The top-seeded Zverev, appearing in his first final since losing to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open title decider in January, had little trouble dealing with Shelton, ranked 15 in the world.

FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia earned the third and final norm for turning an International Master after beating Hungarian Grandmaster Gergely Aczel in the 10th and final round of Farago Ivan Memorial GM Chess tournament in Hungary on Sunday.

Carlos Alcaraz battled into the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open on Friday with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Alex de Minaur after Casper Ruud's title defence was ended by Holger Rune.

Defending champions Bangladesh made a flying start in the AHF Cup with a 5-1 win against Kazakhstan in their Pool B opener in Jakarta, Indonesia on Friday.

Along one of the many dirt tracks leading into Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp there is a large hidden compound, where inside, twice a week, adolescent girls gather to learn taekwondo, the martial arts lessons offering a safe space in the often chaotic settlement.

For the most talented youngsters, the next step of the journey is Jamaica's Boys and Girls Championships, a springboard to elite sprinting which takes place every year in a packed national stadium.

Bangladesh women’s team will play a five-match Test series against hosts Nepal next week, running from April 20-25, as part of their build-up for the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup.

Bangladesh triathlete Mishu Biswas took a step forward in promoting triathlon in the country as he became an Ironman U Certified Coach. 

Zahir Rayhan, the gold medalist in the 400m sprint at the last National Athletics Championships, was handed a six-month ban on Wednesday for misleading the media and withholding information.

Sinner accepted a three-month ban in February following an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency, which challenged an independent tribunal's decision to clear him of wrongdoing after two positive tests for the anabolic agent clostebol.

Bangladesh hockey team will begin their AHF Cup title defence as they take on Kazakhstan in a Group B encounter in Jakarta today (6:00pm Bangladesh time)..Bangladesh are also targeting qualification for the upcoming Asian Cup, with only the top two teams advancing to the main event..

World number two Carlos Alcaraz came back from a break down in the second set to defeat Ethan Quinn 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) and reach the Barcelona Open last 16 on Tuesday.

World number two Carlos Alcaraz took aim at his critics on Monday after winning the Monte Carlo Masters at the weekend.

Oscar Piastri wrapped up a dream weekend in Bahrain to leave McLaren with their two drivers atop the drivers standings.

"You know, there was points on the back nine today, I thought, 'Have I let this slip again?'" McIlroy admitted after giving up the solo lead three times before rolling in a four-foot birdie putt at the first playoff hole to beat Justin Rose.

Converting penalty corners will be Bangladesh hockey team's "main strength" during their title defense in the upcoming Men's AHF Cup in Indonesia, said new captain Pushkor Khisa Mimo.

Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) officials expressed hope of winning gold medals from cricket and football events in the upcoming South Asian Games following a meeting with officials of eight disciplines – cricket, football, volleyball, handball, basketball, kabaddi, rugby and hockey -- at the BOA office on Sunday.

Carlos Alcaraz won his first Monte Carlo Masters title on Sunday with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory over the Italian Lorenzo Musetti.

Carlos Alcaraz booked his place in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time with a dominant 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 win over fellow Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Saturday.

Using artificial intelligence, a top basketball team found the right defensive strategy that made the difference to win the NBA championship.