Aryna Sabalenka launched the defence of her US Open crown with a battling victory on Sunday as American men's hopes Taylor Fritz and Blake Shelton advanced safely.

Rinky Biswas capped a remarkable campaign at the 17th Summer Athletics Championships by setting a third consecutive national record on the final day today.

The 17th National Summer Athletics Championships 2025 concluded at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday, wrapping up three days of action-packed events with seven new national records and Bangladesh Army emerging as the overall champions. Organised by the Bangladesh Athletics Federation, the competition began on August 22 and saw 40 events contested.

Iga Swiatek insisted Saturday she does not see herself as favorite for the US Open despite an impressive run of recent form that has left her as the player to beat according to oddsmakers.

Carlos Alcaraz is hoping to end Jannik Sinner's dominance of hardcourt Grand Slam events as the two rivals prepare to do battle again at the US Open.

Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are chasing rare repeat US Open triumphs as the final Grand Slam of the season gets under way in New York on Sunday.

Hurdles don't just exist on the track. For some athletes, the barriers begin long before the starting gun is fired.

The Bangladesh recurve men’s team showcased determination and grit at the World Junior Archery Championships 2025 in Winnipeg, Canada, competing in both team and individual events in the Under-21 category.

Coco Gauff says she didn't hesitate to shake up her team just days before the US Open, hoping a new specialist coach can help shore up the serve that has been letting her down.

World number three Alexander Zverev says he's "on the right path" heading into the US Open after leaning on friends and professional help to address mental health concerns he revealed at Wimbledon.

Former tennis world number one Novak Djokovic says the expansion of most ATP Masters 1000 events to 12 days makes them "just way too long for me" as he focuses on his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title.

A few discarded players from the national men's hockey team today demanded exemplary punishment for Bangladesh Hockey Federation's (BHF's) incumbent joint secretary Abu Jafar Tapan for allegedly verbally abusing the players.

Imranur Rahman and Sumaya Dewan regained the fastest sprinter titles in the the 17th Summer Athletics Championships, which got underway at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Friday.

Sprinter Imranur Rahman is set to return to domestic competition after more than a year as the 17th Summer Athletics Championships begin today at the National Stadium.

Carlos Alcaraz was put on a US Open collision course with Novak Djokovic on Thursday as the draw for the men's and women's singles tournaments were revealed.

India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has issued new guidelines on sporting ties with Pakistan, confirming that while there will be no bilateral contests, athletes from both nations can compete against each other in multilateral tournaments.

The Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF dismissed allegations of bias in the selection of the national team for the upcoming Men’s Hockey Asia Cup, beginning August 29 in Bihar, India.

Jamaica's Oblique Seville trumped Olympic champion Noah Lyles in the 100m at Wednesday's Diamond League meet in Lausanne, just three weeks away from the world championships in Tokyo.

Bangladesh sprinter Imranur Rahman gets off the blocks during a practice session at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Monday. The 32-year-old has been competing in Bangladesh’s national athletics events since 2021 but took a break from appearing in both domestic and international meets following Paris Olympics last year. The Navy athlete, who arrived in Dhaka on August 15, will be looking to regain the fastest-man mantle from Mohammad Ismail when the 17th National Summer Athletics Championship kicks off on Friday. Photos: Firoz Ahmed 

India's government introduced a parliamentary bill on Wednesday to ban online gambling, citing concerns over addiction, financial harm, and potential links to money laundering and terrorism financing.