Dhaka – WFM Nazrana Khan Eva and last time runner-up WFM Sharmin Sultana Shirin share the top slot in the Walton 37th National Women’s Chess Championship securing full four points after the 4th round matches held at hall room of…
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Former runner-up Zvonareva advances in US Open qualifying
New York,(AP/UNB) – Former U.S. Open runner-up Vera Zvonareva of Russia beat China’s Xinyun Han 7-6 (4), 6-1 on Monday to advance in the qualifying rounds for this year’s U.S. Open.
Another NZ vs England final at Women’s Rugby World Cup
Belfast,(AP/UNB) – England will defend the Women’s Rugby World Cup in the final against four-time winner New Zealand after beating France 20-3 on Tuesday.New Zealand’s Black Ferns crushed the United States 45-12 in the other semifinal.
Niaz Murshed joint runner-up in Manhattan Open
Dhaka – Country’s first Grand Master Niaz Murshed finished joint runner-up in the 16th Manhattan Open Chess Tournament that concluded in Manhattan, New York on Sunday.
Azarenka withdraws from US Open amid child custody dispute
New York,(AP/UNB) – Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka withdrew from the U.S. Open on Monday because she was unable to resolve a custody dispute with her infant son’s father.The 28-year-old star from Belarus gave birth to her first child…
Spain Open Chess: Sk Nasir makes good start beating Kjoller
Dhaka – Bangladeshi Fide Master Sheikh Nasir Ahmed made a good start in Group A of the 19th Open Internacional d’escacs de Sants, Hostafrancs i la Bordeta beating Nilsson Lars Kjoller of Denmark in the first round match in Barcelona,…
Nadal, Pliskova get matches rained out in Cincinnati
Mason,(AP/UNB) – The top seeds at the Western & Southern Open waited hours through rain before their matches were postponed late Thursday night, setting up a chaotic weekend finish.Defending champion Karolina Pliskova was up 3-0 in the first set against…
Olympic rowing champion selected in New Zealand cycling team
Wellington, (AP/UNB) – Two-time Olympic rowing champion Hamish Bond has been selected in the New Zealand team to compete at the World Road Cycling Championships in Bergen, Norway next month.
National Women’s Chess deferred by a day
Dhaka – The Walton 37th National Women’s Chess Championship, scheduled to start on Saturday next, was deferred by a day and will now begin on Sunday (Aug 20) at the hall room of Bangladesh Chess Federation at National Sports Council.
Hockey Election: A record 111 nomination papers distributed against 28 posts
Dhaka – A record 111 nomination papers have been sold against 28 posts of the Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) election on the last day of nomination distribution on Sunday.Former general secretary Sajed A Adel of Hockey Dhaka United collected the…
37th National Women’s Chess begins on Saturday
Dhaka – The Walton 37th National Women’s Chess Championship, organised by Bangladesh Chess Federation, will begin on Saturday (August 19) at the hall room of Bangladesh Chess Federation at National Sports Council here .It is an open event for all…
Continental Chess: GM Niaz Murshed finishes 3rd
Dhaka – Country’s first Grand Master Niaz Murshed of Saif Sporting Club finished 3rd in the Continental Open Chess Tournament securing 4.5 points from six matches that concluded on Sunday in Massachusetts, USA.
Chess Federation to observe National Mourning Day
Dhaka – Bangladesh Chess Federation has taken various programmes on Tuesday at its office premises, marking the 42nd death anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on August 15.
Svitolina beats Wozniacki 6-4, 6-0 for Rogers title
Toronto,(AP/UNB) – Sleep-deprived and physically drained, Elina Svitolina could have been excused for a flat performance Sunday. Instead she fought through the fatigue and toppled yet another top-10 opponent for her fifth WTA Tour title of the season.Running on fumes…
Sheikh Kamal Chess: Dihan emerges unbeaten champion in Group A
Dhaka- Sadnan Hasan Dihan emerged unbeaten champion in Group A (for Class VI to X) of the Sheikh Kamal Memorial School Chess Tournament securing 4.5 points held at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall room on Sunday.
Bolt takes a tumble and can’t complete final race at worlds
London, Aug 13 (AP/UNB) – Usain Bolt was ramping into warp speed when suddenly, stunningly, the sprint turned into a somersault.
Sheikh Kamal School Chess begins Sunday
Dhaka- The Sheikh Kamal Memorial School Chess Tournament begins at 10 am on Sunday at the hall room of Bangladesh Chess Federation in the capital.
Obert Int’l Chess: Sk Nasir of Bangladesh finishes 80th
Dhaka – Fide Master Sheikh Nasir Ahmed of Bangladesh Navy finished 80th in the 43rd Obert International Ciutat De Badalona Chess securing four points from nine-round matches held in Barcelona, Spain on Thursday .
Federer, Canadian teen Shapovalov reach semis in Montreal
Montreal,(AP/UNB)- Roger Federer advanced to the semifinals of the Rogers Cup and was joined later Friday by Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov, who followed his upset of Rafael Nadal with another three-set victory.The 18-year-old left-hander from Richmond Hill, Ontario beat France’s…
Warriors star Kevin Durant apologizes for India comments
San Francisco,(AP/UNB)- Basketball star Kevin Durant has issued an apology for calling India “20 years behind” and several other comments about the Asian country.The Golden State Warriors forward tweeted on Friday that he’s “sorry that my comments about India were…
Federer beats Ferrer in 3 sets
Montreal,(AP/UNB)- Roger Federer overcame a weak first set to post a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory over David Ferrer in the third round Thursday at the Rogers Cup.In Friday’s quarterfinals, the second-seeded Federer will face 12th-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain,…
Top-seeded Karolina Pliskova advances at Rogers Cup
Toronto,(AP/UNB)- Karolina Pliskova advanced to the quarterfinals at the Rogers Cup on Thursday when Japanese qualifier Naomi Osaka was forced to retire because of an injury.The world’s top-ranked player moved on with a 6-2, 6-7 (4), 1-0 victory when Osaka…
Nadal, Federer win opening matches at Rogers Cup
Montreal,(AP/UNB) – Top-seeded Rafael Nadal and No. 2 Roger Federer cruised to easy victories Wednesday in their opening matches at the Rogers Cup.Nadal breezed past Borna Coric of Croatia 6-1, 6-2 to advance to the third round, while Federer routed…
Women’s Handball final tomorrow
Dhaka- Jamalpur District Sports Association (DSA) take on Noagaon DSA in final of the 4th Walton National Youth Women’s Handball scheduled to be held tomorrow (Thursday) at Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali Handball Stadium in the city. The match kicks…
Hockey team play to a 2-2 draw in 3rd match
Dhaka-Touring Bangladesh national hockey team played to an impressive hockey as they came from behind to force Gansu Gobis Club of China to settle for a 2-2 goal draw in their third practice match held on Wednesday in Gansu Province…
Attorney: Tiger Woods won’t attend impaired driving hearing
Fort Lauderdale,(AP/UNB) – Tiger Woods will not attend his arraignment Wednesday on a driving under the influence charge, his attorney said, meaning under court rules the superstar golfer will be pleading not guilty.Attorney Douglas Duncan said in an email Tuesday…
Women’s Handball: Panchagarh finish 3rd beating Gopalganj 17-8
Dhaka- Panchagarh District finished 3rd in the Walton 4th National Youth Women’s Handball Championship beating Gopalganj District by 17-8 goals in a 3rd place-deciding match at the Shaheed (Capt) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium on Tuesday.
FSIBL to sponsor Men’s Asia Cup Hockey, national team
Dhaka – First Security Islami Bank Ltd (FSIBL) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) to sponsor the eight-team Hero 10th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey and the Bangladesh National Hockey team.
Women’s Handball: Jamalpur, Naogaon reach final
Dhaka- Jamalpur and Naogaon DSAs reached the final of the Walton 4th National Youth Women’s Handball Championship eliminating their opponents in the semifinals at the Shaheed (Capt) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium on Monday.
Asian Chess: Saif Sporting Club finish runners-up
Dhaka – Saif Sporting Club of Bangladesh finished runners-up in the Asian Chess Club Champions League 2017 securing six points in the tournament that concluded at Citrus Hikkaduwa in Sri Lanka on Sunday.In the last round match on Sunday, Saif…