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Cricket: Australia's raconteur bowler Max Walker dead at 68

Former Australia medium-pace bowler and colourful television commentator Max Walker dies at the age of 68 after a long battle with skin cancer.
28 September 2016, 05:26 AM

Boys' U-18 Asia Cup: Bangladesh put 10 past Oman to reach semis

Bangladesh storm into the semifinals of 4th Boys' U-18 Asia Cup with a massive 10-0 win over Oman in Pool A final match at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium on Tuesday.
27 September 2016, 10:53 AM

Real Madrid Football: Kroos plays down Ronaldo rage rumours

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos plays down any notion of a rift between Cristiano Ronaldo and head coach Zinedine Zidane.
27 September 2016, 09:06 AM

England face tough test against improved Bangladesh, says Nasser Hussain

Former England captain Nasser Hussain says his country will face a stern test against a "much improved" Bangladesh on their upcoming tour.
27 September 2016, 06:40 AM

'Enjoy batting at number 4'

Since his debut in international cricket close to a decade ago Mahmudullah Riyad has batted in a number of positions. There
26 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh Cricket: Sabbir Rahman fined

Sabbir Rahman of Bangladesh has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee and has also received two demerit points for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during his side’s seven runs victory over Afghanistan in the first One-Day International in Mirpur.
26 September 2016, 10:24 AM

Football: FIFA bans Qatari official from Asian vote

World football body FIFA bans a senior Qatari official from running in elections for a seat on its new-look council over an investigation.
26 September 2016, 08:01 AM

Arnold Palmer, whose skill and charisma redefined golf, dies at 87

Arnold Palmer, the golf great whose charisma and common touch drew a legion of fans known as "Arnie's Army" and propelled the game into the mainstream, dies at the age of 87.
26 September 2016, 06:45 AM

Labbadia sacked again

Bruno Labbadia became the second German league coach to be sacked this season after Hamburg announced on Sunday they fired him in the wake of his team's fourth straight defeat.
25 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Siddikur finishes at 44th

Siddikur Rahman finished in 44th position in the Asia-Pacific Diamond Cup, which concluded in Ibaraki, Japan yesterday. The 31-year-
25 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh come out in front by seven runs

Bangladesh manage to beat a spirited Afghan side by seven runs in the first game of the 3-match ODI series at Mirpur stadium.
25 September 2016, 08:15 AM

Event begins in port city

The 1st National Snooker Team Championship 2016 kicked off at the Chittagong Club yesterday afternoon, with a total of 12
24 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Sylhet leg from today

Defending champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club will take on Brothers Union while league leaders Abahani take on bottom-
24 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Afghanistan beat BCB XI by 66 runs

In the only practice game ahead of the three-match ODI series due to begin on September 25, Afghanistan manage to defend a below-par total to beat BCB XI by 66 runs at Fatullah.
23 September 2016, 10:37 AM

Barcelona: 'Football the loser' as Messi out for 3 weeks

Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be sidelined for the next three weeks due to a groin strain, dealing a huge blow to his club and country.
22 September 2016, 10:14 AM

US sport grapples with racial tension in wake of shootings

The shootings of two black men by police in Tulsa and Charlotte reverberate in the US sports world as racial tensions flare around the United States.
22 September 2016, 08:45 AM

Football: Messi is what Maradona was, says Matthaus

Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi is the modern-day Diego Maradona, according to Germany great Lothar Matthaus.
21 September 2016, 09:57 AM

Cricket: Saeed Ajmal eyes comeback amidst farewell rumours

Saeed Ajmal, the Pakistani spinner who was suspended for an illegal bowling action in September 2015, refuses to quit international cricket in the wake of some farewell rumours that started doing the rounds following the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi's tweet.
21 September 2016, 06:17 AM

Rivalry resumes without fanfare

Where once excitement reached a fever pitch, there is hardly any anticipation now ahead of today's Bangladesh Premier League encounter between traditional rivals Abahani and Mohammedan SC -- the first of the season between the once bitter foes.
20 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Hosts eyeing final

Hosts Bangladesh will have their eyes on the final of the 4th Boys' U-18 Asia Cup when the seven-nation hockey tournament gets underway at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium on Saturday.
20 September 2016, 18:00 PM