Madrid — Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late equalizer as Real Madrid avoided a bruising derby defeat at Spanish title rival Atletico Madrid with a 2-2 draw on Sunday.
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Federer wins 6th Dubai Championships title
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Roger Federer won a record sixth Dubai Championships — and 78th career title — by beating Tomas Berdych 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the final on Saturday.
Brazil has left FIFA with a huge challenge says Valcke
Zurich – FIFA has been left with a huge challenge following Brazilian delays in building stadiums for the 2014 World Cup, secretary general Jerome Valcke said Saturday.
Hosts humbled: Afghans win by 32 runs
Test-playing Bangladesh suffered an embracing 32-run defeat against newcomers Afghanistan in their 2nd match of the five-nation Asia Cup Cricket at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah on Saturday. With the day’s maiden victory in one of the…
Dubai — Fourth-seeded Roger Federer ended top-seeded Novak Djokovic’s chance of defending his Dubai Championships title with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 semifinal win on Friday.
Ex-Real Madrid president: Ronaldo turned down Barcelona
Cristiano Ronaldo turned down the chance to join Barcelonabefore his world-record deal to join Real Madrid, according to former Blancos president Ramon Calderon.
Sri Lanka continue winning spree, beat India by two wickets
A fine 103-run knock by Kumar Sangakkara guided Sri Lanka to earn the 2nd successive victory in the five-nation Asia Cup Cricket beating World Champions India by two wickets at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah on Friday. Replying…
PM opens Sylhet Int’l Cricket Stadium
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday afternoon inaugurated the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium ahead of the T20 World Cup fulfilling the long-cherished dream of the people of this area rich in natural beauty and natural resources. Hasina formally inaugurated the…
Football-Spurs restore English pride after stunning fightback
London – Tottenham Hotspur restored some pride to English soccer by succeeding where Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City all failed over the last two weeks by winning a match in Europe.
Klinsmann calls 24 players for Ukraine friendly
True to his word, USA national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann called in a roster composed mostly of players who play in Europe for a March 5 friendly against Ukraine.
Side strain sidelines Mashrafee
Bangladesh fast bowler Mashrafe Mortaza has been ruled out of the Asia Cup with a side strain. He will be replaced by Shafiul Islam. The injury is a blow to Bangladesh’s campaign because they are already without Tamim Iqbal, who…
David Warner: Australia opener fined for AB de Villiers comments
Australia opener David Warner has been fined 15% of his match fee for accusing South Africa wicketkeeper AB de Villiers of ball-tampering.
Phil Jagielka out of England v Denmark friendly with injury
Everton defender Phil Jagielka has been ruled out of England’s friendly against Denmark on 5 March with a hamstring injury.
Chelsea welcome back David & John
Chelsea welcome back defender David Luiz and midfielder John Obi Mikel for Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 first-leg tie at Galatasaray.
Kohli, Rahane power India’s win against Bangladesh
Captain Virat Kolhli hit a solid ton, and put up a huge partnership with Ajinkya Rahane to help India to a six-wicket win in the second match of the Asia Cup at Fatullah, Bangladesh, on Wednesday. The 19th century (136…
Mushfiqur 100, Anamul fifty steadies Bangladesh
Dhaka – Bangladesh were 241 for four wickets at the close of 45 overs against India. Mushfiqur Rahim scored his second century and helped the score ticking. With Tamim Iqbal out of the Asia Cup, Shamsur Rahman and Anamul Haque…
Malinga clinches thriller for Sri Lanka, Pakistan lose by 12 runs
Speedster Lasith Malinga’s brilliant five-wicket haul under pressure and opener Lahiru Thirimanne’s second ODI century helped Sri Lanka script a thrilling 12-run win over Pakistan in a nail-biting opening match of the Asia Cup cricket tournament, on Tuesday. Malinga produced a…
Real’s long wait over as it goes top in Spain
Madrid — Real Madrid’s long wait to be back on top of the Spanish league is finally over. And it wasn’t all due to Cristiano Ronaldo.
How the Sochi Games changed figure skating forever
The re-emergence of Russia Whether or not there was home cooking, Team Russia dominated figure skating, winning the team event and gold in two of the four disciplines.
The five-nation Asia Cup Cricket begins here tomorrow (Tuesday) with defending champions Pakistan taking on Sri Lanka in the opening match at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah. The 50 over-a-side day-night will start at 2 pm. The other…
Chelsea use every trick in the book, says Roberto Martinez
By Owen Phillips Everton manager Roberto Martinez said Chelsea’s ability to “use every trick in the book” contributed to his side’s 1-0 defeat by the league leaders. Martinez felt the stoppage-time free-kick that led to John Terry’s winner at Stamford…
Sochi 2014: Alexander Legkov wins 50km cross-country gold
Alexander Legkov led home a Russian clean sweep in the men’s 50km cross-country race to ensure the host nation finished top of the Sochi medal table. Legkov, 30, won gold by only 0.7 seconds – the second narrowest margin ever…
Injury throws Tamim out of Asia Cup
Tamim Iqbal has been ruled out of the Bangladesh’s Asia Cup squad. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have announced a 15-man squad for the upcoming competition on Saturday side-lining the opener due to an injury. Experienced left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak, allrounder…
Sochi 2014: Marit Bjoergen wins sixth Olympic gold
Norwegian cross-country skier Marit Bjoergen won the women’s 30km mass start to become the most decorated female Winter Olympian.
Thousands of extra security agents for FIFA World Cup 2014
Brazil has announced a security boost of around 70,000 officers to police this year’s football World Cup. In total, 170,000 people are expected to be deployed to guarantee security across the 12 host cities. On Wednesday, President Dilma Rousseff said…
Sri Lanka win by 6 wickets in 3rd ODI, whitewash Tigers
Dhaka – A maiden century by opener Kusal Perera enabled Sri Lanka to whitewash Bangladesh 3-0 in the three-match ODI series beating Tigers by six wickets in the day-night basis 3rd and last ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in…
Shakib offers an apology
Shakib Al Hasan has apologised to his fans, fellows, BCB and all Bangladeshis on facebook for making an unacceptable gesture during the second one day international against Sri Lanka. The world number one all-rounder has been banned for three matches…
Shakib suspended for three ODIs, fined
Dhaka – Allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has been banned for three matches by the BCB for “making an inappropriate gesture on live television” during the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Mirpur. He has also been fined BDT 300,000 ($3800).…
Sochi 2014: Sotnikova is first Russian woman to take skating title
Adelina Sotnikova became the first Russian to win gold in the Olympic women’s figure skating with a superb performance in the free programme.
Serena and Jankovic have another spat
Dubai – World number one Serena Williams’ comeback trail endured further feisty moments with Jelena Jankovic, the former world number one from Serbia, On Thursday before she reached the semi-finals of the Dubai Open.