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New Market clashes: Case filed against 200 people for vandalising ambulance

A case has been filed against 150-200 unidentified people on charge of vandalising an ambulance during the clash between Dhaka College students and traders in Dhaka’s New Market area on April 19.

Criminals beat up teacher

Criminals on Thursday morning beat up and seriously wounded a primary schoolteacher for not withdrawing a case filed against them

Case Against UNO: AL suspends Barisal leader

In the face of severe criticism, the Awami League has suspended a party leader for his "over enthusiasm" to file a case against UNO Tariq Salman, who had published a portrait of Bangabandhu, drawn by a child, on an invitation card.

Ex-head of Salvadoran football federation given 8 years in prison

The former president of El Salvador's football federation, who is wanted in the United States for alleged corruption, was sentenced to eight years in Salvadoran prison for labor fraud, the country's attorney general's office said on Monday.

Football: Former FIFA secretary general Valcke appeals 10-year ban

Former FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against his 10-year ban from football, the tribunal said on Tuesday.

Neymar to stand trial

Neymar, Barcelona and Santos will stand trial on fraud and corruption charges over the transfer of the Brazilian forward after their appeals were turned down by Spain's High Court on Monday.

Bangladesh-India Test: Hyderabad to revive old tradition to commemorate historic match

The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) would revive an old tradition and bring out a souvenir to commemorate the historical occasion of India and Bangladesh playing the first ever Test in India.

Cricket: Arrest warrants issued for Wasim Akram for not appearing before court

A local court in Karachi on Tuesday issued arrest warrants against former star cricketer Wasim Akram, after he failed to appear before the court during last 31 hearings of a case, it has been learnt.

Cricket: Sunil Gavaskar wants Sourav Ganguly as BCCI boss

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has pitched for another former skipper Sourav Ganguly to take over as the head of Indian cricket board after the Supreme Court sacked Anurag Thakur as President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Secretary Ajay Shirke.

August 26, 2016
August 26, 2016

US swimmer Ryan Lochte charged over false robbery claim

The Brazilian authorities have charged US swimming star Ryan Lochte with making a false statement about being robbed at gunpoint during the Olympics.

July 31, 2016
July 31, 2016

IOC panel to have final say on Russian athletes cleared for Rio

A three-member International Olympic Committee (IOC) panel will have the final say on which Russian athletes can compete at the Rio Games, reviewing all decisions taken by the international federations, the IOC said on Saturday.

July 31, 2016
July 31, 2016

'Russian team stands at 266'

Russia's sports minister says that the national team to compete in the Rio Olympics starting next week so far has 266 competitors.

July 30, 2016
July 30, 2016

Chiller condemns Russia cheats' meet

Australia's Olympic delegation head Kitty Chiller questions Russia's determination to eliminate drug cheats.

July 25, 2016
July 25, 2016

WADA 'disappointed' by IOC decision on Russia

The International Olympic Committee's decision to reject calls to ban all Russian competitors from the Rio Olympics could lead to "lesser protection for clean athletes," the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) says..

July 23, 2016
July 23, 2016

Russia expects to avoid full ban

Russia insist it expects to avoid a blanket ban from the IOC on its competitors at the Rio Olympics despite its track and field squad losing an appeal over a suspension for state-sponsored doping.

July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016

Barca ask fans to stand by Messi

Barcelona have launched a campaign in support of Lionel Messi and his father Jorge after the Argentine pair were sentenced to prison terms this week over tax fraud.

July 9, 2016
July 9, 2016

Barcelona vow to back Lionel Messi after 'personal attack'

Barcelona vow to support Lionel Messi following his decision to appeal against the 21-month jail sentence handed down to him by a Spanish court after being found guilty of fiscal fraud and believe the verdict is "an attack on his person".

July 6, 2016
July 6, 2016

Barcelona soccer star Messi sentenced to 21 months in prison

Barcelona soccer star Lionel Messi has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after a court in Barcelona found him guilty of three counts of tax fraud, a statement from the court said on Wednesday.

July 6, 2016
July 6, 2016

Oscar Pistorius jailed for 6 years for murdering Reeva Steenkamp

South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius is sentenced to six years in jail on Wednesday for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his home three years ago.