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Cricket at BNS again?
The controversy over the possession of Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) was re-ignited when Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Mohammad Ali Asghar on Wednesday expressed his desire to get back
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FIFA World Cup
Germany 2006

Bits and Bobs
Eng looking at 'Plan B'
Afp, Manchester

Number two Tord Grip has admitted that England are devising a 'Plan B' for the World Cup after injuries to top strikers Wayne Rooney and

 
FIFA World Cup
Germany 2006

USA unveil WC roster
USA manager Bruce Arena announced his team's 23-man roster for next month's World Cup in Germany on Tuesday, eight days before players gather to start preparations for the global football showdown.
 
StanChart School Cricket
Khulna Zilla Champions
A brilliant all-round show by Rokonuzzaman helped Khulna Zilla School to become champions of the Khulna Division in the Standard Chartered National School Cricket tournament at the Khulna Stadium yesterday.
 
Tajikistan pull out from Asiad
Bangladesh will play Indonesia in their opening match of the Asian Games qualifying round hockey tournament following the withdrawal of Tajikistan for financial reasons.
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Flintoff the captain?
Another series, more injuries and another captaincy conundrum; when England's selection panel meets this weekend to finalise the squad for next week's first Test against Sri Lanka, not only will enough
 
FIFA World Cup
Germany 2006

'Rooney needs a miracle'
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said Wednesday that striker Wayne Rooney had more than one break in his foot and would probably need a "miracle" to be fit for the World Cup.
 
FIFA World Cup
Germany 2006

Magic quartet in Brazil opener
Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira confidently named his starting line-up on Wednesday for his team's opening World Cup match against Croatia next month.
 
'Name will not count'
Brian Lara has warned his teammates that performance and not names will get them selected during his third term as West Indies captain.
 
Premiership
Champs caught off-guard
Republic of Ireland international midfielder Steven Reid secured Blackburn Rovers a place in next season's UEFA Cup with a first half header that brought Chelsea's title celebrations to an abrupt endas
 
Bundesliga
Hamburg keep title race alive
SV Hamburg kept the German title race alive on Tuesday thanks to a 1-0 victory over struggling FC Cologne.
 
In fear of early England exit!
An England supporter has taken out a one million pound (1.5 million euros, 1.75 million dollars) insurance policy against England suffering early elimination from the World Cup.
 
Sachin to bat soon
Master batsman Sachin Tendulkar is set to bat again in the next few days after undergoing shoulder surgery five weeks ago, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said on Tuesday.
 
Searchin' in 'Paradise'
Former India fast bowlers Javagal Srinath and TA Sekar Wednesday concluded trials in revolt-hit Kashmir to select boys for a prominent pace bowling academy.
 
Proteas wait on Pollock
A decision on whether or not to include Shaun Pollock to play against New Zealand in the third and final Test at the Wanderers on Friday will be left as late as possible.
 
Chelsea, United fined in Kenya!
A Kenyan judge has suggested that arch-rival English football clubs Chelsea and Manchester United pay fines slapped on two men for a Nairobi barroom brawl during the two sides' weekend premiership decider.
 
Soccer to build harmony
Christian ministers will tackle Muslim imams in a pre-World Cup friendly officiated by a Jewish referee as part of an initiative aimed at increasing understanding among religions, it was announced Wednesday.
 
Cole volunteers for Rooney role
Chelsea forward Joe Cole said he will step in to fill the void created by Wayne Rooney should the Manchester United striker miss the World Cup.
 
Magath hints at Bayern exit
Bayern Munich coach Felix Magath said Wednesday he has a burning ambition to manage abroad after spending his entire career in Germany.
 
Australia name contracted players
Cricket Australia (CA) have named the men who will attempt to win back the Ashes from England next winter.
 
Malik set to return for Eng tour
Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik has undergone successful surgery to correct his suspect bowling action and should be fit for the tour of England.
 

 
   
 
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