Dolgopolov -- from Ukrainian tennis star to warrior

From representing Ukraine in the Davis Cup to donning military uniform on the frontline, Alexandr Dolgopolov has undergone quite a transformation in the service of his beleaguered country.
3 January 2024, 05:10 AM

Done with shooting, Shakil embarks on coaching

Shooter Shakil Ahmed, a gold medallist in South Asian Games and a silver medallist in Commonwealth Games, has put an end to his shooting career after being assigned as an assistant coach of Bangladesh pistol team for the upcoming Asian Olympic Qualification, scheduled for January 5-18 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
3 January 2024, 02:58 AM

Djokovic hampered by wrist issue at United Cup

Novak Djokovic received treatment for a wrist issue during his United Cup match against Jiri Lehecka on Tuesday but the world number one battled through for a 6-1 6-7(3) 6-1 win that drew Serbia level with Czech Republic in the $10 million mixed team event.
2 January 2024, 12:48 PM

Nadal wins first match back from year-long injury

The 22-times Grand Slam champion had arthroscopic surgery last June after injuring his left hip flexor during his second round defeat by Mackenzie McDonald at the Australian Open in early 2023.
2 January 2024, 11:06 AM

New mother Osaka makes winning return in Brisbane

The 26-year-old from Japan last competed on tour at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo in September 2022 and had her first child, daughter Shai, in July before stepping up her preparations for the Jan. 14-28 Australian Open
1 January 2024, 03:53 AM

A better year hinges on improved management

We all hope the year 2024 will be a better one for Bangladesh sports.
1 January 2024, 03:00 AM

Djokovic sparks Serb celebration in the midnight hour

Novak Djokovic got the party started for 2024 as he sealed a 2-1 win for Serbia over China near the stroke of midnight on Sunday at the United Cup in Perth.
31 December 2023, 18:42 PM

Nadal loses comeback doubles match in Brisbane

Nadal looked sharp on court and appeared to have no issues with his movement after the long lay-off for a hip problem
31 December 2023, 11:30 AM

Nadal leaves door open to playing beyond 2024

Rafael Nadal left the door ajar Sunday to continuing after the 2024 season, but conceded there was "a high percentage" that he was on his last trip as a player to Australia.
31 December 2023, 04:48 AM

Venomous snake stops play at Australia tennis tournament

Play was halted until a snake catcher arrived and managed to tease it into a bag.
30 December 2023, 18:24 PM

Djokovic relishing being back in his 'happy place' Australia

The world number one holds no grudges heading into the mixed team event nearly two years after being refused entry to the country over his stance on Covid-19 vaccinations
30 December 2023, 18:15 PM

Murray longs to play against Nadal and Djokovic again

Andy Murray conceded Saturday he longed for the chance to play again on the big stage against superstars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
30 December 2023, 06:50 AM

Sporadic successes in a year of gloom

The disappointments in other sports could’ve been swept under the rug had the men’s cricket team performed up to expectations.
30 December 2023, 04:00 AM

Women's sports soar in 2023

Let’s revisit the cream of the crop from a stellar year.
30 December 2023, 03:00 AM

Nadal draws qualifier at comeback tournament in Brisbane

Rafael Nadal was handed a dream start to his comeback tournament after drawing a qualifier Saturday in the opening round of the Brisbane International.
30 December 2023, 00:36 AM

Nadal 'feeling good' but plays down Australia expectations

The 37-year-old has not played since a second-round loss at the Australian Open this year, undergoing two rounds of hip surgery on the long road back.
29 December 2023, 04:50 AM

World number one Djokovic taking it 'season by season'

The Serbian superstar is the king of the Melbourne Park hard courts, winning the Australian Open a record 10 times, with an 11th in his sights next month.
29 December 2023, 03:01 AM

Australian Open prize fund rises to near $60m

The rise means the prize pot at the Melbourne Park Grand Slam has more than doubled over the last decade but the cash is now far more evenly distributed.
29 December 2023, 02:52 AM

'Competitive animal' Nadal back for one last hurrah

The 37-year-old returns to the courts in Brisbane this week, almost a year since he last played professionally before an injury curse that has long plagued him returned with a vengeance.
28 December 2023, 03:36 AM

Djokovic expects Nadal back for more Grand Slams

Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, makes his comeback after a near year-long injury absence at the Australian Open warm-up event in Brisbane starting Sunday.
27 December 2023, 16:01 PM