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Bangladesh face Pakistan in SAFF Championship today

Bangladesh national football team will take on Pakistan national football team in their second group A match of the SUZUKI SAFF Championship scheduled to be held today (Thursday) at Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) in the city, reports BSS.The match will kick off at 07:00 pm, following the day's other second...

Cook had retirement in mind for six months

LONDON, Sept 05 (AFP): Alastair Cook had considered retiring from England duty for the last six months before finally announcing the end of his international career.Cook revealed on Monday that he will step away from the England stage following the fifth Test against India at The Oval this week.The 33-year-old,...

Serena, Nadal into US Open semifinals

NEW YORK, Sept 05 (AFP): Six-time champion Serena Williams shook off a sluggish start to power past eighth-seeded Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 6-3 on Tuesday and into the US Open semi-finals.The US superstar, chasing a record-equalling 24th major title, surrendered an early break to Pliskova, but she roared back with a...

Honda looks to showdown with Usain Bolt

PHNOM PENH, Sept 05(AFP): Keisuke Honda is looking forward to an "awesome" showdown with sprint king-turned-footballer Usain Bolt in Australia, the Japanese star forward said Tuesday after his first training session with Cambodia's national team. The Central Coast Mariners signed Bolt in August with the hopes of turning the eight-time...

Griezmann pleads case for Ballon d'Or after FIFA snub

PARIS, Sept 05 (AFP): France star Antoine Griezmann insists he deserves to be on the podium for this year's Ballon d'Or after winning the World Cup and major silverware with Atletico Madrid. Griezmann came third in 2016 in the voting behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the most prestigious...

David Beckham to face trial over speeding offence

LONDON, Sept 05(AFP): Former England football captain David Beckham on Tuesday pleaded not guilty on a technicality to a speeding offence in a loaned Bentley, and will face trial later this month.The former Manchester United star, who played 115 times for his country, was caught driving the luxury car at...

Colombia coach exits after six yrs, two WCs

BOGOTA, Sep 05 (AP): Colombia coach Jose Pekerman let his contract run out after six years and two World Cups with the team.Pekerman's deal ended last Friday, and the Argentine's decision not to extend the contract was confirmed by Colombia Football Federation president Ramon Jesurun on Tuesday.Arturo Reyes was appointed...