Sports
Federer faces Goffin in his 13th Halle Open final
Halle, Jun 22 (AP/UNB) — Roger Federer will play David Goffin in the final as he bids for a record-extending 10th Halle Open title on Sunday.
Handball Federation honours 11 organisers
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) – Eleven organisers have received lifetime achievement awards from Bangladesh Handball Federation (BHF) for their outstanding contributions to promoting and developing the game in the country.
Barty to play Goerges for Birmingham title and No. 1 spot
Birmingham, Jun 22 (AP/UNB) — French Open champion Ashleigh Barty will play Julia Goerges for the Birmingham Classic title on Sunday, and clinch the world No. 1 spot if she wins.
ICC WC: Saifuddin uncertain for Afghanistan clash
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) - Bangladeshi bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin might not be available for Bangladesh’s next game against Afghanistan at Southampton on June 24 as he is yet to recover from a back injury.
Volleyball Federation picks 25 players for SA Games
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) – Bangladesh Volleyball Federation (BVF) has initially chosen 25 players to form the national team for the upcoming South Asian (SA) Games’2019 scheduled for December 1-10 in Nepal.
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.