Football
Sharp strikes as Sheffield United grabs point on EPL return
Bournemouth, Aug 10 (AP/UNB) — Substitute Billy Sharp scored a late equalizer as newly promoted Sheffield United marked its Premier League return by securing a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Saturday.
Neymar to miss start of French league amid transfer talk
Paris, Aug 10 (AP/UNB) — Neymar will miss the start of the French league season as Paris Saint-Germain confirmed Saturday that the Brazil star could leave the club this summer.
3 Indian clubs to take part in Sheikh Kamal Int’l Club Cup
Dhaka, Aug 10 (UNB) - Three Indian football clubs -- East Bengal FC, Mohun Bagan AC and Kolkata Mohammedan SC -- will participate in the upcoming Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup 2019 to be held at MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram in October.
EPL opener: Liverpool GK Alisson injured in win over Norwich
Liverpool, Aug 10 (AP/UNB) — Liverpool opened its bid to end a 30-year English title drought by beating Premier League newcomer Norwich 4-1 on Friday but lost goalkeeper Alisson to injury.
Reus, Alcácer send Dortmund through 2-0 in German Cup
Berlin, Aug 10 (AP/UNB) — Borussia Dortmund overcame a stubborn challenge from third-division Uerdingen and a reunion with World Cup winner Kevin Großkreutz to win 2-0 in the first round of the German Cup on Friday.
Lyon opens French league season with 3-0 win at Monaco
Monaco, Aug 10 (AP/UNB) — Sylvinho started his French league coaching career with Lyon on a high note as the seven-time champion opened its campaign with a 3-0 win at Monaco on Friday.
'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.
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.
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.