sports
Advisory coach for women’s hockey arrives Dhaka
Dhaka, Aug 16 (UNB)- New Advisory coach for Bangladesh Women’s Hockey Team Ajay Kumar Bansal arrived here on Thursday.
Shanto wants to flare up once again
Dhaka, Aug 16 (UNB) - After so many glittering performances during the age-level cricket, it was believed that Najmul Hossain Shanto would extend his glamorous batting display in the senior level as well. But he failed when he got some chances for the national side. However, the 20-year-old batsman is now well-equipped to flare up once again.
Revamped Atlético betting teen João Félix is the real deal
Barcelona, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) — After undergoing the most thorough offseason overhaul of his squad since taking over Atlético Madrid eight years ago, coach Diego Simeone will look to a teenager to keep his team fighting for titles.
Ashes: Australia's fast start slowed by Bairstow, Broad
London, Aug 15 (AP/UNB) — Australia's fast start to the second Ashes test was slowed by Jonny Bairstow's half-century that pushed England to 258 all out and the latest cheap dismissal of David Warner early in the reply at Lord's on Thursday.
Sam Kerr focused on leading Red Stars to NWSL title
Bridgeview, Aug 15 (AP/UNB) — Sam Kerr sat down on a metal bench after taking a few extra shots after practice. Chicago Red Stars coach Rory Dames poked fun at her competitive streak, and Kerr just laughed it off.
Thomas turns it around and shares lead at Medinah
Medinah, Aug 15 (AP/UNB) — On the range, Justin Thomas had no idea where the ball was going. Some five hours later, he had a share of the course record at Medinah.
A ragged Federer stunned in Cincinnati; Djokovic advances
Mason, Aug 15 (AP/UNB) — For Roger Federer, it was one big blur. The seven-time champion was ousted from one of his favorite tournaments in barely over an hour, falling in straight sets to a 21-year-old qualifier he'd never faced.
Nick Kyrgios fined more than $100,000 for vulgar conduct
Mason, Aug 15 (AP/UNB) — Nick Kyrgios was fined $113,000 by the ATP for expletive-filled outbursts in which he smashed rackets, insulted a chair umpire and refused to get ready to return serve during a second-round match at the Western & Southern Open.
Sports bodies observe National Mourning Day
Dhaka, Aug 15 (UNB) – Different sports federations and clubs observed the National Mourning Day and 44th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Thursday.
Tamim Iqbal granted break from cricket
Dhaka, Aug 15 (UNB) - Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal will not play in the Bangladesh’s lone home Test against Afghanistan and also in the Tri-Nation T20 Series involving Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in September next.