United News of Bangladesh

Mason, Aug 9 (AP/UNB) — Andy Murray says he has accepted a wild-card invitation to make his return to singles competition at the Western & Southern Open next week.

Dhaka, Aug 9 (UNB)- Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) appointed Ajay Kumar Bansal of India as the advisory coach for under-21 women team.

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.

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.

Jersey City, Aug 8 (AP/UNB) — Tiger Woods' first vacation to Thailand was a lot different from when he goes there for work.

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. 

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.

Jersey City, Aug 8 (AP/UNB)— Tiger Woods' first vacation to Thailand was a lot different than when he goes there for work.

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.

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.