SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 logo unveiling today
The logo unveiling ceremony and introduction of the sponsors of the seven-nation SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 International Football Tournament will be held today (Monday) afternoon at the conference room of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) in the city, reports UNB.The SAFF Suzuki Cup, the biggest soccer festival of the region,...
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National star Chayan retires from international hockey
Celebrated national hockey player Mamunur Rahman Chayan retired from international hockey after the 5th place-deciding match of the 18th Asian Games Men's Hockey against stronger South Korea at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Hockey field in Jakarta on Saturday, reports UNB.Bangladesh finished 6th in the 18th Asian Games Men's Hockey...
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BD get Philippines, Laos in Group-B
The draw ceremony of the 5th Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament, which will kick off on October 1, held at a city hotel on Saturday, reports UNB.Hosts Bangladesh was placed in Group-B along with Philippines and Laos to play in the six-nation tournament while Group-A comprises Nepal, Palestine and...
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Blood, violence in video games damaging eSports’ Olympic bid
JAKARTA, Sept 2 (AFP): Blood and violence in video games is preventing the acceptance of eSports at the Olympics and Asian Games, the head of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba's sports arm said Sunday.ESports, which are played and watched by millions worldwide and are gaining mainstream acceptance, were a demonstration event...
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India 46-3 against England, need 199 to win fourth Test
SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom, Sept 02 (AFP): India were 46 for three, needing a further 199 runs to reach their victory target of 245, at lunch on the fourth day of the fourth Test against England at Southampton on Sunday.Virat Kohli, the India captain, was 10 not out and Ajinkya Rahane...
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Federer out-maneuvres Kyrgios, Cilic survives as Kerber, Zverev fall
NEW YORK, Sept 2 (AFP): Five-time champion Roger Federer found a new way to amaze Saturday as he reached the US Open last 16 with a 6-4, 6-1, 7-5 victory over Nick Kyrgios.The second-seeded Swiss withstood an early onslaught from the unpredictable Aussie, firing 51 winners that included an unlikely...
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Benzema scoring freely for Real, Atletico crash to Celta
JAKARTA, Sept 2 (AFP): The 18th Asian Games closed in a glittering ceremony in Jakarta on Sunday as hosts Indonesia dreamed of stepping up to host the Olympics in 2032.Thousands of athletes in ponchos marched in heavy rain at the Gelora Bung Karno stadium at the close of a two-week...
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Rossi scores twice, LAFC beat Toronto
TORONTO, Sept 02 (AP): Diego Rossi scored twice and Lee Nguyen and Carlos Vela added goals in Los Angeles FC's 4-2 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night.Jozy Altidore scored twice for Toronto (7-14-6).The first regular-season meeting between the teams was a father-son affair, pitting LAFC coach Bob Bradley against...
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