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Mominul’s ton helps draw 2nd test against Sri Lanka
Dhaka – After making a brilliant comeback with a century in the 2nd innings, Mominul Haque guided hosts Bangladesh to settle for a draw in the 2nd test against touring Sri Lanka on the 5th and final of the two-match…
Tigers require 467 for victory
Bangladesh were 12 for no loss after Sri Lanka declared with a lead of 466 runs with eight over remaining before stumps on day four of the second Test at the Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Friday. Tamim Iqbal (7)…
World watches Winter Olympics that are ‘Putin’s Games’
It is not lazy shorthand to call Sochi 2014 “Putin’s Games”. The Russian president has been the driving force ever since the International Olympic Committee was persuaded that his vision for the Black Sea city could be made real.
Nemanja Vidic: Manchester United defender’s exit ‘mutually agreed’
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic’s departure from the club is a “mutual decision”, Old Trafford manager David Moyes has said.
Tigers avoid follow on in second test
Twin tons by Shamsur Rahman and Imrul Kayes and a Bangladesh record of 232-run second wicket stand drove the hosts to 409 for eight wickets against Sri Lanka in their first innings of the second Test on Thursday. Mahmudullah (30*)…
Sochi 2014: Wada fears over ‘undetectable’ drug for sale
Claims that a new muscle-growth drug, undetectable to testers, has been offered for sale are “shocking”, says the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada).
Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for three games after gesture
Cristiano Ronaldo, the FIFA world soccer player of the year, was banned for three Spanish league games after making a gesture when he was ejected in a match at Athletic Bilbao.
Jamal Hossain Mollah champions in NOVOAIR Professional Golf
Jamal Hossain Mollah emerged as the champions in the NOVOAIR Professional Golf Tournament with five under par in the 4th and final round of the meet that concluded today (Wednesday) at Kurmitola Golf Club. He clinched the title with 16…
World Cup: Landon Donovan retakes armband vs. Korea
Carson, Calif. – Landon Donovan gave a classy performance in the US national team’s 2-0 win Saturday over South Korea serving as the linkman for the Yanks’ attack.
Pique: Messi initially struggled at Barcelona
Gerard Pique has revealed that Lionel Messi initially struggled to adapt to his new surroundings after joining Barcelona as a youngster.
Jose Mourinho: Chelsea are not title contenders
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho still insists his side are not serious title contenders – despite inflicting a first Premier League home defeat of the season on Manchester City.
Sochi 2014: Snowboarders want changes to slopestyle course
Olympic organisers said they will act after being asked to make changes to the slopestyle course in Sochi.
Ronaldo red card was unfair, insists Marcelo
Real Madrid defender Marcelo has hit out at referee Miguel Ayza for his decision to send off Cristiano Ronaldo during Sunday’s 1-1 La Liga draw against Athletic Bilbao.
England tour of Australia ends with T20 whitewash
England’s tour of Australia finished in yet another abject defeat as Australia sealed a 3-0 Twenty20 series whitewash with a crushing 84-run win in Sydney.
World Cup pubs late licence bid rejected
There will be no national extension of pub licensing hours during England’s opening World Cup match, the Home Office has confirmed.
Bale to miss Real’s visit to Bilbao
Injury-plagued Gareth Bale will miss Real Madrid’s trip to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday because of a slight calf strain.
Serbia Davis Cup captain defends absent Djokovic
Novisad, Serbia – Novak Djokovic has earned his right to miss Serbia’s Davis Cup first round tie against a full-strength Switzerland, team coach Bogdan Obradovic said on Thursday.
Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh with a day to spare
Dhaka: Sri Lanka crushed a hapless Bangladesh by an innings and 248 runs with more than a day to spare to claim the first test and go 1-0 up in the two-match series on Thursday. The spin-pace duo of Dilruwan…
Australia thrash England to win T20 series in Melbourne
Australia added the Twenty20 series to their victories in the Ashes and one-day internationals as an eight-wicket win over England gave them a 2-0 lead.
Russia: Anger over Olympic city’s roaming cattle
Cows wandering the streets in the Russian Olympic city of Sochi have prompted an angry outburst from a local blogger.
World T20: ICC happy with security situation in Bangladesh
Dubai – The International Cricket Council (ICC) is happy with the security situation in Bangladesh ahead of the World Twenty20 slated March 16 to April 6. The ICC in a statement said that its Board Wednesday received a report on…
Tigers suffer crushing innings and 248-run defeat from Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka 730 for 6 dec (Silva 139, Jayawardene 203*, Mathews 86, Vithanage 103*) beat Bangladesh 232 (Rahim 61, Shakib 55, Eranga 4-49) and 250 (Mominul 50, Perera 5-109) by an innings and 248 runs Sri Lanka recorded their second…
Sharapova thrashes Hantuchova at Open GDF Suez
Paris — Top-seeded Maria Sharapova of Russia maintained her dominance over Daniela Hantuchova, thrashing the Slovak player 6-0, 6-1 to reach the Open GDF Suez quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Bale outperforms Messi in La Liga
Gareth Bale will miss Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey clash against Espanyol on Tuesday evening as a result of a minor calf injury, with Carlo Ancelotti refusing to risk the Welshman ahead of Sunday’s Liga clash against Athletic Bilbao.
Maradona’s most controversial Pele quotes
There have been a number of great personal rivalries in football over the years – Carlos Bilardo vs Cesar Luis Menotti, Samuel Eto’o vs Roger Milla, Luciano Moggi vs Massimo Moratti – but none quite as poisonous as the feud…
Australia beat England in first Twenty20 international
By Jamie Lillywhite Australia beat England by 13 runs in Hobart in the first of the three-match Twenty20 international series. Openers Cameron White (75) and Aaron Finch (52) shared 106 inside 11 overs, with 11 fours and seven sixes as…
Sri Lanka 730-6 in reply to Bangladesh 232
Dhaka – Mahela Jayawardene hit a double century and Kithuruwan Vithanage smashed a maiden century to help Sri Lanka declare their first innings at 730-6 on the third day of the first test against Bangladesh. This was the highest score…
Rafael Nadal valiantly endures next level of true suffering in Australia
For Rafael Nadal and his supporters, the dream of a second career Australian Open title transformed into a nightmare during the final round of the tournament Sunday.
Sri Lanka 375 for 5: Silva 139, Sangakkara 75, Karunaratne 53
Dhaka – Sri Lanka strengthened their grip on the Test through steady accumulation, aided by a series of let-offs that allowed Kaushal Silva score his maiden Test century.