italy

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel will help protect US delegations at the Winter Olympics in Italy, a US embassy source said on Tuesday, confirming local media reports and prompting anger among some Italian politicians.
28 January 2026, 00:14 AM

Svitolina’s motherhood-fuelled return to the top

Her journey back has unfolded between nursery routines, rehab sessions, and match points, guided by the quiet resolve that only a life changed so deeply can bring.
27 January 2026, 20:39 PM

Alcaraz storms into first Melbourne semifinal, sets up Zverev clash

The 22-year-old Alcaraz is yet to drop a set as he arrows in on a maiden Australian Open crown.
27 January 2026, 18:26 PM

Svitolina stuns Gauff to power into Australian Open semis

Elina Svitolina stunned third seed Coco Gauff to blast into an Australian Open semifinal against Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday and inch closer to a maiden Grand Slam title.
27 January 2026, 15:14 PM

Zverev blasts past Tien to reach Australian Open semis

Last year's runner-up Alexander Zverev served his way into the Australian Open semifinals on Tuesday as he crushed young American Learner Tien under a barrage of aces.
27 January 2026, 13:52 PM

Sabalenka powers into semifinals as Melbourne braces for 45C

Sabalenka, the top seed from Belarus, is aiming to win a third Melbourne crown in four years and looks in ominous form, yet to drop a set.
27 January 2026, 09:43 AM

Rampant Swiatek meets old foe Rybakina in Australian Open quarters

Iga Swiatek said Monday she will draw on her experience and knowledge of playing Elena Rybakina 11 times when they clash once more in the Australian Open quarter-finals.
26 January 2026, 18:39 PM

Sinner races on, dethroned Keys eats pie as heatwave hits Melbourne

Australian Open organisers urged fans to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade as the tournament braces for a freak heatwave on Tuesday with temperatures set to soar as high as 45C.
26 January 2026, 17:00 PM

Anisimova silences Chinese fans to set up Pegula showdown

Anisimova enjoyed a breakout year in 2025, reaching finals at Wimbledon and the US Open.
26 January 2026, 13:01 PM

Clinical Pegula dumps defending champion Keys out of Australian Open

Both players were distracted by an air show in the skies over Melbourne Park to mark Australia Day, and three double faults on Keys' opening serve gifted Pegula the advantage again in set two.
26 January 2026, 08:44 AM

Tien battles through nosebleed to beat Medvedev, reaches maiden Slam quarterfinal

Learner Tien battled through a nosebleed to thrash three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open on Sunday and make a Grand Slam quarter-final for the first time.
25 January 2026, 15:49 PM

Sabalenka surges past teenager Mboko into quarterfinals

She will play another fast-rising teenager, American Iva Jovic, or Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva for a place in the semi-finals.
25 January 2026, 09:13 AM

Swiatek survives roller coaster to reach Australian Open last 16

Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek endured a roller-coaster ride before sealing her place in the Australian Open last 16 on Saturday.
24 January 2026, 21:01 PM

Djokovic 'hanging in there' after landmark 400th Slam win

Record-shattering Novak Djokovic said he was "hanging in there" after becoming the first player to win 400 Grand Slam matches Saturday on his way into the last 16 at the Australian Open.
24 January 2026, 20:09 PM

‘Khelar Daak’ empowers 200 children through inclusive sports

The Bangladesh Women Sports Federation (BWSF) organised an inclusive sports programme titled “Khelar Daak -- The Call to Play” -- on Friday at the Ria Gope Women’s Sports Complex, with the participation of 200 children, both boys and girls.
24 January 2026, 13:06 PM

Heat-hit Sinner survives Spizzirri test to reach last 16

A misfiring Jannik Sinner dropped a rare set before taming American underdog Eliot Spizzirri in a drama-filled clash in wilting heat to make the last 16 at the Australian Open on Saturday.
24 January 2026, 12:00 PM

Extreme heat halts outside play at Australian Open

Extreme heat triggered a suspension of play on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday and briefly held up the match involving champion Jannik Sinner before his encounter resumed under a closed roof.
24 January 2026, 10:30 AM