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Sharma first man to 5 World Cup tons as India tops standings
Leeds, July 6 (AP/UNB) — Rohit Sharma became the first player to hit five hundreds in a single Cricket World Cup as India thrashed Sri Lanka to go top of the group standings on Saturday.
Once its nemesis, Argentine coach Gareca leads Peru revival
Rio De Janeiro, July 6 (AP/UNB) — As a player, Ricardo Gareca played a part in Peru's soccer demise nearly four decades ago.
Sweden beats England 2-1 to take third at Women's World Cup
Nice, July 6 (AP/UNB) — Kosovare Asllani and Sofia Jakobsson each scored and Sweden beat England 2-1 Saturday night to take third place in the Women's World Cup.
US looks to complete its French summer with a final win
Lyon, July 6 (AP/UNB) — The United States is about to conclude its summer in France with an opportunity to further cement its place as the best team on the international stage.
Brazil looks to future, Peru chases glory at Copa América
Rio De Janeiro, July 6 (AP/UNB) — Can a team that was trashed by the favorites in a major soccer tournament win a final against the same opponent only two weeks later?
Du Plessis hits 100, South Africa sets Australia 326 to win
Manchester, July 6 (AP/UNB) — South Africa captain Faf du Plessis struck his team's first century of the Cricket World Cup in its final group game, lifting the homeward-bound Proteas to 325-6 against Australia on Saturday.
BPL Football: Dhaka Mohammedan upset Chattogram Abahani 2-0
Dhaka, July 6 (UNB)- Dhaka Mohammedan SC upset Chattogram Abahani beating them 2-0 in the ongoing 13-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Saturday.
4-day Cricket: Afghanistan A trailing by 118 runs against Bangladesh
Dhaka, July 6 (UNB) - Touring Afghanistan A Team were trailing by 118 runs against hosts Bangladesh A team on the 2nd day of the first four-day match at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna on Saturday.
BPL Football: Muktijoddha play goalless draw with Rahmatganj
Dhaka, July 6 (UNB) - Muktijoddha Sangsad KC played to a goalless draw with Rahmatganj MFS in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football at Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj on Saturday.
Bangladesh likely to host Champions Trophy, Junior Asia Cup Hockey
Dhaka, July 6 (UNB) – Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) is likely to host two international hockey tournaments -- Bangladesh Champions Trophy and Junior Asia Cup Hockey -- next year.