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Defending champ Nadal advances to Rogers Cup quarterfinals
Montreal, Aug 9 (AP/UNB) — Top-seeded defending champion Rafael Nadal advanced to the Rogers Cup quarterfinals, beating Argentina's Guido Pella 6-3, 6-4 in the wind Thursday night.
Serena Williams reaches Rogers Cup quarters in Toronto
Toronto, Aug 9 (AP/UNB) — Serena Williams won for the second straight night at the Rogers Cup, beating Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-5, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals.
Tiger Woods has effect on Thai sports like few others
Jersey City, Aug 8 (AP/UNB) — Tiger Woods' first vacation to Thailand was a lot different from when he goes there for work.
BFF hands over 40 percent of participation fee to First Division clubs
Dhaka, Aug 8 (UNB) – Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) handed over Tk 2 lakh out of total participation fee of Tk 5 lakh, to each of the 13 Dhaka Metropolitan First Division Football League Clubs during a views- exchange meeting at BFF House in Motijheel on Thursday.
Int’l Rating Chess: GM Ziaur Rahman emerges unbeaten champion
Dhaka, Aug 8 (UNB) – Grand Master Ziaur Rahman of Saif Sporting Club emerged unbeaten champion in the Walton Air Conditioner International Rating Chess Tournament securing eight points after the 9th and final round at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall room on Thursday.
Tiger Woods has effect on Thai sports like few others
Jersey City, Aug 8 (AP/UNB)— Tiger Woods' first vacation to Thailand was a lot different than when he goes there for work.
Defending champ Rafael Nadal wins Rogers Cup opener
Montreal, Aug 8 (AP/UNB) — Top-seeded Rafael Nadal opened his Rogers Cup title defense Wednesday, beating England's Daniel Evans 7-6 (6), 6-4 in a second-round match delayed by rain three times.
Serena Williams advances in Rogers Cup
Toronto, Aug 8 (AP/UNB) — Serena Williams won her first match since losing the Wimbledon final, beating Elise Mertens of Belgium 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday night in the second round of the Rogers Cup.
Aussie rugby league star Holmes tackling NFL dream with Jets
Florham Park, Aug 7 (AP/UNB) — Valentine Holmes was as massive a star in Australia as he could have ever imagined.
NFL Pro Bowl returns to Orlando for 4th straight year
Orlando, Aug 7 (AP/UNB) — The Pro Bowl will return to Orlando for the fourth straight year and be held one week before the Super Bowl.