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Kerber backs Barty to handle world No.1 pressures
AFP, Brisbane :Former world number one Angelique Kerber knows the pressure of starting a new season as the player everyone wants to beat, but she...
Tennis and cricket stars rally behind Australia bushfire relief
Tennis and cricket stars spearheaded by Nick Kyrgios and Chris Lynn on Friday pledged support for victims of bushfires raging around Australia, donating cash for...
Kipyegon eyes Tokyo gold ahead of return to training
Olympic 1,500m champion Faith Kipyegon will be on the warpath as she prepares to defend her title at this year’s Games in Tokyo, Japan in...
Kyrgios to donate $140 for each ace to help bushfire relief
Nick Kyrgios has pledged Aus$200 (US$140) for each ace he serves across the Australian summer of tennis to support victims of bushfires raging around the...
Moldova anthem gaffe kicks off ATP Cup in Australia
Australian organisers for the new tennis team championship were left red-faced on Friday by playing the wrong national anthem for a player from Moldova, a...
Ruman shortlisted for World Archery’s Athlete of Year
Agency :Premier Bangladeshi archer Mohammad Ruman Shana has been shortlisted for World Archery’s 2019 Athlete of the Year in two categories, along with national archery...
BGB retain Nat’l Men’s Handball title
BSS, Dhaka :Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) retained the title of the EXIM Bank 29th National Men’s Handball competition beating Bangladesh Police Handball Club by 31-17...
Logo, draw ceremony of Bangabandhu Gold Cup on Saturday
BSS, Dhaka :The logo and draw ceremony of the prestigious Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament will be held on Saturday (January 4) in the...
Ozil can’t rescue Arsenal on his own, says Arteta
AFP, London :Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes the polarising figure of Mesut Ozil can be key in resurrecting the club’s season, but the German star...
BGB, Police reach Nat’l Men’s Handball final
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Bangladesh Police reached the final of the EXIM Bank 29th National Men’s Handball Tournament eliminating their rivals in the semi-finals...