Galle, (AP/UNB)- Shikhar Dhawan hit 190 off just 168 balls to power India to 282-2 at tea on the opening day of the first test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.Opener Dhawan, who was only a late addition to the squad…
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SC order clears path for BCB to held its election
Dhaka – President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Nazmul Hasan Papon on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the Supreme Court verdict that empowered the BCB to amend its constitution and thus hold its election.”It’s a good decision…but we’re yet to…
All BPL franchises get icon player
Dhaka – The eight franchises have completed their contract with icon players of the 5th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 which is scheduled to start on November 2.Sabbir Rahman, who had played for Rajshahi Kings in the last edition BPL,…
Rain ruins 4 matches of Tigresses Challenge Series
Dhaka – The week long persistent rain in the capital ruined the four successive matches of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Women’s Wing Challenge Series, involving in six matches.
National Volleyball: Army, Navy win
Dhaka – Bangladesh Army and Bangladesh Navy won their respective matches in the Shahjalal Islami Bank’s 28th National Men’s Volleyball Championship at Shaheed Suhrawardy National Indoor Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.
Ex-Brazil midfielder Ederson says he has testicular cancer
Rio De Janeiro, (AP/UNB)- One-time Brazil midfielder Ederson says he has testicular cancer and won’t be able to play for his Flamengo club for months.The disease was detected last Saturday and he will undertake surgery next Monday, the 31-year-old footballer…
Brain disease seen in most football players in large report
Chicago, (AP/UNB) – Research on 202 former football players found evidence of a brain disease linked to repeated head blows in nearly all of them, from athletes in the National Football League, college and even high school.It’s the largest update…
Australian senior cricketers vote to boycott Bangladesh tour
Dhaka-Australia’s senior players voted at a secret meeting in Sydney on Monday to attend a planned training camp but boycott the tour of Bangladesh if a deal is not reached in the dispute with Cricket Australia.
BPL football logo to be unveiled Tuesday
Dhaka – The logo unveiling ceremony of the 12-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football 2017 will be held on Tuesday at the BFF House in the city.Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is set to sign a contact with the sponsor of…
Challenge increases for Sri Lanka ahead of India series
Galle,(AP/UNB)- An already tough year for the Sri Lankan cricket team is about to get more challenging as it hosts India for a three-test series.The Sri Lankans were swept by South Africa in a three-test series before slumping to their…
Qualifier Paul rallies to oust Chung at Atlanta Open
Dhaka,AP/UNB)- Qualifier Tommy Paul rallied from a set down to defeat seventh-seeded Hyeon Chung 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the opening round of the Atlanta Open on Monday.
National Volleyball: Titas Gas, PDB win
Dhaka – Two office teams-Titas Gas and Power Development Board (PDB)—won their respective matches in Shahjalal Islami Bank 28th National Men’s Volleyball Championship at the Shaheed Suhrawardy National Indoor Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday.Titas Gas outplayed Pabna DSA by 25-14,…
University Football: Green Uni to face Fareast Univ in final
Dhaka- National footballers studded Green University will lock horn with Fareast University in the final of the Faraaz Challenge Cup Walton Inter-University Football Tournament at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Wednesday.The first-ever Inter-University Football final will kick-off at 4…
Saif Power Battery BPL football title sponsor
Dhaka- Saif Power Battery has earned the title sponsorship right of the 12-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football beginning on Friday (July 28) at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city.It won the title rights for this season providing Tk…
BPL schedule changed
Dhaka – The Governing Council (GC) of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Twenty20 brought changes in the schedule of the 5th BPL opening ceremony and its start dates.The opening ceremony will be held on October 31 instead of November 1…
National Volleyball Championship begins
Dhaka – The final round of Shahjalal Islami Bank 28th National Men’s and 23rd National Women’s Volleyball Championship began on Monday at the Shaheed Suhrawardy National Indoor Stadium in Mirpur.State Minister for Youth and Sports Dr Biren Shikder inaugurated the…
Taskin joins Duranta Bike as brand ambassador
Dhaka- Bangladesh cricket team young pace bowler Taskin Ahmed became a brand ambassador of Duranta Bike, a bicycle brand of RFL group.Taskin signed the deal at RFL corporate headquarters in the capital on Monday.
Inter-University Football: Green, Fareast reach final
Dhaka – Hosts Green University and Fareast University reached the final of the Walton Inter-University Football Tournament, Faraaz Challenge Cup, eliminating their rivals in the semifinals at Kamalapur Stadium here on Monday.
Prizes of Saif PowerTec Int’l Rating Chess distributed
Dhaka- The prizes of the Saif PowerTec 2nd International Rating Chess Tournament was distributed here on Monday.Director General of Rapid Action Battalion and President of Bangladesh Chess Federation (BCF) Benazir Ahmed distributed the prizes among winners of A and B…
Fizz named new icon player of BPL
Dhaka – Bangladesh cricket team cutter miracle Mustafizur Rahman has been named as a new iconic player for the 5th edition Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) which scheduled to start on November 2017.BPL governing council on Monday announced Mustafizur’s name as…
AFC U-23 Champs: Bangladesh suffers 3rd consecutive defeats
Dhaka-Bangladesh Under-23 Football completed the AFC Under-23 Championship Qualifiers with empty hand losing their 3rd and last Group E match by 0-3 goals against hosts Palestine at Dura Stadium in Hebron, Palestine on Sunday.Bangladesh was trailing by 0-2 goals in…
Kim wins Marathon Classic; 2nd 2-time LPGA winner this year
Sylvania, (AP/UNB) – In-Kyung Kim rallied to win the Marathon Classic on Sunday to become the second two-time winner this season on the LPGA Tour.Two strokes behind 18-year-old Nelly Korda entering the round, Kim birdied six of the first nine…
England beats India to win Women’s Cricket World Cup
London, (AP/UNB) – England has won the Women’s Cricket World Cup after beating India by nine runs at Lord’s.
Mashrafe formally signs with Rangpur franchise
Dhaka – Bangladesh cricket team ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza formally signed deal with Rangpur Riders for the 5th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 which will start on November 4.The signing ceremony was held at East West Media Conference Hall…
Roddick, Clijsters among Tennis Hall of Fame inductees
Newport, (AP/UNB)- Looking around the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Andy Roddick thought about all the things he is not.Not as good as the historic greats, especially Americans who preceded him into the Newport shrine like John McEnroe, Pete Sampras…
Mexico blocks out drama before Gold Cup semifinal vs Jamaica
Pasadena,(AP/UNB)- After nearly two years as Mexico’s head coach, Juan Carlos Osorio is used to constant criticism of his tactics and lineups. He isn’t surprised by regular calls for his firing from fans, media and former national team players —…
Inter-University Football advance to semifinal
Dhaka– Four teams –Green, City, Fareast and BRAC Universities—advanced to semifinals of the Walton First Inter-University Football Tournament eliminating their rivals in the quarterfinals at Kamalapur Stadium here on Sunday.In the semifinals on Monday, City University will play Fareast University…
Prize Distribution Ceremony of Int’l Rating Chess on Monday
Dhaka– The Prize Distribution Ceremony of the Saif PowerTec 2nd International Rating Chess Tournament will be held at 10:30 am on Monday at the conference room of National Sports Council old building.Director General of Rab and the President of Bangladesh…
Golfer Siddikur Rahman leaves Dhaka for Germany Sunday morning
Dhaka- Bangladeshi celebrated golfer Mohammad Siddikur Rahman left Dhaka for Germany Sunday morning to play in the Prosche European Open (European Tour) beginning in the Green Eagle Golf Course in Hamburg on Thursday (July 27).
Mahmudullah suffers back injury
Dhaka– Bangladesh cricket team dependable middle order batsman Mahmudullah Riyad suffered a strain on his back muscles during the Tigers conditioning camp in Mirpur on Sunday.The all-rounder was sent to Apollo Hospital in the capital immediately after he suffered the…