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Woods withdraws from Northern Trust, citing oblique strain
Jersey City, Aug 9 (AP/UNB) — Masters champion Tiger Woods withdrew Friday from the opening FedEx Cup playoffs event with what he described as a mild oblique strain.
Brazil judge ends investigation of Neymar on rape allegation
Sao Paulo, Aug 9 (AP/UNB) — A Brazilian judge accepted a recommendation from prosecutors Thursday to close the investigation of soccer star Neymar on a rape allegation on the grounds of there being a lack of evidence against him.
'Security incidents' see Ozil, Kolasinac miss Arsenal opener
London, Aug 9 (AP/UNB) — Arsenal has left Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac out of the squad for its Premier League season opener because police are investigating "further security incidents" two weeks after the players fought off two knife-wielding men.
Andy Murray to make singles return at Cincinnati next week
Mason, Aug 9 (AP/UNB) — Andy Murray says he has accepted a wild-card invitation to make his return to singles competition at the Western & Southern Open next week.
SAFF U-15 Champs: Bangladesh to fly for India on August 19
Dhaka, Aug 9 (UNB) - Bangladesh Under-15 football team will fly for India on August 19 (Monday) to participate in the SAFF Under-15 Championship 2019.
Zimbabwe cricket board reinstated, team still suspended
Harare, Aug 9 (AP/UNB) — The Zimbabwe cricket board has been reinstated by a government body in what could be the first step to ending a suspension by the International Cricket Council.
Most Bangladesh star cricketers to celebrate Eid in villages
Dhaka, Aug 9 (UNB) — Most of Bangladesh’s star cricketers are set to celebrate the Eid-ul-Azha at their village homes on Monday.
Hockey Federation: Ajay Bansal appointed as new advisory coach
Dhaka, Aug 9 (UNB)- Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) appointed Ajay Kumar Bansal of India as the advisory coach for under-21 women team.
Espanyol coach happy after Europa League win
Madrid, Aug. 9 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Espanyol coach David Gallego was pleased with his side and with recent arrival Matias Vargas in particular after a 3-0 win away to Luzern all but assured their place in the final play-off round of the Europa League.
Premier League kicks off with Liverpool at home and Man. City at West Ham
London, Aug. 9 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Barely two months after they lifted last season's Champions League title in Madrid, Liverpool kick off the Premier League, looking to end their 30-year wait to lift the domestic title.