Sports
U-16 Women’s Football: Magura emerge zonal champions, reach final round
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) - Magura District emerged zonal champions to reach the final round of the BFF-Unicef U-16 National Women’s Football Championship crushing hosts Jashore District by massive 11-0 goals in the regional final at the Shamsul Huda District Stadium in Jashore on Saturday, featuring two hat-tricks by Bristy and Orpita.
West Indies opt to bowl against New Zealand
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) - New Zealand were invited to bat first in their 6th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup at the Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.
Impressive Afghanistan restrict India to 224
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) - India managed to score 224 for eight wickets in 50 overs in their fifth game of the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup against Afghanistan at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on Saturday.
US Soccer, women's team tentatively agree to mediate lawsuit
Reims, Jun 22 (AP/UNB) — U.S. Soccer and players for the women's national team have tentatively agreed to mediate a lawsuit that accuses the federation of gender discrimination and seeks equitable pay.
BFF holds football training, tournament for street kids
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB)— Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) held a training session and tournament for street children at the BFF artificial turf in Motijheel on Saturday morning as part of its AFC Corporate Social Responsibility Programme.
Pakistan need win more than South Africa at Lord's
London, Jun 22 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan ought to be far more inspired than South Africa when they meet on Sunday at Lord's in the Cricket World Cup.
India opt to bat first against Afghanistan
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) — Indian captain ViratKohli won the toss and opted to bat first in their fifth game in the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup against Afghanistan on Saturday at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.
Commentary or BCCI-IPL roles: World Cup TV experts face choice
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) - The Star Sports panel of experts for the World Cup is expected to see a shake-up with the BCCI all set to give the stars two weeks to choose between commentary assignments and their official positions with the board and IPL franchises. Even active cricketers, either for India or the IPL, have been barred from being employed as commentators by the broadcasters, reports The Indian Express.
Ajax extend coach Erik Ten Hag’s contract till June 2022
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) - Ajax Amsterdam have extended coach Erik ten Hag’s contract till the end of June 2022 after he guided the Dutch side to a league and cup double as well as the semi-finals of the Champions League, reports The Indian Express.
Barcelona to play Arsenal in Joan Gamper Trophy at Nou Camp
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) - Barcelona will play a pre-season friendly with Arsenal at their Nou Camp stadium on Aug. 4, the La Liga champions said, reports The Indian Express.