Dhaka – Japan forced three-time champions Pakistan to share points as they played 2-2 draw in their Pool A second match of the eight-team Hero 10th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey at Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium on Friday.After an aggressive…
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Bangladesh A need 105 runs on final day vs Ireland
Dhaka -Bangladesh A team will need 105 runs more on the final day on Saturday with eight wickets remaining in the 2nd innings of the one-off unofficial Test for the victory against Ireland A team at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.Bangladesh…
Sharapova marches into Tianjin semi-finals
TIANJIN, China,(BSS/AFP) – Maria Sharapova equalled her best performance since returning from a doping suspension as she breezed into the Tianjin Open semi-finals on Friday.The Russian easily defeated Swiss qualifier Stefanie Voegele 6-3, 6-1 in 64 minutes and the former…
Bangladesh go down 0-7 to India in Asia Cup Hockey
Dhaka- Bangladesh again suffered a 0-7 goal defeat to former champions India in the one-sided Hero Men’s Asia Cup Hockey held on Friday at Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium here.India dominated in the match taking 5-0 lead at the first…
Nadal and Federer win in straight sets at Shanghai Masters
Shanghai, (AP/UNB) – Rafael Nadal lost only four points on serve Wednesday in a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Jared Donaldson in the second round of the Shanghai Masters.The top-ranked Spaniard and No. 2 Roger Federer both advanced by winning their…
5th round of National Cricket League begins Friday
Dhaka – The 5th round of the four-day first class cricket, the Walton IoT Smart Fridge 19th National Cricket League (NCL), begins Friday at four different venues across the country.Defending champions and league leader Khulna Division will play Barisal Division…
Bangladesh A team take 67-run lead over Ireland A
Dhaka – Bangladesh A, riding on a century by opener Shadman Islam, took a 67-run first innings lead with four wickets remaining against touring Ireland A team after the 2nd day’s play of the four-day unofficial Test match at Sylhet…
Tour match: Bangladesh all out for 255 against SA invitational X1
Dhaka – Bangladesh National Cricket team, now touring South Africa, scored 255 runs for all in 48.1 overs against South Africa Invitational Eleven in their lone one-day preparatory tour match at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on Thursday ahead of…
Asia Cup: Faizal’s hat-trick helps Malaysia rout China 7-1
Dhaka – Faizal Saari hit the 2nd hat-trick of the tournament to guide Malaysia to a flying start in the eight-team Hero10th Men’s Asia Cup outplaying China by 7-1 goals in a Pool B match at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium…
A team squad for Ireland one-day matches announced
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced a 14-member Bangladesh A team for the first two one-day matches against Ireland A beginning on October 17 at Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in Cox’s Bazar.
BCB to elect board of directors on Oct 31
Dhaka – The much-talked-about polls for electing the board of directors of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will be held at the BCB board room at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on October 31.BCB councilors will exercise their…
Asia Cup: Holders Korea crush Oman 7-2
Dhaka- Four-time title holders and defending champions South Korea made a good start in the eight-team Hero10th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey crushing Oman by 7-2 goals in a Pool B match at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium on Thursday.After a hard-fought…
Argentina heads for World Cup, but hurdles remain
Dhaka, Oct 12 (AP/UNB) – Argentina was in trouble until the final round of South American qualifying for the World Cup, and needed Lionel Messi to seal his country’s place at soccer’s global showcase. Now comes the really difficult part.
Falcao-less Monaco bid to put pressure on PSG
PARIS,(BSS/AFP) – French champions Monaco will make the tricky trip to Lyon on Friday without red-hot striker Radamel Falcao, as they look to keep up the pressure on Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain. Leonardo Jardim’s side dropped two points with a…
Mashrafe presence to rejuvenate Tigers
Dhaka- It is expected that Mashrafe Mortaza will be able to rejuvenate the embattled Bangladesh team now touring South Africa after having been capitulated by the home side in the test series.Former national opener Ishtiaque Ahmad shared his thoughts with…
Bangladesh lose to Pakistan in Asia Cup Hockey opener
DHAKA,- Bangladesh suffered a frustrating 0-7 goal defeat to Pakistan in their Pool A one sides affairs of the Men’s 10th Asia Cup Hockey held on Wednesday at Moulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium here.
Bangladesh A trail by 217 runs after dismissing Ireland A on day 1
Dhaka – Bangladesh A cricket team trail by 217 runs with remaining 9 wickets, at stumps, after day one in the 1st innings after restricting the visiting Ireland A team at 255/10 in the unofficial Test match at Sylhet International…
India off to flying start in Asia Cup Hockey
Dhaka- Two time-champions India got off to a flying start in the eight-team Hero10th Men’s Asia Cup beating Japan by 5-1 goals in the tournament opener in a Pool A encounter at Maulana Bhashani Stadium on Wednesday.
Messi, Messi, Messi; his 3 goals lift Argentina to World Cup
Quito,(AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi’s three goals lifted Argentina into the World Cup on the last day of South American qualifying, keeping the Albiceleste from missing out for the first time since 1970.The two-time champions – and losing finalists three years…
US out of World Cup contention with 2-1 loss at Trinidad
Couva, (AP/UNB) – The United States has been eliminated from World Cup contention, a shocking loss at Trinidad ending the Americans’ streak of seven straight appearances at soccer’s showcase.Twenty-eight years after a stunning victory at Trinidad put the Americans back…
Aussies end war-torn Syria’s World Cup hopes in extra time
Sydney,(AP/UNB) – Omar al-Soma’s free kick crashed into the post with moments to go, ending war-torn Syria’s World Cup hopes and allowing Tim Cahill’s Australians to squeeze into the final playoff for a spot in Russia.The 37-year-old Cahill delivered again…
Portugal beats Switzerland 2-0 to earn World Cup berth
Lisbon,(AP/UNB) – A year after winning the European Championship, Portugal has set its sights on another trophy after sealing its place at the 2018 World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday.Cristiano Ronaldo’s team got the win it…
Messi’s 3 goals lift Argentina to World Cup
QUITO: Lionel Messi’s three goals lifted Argentina into the World Cup on the last day of South American qualifying, keeping the Albiceleste from missing out for the first time since 1970. The two-time champions — and losing finalists three years…
Messi’s 3 goals against Ecuador lift Argentina to World Cup
Quito, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi’s three goals lifted Argentina into the World Cup on the last day of South American qualifying, keeping the Albiceleste from missing out for the first time since 1970.
8-nation Asia Cup Hockey kicks off Wednesday
Dhaka – The eight-nation Hero 10th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey Bangladesh 2017, a quadrennial prestigious meet and a qualifying event of 2018 Men’s World Cup, begins at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Wednesday amid huge enthusiasm among the…
BCB forms Election Commission
Dhaka- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday formed a five-member election commission for conducting its Board of Directors Election with joint secretary (Sports) of the Youth and Sports Ministry Md Omar Faruk as the chief election commissioner.
Rahmatganj hold Sheikh Russel in BPL Football
Dhaka-Old Dhaka outfit Rahmatganj Muslim and Friends Society forced Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra to play a 1-1 goal draw in the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League Football held on Tuesday at Bangabandhu National Stadium.In the day’s match, Shahed put…
Sheikh Russel Memorial School Chess on Saturday
DHAKA- The day-long Shaheed Sheikh Russel Memorial School Chess tournament will be held on Saturday (October 14) at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room on the occasion of birth anniversaries of Shaheed Sheikh Russel, the youngest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu…
Five-wicket Perera stars in Sri Lanka series win
DUBAI,(BSS/AFP) – Off-spinner Dilruwan Perera finished with five wickets to help Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 68 runs in the second Test in Dubai on Tuesday and take the series 2-0.Perera had figures of 5-98 as Pakistan, chasing a tough…
Venus heads back to Sydney after 20 years
SYDNEY,(BSS/AFP) – Evergreen Venus Williams will headline the Sydney International in January to kick off her 2018 season, returning to the tournament after a 20-year absence.The American veteran, 37, shows no signs of slowing down and enjoyed one of her…