Swiatek races into French Open second round
AFP, Paris
1 hour(s) ago Tennis
French Open 2026 / The clay awakens
Star Sports Desk
24 May 2026, 08:00 AM Tennis
Sabalenka poised to 'go for it' at Roland Garros
AFP, Paris
22 May 2026, 23:44 PM Tennis
Hamza bags top honours at Kool-BSPA Sports Award 2025
Star Sports Desk
22 May 2026, 19:08 PM More Sports
Sylhet sports squeezed for space
Ekush Tapader from Sylhet
22 May 2026, 09:00 AM Cricket

Swiatek races into French Open second round

Four-time champion Iga Swiatek powered into the French Open second round on Monday with a dominant straight-sets win over Australian teenager Emerson Jones.
1 hour(s) ago

Djokovic fights through tough Roland Garros opener

Djokovic's last Grand Slam title came at the US Open in 2023, and with double-defending Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz missing through injury, he knows this is a big chance to seal that elusive quarter century of crowns.
10 hour(s) ago

Djokovic faces tough start in quest for 25 as Roland Garros begins

Novak Djokovic will headline the opening day of Roland Garros on Sunday as the 24-time Grand Slam champion begins his latest tilt at history.
24 May 2026, 12:00 PM

The clay awakens

If the men’s draw revolves around one overwhelming favourite, the women’s field appears far more open.
24 May 2026, 08:00 AM

Sabalenka poised to 'go for it' at Roland Garros

Aryna Sabalenka said Friday she is ready, in body and mind, to conquer clay and take a first Roland Garros title.
22 May 2026, 23:44 PM

Sinner stands between Djokovic and record 25th major crown at French Open

Novak Djokovic on Friday admitted world number one Jannik Sinner was the man to beat at Roland Garros as the imperious Italian stands on the brink of completing his career Grand Slam.
22 May 2026, 20:47 PM

Hamza bags top honours at Kool-BSPA Sports Award 2025

Footballer Hamza Choudhury stole the spotlight at the Kool-BSPA Sports Award 2025, claiming three major accolades, including the coveted Sportsperson of the Year and Popular Choice Award, during a glittering ceremony at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka on Friday.
22 May 2026, 19:08 PM

Monfils warms up for final French Open with star-studded farewell party

The former world number six was joined by an array of leading players, including Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
22 May 2026, 15:14 PM

Sylhet sports squeezed for space

Despite the uncertainty persisting, local organisers remain hopeful of a resolution
22 May 2026, 09:00 AM

French Open 'will not budge' in prize money row, says Mauresmo

The French Open organisers "will not budge" and increase prize money for the 2026 event despite a dispute with players, tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said Thursday.
21 May 2026, 22:30 PM

Sinner, Djokovic kept apart in French Open draw

Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will not be able to meet until the French Open final after the pair were placed in opposite halves of the men's draw on Thursday, while Coco Gauff could face Aryna Sabalenka in the women's semis.
21 May 2026, 19:53 PM

Djokovic names compatriot Troicki as coach ahead of French Open

Troicki's immediate task will be to help Djokovic, who turns 39 on Friday, muster confidence after an injury-disrupted season following his defeat in the Australian Open final in January.
21 May 2026, 15:50 PM

IM Fahad one step away from Grandmaster title

International Master (IM) Fahad Rahman secured his second Grandmaster (GM) norm on Wednesday after emerging champion in the FUBY Academy Norm Chess Tournament Series 3 Grandmaster event in Istanbul, Turkey.
20 May 2026, 21:25 PM

15th death anniversary of Al Musabbir Sadi Pommel

The 15th death anniversary of distinguished sports journalist and former general secretary of the Bangladesh Football Federation, Al Musabbir Sadi Pommel, is being observed today, May 20.
20 May 2026, 12:17 PM

Two records, two realities as Swapna celebrates while Mehedi waits

Swapna bagged the gold medal after she cleared 6.25 metres, surpassing the previous record of 6.06 set by former national athlete Foujia Huda Jui at the South Asian Games in 2004.
20 May 2026, 11:20 AM

Two-time champion Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of regaining his Wimbledon title have been dashed with the two-time champion announcing Tuesday he is withdrawing as he recovers from a wrist injury.
20 May 2026, 00:02 AM

Motaleb follows idol to 200m crown, Shirin doubles up, Navy dominate meet

Bangladesh Navy finished as overall champions with 21 gold, 16 silver and 10 bronze medals, ahead of Bangladesh Army and BKSP
19 May 2026, 21:26 PM

Mishu Biswas successfully completes Ironman Jacksonville

Mishu Biswas delivered a standout performance at Ironman Jacksonville, further cementing his place among Bangladesh’s top endurance athletes.
19 May 2026, 12:55 PM

Hamza, Ritu Porna and Amirul shortlisted for Sportsperson of the Year

Footballers Hamza Choudhury and Ritu Porna Chakma, along with hockey star Amirul Islam have been shortlisted for the Kool-BSPA Sportsperson of the Year 2025 award.
19 May 2026, 11:04 AM

A race fewer women run

On the opening day of the 49th National Athletics Championships at the National Stadium on Sunday, Sharifa Khatun finished second in the women’s 100m sprint. With the silver medal around her neck, the 28-year-old athlete from Khulna was brimming with joy.
18 May 2026, 08:00 AM