Sports
Messi faces Ronaldo, Van Dijk but no Neymar for Ballon d'Or
Paris, 22 Oct (AP/UNB) — Lionel Messi will have Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk as rivals for the 2019 Ballon d'Or award. But not Neymar.
All Blacks ready for anything if semifinal goes to shootout
Tokyo, 22 Oct (AP/UNB) — The inevitable question of the tiebreaker was posed to New Zealand coach Steve Hansen ahead of the Rugby World Cup semifinal against England.
Sheffield United beats Arsenal 1-0 in Premier League
Sheffield, 22 Oct (AP/UNB) — Arsenal slumped to a 1-0 loss at promoted Sheffield United on Monday in the Premier League, upping the pressure on coach Unai Emery after another performance void of creativity and flair.
India inflict innings defeat on South Africa in 3rd test
Ranchi, 22 Oct (AP/UNB) — India took just nine minutes on day four to wrap up the third and final test against South Africa and complete a first-ever 3-0 series whitewash over the Proteas with an innings and 202-run victory on Tuesday.
Beckham's stadium complex for Inter Miami taking shape
Fort Lauderdale, 22 Oct (AP/UNB) — Piles of steel sit at one end of the property, waited to be lifted into place. Workers were going in all directions, some pounding nails into wood, others ready to pour concrete, others driving heavy equipment over piles of dirt.
Tigresses leave for Pakistan Tuesday
Dhaka, Oct 21 (UNB) – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday announced a 15-member National Women’s team to tour Pakistan to play a three-match T20 and two-match 0DI series against Pakistan, all at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Bangladesh U-16 cricketers leaving for Pakistan tonight
Dhaka, Oct 21 (UNB) – A 15-member Bangladsesh Under-16 Cricket team are set to leave here for Pakistan tonight (Monday night) to play two three-day and three one dayers against their Pakistan counterparts, all at the Khan Research Laboratories Cricket Ground (KRLCG) in Rawalpindi.
Faraaz Cup Football: Gono Bishwabidyalay clinches title beating Southeast University 4-2
Dhaka, Oct 21 (UNB)– Gono Bishwabidyalay (University) clinched their maiden title in the United Group Faraaz Inter-University Gold Cup Football Tournament beating Southeast University (SEU) by 4-2 goals in tie breaker in the final at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Monday.
Real Madrid depleted for crucial Champions League game
Madrid, Oct 21 (AP/UNB) — Real Madrid is under pressure, depleted by injuries, and in need of a win in the Champions League.
Lomu's legacy looms over NZ-England World Cup semifinal
Tokyo, Oct 21 (AP/UNB) — One trampling run launched Jonah Lomu to global stardom, ensuring his name will be indelibly linked to a Rugby World Cup semifinal between New Zealand and England.