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.

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.

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.

If the men’s draw revolves around one overwhelming favourite, the women’s field appears far more open.

Aryna Sabalenka said Friday she is ready, in body and mind, to conquer clay and take a first Roland Garros title.

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.

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.

The former world number six was joined by an array of leading players, including Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Despite the uncertainty persisting, local organisers remain hopeful of a resolution

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bangladesh Navy finished as overall champions with 21 gold, 16 silver and 10 bronze medals, ahead of Bangladesh Army and BKSP

Mishu Biswas delivered a standout performance at Ironman Jacksonville, further cementing his place among Bangladesh’s top endurance athletes.

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.

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.