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New Zealand pushes Sri Lanka to 144-6 at stumps on Day 2
Colombo, Aug 23 (AP/UNB) — Fast bowlers Trent Boult and Tim Southee took two wickets apiece to put Sri Lanka on the back foot on a rain-curtailed second day of the second test as the hosts reached 144-6 before rain caused early stumps Friday.
Emerging cricket: Bangladesh to fight Sri Lanka in the series decider
Dhaka, Aug 23 (UNB) — Bangladesh Emerging Team to take on their Sri Lankan opponent in the one-day series decider on Saturday at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna.
Bangladesh are favourites against Afghanistan: Taijul
Dhaka, Aug 23 (UNB) – Star spinner Taijul Islam on Friday said even though Afghanistan are doing well, Bangladesh have better chances to win the one-off Test in September.
US Open Draw: Serena Williams to clash with Maria Sharapova in first round
New York, Aug 23 (AP/UNB) - Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will finally meet in the U.S. Open, and they’ll do it in their very first match.
Lionel Messi has made me a better player and vice-versa: Cristiano Ronaldo on rivalry
Dhaka, Aug 23 (UNB)- Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo recently spoke about his biggest and long-time rival Lionel Messi and admitted that the Argentinian star has only made him a better player and vice-versa, reports The Indian Express.
Simona Halep hopes dream Wimbledon run can end US Open nightmare
Aug 23 (UNB) - Simona Halep is living the dream after her Wimbledon triumph and the Romanian heads into next week’s US Open hoping for a new dawn at the season’s final Grand Slam after early exits in the last two years, reports The Indian Express.
First-round fireworks: Serena, Sharapova to meet at US Open
New York, Aug 22 (AP/UNB) — Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will finally meet in the U.S. Open, and they'll do it in their very first match.
Patriots safety Chung indicted on cocaine possession charge
Laconia, Aug 22 (AP/UNB) — New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung has been indicted in New Hampshire on a charge of cocaine possession, according to court paperwork released Thursday.
5 new signings to watch out for Serie A
Milan, Aug 22 (AP/UNB) — The transfer window in the Italian league will close on Sept. 2. Here's the pick of the signings so far ahead of the season which starts this weekend:
Rampant Archer sparks Australia collapse in 3rd Ashes test
Leeds, Aug 22 (AP/UNB) — Jofra Archer continued the brilliant start to his test career by taking 6-45 and sparking Australia's collapse from 136-2 to 179 all out on a stop-start opening day of the crucial third match of the Ashes series on Thursday.