Serena Williams has been the victim of misogyny and racism throughout her life, but that does not make her immune from sanction when she steps out of line.
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Bankers’ Cup Cricket to begin Oct 12
Dhaka- The Bankers Cup Cricket Tournament, under the auspices of Imago Sports Management, will begin here on October 12 to create new opportunity for the cricketers of the banking sector as well as strength the relationship among the former cricketers.Twelve…
All Asia Cup matches to get ODI status
Dhaka – From now on, the ICC will grant ODI status to all the matches of multi-team one-day tournaments, including this month’s Asia Cup Cricket to be held in the UAE, as they include teams with and without international status…
SAFF Suzuki Cup: 0-2 loss to Nepal shatter BD dream again
Hosts Bangladesh’s dream shattered again in the seven –nation 12th SAFF Suzuki Cup as Nepal brought down high flying Bangladesh to the earth beating them by 2-0 goals in the last Group A match at the flood-light Bangabandhu National Stadium…
Kid’s night: Osaka, 20, beats her idol Serena to win US Open
Naomi Osaka walked to the net, the excitement of being a Grand Slam champion mixed with a bit of sadness.
Williams loses game arguing during US Open loss to Osaka
The events and the arguing and the booing that would make this a U.S. Open final unlike any other began when Serena Williams’ coach made what she insisted was an innocent thumbs-up, but the chair umpire interpreted as a helpful…
Asia Cup: Tigers leave for UAE Sunday
Dhaka – An strong Bangladesh Cricket team led by ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza left the capital for United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sunday evening at 7:30 pm by an Emirates flight to participate in the six-nation Asia Cup Cricket beginning…
SAFF Suzuki Cup: Pakistan waiting for semifinal outplaying all losers Bhutan 3-0
Dhaka – Pakistan awaiting for the semifinal berth from Group A of the seven-nation 12th SAFF Suzuki Cup’18 eliminating all-losers Bhutan by 3-0 goals in the well dominating last group match at the country’s premier sports venue –Bangabandhu National Stadium…
Serena seeks a record-tying title, Osaka a first at US Open
New York,(AP/UNB) – For Serena Williams, there was no “wait until next year” during the last U.S. Open.
Del Potro, Djokovic in US Open final as Nadal quits with knee injury
NEW YORK, (BSS/AFP) – Juan Martin del Potro set up a US Open final clash against Novak Djokovic on Friday after defending champion and world number one Rafael Nadal quit his last-four clash against the giant Argentine with a knee…
Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil cruise over USA
EAST RUTHERFORD, United States, (BSS/AFP) – Roberto Firmino and Neymar scored the goals as Brazil cruised to a 2-0 friendly victory over an inexperienced United States here Friday.
Unilever becomes Bangladesh cricket team sponsor
A prominent consumer goods multinational company Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) has become the new sponsor of the national cricket team for a period up to January 2020.
Williams puts aside shaky start to beat Pliskova at US Open
Serena Williams began her U.S. Open quarterfinal tentatively. Her shots lacked their usual sting, her attitude its usual conviction.
Salam Murshedy elected MP uncontested
Awami League candidate Abdus Salam Murshedy has been elected MP uncontested as there was no other contender for the by-election to Khulna-4 constituency.
India take on Sri Lanka in Suzuki SAFF Championship tomorrow
DHAKA- Defending champions India take on Sri Lanka in their opening group B match of the Suzuki SAFF Championship scheduled to be held tomorrow (Wednesday) at Bangabandhu National Stadium.
Federer stunned by 55th-ranked Millman in US Open 4th Round
New York, (AP/UNB) — Roger Federer served poorly. Closed poorly, too. And now he’s gone, beaten at the U.S. Open by an opponent ranked outside the top 50 for the first time in his career.
SAFF Suzuki Cup: Pakistan makes memorable return stunning Nepal 2-1 in opener
Dhaka – A last minute goal by Muhammad Ali enbled Pakistan to make a good start in the 12th version of the seven-nation SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 stunning Nepal by 2-1 goals in the opening Group A match at the…
Djokovic closer to Federer showdown at US Open
New York,(AP/UNB) – Novak Djokovic moved closer to a possible U.S. Open quarterfinal against Roger Federer with an efficient 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 victory over No. 26 Richard Gasquet in the third round.
SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 logo unveiling Monday
Dhaka- The logo unveiling ceremony and introduction of the sponsors of the seven-nation SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 International Football Tournament will be held Monday (Sept 3) afternoon at the conference room of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) here.
Asia Cup: Afghanistan squad announced
Dhaka – Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Sunday announced a 17-man squad for the upcoming Asia Cup to be held in the UAE on September 15-28.
Asiad Hockey: Bangladesh finishes 6th losing to South Korea 0-7
Dhaka – Bangladesh finished 6th in the 18th Asian Games Men’s Hockey after suffering a 0-7 goals defeat against the four times champions South Korea in a 5th place-deciding match on Saturday at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Hockey field…
Sabbir to face 6-month ban from int’l cricket
Dhaka – The disciplinary committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has recommended a six-month ban for Sabbir Rahman from international cricket for abusing a fan on social media.
SAFF Suzuki Cup: Pakistan team due to arrive Sunday early hour
Dhaka – Pakistan team will arrive in the capital Sunday early hour to compete in the seven-nation SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 beginning at the Bangabadhu National Stadium here on Tuesday (Sept 4).
Serena matches her easiest win over Venus in US Open rout
New York, Sep 1 (AP/UNB) — Serena Williams kept booming big shots for winners, never allowing herself to feel sorry for the overmatched player on the other side. So what if it happened to be her big sister?
LOC geared up for SAFF Suzuki Cup
Dhaka – The preparations of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) are going on in full swing to smoothly arrange the 12th edition of the SAFF Championship, now known as SAFF Suzuki Cup, which will kick off at Bangabandhu National Stadium…
Shakib included in BCB’s final squad for ACC Asia Cup 2018
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced a 15-member final squad of Bangladesh national cricket team including Shakib Al Hasan for the ACC Asia Cup 2018 beginning in the United Arab Emirates on September 15.
FIFA Friendly: Bangladesh concede 0-1 defeat against Sri Lanka
Dhaka – Bangladesh conceded a solitary goal defeat against visiting Sri Lanka in their one-off FIFA Friendly match at jam-packed Sheikh Kamal Stadium here in Nilphamari on Wednesday.
Asiad Hockey: Bangladesh to play South Korea in place-decider Saturday
Dhaka – Bangladesh National Hockey team will play stronger South Korea in the 5th place-deciding match of the 18th Asian Games Men’s Hockey on Saturday (Sept 1) at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Hockey field in Jakarta.
Bangabandhu U-17 Gold Cup Football begins in Netrakona on Saturday
Dhaka- The countrywide Bangabandhu Gold Cup Under-17 National Football Tournament, organized by Youth and Sports Ministry, will begin on Saturday (Sept 1) at Sheikh Russel Mini Stadium of Barhatta Upazila in Netrakona.
Heat forces five US Open retirements on day two
Conditions at the US Open were described as “dangerous” as five men had to retire from their first-round matches on Tuesday because of heat-related issues. Temperatures close to 38C (100F) in New York were made more stifling by humidity levels…