Bangladesh storm into final after thrashing Bhutan 8-0
KATHMANDU, Sept 16 (BSS): Skipper Sabina Khatun continued her prolific form scoring the second hat-trick in the ongoing tournament as Bangladesh stormed into the final of the 6th edition of SAFF Women's Championship crushing Bhutan by 8-0 goals in the first semifinal held Friday at Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu.Bangladesh...
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Tennis world's tributes to retiring Federer
Roger Federer's decision to retire may not have come as a surprise to the tennis world but Thursday's announcement was still met with an outpouring of sadness as current and former players celebrated one of sport's greatest athletes.Heartbreak and goat (Greatest Of All Time) emojis filled social media after the...
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Qatar WC looms as money-spinner for Dubai
DUBAI, Sept 16 (AFP): The United Arab Emirates did not qualify for the Qatar World Cup but it will be a winner anyway if an overspill of fans floods its hotels, restaurants and planes.With little investment the UAE, and in particular Dubai, stands to gain if, as expected, supporters opt...
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England secure T20 series
England bowlers rattled India's top-order early to leave the visitors reeling in the series decider before eventually restricting them to a sub-par total that they chased down with ease in Bristol, according to cricbuzz. India were down to 35 for 5 by the halfway stage and needed a late stand...
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Argentina call up Messi, Maria for pre-WC friendlies
BUENOS AIRES, Sept 16 (AFP): Star forwards Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria were called up by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni on Thursday for two friendlies later this month as the Copa America holders prepare for the World Cup in Qatar.Argentina play Honduras in Miami on September 23 and Jamaica...
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