Djokovic splits from Ivanisevic with bitter sweet message

Novak Djokovic and Goran Ivanisevic are to go their separate ways, the tennis world number one announced on Wednesday, ending a five-year association which yielded 12 Grand Slams.
27 March 2024, 10:28 AM

10-year-old ‘Messi of Chess’ beats Magnus Carlsen

“I’m very happy. It’s amazing for me because I had never faced [Carlsen],” said Oro after the game on Saturday.
26 March 2024, 08:13 AM

Murray says emotional farewell to his Miami 'tennis home'

The emotion of the game itself, a missed chance for a third straight win in a tournament for the first time in over a year, was enhanced by Murray knowing this week was his final appearance in a city he calls his "tennis home".
25 March 2024, 02:44 AM

Police arrest Mariners' winning spree

Defending champions Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club dropped more points in the Green Delta Insurance Dhaka Premier Division Hockey League with a 5-5 draw against Bangladesh Police at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium on Saturday.
23 March 2024, 14:04 PM

Sinner looks for fresh start in Miami after first loss

A reset is not something Sinner has had to do this campaign.
22 March 2024, 04:52 AM

Sabalenka 'heart-broken' over death of former boyfriend

"Konstantin's death is an unthinkable tragedy," Sabalenka said in a statement released by her agent.
21 March 2024, 03:51 AM

Holders Mariners survive Ajax scare

Mariners' fourth consecutive victory helped them raise their tally to 12 points from five matches
20 March 2024, 15:57 PM

Paris caters for Olympic romance with 220,000 free condoms

Organisers of the Paris Olympics are to distribute 220,000 condoms to athletes who want to get romantic during this year's Games in the City of Love.
20 March 2024, 13:16 PM

Russia accuses IOC of 'racism and neo-Nazism'

Russia launched a furious tirade at the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday, arguing the IOC's restrictions on Russian athletes and its criticism of the Moscow-organised Friendship Games amounted to "neo-Nazism".
20 March 2024, 11:26 AM

Tennis rallies around Sabalenka after boyfriend's death

Sabalenka's partner, Belarusian former NHL ice hockey player Konstantin Koltsov, 42, died late Monday after jumping from the balcony of a room in an upmarket resort in Miami, police said.
20 March 2024, 02:18 AM

Russian, Belarusian athletes not part of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Olympic chiefs announced Tuesday that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in this summer's Paris Games under a neutral flag will not be able to take part in the opening ceremony.
19 March 2024, 18:08 PM

Sabalenka's boyfriend found dead

Konstantin Koltsov, the Belarusian former pro ice hockey player and boyfriend of tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, has died at the age of 42, Russian club Salavat Yulaev said in a statement on Tuesday.
19 March 2024, 13:14 PM

Abahani win five on the trot

Title contenders Abahani extended their winning streak to five with a thumping 16-0 win over Victoria SC in the Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium on Monday
18 March 2024, 16:25 PM

'It's been difficult', Alcaraz all smiles again after Indian Wells triumph

The Spaniard, still only 20, had not won a title since clinching his second major crown at last year's Wimbledon until he beat Daniil Medvedev 7-6(5) 6-1 on Sunday in a rematch of last year's final.
18 March 2024, 03:33 AM

Swiatek celebrates Indian Wells title with Zendaya

Zendaya and boyfriend and fellow actor Tom Holland were among the crowd Sunday as Poland's Swiatek beat Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-0 to win the prestigious Indian Wells WTA title for the second time.
18 March 2024, 03:14 AM

MSC win easy, Usha edge Police

Title-contenders Mohammedan SC notched up an easy 11-1 win over Dilkusha SC while Usha KC toiled hard to clinch a 3-2 victory over Bangladesh Police in their respective matches in the Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium on Sunday.
17 March 2024, 14:13 PM

Siddikur bags $14,000 in Macau

Having overcome the disappointment of not being able to take part in the International Series event in Oman over visa issues, Siddikur Rahman stroked to 34th position in the International Series Macau.
17 March 2024, 10:22 AM

Alcaraz hands Sinner first 2024 loss

The victory ended Sinner's 19-match winning streak, including a 16-0 start to the year, and insures Alcaraz will remain No. 2 in the world rankings next week.
17 March 2024, 02:44 AM

Ruman Sana hits back at Chapol's 'mental issue' remark

Archer Ruman Sana has expressed his dismay at Bangladesh Archery Federation general secretary’s remarks about him and said he would like to talk with the sports minister regarding his future in the sport.
16 March 2024, 18:55 PM

Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open

World number one Novak Djokovic withdrew from next week's ATP-WTA Miami Open on Saturday in the wake of his shock exit at Indian Wells.
16 March 2024, 15:05 PM