Shoriful, Mahedi lead Chattogram to victory against Noakhali
Noakhali's slim chance to keep their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) playoffs hope was completely shattered after their five-wicket defeat to Chattogram Royals at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday, reports BSS.Pacer Shoriful Islam set the record of a five wicket-haul as he conceded the lowest nine runs during a...
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Litton Das named Rangpur Riders captain for remainder of BPL
DHAKA, Jan 16 (BSS): Rangpur Riders on Friday confirmed that Litton Das will lead the side for the remainder of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).Rangpur ended the Sylhet phase of the tournament on a disappointing note, losing three matches in a row, which delayed their confirmation of a playoffs berth...
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Slot 'happy' to welcome Salah back at Liverpool after AFCON
LIVERPOOL, Jan 16 (AFP): Arne Slot said he would welcome Mohamed Salah back at Liverpool even if he had 15 attackers as the Egypt forward nears a return from the Africa Cup of Nations.Salah is set to play in Egypt's third-place play-off match against Nigeria in Morocco on Saturday.His impending...
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Man City agree deal to sign Guehi, reports say
LONDON, Jan 16 (AFP): Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi as they battle a defensive crisis, reports said on Friday.The England defender, 25, was close to joining Liverpool on transfer deadline day in September before the move collapsed.Other clubs reportedly interested...
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Improved Leipzig seeking revenge against 'world's best' Bayern
BERLIN, Jan 16 (AFP): Five months on from being on the wrong end of a 6-0 Bundesliga drubbing by Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig captain David Raum is confident his improving side can "hurt" the league leaders.Ruthless Bayern sounded out an alarm to the competition in the season opener, with Harry...
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Osaka to be 'aggressive' in bid for third Australian Open title
MELBOURNE, Jan 16 (AFP): Naomi Osaka said Friday she wants to leave the Australian Open with no regrets and will go on the attack as she attempts to win the title for a third time.The former world number one from Japan has struggled for form, fitness and consistency since the...
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Sinner says doping scandal made him stronger
MELBOURNE, Jan 16 (AFP): Jannik Sinner said Friday a three-month doping ban last year made him stronger as a person and more relaxed on court as he prepares to defend his Australian Open title.The 24-year-old arrived at Melbourne Park last year under intense pressure, not knowing his fate after a...
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Morocco's defender #02 Achraf Hakimi celebrates
Morocco's defender #02 Achraf Hakimi celebrates after the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) semi-final football match between Nigeria and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat on January 14, 2026. — AFP.
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