A Brazil fan kisses a replica of the World Cup trophy
A Brazil fan kisses a replica of the World Cup trophy before the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Mexico at the Samara Arena in Samara on Monday — AFP
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Tigresses fail to whitewash Ireland
Bangladesh failed to register a clean sweep against hosts Ireland conceding a six-wicket defeat in the 3rd game at Pembroke Cricket Club ground in Dublin on Sunday, reports UNB.Ireland chased a target of 152 for 4 in 20 overs as Isobel Joyce [22* off 14b; 2x4] managed required single run...
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Spain’s dramatic defeat by Russia clears path for fresh face in final
MOSCOW, July 02 (Reuters): Spain's dramatic defeat by Russia on penalties in the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday ensured that at least one of this year's finalists will not have reached the title decider for half a century, if at all.Former finalists England, who played their one final...
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BD A squad for 2nd 4-dayer against Sri Lanka A
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member Bangladesh A team to play the 2nd four-day match against touring Sri Lanka beginning today (Tuesday) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, reports UNB.The first four-day match between the two teams ended in a draw at the same venue...
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Five Indians looking to spoil England’s party
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, July 02 (AFP): India's all-conquering cricketers kick off a crunch tour of England on Tuesday with the first Twenty20 against a host side firing on all cylinders, in the one-day format at least.Ahead of the tour - which includes three T20s, three one-day internationals and five Tests...
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Salah signs new five-year deal with Liverpool
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has signed a new five-year contract with the club, reports BBC Sport.The 26-year-old Egypt international joined the Reds for £34m from Roma last summer and has scored 44 goals in 52 appearances for the club.His new deal, which runs until 2023, does not contain a release...
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Denmark goalkeeper gets one-upped in WC shootout
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 02 (AP): Despite saving three penalties, Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel got one-upped in the shootout.Schmeichel first saved a penalty from Croatia playmaker Luka Modric late in extra time to force Sunday's match to a shootout. He then saved two more spot kicks, but it was Croatia that...
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Iniesta says goodbye after Spain defeat
Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta said Sunday his international career had ended on a bitter note after his side were knocked out of the World Cup by Russia on penalties, reports AFP. "It was not a good way to say goodbye, but football and life are like that," said Iniesta, after...
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Dinner hosted for Tigresses in Dublin
President of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Nazmul Hassan Papon hosted a dinner for the Bangladesh Women's Cricket Team in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday, reports UNB.The Tigresses clinched the Women's Asia Cup crown beating India twice recently in Malaysia and also won the three-match T20 series against Ireland 2-0 with one...
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Australian Andrew Tye (R) celebrating a wicket with Ashton Agar
Australian Andrew Tye (R) celebrating a wicket with Ashton Agar during the second match between Australia and Pakistan as part of a T20 tri-series which includes host country Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Monday — AFP
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South Korean golfer So Yeon Ryu reacts after making a birdie putt
South Korean golfer So Yeon Ryu reacts after making a birdie putt on the 7th green during the final round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at Kemper Lakes Golf Club on Sunday — Reuters
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China's Shuai Zhang returns ball against Germany's Andrea Petkovic
China's Shuai Zhang returns ball against Germany's Andrea Petkovic during their women's singles first round match on the first day of the 2018 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on Monday — AFP
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