SYDNEY, (BSS/AFP) – Fast bowler Mitchell Starc has urged Australian fans to “get stuck into” England bad boy Ben Stokes if he makes the trip for the upcoming Ashes, calling for them to be “very loud”. Test vice-captain Stokes was arrested…
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Serena Williams could be back to defend Australian title
Melbourne,(AP/UNB) – Australian Open officials are hopeful Serena Williams will make her competitive comeback to tennis next January to defend the title at Melbourne Park.At a news conference Tuesday called to announce an increase in prize money for the year’s…
Rain-soaked field obstacle for US reaching World Cup
Couva,(AP/UNB) – The final path to the World Cup involved an unexpected water crossing for the United States.Heavy rain on this Caribbean island 7½ miles off the coast of Venezuela left the center of Ato Boldon Stadium’s field soggy, the…
Argentina and Messi not getting any sympathy from Brazil
Sao Paulo,(AP/UNB) – With Argentina and Lionel Messi on the brink of missing the World Cup, they are not receiving any sympathy from archrival Brazil.Five-time champion Brazil qualified six months ago for the finals in Russia, and have been fascinated…
Bangladesh ready to host Asia Cup Hockey
Dhaka – Bangladesh is ready to host the eight-nation Hero 10th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey 2017, a quadrennial prestigious event of Asia, beginning at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday (Oct 11).Eight leading teams of Asia featuring…
All teams share points in 4th round NCL
Dhaka – All the 4th round matches of the four-day two-tier Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) ended in draw at four separate venues of the country on Monday.Defending champions and Tier 1 topper Khulna Division (218/10 in 58.4 overs…
Women’s Cricket: Kalabagan KC, Gulshan Youth win
Dhaka – Kalabagan Krira Chakra and Gulshan Youth Club won their respective matches in the Dhaka Premier Division Women’s Cricket League in two separate venues at BKSP on Monday.Kalabagan KC beat hosts BKSP by 3 wickets at BKSP ground while…
Brazil set for changes in key World Cup game for Chile
Sao Paulo,(AP/UNB) – Brazil appears set on at least two changes in its starting lineup for the South American qualifying clash that could keep Chile out of the World Cup in Russia next year. Coach Tite used goalkeeper Ederson and…
2nd test: 15 wickets fall as Sri Lanka leads Pakistan by 254
Dubai, (AP/UNB) – Sri Lanka went to stumps with a 254-run lead over Pakistan after 15 wickets fell on a turbulent Day 3 of the second test.Sri Lanka bowled Pakistan out for 262 on Sunday but paid the price for…
Poland qualifies for World Cup; Denmark makes playoffs
Warsaw, (AP/UNB) – Poland secured its spot in next year’s World Cup in Russia with a 4-2 win over Montenegro on Sunday in European qualifying.Montenegro scored late goals through substitute Stefan Mugosa and Zarko Tomasevic to level at 2-2 and…
Mushfiqur taken to hospital after blow to head
Dhaka – Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim has been taken to hospital after suffering a blow to his head on the first session of the 3rd day of the 2nd and last Test match against hosts South Africa in Bloemfontein on…
NCL: Khulna Div trailing by 77 runs against Rangpur
Dhaka – Defending champions Khulna Division reduced their deficit to 77 runs against Rangpur Division in a Tier 1 match after the 3rd day of the four-day Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi…
NCL: Dhaka Div takes 61-run lead over Barisal Div
Dhaka – Dhaka Division took an overall 61 runs lead over Barisal Division in a Tier 1 match on the 3rd day of the four-day National Cricket League at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna on Sunday.Replying to Dhaka…
South Africa complete 2-0 clean sweep over Bangladesh in Test series
Dhaka – South Africa crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 254 runs in Bloemfontein after a 333-run victory in the Potchefstroom Test to hand the visitors a 2-0 clean sweep in the series.The 2nd match of the series ended at…
BPL: Ctg Abahani play goalless draw with Saif SC
Dhaka – League leader Chittagong Abahani Limited dropped important points with newcomer Saif Sporting Club as the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football match between them ended in a goalless draw at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on…
Siddikur finishes in top-25 in Yeangder TPC
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s prominent golfer Siddiku Rahman finished in the top-25 in the US$500,000 Yeangder Tournament Players Championship which ended at Linkou International Golf and Country Club in Taipei on Sunday.Siddikur aggregated even-par 288 — ended on 12 shots behind…
1st Div Kabaddi: Sunshine SC emerge champions
Dhaka – Sunshine Sporting Club emerged champions in the Adtouch First Division Kabaddi League beating Star Sporting Club by 47-45 points in the final at the Kabaddi Stadium here on Sunday.
Ronaldo sets up Swiss showdown; France closes on WCup place
Geneva,(AP/UNB) – Cristiano Ronaldo scored and helped Portugal win an eighth straight game in World Cup qualifying on Saturday – and still could fail to qualify.While Portugal was laboring to beat Andorra 2-0, using its superstar as a substitute, Group…
Ghana protests to FIFA over referee in World Cup qualifying
Accra,(AP/UNB) – The Ghana Football Association has protested to FIFA over the performance of referee Daniel Bennett in a World Cup qualifier against Uganda, saying he denied the Ghanaians a legitimate late goal and also a penalty.The GFA says it…
Tigers 419 runs behind following on against Proteas
Dhaka- Bangladesh were trailed by 419 runs with 10 wickets in hand in the 2nd innings as the visitors faced follow on in the 2nd and last Test against South Africa after the 2nd day’s play at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein…
Spain makes it to World Cup; Serbia unable to clinch a spot
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) – Spain secured its 11th straight World Cup appearance aided by Italy’s home draw against Macedonia on Friday, while Serbia blew a chance to make it to next year’s finals in Russia after a loss at Austria.Spain comfortably defeated…
Argentina on brink of missing World Cup; Messi’s last chance
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) – After missing chance after chance against Peru, Lionel Messi looked skyward as if seeking divine intervention.Even that may not be enough to prevent Messi and Argentina from missing their first World Cup since 1970.
Mashrafe, Shakib leave for South Africa
Dhaka- Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza and world famed all rounder Shakin Al Hasasn along with two other national cricketers left Dhaka for South Africa on Saturday morning to join the Bangladesh squad, now playing the 2nd Test against…
Bangladesh Police beat Assam team by 27-12 goals
Dhaka – Bangladesh Police team beat touring Assam State Handball team by 27-12 goals in the 3rd of the four-match Index-Dhaka-Assam Friendly Handball Series at the Shaheed M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Saturday.
Yeangder TPC: Siddikur slips to joint 40th after 3rd round
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s prominent golfer Siddikur Rahman slid down to joint 40th from joint 27th in the US$500,000 Yeangder Tournament Players Championship after the 3rd round at Linkou International Golf and Country Club in Taipei on Saturday. Siddikur’s total of…
NCL: Dhaka Metro declared first innings for 369/9 against Ctg Div
Dhaka -Dhaka Metropolis team declared the first innings scoring a comfortable 369 for 9 in 131.1 overs against hosts Chittagong Division in a tier-2 match on the day of four-day Walton 19th National Cricket League (NCL) at the Zahur Ahmed…
2nd Test: Follow on threatening Tigers vs Proteas 573/4-d
Dhaka- Bangladesh are likely to face follow on in the 2nd Test to South Africa as the visitors lost four top-order batsmen for 61 in 17 overs in less than one session opening the 1st innings before tea on day…
BPL Football: Brothers Union play1-1 draw with Farashganj SC
Dhaka- Brothers Union Club split points with Farashganj SC as the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football match between them ended in 1-1 draw at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Saturday.
Former national footballer Amalesh Sen dies
Dhaka – Former national footballer and a member of Swadhin Bangla Football team Amalesh Sen passed away at city hospital on Saturday night.He was 72.The footballer breathed his last at 7 pm at the Bangladesh Medical Hospital.Amalesh Sen, an assistant…
2nd Test: Proteas 126/0 at lunch against Tigers
Dhaka – South Africa collected 126 runs in the 1st session of the 1st day’s play without losing a wicket as Bangladeshi bowlers hardly generate lethal deliveries to put the Proteas openers in jeopardy in the 1st innings of the…