Dhaka – A 30-member Bangladesh Under-16 Women’s Football team reached China safely on Thursday to play five friendly matches against local selections in the Xian South West city of China from April 22 to 26.Bangladesh U-16 team will play five…
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2nd Div Cricket: Fear Fighters beat Gopibagh FA by 4 wkts
Dhaka – Fear Fighters Sporting Club defeated Gopibagh Friends Association by four wickets in a super league match of the Dhaka Metropolis 2nd Division Cricket at Mirpur City Club ground on Thursday.Gopibagh FA batted first after winning the toss and…
Changes in climate could bowl cricket out
Cricket’s global administrators love a board meeting – all mahogany chairs, glass tables and endless supplies of upmarket coffee. There is much to discuss, after all. Dollars. Participation. TV deals. Future tours. Behaviour. Match-fixing. Governance. But one subject is missing.…
South Africa picks Maharaj, Morkel for Champions Trophy
Johannesburg, (AP/UNB) — South Africa on Wednesday selected uncapped spinner Keshav Maharaj and recalled quick bowler Morne Morkel for the Champions Trophy, while Dale Steyn will make his comeback from injury with the Proteas’ second-string team.Maharaj was given the second…
Nadal overcomes strong rally from Edmund to reach 3rd round
Monaco,(AP/UNB) -Defending champion Rafael Nadal withstood a determined comeback from Britain’s Kyle Edmund to win 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.He was joined in the third round by top-ranked Andy Murray, who…
Sunrisers Hyderabad beats Delhi Daredevils by 15 runs in IPL
Hyderabad, (AP/UNB) — Kane Williamson hammered 89 runs off just 51 balls to lead defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 15-run victory over Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.The New Zealand batsman’s 136-run stand with opener Shikhar…
BCB announces Tigers squads for Champions Trophy, Tri-Nation Series
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced the Tigers squads for Champions Trophy and Ireland Tri-Nation Series recalling pace bowler Shafiul Islam in both the squads.Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s men will play host England in the opening match of…
Serena Williams says tennis star is pregnant: Spokeswoman
Dhaka, Apr 20 (AP/UNB) -It’s another love game for Serena Williams: She is pregnant — and, based on the timeline she offered, she already was when she won the Australian Open.
I-Day Kabaddi: Dinajpur beat Barisal by 44-33 points
Dhaka – Dinajpur District earned 44-33 points victory over Barisal District in the final round of the Independence and National Day Kabaddi Tournament at the Kabaddi Stadium here on Wednesday.
Siddikur to tee off in Panasonic Open Thursday
Dhaka – Siddikur Rahman will play in the US$1.37 million Panasonic Open Japan starting at Chiba Country Club, Umesato Course on Thursday.Siddikur, who is the only Bangladesh golfer taking part in the meet, qualified as nine category player, placing the…
Cricket-playing nations on frontline of climate change
Dhaka – It is time for cricket, one of the world’s most widely played games, to start taking the threat posed by global warming seriously as many of the big cricket-playing nations, including Bangladesh, are on the frontline of climate…
Ronaldo hat trick puts Madrid into Champions League semis
Madrid, Apr 19 (AP/UNB) — With a hat trick that made him the first player to score 100 Champions League goals, Cristiano Ronaldo led Real Madrid to a 4-2 win over 10-man Bayern Munich after extra time on Tuesday and…
Final round of Independence Day Kabaddi begins Tuesday
Dhaka – The eight-team final round of the Independence and National Day Kabaddi Tournament began at Kabaddi Stadium here on Tuesday with Dinajpur district winning both of their opening day matches.Earlier, general secretary of Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation and Additional IGP…
Tamim hits ton in MSC’s maiden win in DPDCL
Dhaka – Mohammedan Sporting Club tasted their maiden victory in the 4th Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPDCL) as famed national opener Tamim Iqbal hammered a century of 157 runs in their 24-run win against Kalabagan Krira Chakra at Bangladesh…
BCB Director Nazmul Karim Tinku dies
Dhaka– Director of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Chairman of BCB Umpires Committee Nazmul Karim Tinku passed away on Tuesday afternoon at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on the way to Singapore for treatment.He was 56
Sanchez and Ozil end Arsenal’s 3-month wait for EPL away win
Middlesbrough (AP/UNB) – Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil secured Arsenal’s first English Premier League win on the road in three months on Monday, with the 2-1 victory at Middlesbrough reviving the London club’s tough pursuit of Champions League qualification.Sanchez curled…
Alaves beats Villarreal 2-1 in Spanish league
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Alaves defeated Villarreal 2-1 to snap a three-game losing streak in the Spanish league.Alaves hadn’t won in the league since March 18. The Copa del Rey finalist remains 11th in the 20-team standings.Villarreal, coming off two consecutive victories,…
Captain John Terry to leave Chelsea, keen to keep playing
Dhaka ,(AP/UNB) – Chelsea captain John Terry will end his 22-year association with the London club at the end of the season, but the veteran defender wants to keep on playing.The 36-year-old Terry has dropped so far down the pecking…
Mushfiqur, Naeem’s tons give Rupganj 68-run win against Sk Jamal
Dhaka – Legends of Rupganj skipper Mushfiqur Rahim hammered 134 while Naeem Islam 103 runs in their 68-run victory against Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club in the 4th Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) ground-4, Savar…
Ist Div Football: Mohakahli X1 beat Sadharan Bima 4-0
Dhaka – Mohakhali Eleven earned a comfortable 4-0 goals victory against Sadharan Bima KS in the Saif Power Tec Metropolis First Division Football League at the Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Monday.
2nd Div Cricket: Matuail CA outplay Green Leaf CA by 6 wkts
Dhaka – Matuail Cricket Academy outplayed Green Leaf Cricket Academy by six wickets in the super league stage match of the Dhaka 2nd Division Cricket League at City Club Ground on Monday.
U-18 National Football kicks off Sunday
Dhaka, – The final round of the Under-18 National Football Championship 2017′ will begin at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Sunday next.Eight zonal champion teams from initially participated 64 districts — Dhaka, BKSP, Barisal, Satkhira, Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi and…
Man United beats Chelsea 2-0 to open up EPL title race
Manchester,(AP/UNB) – Ander Herrera scored one goal, set up another and executed the perfect man-marking job on Eden Hazard to set up Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Chelsea that opened up the Premier League title race on Sunday.United didn’t even…
Firmino grabs another winner, Liverpool beats West Brom 1-0
West Bromwich, (AP/UNB) – Roberto Firmino scored a winning goal for the second straight game as Liverpool beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday to cement its place in the Champions League qualification positions.
First Div Football: Jatrabari KC beat Dhaka United SC 3-0
Dhaka – Jatrabari Krira Chakra outplayed Dhaka United Sporting Club by 3-0 goals in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis First Division Football League at Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Sunday.
Messi nets 2 as Barca rebounds before Juve, Madrid games
Barcelona, Apr 16 (AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi scored twice on Saturday to help Barcelona rebound from back-to-back losses and go into the next round at Real Madrid within striking distance of the Spanish league leader.
Reus boost for Dortmund after attack with 3-1 win in Germany
Berlin,(AP/UNB) – Marco Reus scored two minutes into his comeback from a torn ligament to set Borussia Dortmund on its way to a 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Saturday.Reus’ return after six weeks out was a…
2nd Div Cricket: Indira Road KC beat Gopibagh FA by 7 wkts
Dhaka – Indira Road Krira Chakra earned a comfortable seven wickets victory over Gopibagh Friends Association in a super league match of the Dhaka Metropolis 2nd Division Cricket at Fatullah Outer Stadium on Saturday.Sent into bat first, Gopibagh FA were…
Ist Div Football: Swadhinata KC outplay Wari Club 4-0
Dhaka, – Swadhinata Krira Chakra outplayed old horse Wari Club by 4-0 goals in the Saif Power Tec Dhaka Metropolis First Division Football League at Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamlapur on Saturday.
Di Maria scores twice as PSG win ups pressure on Monaco
Paris, (AP/UNB)- Paris Saint-Germain struggled but prevailed against Angers 2-0 to keep the pressure on French league leader Monaco after Angel Di Maria scored twice on Friday.Di Maria’s stunning free kick gave the defending champions the lead in the first…