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Asian Women’s Youth Handball: Bangladesh suffer 3rd sequential defeat
Dhaka, Aug 25 (UNB) - Bangladesh Women’s Handball team suffered 3rd consecutive defeat in the 8th Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship losing to Chinese Taipei by 16-33 goals in their match in the Indian city of Jaipur on Sunday.
Djokovic not worried about blisters with the US Open afoot
New York, Aug 25 (AP/UNB) — During a break in practice two days before opening his U.S. Open title defense, Novak Djokovic pulled off his blue shoe and white sock so a trainer could look at his right foot.
Linette beats Giorgi to win 1st WTA title at Bronx Open
New York, Aug 25 (AP/UNB) — Magda Linette won her first WTA title Saturday, outlasting Camila Giorgi 5-7, 7-5, 6-4 in the final of the Bronx Open.
Hurkacz beats Paire for 1st ATP World Tour title
Winston-Salem, Aug 25 (AP/UNB) — Hubert Hurkacz claimed his first ATP World Tour title Saturday night, holding off top-seeded Benoit Paire for a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory.
Sylhet Sixers among BPL franchises asking for profit share
Dhaka, Aug 24 (UNB) — Like the others franchise of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), Sylhet Sixers also asked Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to introduce a financial model of the marquee domestic cricket event ensuring sharing profits with the participating teams.
Women’s Hockey team to play 4th match against SAI National Academy on Sunday
Dhaka, Aug 24 (UNB) - Bangladesh Women’s Hockey team will face touring Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) National Academy Women’s Hockey team in their 4th match of the six-match series at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium on Sunday.
BSJA remembers Ajoy Barua
Dhaka, Aug 24 (UNB) – Bangladesh Sports Journalists’ Association (BSJA) on Saturday arranged a memorial meeting on senior sports journalist, freedom fighter and sports editor of Dainik Sangbad Ajoy Barua at its office on the Bangabandhu National Stadium premises.
Serena vs. Sharapova set for prime time on Day 1 of US Open
New York, Aug 24 (AP/UNB) — Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova is, not surprisingly, getting primetime billing at the US Open.
Capitals star Kuznetsov banned from Russia team for 4 years
Geneva, Aug 23 (AP/UNB) — Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov tested positive for cocaine at the world championship and has been banned from the Russia team for four years.
Panthers optimistic Cam Newton will be ready for opener
Charlotte, Aug 23 (AP/UNB) — Panthers general manager Marty Hurney is "cautiously optimistic" Cam Newton will be ready for the Sept. 8 regular season opener against the Los Angeles Rams after the quarterback suffered a left mid-foot sprain in a preseason game.