With second US Open title, Koepka can’t be overlooked now
AFP, United States :Brooks Koepka was practically the last name on anyone’s lips at the 118th US Open on Thursday – but that didn’t matter...
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Migrants lead cricket charge in Sweden
AFP, Stockholm :Wooden bats and red balls are taking over Sweden’s fields: cricket is booming in the Scandinavian country thanks to Afghan and Pakistani migrants...
Federer wins 98th ATP title in Stuttgart
AFP, Germany :Roger Federer claimed his 98th ATP title on Sunday with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) defeat of Milos Raonic in the grass-court Stuttgart Cup...
Halep still out in front as Nottingham boosts Barty
AFP, Paris :Simona Halep retained top spot in the WTA rankings Monday buoyed by having ended her wait for a Grand Slam title at the...
No smoke without fire for Malaysian badminton player
AFP, Kuala Lumpur :A Malaysian badminton player has been heavily fined for smoking during a tournament, officials said, in the latest untoward incident to hit...
Alvarez-Golovkin rematch back on for September
AFP, Los Angeles :Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin will square off in their highly-anticipated rematch on September 15 at T- Mobile Arena in Las Vegas,...
Women cricketers achieve beyond imagination
What Salma Khatun and her cricketers did in Malaysia by winning the Asia cup was beyond what mere words can express.Former national openers Ishtiaque Ahmed...
Women’s handball referee training course to begin on June 24
Sports Reporter :The women’s handball referee training course will begin at Sultana Kamal Women’s Sports Complex in the city’s Dhanmondi on June 24. Bangladesh Women...
Prize-giving ceremony of Rating Chess held
Sports Reporter :The prize-giving ceremony of Walton International Rating Chess Competition was held at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room on Tuesday.Senior Operative Director (Head of Games...
Morgan backs England to learn from Scots’ shock in time for Australia
AFP, Edinburgh :Eoin Morgan is confident England can learn the lessons of their shock six-run loss to Scotland in Edinburgh on Sunday in time for...