Roseau, (AP/UNB) — Pakistan put the onus on its bowlers to win a first test cricket series in the Caribbean after setting the West Indies 304 to win the third test and taking an early wicket on Saturday.After 14 wickets…
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Nadal snaps winless streak vs Djokovic to reach Madrid final
Madrid,(AP/UNB) — Rafael Nadal is near his best again, and he showed it with an emphatic win over a rival he hadn’t beaten in three years.Nadal ended his seven-match winless streak against Novak Djokovic with a 6-2, 6-4 win that…
Mumbai finish top of IPL table after beating Knights Riders
Kolkata,(AP/UNB) — Two-time champions the Mumbai Indians held their nerves to beat Kolkata Knight Riders by nine runs and top the Indian Premier League table on Saturday.Mumbai finished the league stage with 10 wins from 14 matches, and will play…
Arsenal, Man City pile on pressure in race for top 4 in EPL
Manchester, (AP/UNB) — The swagger has returned to their play. The wins and the goals are piling up. Arsene Wenger, a target of abuse for much of the season, was even greeted with rapturous applause as he walked toward the…
Bangladesh U-12 Tennis team leaves for Nepal
Dhaka – An eight-member Bangladesh Junior Tennis team left Dhaka for Nepal on Saturday to participate in the ITF Asian U-12 team event competition beginning there on Monday.
4th Islamic Games: Shooter Rabbi wins silver medal
Dhaka – Shooter Rabbi Hasan Munna clinched the first silver medal for Bangladesh in the men’s 10 metre air rifles in the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games Shooting scoring 245.5 points on the very first day at the Baku Shooting Centre…
Fed Cup: Holders Dhaka Abahani Ltd drops points with Saif SC in opener
Dhaka– Defending champions Dhaka Abahani Limited lost points in the inaugural match of the 29th Walton Federation Cup Football Tournament after playing 1-1 draw with new sensation and star-studded Saif Sporting Club at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Saturday.Earlier, BFF…
Back on top: Chelsea wins the English Premier League
West Bromwich,(AP/UNB) — Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has had the golden touch in his first season in the English Premier League, all the way through to the title-clinching game.With Chelsea scoreless at West Bromwich Albion on Friday and looking like…
Rain interrupts after Tigers post 157/4 in 31.1 overs
Dhaka – Bangladesh collected 157 for 4 in 31.1 overs spurred by the unbeaten 87-run partnership in 16.2 overs in the 5th stand between Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah Riyad against Ireland in the Tri-nation Series opener at Malahide in Dublin…
Ajax withstands Lyon comeback to reach Europa League final
Lyon, (AP/UNB)- Ajax withstood a brilliant comeback from Lyon to reach the Europa League final despite a 3-1 away defeat on Thursday.Ajax, a club chasing former glories after winning the last of its four European Cups in 1995 and leading…
Nervy Man United stumbles into Europa League final
Manchester,(AP/UNB)- Manchester United survived a late scare against Celta Vigo to stumble into the Europa League final on Thursday, keeping alive its hopes of winning the only major trophy missing from the English club’s collection. United drew the second leg…
Mohit has last laugh as Kings XI beat Mumbai by 7 runs
Mumbai,(AP/UNB)- Mohit Sharma bowled three terrible overs and four brilliant balls at the death as Kings XI Punjab kept its hopes alive of reaching the Indian Premier League playoffs with a seven-run victory over Mumbai Indians on Thursday.Mohit conceded just…
CA security team to visit BD next week
Dhaka – A security team of Cricket Australia (CA) will visit Bangladesh in the next week ahead of the Australia cricket team’s tour here in August-September.CA chief executive James Sutherland said his board expressed confidence that the tour will take…
Dhanmondi, Sobuj Bangla, Tejgaon secure win in 3rd Div Cricket
Dhaka – Dhanmondi Cricket Academy, Sobuj Bangla Krira Chakra and Tejgaon Cricket Academy earned their victories against their respective group rivals in the Dhaka 3rd Division ODM Cricket League at three separate venues on Thursday.
Bangladesh Boys beat Mohakhali Ekadash 3-2
Dhaka – Bangladesh Boys Club defeated Mohakhali Ekadash by 3-2 goals in the 9th round match of the Saif Powertec Senior Division Football League at Bir Sreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Muhammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Thursday.Rafa Mia scored two…
Nat’l Hockey: BKSP, Police confirm quarterfinals
Dhaka – Bangladesh Krira Shikka Protishtan (BKSP) and Bangladesh Police team confirmed their quarterfinals berth in the ATN Bangla 31st National Hockey Gold Cup beating their rivals at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium on Thursday.BKSP crushed Joypurhat District team by 15-0…
Sabbir’s ton spurs Tigers 199-run win vs Ireland A
Dhaka– Sabbir Rahman hammered a century (100 retired out) in Bangladeshis’ huge 199 runs win against Ireland A team in the practice match at Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast, Ireland on Wednesday.Batting first after winning the toss, Bangladeshis amassed…
Dhaka Cricketers beat Sk Russel KC by 40 runs
Dhaka, May 10 (UNB) – Dhaka Cricketers defeated Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra by 40 runs in their Group A match of the Dhaka 3rd Division ODM Cricket League at City Club Ground on Wednesday.Ashraful Jahid top-scored 91 runs for Dhaka…
Sabbir’s century guides Tigers score 394 vs Ireland A
Dhaka – Sabbir Rahman retired with 100 runs for Bangladesh’s a big collection of 394 against Ireland A team in the practice match at Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast, Ireland on Wednesday.Bangladesh lost seven wickets in 50 overs for…
Sr Div Football: Wanderers Club upset Jatrabari KC 1-0
Dhaka – Dhaka Wanderers Club upset Jatrabari Krira Chakra by 1-0 goal in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis Senior Division Football League at the Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Wednesday. After a barren first half,…
FIFA struggles to regain trust as judge decries new leaders
Manama,(AP/UNB)- Even after a year under new leadership, FIFA is still pleading with the world: Trust us.The message is proving as hard to sell as sponsorship of the World Cup.Especially when FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been accused of ousting…
Juventus beats Monaco 2-1 to reach Champions League final
Turin,(AP/UNB)- Dani Alves proved his critics wrong as he inspired Juventus to a 2-1 win over Monaco on Tuesday to send the Italian club to its second Champions League final in three years.Often described as being past his best when…
Nat’l Hockey: BKSP crush Ctg Divi 12-0
Dhaka – Bangladesh Krira Shikka Protishtan (BKSP) earned a comfortable 12-0 goals victory against Chittagong Division in the 31st ATN Bangla National Hockey Gold Cup Tournament at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Tuesday.Shohanur Rahman Shohan scored five goals…
Sr Div Football: Badda Jagoroni beat Friends SWO 1-0
Dhaka – Badda Jagoroni Sangsad managed 1-0 goal victory over Friends Social Welfare Organization in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka metropolis Senior Division Football League at Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Tuesday.
CJKS Handball : Young Star Blues outplay Birds SC 10-0
Dhaka – Young Star Blues earned huge 10-0 goals victory over Birds Sporting Club in the CJKS First Division Handball League in Chittagong on Tuesday.
Bouchard eliminates Sharapova at Madrid Open
Madrid,(AP/UNB)- Motivated more than usual, Eugenie Bouchard used her game to send a message to Maria Sharapova by defeating the Russian 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 in a thrilling second-round match at the Madrid Open on Monday. Bouchard, one of the most…
Djokovic and Murray try to regain their confidence in Madrid
Madrid,(AP/UNB) — While Rafael Nadal continues to thrive, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are just trying to get back in form.The top-ranked Murray and the second-ranked Djokovic arrive for the Madrid Open looking to regain their confidence after lackluster starts…
England beats Ireland by 85 runs in 2nd ODI, wins series
London,(AP/UNB) — Joe Root starred with bat and ball to help England beat Ireland by 85 runs in the second one-day international on Sunday and seal a 2-0 series victory.Root struck 73 and was one of three batsmen to score…
Zverev wins BMW Open for 1st title in Germany
Munich, (AP/UNB) — Alexander Zverev won his first title on home soil as the German defeated Argentine qualifier Guido Pella 6-4, 6-3 Sunday to win the BMW Open.The 20-year-old Zverev fired eight aces and converted three of eight break points…
CJKS Handball: Ctg Abahani beat MH Sports Club 2-1
Dhaka – Chittagong Abahani Limited earned 2-1 goals victory over MH Sports Club in a keenly-contested match of the CJKS First Division Handball League here on Sunday.