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Post-Brexit bid to curb foreign player imports splits soccer
London, Nov 22 (AP/UNB) — Just like the politicians, English soccer is divided by Brexit.
Mominul’s ton boosts Bangladesh score 216/3* at tea
Chattogram, Nov 22 (UNB) – Bangladesh cricket team middle-order batsman Mominul Haque’s century of 116* boosted his side for a 216/3* at tea break on day-one in the first innings of the first Test against visiting West Indies in a two-match series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in the port city on Thursday.
Bangladesh-West Indies first Test begins Thursday
Chattogram, Nov 21 (UNB) – Bangladesh will take on visiting West Indies in the first Test of the two-match series beginning at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Thursday with Shakib Al Hasan expected to make his comeback to lead the Tigers.
Neymar picks up apparent groin injury during Brazil friendly
London, Nov 21 (AP/UNB) — Striker Neymar was substituted with an apparent groin injury during the first half of Brazil's friendly against Cameroon on Friday.
Newcomer Kosovo secures playoff spot in Euro 2020 qualifying
Madrid, Nov 21 (AP/UNB) — Two years after being recognized by UEFA, Kosovo has given itself a chance to make it to the 2020 European Championship.
Pulisic captains US in Sarachan finale, 1-0 loss to Italy
Dhaka, Nov 21 (AP/UNB) -In his final match as U.S. soccer coach, Dave Sarachan gave Christian Pulisic the captain's arm band for the first time and sent out the youngest lineup since the American team started keeping records.
Tennis star Venus Williams settles fatal crash lawsuit
West Palm Beach, Nov 21 (AP/UNB) — Tennis star Venus Williams has settled a wrongful death lawsuit related to a fatal car crash in Florida, court records show.
Mother Nature doing World Cup of Golf no early favors
Melbourne, Nov 21 (AP/UNB) — The World Cup of Golf is getting an early taste of Melbourne's fickle weather.
Fed Cup Football: Bashundhara Kings storm final eliminating Sheikh Russel
Dhaka, Nov 20 (UNB) – A late goal by substitute forward Towhiudul Alam Sobuj enabled newcomers Bashundhara Kings to reach the final of the Walton Federation Cup Football Tournament in their first appearance eliminating Sheikh Russel KC by 1-0 goal in the hard-fought 2nd semifinal at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Tuesday.
Youth Archery: BKSP clinches top slot with 7 gold medals
Dhaka, Nov 20 (UNB) – Bangladesh Krira Shikka Protishtan (BKSP) clinched the top slot in the Teer 2nd National Youth Archery Championship securing seven gold, four silver and six bronze medals that concluded at the Archery Training Centre at Shaheed Ahsanullah Master Stadium in Tongi on Tuesday.