From the boxing rings of XBC to the prestige of WBC

While cricket and football remain the dominant sports in Bangladesh, the efforts of its boxing athletes often go unnoticed. Muhammad Utshob Ahmed is one of those Bangladeshi athletes who has pursued his passion for professional boxing, which has now taken him to an international level.
19 May 2024, 10:42 AM

Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion

Britain's Fury was the early aggressor but Usyk gradually took charge and the "Gypsy King" was saved by the bell in the ninth round before slumping to his first career defeat.
19 May 2024, 02:03 AM

Golf world no. 1 Scheffler detained outside PGA course: US media

Scheffler was detained when he attempted to drive past an officer to get into the Kentucky course as police dealt with congestion caused by a separate accident that he was not involved in, according to witnesses and US media reports.
17 May 2024, 12:02 PM

Swiatek to face Sabalenka for Rome title and Serena record

Iga Swiatek swept past Coco Gauff to reach the Rome Open final on Thursday where Aryna Sabalenka will stand in her way of a third title and her bid to match a Serena Williams record.
17 May 2024, 02:57 AM

Pro boxer Sura Krishna joins UCB

Sura's appointment in the private sector is expected to play an important role in his continued growth in boxing.
15 May 2024, 14:55 PM

Watches belonging to Michael Schumacher fetch millions at auction

Eight watches belonging to Formula One legend Michael Schumacher were sold at auction in Geneva on Tuesday for a total of four million Swiss francs (4.4 million dollars/4.1 million euros).
15 May 2024, 04:57 AM

Tyson says comeback at 57 was 'no-brainer'

"I'm doing great but my body is shit right now, I'm sore, I'm really sore," said Tyson, who faces Paul on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, that is home to the Dallas Cowboys NFL team.
14 May 2024, 00:56 AM

Djokovic suffers shock third-round exit at Rome Open

Djokovic's bid for a record-extending 41st Masters 1000 title was ended in just over an hour by Chilean Tabilo, who is ranked 32nd in the world but was hugely impressive and claimed his first win over a top-10 opponent.
12 May 2024, 14:52 PM

Nadal knocked out of Rome Open

Defeat to seventh seed Hurkacz casts doubt over whether clay-court icon Nadal will play at the upcoming French Open, where he has won a record 14 titles.
11 May 2024, 13:01 PM

Fahad’s second GM norm dream extended

Fahad, with black pieces, drew with Vahap in the 75th move to raise his point tally to 3.5 from six matches and shared fourth place along with 31 other players. Indian GMs NR Visakh and Aravindh Chithambaram jointly shared the lead with five points each.
10 May 2024, 15:22 PM

Ruman pleads for return to national team

Ace archer Ruman Sana has sought exemption from his suspension in a letter to the president of Bangladesh Archery Federation.
8 May 2024, 16:00 PM

Ashiquzzaman eyes Men’s Junior AHF Cup title

Bangladesh junior hockey team are keeping their sights on the title of next month’s Men’s Junior AHF Cup in Singapore as the players of the preliminary squad today reported to head coach Ashiquzzaman at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium.
6 May 2024, 17:55 PM

Strong Pakistan and Korea to play in 4th Bangabandhu Cup Int’l Kabaddi

The two Asian giants are going to play this tournament for the first time.
6 May 2024, 16:47 PM

Hockey federation wants to hold playoff between May 10 and 13

Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) today issued letters to Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club and Abahani to take part in the playoff match to decide the title of the Dhaka Premier Hockey League between May 10 and 13.
6 May 2024, 13:28 PM

'Almost dead' Rublev battles illness to claim Madrid Open title

Rublev, who takes the Madrid crown from double champion Carlos Alcaraz whom he beat in the quarter-finals, said he had played despite feeling ill at times this week and hailed his doctors for helping him through.
6 May 2024, 02:54 AM

Russia, Belarus Olympic volunteers shown the door over 'security' fears

The French security services worry Moscow could be seeking to disrupt the Games.
3 May 2024, 08:33 AM

No to English at the Paris Olympics, say French MPs

The march of English globally has long infuriated French governments.
3 May 2024, 03:58 AM

O'Sullivan out of world championships, claims refs 'have it in for me'

Ronnie O'Sullivan claimed some referees have "got it in for me" after his bid to capture a record eighth world snooker title was crushed by Stuart Bingham in the quarterfinals.
2 May 2024, 04:15 AM

Thirty years on, Brazil pays tribute to late F1 hero Senna

Thirty years to the day since his death following a crash that sent shockwaves around the world, Brazilians will pay homage Wednesday to Formula One superstar Ayrton Senna -- a beloved symbol of national pride comparable only to compatriot Pele.
1 May 2024, 05:27 AM

'Emotional' Nadal knocked out of Madrid Open by Lehecka

On the women's side, Iga Swiatek was made to sweat in her 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 victory over Brazilian lefty Beatriz Haddad Maia, as she dropped her first set of the tournament and needed two and a half hours to reach a second consecutive Madrid semi-final.
1 May 2024, 03:19 AM