Real Madrid’s Decima dream draws ever closer. Carlo Ancelotti’s side tamed Pep Guardiola’s brilliant Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night to take the upper hand in the tie and move a step nearer to a 10th trophy…
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Dhanmondi playground opens to all
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Thursday opened the Dhanmondi playground to all. The corporation put up notices on the main gate and the boundary wall of the playground that read ‘Dhanmondi playground opened to all’. Chief Executive Officer Mohammad…
Roberto Martinez tips David Moyes for quick return to management
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has backed predecessor David Moyes to make a swift return to management.
Robben: I expected more from Real Madrid
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben claims he “expected more” from Real Madrid, despite the Spanish giants beating the Champions League holders 1-0 in Wednesday’s semifinal first leg at Santiago Bernabeu.
Writ filed seeking recovery of Dhanmondi playground
A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Tuesday seeking its directives to stop the construction of illegal structures in Dhanmondi playground and open it to all. Six green activists, including former president of Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh…
Lance Armstrong: Team boss Johan Bruyneel gets 10-year ban
Lance Armstrong’s former cycling team manager, Johan Bruyneel, has been banned for 10 years for his involvement in doping.
David Moyes: Manchester United manager sacked by club
Manchester United manager David Moyes has been sacked, only 10 months after succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson.
Tennis-Wawrinka fights back to beat Federer in Monte Carlo final
MONTE CARLO, April 20 (Reuters) – Stanislas Wawrinkasignalled his French Open ambitions by beating Roger Federer4-6 7-6 (5) 6-2 in an all-Swiss Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday.
Suarez: Torres ‘an idol for many of us’ at Atletico
Atletico Madrid midfielder Mario Suarez says the team is anticipating the return of Fernando Torres this week — but hopes the striker has a bad game for Chelsea.
Federer ousts ailing Djokovic in Monaco semis
Monte Carlo – Roger Federer beat an injured Novak Djokovic 7-5 6-2 to set up an all-Swiss Monte Carlo Masters final with Stanislas Wawrinka after the Australian Open champion ousted David Ferrer 6-1 7-6 (3) on Saturday.
Barcelona plans ‘extensive refurbishment’ of roster
Josep Maria Bartomeu has revealed plans for “extensive refurbishment” at Barcelona after a season of strife in Catalonia.
Why Barcelona should consider selling Messi
The current contractual standoff between Barcelona and Lionel Messi is only likely to end one way – with the top scorer signing a mammoth new deal which will be the richest in football.
Lewis Hamilton takes stunning pole for Mercedes in China
Lewis Hamilton took his third pole position in four races this season with a stunning performance in qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Ronaldo consoles Messi after the Copa del Rey final
Hey bud. You OK? I’m sorry you lost, but, you know, someone had to.
Moyes steps up Manchester United overhaul
Manchester United boss David Moyes flew to Lisbon on Wednesday to observe the Portuguese Classico between Benfica and Porto.
Gareth Bale targets Real Madrid treble after Copa del Rey winner
Gareth Bale has targeted the treble after his “dream come true” winner in the Copa del Rey final.
Federer would skip tennis to be with wife, newborn
Monaco — Roger Federer is prepared to skip tournaments – including possibly the French Open – to be with his wife when she gives birth again.
Manchester City players are best paid in global sport – survey
Manchester City are the best paid team in sport, according to a new study.
Copa del Rey: Cristiano Ronaldo out of Real Madrid v Barcelona tie
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo will miss his side’s Copa del Rey final against rivals Barcelona on Wednesday.
Cricketer Muktar equals world record 16 sixes in an innings
Muktar Ali said he would have slammed a few more big hits had someone told him that he had equaled the record for most sixes in a first-class innings, during his 168 that helped Rajshahi Division beat Chittagong Divison by…
Kate Middleton plays cricket in heels in New Zealand
Sometimes it feels like these Kate and William photo ops are generated in some sort of factory in a Mad Libs-style assembly line: “Let’s put her . . . in a ferris wheel . . . with ribbons in her…
Which Clasico superstar would be missed more: Ronaldo or Messi?
Will he or won’t he? With Cristiano Ronaldo currently struggling with a thigh injury, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has to decide whether to risk the fitness of his most important player in Wednesday’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.…
Liverpool: Steven Gerrard faces ‘biggest month of career’
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says the next month could be the biggest of his career as the Reds prepare to play “four cup finals” in their bid to win a first English title in 24 years.
Ferrari: Stefano Domenicali quits as boss of F1 team
Stefano Domenicali has resigned as the team principal of Ferrari with immediate effect.
Martino: Barcelona should have won
Gerardo Martino was insistent Barcelona did more than enough to win after a 1-0 defeat to La Liga straggler Granada handed the title initiative to Atletico and Real Madrid.
Farah misses out on London Marathon 2014 win bid
Double Olympic champion Mo Farah missed out on his bid to win the London Marathon 2014.
Independence Cup goes to Mohammedans
Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) lifted the Independence Cup 2014, edging out Feni Soccer Club 5-4 in tie-breaker after a goalless draw in regulation time on Saturday. This is MSC’s first title this season. Feni Soccer Club fought gallantly to hold MSC…
Kate beats Prince William in sailing race, Duke jokes he was “sabotaged”
Duke vs. Duchess! Kate Middleton and Prince William had a wet but thrilling fourth day on their three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand when they set out on the water off the coast of Auckland.
Diego Lopez: Real Madrid exit rumors are a ‘joke’
Diego Lopez has refuted reports that he is unhappy at Real Madrid, joking that he will only leave if the club kicks him out of the Santiago Bernabeu on his backside.
Manchester City loanee scores 40-yard thunderbolt for Birmingham
It never wavered, it never deviated, it never fell off course.