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South Asian Games kicks off in Kathmandu Sunday
The 13th South Asian Games, the seven-nation biggest sports extravaganza of the region, begins on Sunday at Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu through a gala opening ceremony.
Long gap can’t ruin Tamim’s experience: Salahuddin
A long gap cannot ruin the experience of Bangladesh stalwart Tamim Iqbal, said his childhood coach Mohammad Salahuddin on Saturday, who is set to coach his BPL team Dhaka Platoon as well.
Warner's triple century sets records in day-night test
David Warner produced the biggest innings ever in the day-night test cricket format and surpassed some of Don Bradman's records before finishing unbeaten on 335 when Australia captain Tim Paine declared at 589-3 on day two against Pakistan.
England 39-2 at stumps on day 2 of 2nd test vs New Zealand
Allrounder Daryl Mitchell, who admits cheering when England beat New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup last month, made 73 in his first test innings for New Zealand on Saturday to put it in a strong position after the second day of the second cricket test against England.
Tennis Australia to honor Court's Grand Slam anniversary
Tennis Australia has confirmed it plans to honor Margaret Court's 50th anniversary of her 1970 Grand Slam during January's Australian Open, but stressed her controversial anti-gay views "do not align with our values of equality, diversity and inclusion."
SA Games: Bangladesh Men’s cricket team to fly to Nepal Sunday
Bangladesh Men’s cricket team (Under-23) is all set to fly to Nepal on Sunday to take part in cricket event of South Asian Games (SA Games) 2019.
Mashrafe gearing up for BPL
Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza is preparing hard ahead of the special edition of Bangladesh Premier League- Bangabandhu BPL which is scheduled to be played from December 11.
New Zealand 315-6 at tea on day 2 of 2nd test vs England
B.J. Watling and Daryl Mitchell reached half centuries Saturday in a 124-run partnership for the sixth wicket which put New Zealand in strong position in the second cricket test against England by tea on the second day.
Approaching storm, snafus cast pall on Southeast Asian Games
An approaching typhoon is threatening to complicate the hosting by the Philippines of the largest biennial games in Southeast Asia, already marred by logistical foul-ups that the president vowed to investigate.
Barcelona forward Dembele out 10 weeks with leg injury
Barcelona says Ousmane Dembele will be sidelined for around 10 weeks after team doctors diagnosed a muscle injury in his right thigh.