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Abahani play Police today in opener

The Khawja Rahmatullah Club Cup Hockey Tournament under the auspices of Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) begins at Maulana Bhashani National Stadium in the city today (Monday), reports UNB.Abahani Limited will play Bangladesh Police in the inaugural match of the tournament at 5:00 pm.Out of 13 metropolis premier division clubs, only...

Sirajuddin Academy champions

Sirajuddin Ahmed Academy emerged champions in Sylhet Division of the Clearmen Bangladesh Under-17 Football Championship beating Pragoti High School by 5-4 goals in tie breaker on the Sylhet MC College ground on Saturday, reports UNB.Both the finalists--Sirajuddin Academy and Pragoti High--earned the right to play in the 16-team national round...

Bolt on the decks as Games closes in colourful ceremony

GOLD COAST (Australia), Apr 15 (AFP): Usain Bolt took a turn as DJ as the Gold Coast said goodbye to the Commonwealth Games on Sunday after an 11-day tournament where Australia topped the medals table by a distance.Bolt made a surprise appearance on the decks as the Games closed in...

Record-breaking Barca back on track after beating Valencia

Barcelona responded to their shock Champions League elimination to AS Roma by beating Valencia 2-1 on Saturday in a subdued atmosphere at the Nou Camp, setting a Liga record run of 39 games unbeaten and taking them ever closer to another title, reports Reuters.Luis Suarez gave Barca the lead after...

Chopra reaps historic javelin gold for India

GOLD COAST (Australia), Apr 15 (AFP): Neeraj Chopra became India's first javelin champion at the Commonwealth Games and joined the country's small band of athletics gold medallists with a mighty throw of 86.47m on Saturday.A farmer's son from a village outside of Delhi, the 20-year-old said staying relaxed was the...

Roy rides Delhi home, Hyderbad beat Kolkata

MUMBAI, Apr 15 (Agencies): England opening batsman Jason Roy made a stunning debut for Delhi Daredevils in their last-ball, seven-wicket victory against defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday.Also, Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 3-26 and captain Kane Williamson hit 50 to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad past Kolkata...

Qatar wants talks with FIFA to discuss logistics of 48-team WC

DOHA, Apr 15 (AP): Qatar wants talks with FIFA to discuss the feasibility of increasing the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams after soccer's governing body expressed interest in enlarging a tournament already having to overcome operational challenges.The Gulf nation took two days to publicly respond to calls on Thursday...

Pakistan include five uncapped players for Ireland, England Tests

LAHORE, Apr 15 (AFP): Pakistan included five uncapped players in the 16-man squad announced Sunday for their Tests against Ireland and England starting next month, with an eye on the World Cup next year.The five include openers Fakhar Zaman (28), and Imam-ul-Haq (22). Batsmen Usman Salahuddin and Saad Ali, and...

Rajasthan Royals bowler Shreyas Gopal (R) celebrating the dismissal of Royal Challengers Bangalore

BANGALORE: Rajasthan Royals bowler Shreyas Gopal (R) celebrating the dismissal of Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman and Captain Virat Kohli during the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals at The M Chinnaswamy Stadium here Sunday — AFP