Sabalenka Secures US Open Third Round Spot with Commanding Performance

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka and third-seed Jessica Pegula advanced in the WTA Toronto Masters, while Iga Swiatek also progressed.

Aryna Sabalenka secured a commanding victory over Wang Xinyu to progress to the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

Despite a lackluster 2026 season, Aryna Sabalenka remains optimistic as she prepares for the Cincinnati Open.

Aryna Sabalenka is determined to reclaim her form at the Toronto WTA 1000 tournament after a disappointing Wimbledon campaign.

World number two Elena Rybakina staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Naomi Osaka and secure a semi-final spot against Coco Gauff at the WTA Toronto Masters.

Coco Gauff, the fourth seed, began her 2026 US Open campaign with a commanding straight-set win over Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez, showcasing her enhanced serve and resilience.

Naomi Osaka aims to improve her Toronto record and build momentum for the upcoming US Open.

Iga Swiatek secured her place in the Cincinnati Masters semi-finals after Elena Rybakina was forced to retire due to a heel injury.

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz, despite a winning start, were defeated by Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-finals of the US Open mixed doubles tournament.

The Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) highlights the need for long-term financial solutions for cricketers following the cancellation of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both scored twice as the champions defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2, continuing their perfect start to the campaign.

Lionel Messi's international career with Argentina is marked by several defining moments that shaped his legacy.

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football following Argentina's loss in the 2026 World Cup final.

Bangladesh's U-20 men's and women's hockey teams have started their training sessions in Moqi, China, in preparation for the U-20 Junior Asia Cup Hockey Tournament.

Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe both scored as Real Madrid continued their perfect start to the La Liga season with a 4-0 win over Malaga.

Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) jointly clinched the men's senior division title at the 5th Federation Cup Taekwondo Competition held in Dhaka.

Bangladesh Under-19 secured their second consecutive victory in the Game Development trophy by defeating the Under-23 team by four runs in a nail-biting encounter at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.

A tearful Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, describing it as one of the 'greatest honors of my life.'

France's Diane Parry won her first WTA title by defeating Belgian second seed Elise Mertens in the Monterrey tournament final.

Carlos Alcaraz expresses confidence and excitement as he prepares to defend his US Open title after a four-month wrist injury layoff.

Phil Neumann's brace led Birmingham to a crucial 2-1 victory over Wrexham in the Championship's 'Hollywood derby'.

Wall Street stocks advanced on Wednesday, capitalizing on a temporary decline in oil prices and bond yields.

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for Middle Eastern countries to resist external interference during his rare visit to Egypt.

A US federal judge has refused to force Google to sell a division of its digital advertising business.

Mirza Abbas, BNP Standing Committee member and Prime Minister's Political Adviser, returned to Bangladesh tonight after five months of treatment in Singapore and Malaysia.

Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid claims the country has adequate fertilizer stock, accusing a 'vicious circle' of attempting to create an artificial crisis.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has called on G20 ministers to invest in AI infrastructure, emphasizing its importance as essential as traditional utilities.

US private sector hiring in August slowed to its lowest pace this year, according to recent data from payroll firm ADP.

Speakers at the closing ceremony of Rajshahi's Divisional Youth Festival stressed the urgent need for youth leadership to achieve climate justice and gender equality.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is scheduled to visit his hometown Thakurgaon on September 6 for a two-day tour.

Md. Shafiqul Islam has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Chattogram Fifth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge for smuggling yaba tablets.

A significant Taka 4,635 crore project has been initiated to safeguard Sylhet city residents from recurring floods and waterlogging issues.

Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal has sought India's cooperation in successfully implementing Bangladesh's e-Parliament system.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui inaugurated the new Rahmatpur Border Outpost (BOP) in Chattogram, emphasizing its strategic importance.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new Foreign Exchange Market (FXM) Module to automate various foreign exchange operations, aiming to improve efficiency and transparency.

A 25-member committee has been established to integrate and manage climate finance activities in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh has renewed its call for de-escalation and a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict, highlighting the safety and wellbeing of approximately eight million Bangladeshis living and working across the region.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the import of 70,000 tonnes of phosphate-based fertilizer and four liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to meet domestic demand.

The government has introduced financial incentives and preferential tariffs to encourage rooftop solar power generation, aiming to expand renewable energy use and tackle the country's energy crisis.