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Journalist Ajoy Barua cremated
Dhaka, July 21 (UNB) – Veteran sports journalist Ajoy Barua who passed away at a London hospital on July 12 was cremated at Rajarbagh Crematory on Sunday evening.
Ledecky stunned in 400 free at worlds; Sun wins record title
Gwangju, Jul 21 (AP/UNB) — Katie Ledecky is usually there in the end, her endurance powering her to the wall well ahead of the competition.
Li Na sets new mark: first Asian-born player in Tennis Hall
Newport, Jul 21 (AP/UNB) — Li Na has broken new ground at the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Britain's Peaty is 1st man to break 57 seconds in 100 breast
Gwangju, Jul 21 (AP/UNB) — Adam Peaty of Britain has become the first man to go under 57 seconds in the 100-meter breaststroke at the world swimming championships.
China wins men's 10-meter platform title
Gwangju, Jul 21 (AP/UNB) — Yang Jian won the men's 10-meter platform title at the world championships on Saturday as China took another diving gold.
Simone Biles takes gold medal at US Classic gymnastics
Louisville, Jul 21 (AP/UNB) — Simone Biles won the U.S. Classic on Saturday night to maintain her six-year winning streak.
Sun's doping case looms over start of world swimming meet
Gwangju, July 20 (AP/UNB) — Nothing like a long-simmering feud to get the world swimming championships off to a bang-up start.
British Open marches on without its star attraction
Portrush, July 20 (AP/UNB) — Royal Portrush had all of Saturday morning to recover from the reality that Rory McIlroy is no longer part of this British Open.
Clanton, Suwannapura win LPGA Tour team event
Midland, July 20 (AP/UNB) — Cydney Clanton and Jasmine Suwannapura ran away with the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational on Saturday, shooting an 11-under 59 in best-ball play for a six-stroke victory.
Springboks down Australia 35-17 at Ellis Park
Johannesburg, July 20 (AP/UNB) — Scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies enjoyed a dream debut with a pair of tries in leading a makeshift South Africa past Australia 35-17 in the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday.