Imranur improves timing

Bangladesh's fastest man Imranur Rahman bettered his timing in 100m sprint but had to be eliminated from Birmingham Commonwealth Games after finishing third in the heats at Alexander Stadium in yesterday.
2 August 2022

Men, women win in chess Olympiad

The Bangladesh women’s team also notched up an easy 4-0 win over Jamaica after losing in the previous round against Indonesia.
2 August 2022

Woods rejected $700-800 million LIV offer, says Norman

Tiger Woods turned down a sum in the region of $700-800 million to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series, the breakaway circuit's CEO Greg Norman told Fox News.
2 August 2022

'Love triangle' creating waves for Australia in Games pool

Australian swimmers have swept the podium, broken world records, set milestones and won a mountain of medals at the Commonwealth Games pool but all anyone wants to talk about is a supposed 'love triangle' with golden girl Emma McKeon at the centre.
2 August 2022

Wimbledon champion Rybakina falls at WTA San Jose event

Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan lost to seventh seed Daria Kasatkina on Monday in a first-round match at the WTA San Jose hardcourt tournament.
2 August 2022

McKeon dazzles in Commonwealth pool as Kenny wins cycling gold

Australian swim sensation Emma McKeon won a record-extending 12th gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on Monday as cycling star Laura Kenny finished her campaign with an emotional gold.
2 August 2022

Verstappen slams fans

Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen on Sunday slammed fans who burned Lewis Hamilton-branded merchandise, calling their actions disgusting.
1 August 2022

'I stay confident in front of goal'

Bangladesh can confirm a berth in the final of the SAFF U-20 Championship with a win against Nepal in their group final match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar today and underpinning their hopes will be forward Mirajul Islam.
1 August 2022

Peaty says he's lost his spark

Triple Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty said he was heartbroken and missing his usual spark after suffering his first 100m breaststroke defeat in eight years at the Commonwealth Games.
1 August 2022

Bangladesh hold Brazil in fourth round

Bangladesh men’s team played out a 2-2 draw against Brazil but the women’s team lost 4-0 to Indonesia in the fourth round of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad, held in Chennai today.
1 August 2022

'Ambitious' Alonso to replace Vettel at Aston Martin

Veteran Spanish Formula One driver Fernando Alonso said he "intends to win again" after Aston Martin announced Monday that he would be joining the team on a multi-year contract from 2023.
1 August 2022

Velodrome crash leaves many injured

English cyclist Matt Walls was involved in a horror crash at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday when he was catapulted over the barriers and into the crowds at the Lee Valley VeloPark.
31 July 2022

Bangladesh bounce back in 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad

Bangladesh men’s team bounced back in the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad when they handed a 3.5-0.5 defeat to Netherlands Antilles in the third round of the open section, held in Chennai, India today.
31 July 2022

Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon revenge against Sinner

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a worrying ankle injury scare to beat Giulio Zeppieri and set-up an Umag final showdown against Jannik Sinner, the man who ended his Wimbledon hopes.
31 July 2022

Djokovic 'preparing' for US Open despite vaccination ban

Novak Djokovic said Saturday he is "preparing to compete" at the US Open even though his refusal to get vaccinated will see him barred from entering the country.
30 July 2022

Kiplangat takes wrong turn to Commonwealth gold

Uganda's Victor Kiplangat took a wrong turn but still found his way to marathon gold at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday, providing some late drama to what had been an uneventful race.
30 July 2022

Record 100 Davis Cup ties for Vicini

San Marino's Domenico Vicini is pushing 51, but that hasn't stopped him becoming the first man to compete in 100 Davis Cup ties and he has vowed to keep playing.
30 July 2022

Paddlers make history in Commonwealth Games

Bangladesh table tennis team created history on Saturday as they reached the quarter-finals in the Commonwealth Games for the first time.
30 July 2022

High BP denies Sura Krishna

National champion Sura Krishna Chakma was not allowed to take the boxing ring in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in England yesterday due to poor health.
29 July 2022

Yee gives England golden start

Alex Yee gave England a golden start to the Birmingham Commonwealth Games on Friday, staging a dramatic late charge to win the men’s sprint triathlon.
29 July 2022