Football
Chile vs Colombia one of highlights of Copa América quarters
São Paulo, Jun 28 (AP/UNB) — One of the most anticipated games of the Copa América won't feature South American powerhouses Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.
Bronze helps England beat Norway to reach World Cup semis
Le Havre, Jun 28 (AP/UNB) — As England practiced a set-piece routine hours before facing Norway, defender Lucy Bronze was determined to apply the finishing touch.
Brazil fined for homophobic chants at Copa America opener
Rio De Janeiro, Jun 28 (AP/UNB) — South America's soccer body has fined Brazil $15,000 because of homophobic chants during Copa America's opening match in Sao Paulo.
Argentina returns to Maracanã in Copa América quarterfinals
Rio De Janeiro, June 27 (AP/UNB) — Five years after losing in the World Cup final at the Maracanã Stadium, Lionel Messi is getting ready to play at the iconic soccer venue again.
Fed Cup follows Davis Cup with new tournament format
London, June 27 (AP/UNB) — The Fed Cup is following the Davis Cup with a new tournament format.
Richarlison to miss Brazil's Copa America clash due to mumps
Porto Alegre, June 27 (AP/UNB) — Richarlison has been ruled out of Brazil's Copa America quarterfinal match against Paraguay because of mumps.
JFA Football: Rajshahi emerge zonal champions beating Bogura 5-0
Dhaka, June 27 (UNB) – Hosts Rajshahi District emerged zonal champions to reach the final round of the JFA U-14 National Women’s Football Championship eliminating Bogura District by 5-0 goals in the regional final at Muktijoddha Smriti Football Stadium in Rajshahi on Thursday.
BPL Football: Chattogram Abahani drop points with Brothers Union
Dhaka, June 27 (UNB) – Seventh ranked Chattogram Abahani Limited dropped points with lowly Brothers Union Club as the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football match between them ended in 1-1 draw at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Thursday.
MLS looks toward Asia as next major market for talent
Vancouver, Jun 27 (AP/UNB) — Greg Anderson was supposed to be bound for Orlando, Florida, and the MLS player combine in his role as vice president of soccer operations for the Vancouver Whitecaps. He was hours from going to the airport when a phone call changed his itinerary.
BPL Football: Sheikh Jamal beat Arambagh KS 1-0
Dhaka, Jun 27 (UNB) – Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club beat Arambagh Krira Sangha by 1-0 goal in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football at Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh on Thursday.
The league resumed on Thursday after a recess of nine days for the participation of Dhaka Abahani Limited in the AFC Cup matches.
Gambian forward Ebou Kanteh scored the match winner for Sheikh Jamal in the 46th minute of the day’s match.
With day’s feat, Sheikh Jamal DC remained at 6th slot securing 21 points with five wins, six draws and six losses while Arambagh remained in the 5th slot with their previous credit of 23 points with seven wins, two draws and eight losses.