Dhaka – Shinepukur Cricket Club moved one step up in the table from the 4th spot with the 4th victory in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League as they managed a one-wicket win against Legends of Rupganj in the 7th…
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Messi free kick gives Barcelona win v Atletico, extends lead
Barcelona, Mar 5 (AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi put Barcelona on a clear path to the Spanish league title after scoring from a free kick for a third straight game on Sunday.
Man City shows gulf in class in beating Chelsea 1-0 in EPL
Manchester,(AP/UNB) – Statistics often don’t tell the whole story but some figures from Manchester City’s dominant 1-0 win over Chelsea further highlighted the gulf in class between the Premier League leaders and the rest.
Australia forced to wait 1 more day to seal victory over SA
Durban,(AP/UNB) – Australia was forced to wait for the one wicket it needs to confirm a commanding win over South Africa in the first test after a strange end to the fourth day on Sunday.
Fiorentina captain Davide Astori dies aged 31
Udine,(AP/UNB) – Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, a defender who has also been capped by Italy 14 times, has died, the club announced. He was 31.
3rd Div Football: Dhaka Junior SC crushes Kallol Sangha 5-0
Dhaka – A brilliant hattrick by Sabuj Roy enabled Siddique Bazar Dhaka Junior Sporting Club to earn a comfortable 5-0 goals victory over Kallol Sangha in the Saif Power Battery Metropolis 3rd Division Football League at Kamalapur Stadium here on…
Dutch midfielder Sneijder retires from international soccer
The Hague,(AP/UNB) – Midfielder Wesley Sneijder is retiring from international football after 15 years and a record 133 appearances for the Netherlands.
Neymar leaving hospital to begin rehab
Brazil and Paris Saint- Germain superstar Neymar was to leave hospital Sunday after a successful operation on his broken foot, but it will be six weeks before doctors know when the world’s most expensive player can train again.
Neymar leaving hospital to begin rehab
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil,(BSS/AFP) – Brazil and Paris Saint- Germain superstar Neymar was to leave hospital Sunday after a successful operation on his broken foot, but it will be six weeks before doctors know when the world’s most expensive player can…
Playground crisis acute in Rajshahi
Sakib Al Hasan Rajshahi, March 3 – The crisis of Play-ground has been severe to the sports fan citizens of Rajshahi. Most of the play-grounds of the city are in unrepaired and unfavorable to sports condition where some of are busy…
Nidahas Trophy: Shakib-less Tigers leave for Colombo Sunday
Dhaka – A 16-member Bangladesh team, without captain Shakib Al Hasan, will leave for Sri Lanka Sunday at 1 pm to participate in the Nidahas Trophy Tri-nation T20I Tournament beginning on Tuesday (March 6) at the R. Premadasa Stadium in…
BCB announce U17 squad against Afghanistan
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday announced a 15-member Under-17 squad to play two three-day matches and three one-day matches against Afghanistan Under-17 at Greater Noida, India, in March.
England beats NZ by 4 runs in thrilling 3rd ODI
Wellington,(AP/UNB) – England held on for a thrilling four-run win in the third one-day cricket international on Saturday, despite an unbeaten century by New Zealand captain Kane Williamson.
Pran-RFL U-14 School Handball kicks off Sunday
Dhaka -The Pran-RFL Under-14 School Handball Tournament for Boys and Girls, organised by Bangladesh Handball Federation, will begin at the Shaheed Capt (retd) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Sunday.
PSL- Mahmudullah scores only 15 for Quetta
Dhaka – Bangladesh stand-in T20 captain Mahmudullah Riyad contributed only 15 runs off 13 balls with one six as his team Quetta Gladiators suffered a nine-wicket defeat against Multan Sultans in the day-night basis Pakistan Super League T20 Cricket in…
Sheikh Russell SDA clinch women’s cricket league title
Dhaka – Sheikh Russell Sports Development Academy clinched the Dhaka First Division Women’s Cricket League title beating City Club by 12 runs in the final at BKSP ground-3 in Savar on Saturday.
England women beat France 4-1 in Neville’s coaching debut
Columbus,(AP/UNB) – Phil Neville answered critics with a win in his first match as England’s women’s coach.
Manchester City outclasses Arsenal again 3-0 in EPL
London(AP/UNB) – Manchester City outclassed Arsenal by 3-0 for the second time in less than a week, this time humiliating the Gunners in front of their home fans in the English Premier League on Thursday.
Barcelona held by Las Palmas ahead of crucial Atletico match
Madrid(AP/UNB) – Under pressure from its closest challenger, Barcelona stumbled again.Barcelona couldn’t manage more than 1-1 against relegation-wary Las Palmas on Thursday, allowing Atletico Madrid to move within five points of the Spanish league lead ahead of their match this…
Saikat’s ton spurs Jamal’s 95-run win against Gazi Group
Dhaka – Opener Saikat Ali’s century of 115 runs helped Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club back on the win track in the 12-team Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League as they routed holders Gazi Group cricketers by a huge 95 runs in…
Oosthuizen holds early WGC Mexico lead
MEXICO CITY, (BSS/AFP) – South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen fired an eagle and five birdies in a seven-under-par 64 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the WGC Mexico Championship.
BKSP Cup Cricket: Ctg Ispahani CA emerge champion
Dhaka- Chittagong Ispahani Cricket Academy emerged champions in the BKSP TID Cup Under-13 Cricket Tournament beating Khulna Mohammedan Cricket Academy by six wickets in the final at BKSP Ground-1 in Savar on Thursday.
Bangladesh Football team reach Doha
Dhaka – Bangladesh National Football Team reached Qatar’s capital Doha on Wednesday night for a two-week long training there as part of their preparation for the SAFF Championship in Dhaka from September 4-15.
Di Maria scores 2 as PSG beats Marseille 3-0 in French Cup
Paris(AP/UNB) – With star striker Neymar out injured, Angel Di Maria staked his claim to start against Real Madrid next week by scoring two goals as Paris Saint-Germain beat a sloppy Marseille side 3-0 Wednesday to reach the French Cup…
Messi’s life painted on soccer boots by Paraguayan artist
Asuncion(AP/UNB) – A young Lionel Messi dribbles a soccer ball or poses for a photograph with his grandmother. As an adult, he embraces his children, kisses his wife, or points two fingers to the sky in memory of his grandmother…
Neymar to undergo surgery in Brazil
Paris,(AP/UNB) – Neymar will undergo surgery in Brazil on his fractured foot, ruling him out of next week’s Champions League match against Real Madrid.
Premier Cricket: Prime Bank taste 2nd win beating Agrani Bank by 42 runs
Dhaka-An all-round performance by Delwar Hossain guided Prime Bank Cricket Club to taste the 2nd win in their 6th match of the Walton Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League beating Agrani Bank Cricket Club by 42 runs at Khan Shaheb Osmani…
Shuvagata’s ton in vain as Brothers beat Shinepukur by 5 wkts
Dhaka – Skipper Shuvagata Hom’s century went in vain as Brothers Union defeated his Shinepukur Cricket Club by five wickets in the 6th round match of the 12-team Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan Ground-3 in…
Statue of tennis legend Althea Gibson planned for US Open
New York,(AP/UNB) – The United States Tennis Association will honor Althea Gibson with a statue at the U.S. Open.
Without Ronaldo, Madrid loses to Espanyol in Spanish league
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Real Madrid couldn’t overcome the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo and other regular starters on Tuesday, losing 1-0 to Espanyol in the Spanish league to see its five-game winning streak come to an end.