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Shakib prefers DPL over PSL
Dhaka — Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan may miss the remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for what he has been contracted with the Lahore Qalandars in the replacement draft recently.
Man City’s new generation lay foundation for golden era
LONDON – Pep Guardiola’s deft introduction of a new generation at Manchester City inspired their latest Premier League title triumph, laying the foundations for a burgeoning dynasty at the Etihad Stadium.
Haaland, the star product of an unlikely football factory
BRYNE, Norway – The sports hall doors in the quiet Norwegian town of Bryne were always open, a welcome escape for the local children. Many football talents emerged, but one in particular stuck out: Erling Braut Haaland. It was in…
Japan to vaccinate Olympic athletes before Games
TOKYO – Japan plans to vaccinate its Olympic athletes before the Tokyo Games, domestic media reported Wednesday, a move that would place them ahead of the general population as the government faces pressure over a slow rollout.
Cricketers advised to be on high alert during Eid holidays
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has given some special instructions to the cricketers to keep them safe and healthy during Eid holidays, considering the fact that the country is going through a second wave of Covid-19 pandemic.
Archery team to leave for Switzerland Sunday
DHAKA – An eight-member Bangladesh archery team will leave for Switzerland on Sunday (May 16) to take part in the Archery World Cup 2021 stage-2 scheduled to be held in Olympic Capital of Lausanne on May 17-23.
Jamie Day returns to Dhaka
DHAKA- Bangladesh national football team’s head coach Jamie Day and goalkeeping coach Les Cleevely returned to Dhaka last night after spending their vacation from the United Kingdom to train the team for the remaining three matches of the FIFA World…
Osaka ‘not sure’ Tokyo Olympics should go ahead
ROME– Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has said she is “not really sure” the delayed Tokyo Olympics should go ahead as the city battles a surge of coronavirus cases less than three months before the start of the Games.
Johnson withdraws from Byron Nelson over knee problem
LOS ANGELES – World number one Dustin Johnson has withdrawn from this week’s AT&T Byron Nelson PGA Tour event after suffering a flare-up of a lingering knee problem, a statement said on Monday. Johnson, who underwent surgery on his left…
Sheikh Russel KC to take on Ctg Abahnai tomorrow
DHAKA-Spirited Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra will take on Chittagong Abahani Limited in the second round important match of Bangladesh Premier League football scheduled to be held tomorrow at Bangabandhu National Stadium.
Bamboo bats could revolutionise cricket: study
LONDON- Cricket is a sport defined by tradition, but change may be in store after research suggested bamboo could be an attractive alternative to willow in the manufacture of bats.
Olympic chief’s Japan visit postponed over virus as Games loom
TOKYO – International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach has been forced to postpone a visit to Japan, organisers said Monday, after a coronavirus state of emergency was extended less than three months before the Tokyo Games.
Pakistan win 2nd Test against Zimbabwe by innings to secure series
HARARE – Pakistan won the second Test against Zimbabwe by an innings and 147 runs on Monday to wrap up a two-match series that they dominated.
Australia begins vaccinating athletes ahead of Tokyo Olympics
BRISBANE, Australia – Three-time Olympian Cate Campbell expressed relief Monday as the Australian team began being vaccinated against Covid-19 ahead of the Tokyo Games.
New Zealand cricketer Seifert positive for coronavirus in India
WELLINGTON – New Zealand batsman Tim Seifert was forced to stay in India after testing positive for the coronavirus as his fellow Kiwi cricketers fled the Covid-19 crisis in India for the Maldives, officials said Saturday.
WHO backs Olympics to make right calls on Covid
GENEVA – The WHO on Friday backed the International Olympic Committee, Japan and host city Tokyo to make the right choices in managing the Covid-19 risks surrounding the pandemic-postponed 2020 Games.
Shakib tests Covid-19 negative after coming from India
DHAKA—Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan became negative in the first Covid-19 test after coming from India.
33-member picked up for camp of FIFA WC qualifiers
DHAKA- The national teams committee of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) today picked up 33-memebr preliminary squad for the national team’s residential training camp ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar (Qualifiers).
Ctg. Abahani go goal feast
DHAKA – Midfielder Rakib Hossain scored a brace as Chittagong Abahani Limited registered a crushing 5-2 goal victory over Saif Sporting Club in the second round of TVS Bangladesh Premier League football held today under the floodlight at Bangabandhu National…
Union, Cruz Azul advance in CONCACAF Champions League
LOS ANGELES – Philadelphia Union reached the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League for the first time on Tuesday, drawing 1-1 with Atlanta United to wrap up a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory.
Coach Jamie Day to arrive Monday
DHAKA- English-born Bangladesh national football team’s head coach Jamie Day will return to Dhaka from the United Kingdom on Monday (May 10) night after spending his vacation.
Hosting IPL not a mistake, insists India cricket chief
NEW DELHI – India’s cricket chief Sourav Ganguly has defended the attempt to hold the Indian Premier League during the country’s coronavirus emergency, insisting it was not a mistake.
New Zealand weightlifter set to be first transgender Olympian
WELLINGTON – New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is poised to become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympic Games, a move that will reignite debate over the ethics of trans sport.
Shakib, Mustafizur return country, stay quarantine in a hotel
DHAKA—Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman finally returned to Bangladesh from India through special arrangements made by their respective Indian Premier League (IPL) franchisees. Shakib and Mustafizur however went straight to the Hotel for a mandatory…
Soumya eyes home series win against Lankans
Dhaka — Bangladesh left-handed top-order batsman Soumya Sarkar has said that he is not bothered much about what has happened in the New Zealand tour earlier this year, he rather is looking forward to winning the home series against Sri…
Mohammedan move to 5th spot beating Saif 2-1
Dhaka – Dhaka Mohammedan advanced to 5th spot in the points table of 13-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football, beating Saif Sporting 2-1 in a second phase match Wednesday.
IPL’s foreign cricket stars scramble to escape Covid-hit India
SYDNEY – Cricket authorities in Australia and New Zealand rushed to evacuate star players from Covid-hit India on Wednesday, after the lucrative Indian Premier League was abandoned.
Union, Cruz Azul advance in CONCACAF Champions League
LOS ANGELES – Philadelphia Union reached the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League for the first time on Tuesday, drawing 1-1 with Atlanta United to wrap up a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory.
Probe after US player racially abused at Futsal event
GUATEMALA CITY – US Soccer said Tuesday an investigation had been launched after an American player was racially abused by a Nicaraguan opponent during a regional qualifier for the FIFA Futsal World Cup.