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Argentine match halted after fans shower pitch with dolls

An Argentine first division match between Rosario Central and Racing is briefly halted after the home fans shower the pitch with dolls wearing the shirts of their arch rivals.

Novak Djokovic back on song to set up Zverev final in Rome

Novak Djokovic makes a timely return to his brilliant best after a traumatic year and talks of rediscovering his lost "joy" for tennis as he thrashes Dominic Thiem to set up an Italian Open final meeting with young German Alexander Zverev.

ICC announces umpire and match referee appointments for ICC Champions Trophy 2017

The International Cricket Council today announced the umpire and match referee appointments for the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, which will be staged from 1-18 June at Cardiff Wales Stadium, Edgbaston and The Oval.

National Hockey / Dhaka, Army into semis

Dhaka and Bangladesh Army moved into the semifinals of the 31st ATN Bangla National Hockey Championship after contrasting wins in their respective quarterfinals yesterday.

Independence Day Tennis / Delwar wins men's title

Delwar Hossain of Narshingdi Tennis Club beat Arif Hossain of American Club in straight sets to clinch the men's singles title of the Swiss Paper Independence Day Tennis Tournament, which concluded at the Ramna National Tennis Complex yesterday.

Bastia fans invade pitch, attack Lyon players

Dozens of Bastia fans invaded the pitch at their Armand Cesari stadium and attacked Lyon players as they warmed up for a French Ligue 1 game on Sunday.

Guys who can bowl a perfect yorker are always going to be dangerous: Brett Lee

It is not easy being a fast bowler, especially in the T20 era where the game and its rules are tilted in batsman's favour.

Kuldeep four-for turns it around

Wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav said it was a dream come true to grab four wickets on debut and spin India right back into the game after Steve Smith hit his third ton of the series on Saturday.

Tight security for tense China v South Korea qualifier

Chinese authorities have stepped up security for Thursday's tense World Cup qualifier against South Korea, whose fans will receive a police escort after protests over Seoul's decision to deploy a controversial missile defence system.

May 22, 2017
May 22, 2017

Argentine match halted after fans shower pitch with dolls

An Argentine first division match between Rosario Central and Racing is briefly halted after the home fans shower the pitch with dolls wearing the shirts of their arch rivals.

May 21, 2017
May 21, 2017

Novak Djokovic back on song to set up Zverev final in Rome

Novak Djokovic makes a timely return to his brilliant best after a traumatic year and talks of rediscovering his lost "joy" for tennis as he thrashes Dominic Thiem to set up an Italian Open final meeting with young German Alexander Zverev.

May 18, 2017
May 18, 2017

ICC announces umpire and match referee appointments for ICC Champions Trophy 2017

The International Cricket Council today announced the umpire and match referee appointments for the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, which will be staged from 1-18 June at Cardiff Wales Stadium, Edgbaston and The Oval.

May 15, 2017
May 15, 2017

Dhaka, Army into semis

Dhaka and Bangladesh Army moved into the semifinals of the 31st ATN Bangla National Hockey Championship after contrasting wins in their respective quarterfinals yesterday.

May 14, 2017
May 14, 2017

Delwar wins men's title

Delwar Hossain of Narshingdi Tennis Club beat Arif Hossain of American Club in straight sets to clinch the men's singles title of the Swiss Paper Independence Day Tennis Tournament, which concluded at the Ramna National Tennis Complex yesterday.

April 17, 2017
April 17, 2017

Bastia fans invade pitch, attack Lyon players

Dozens of Bastia fans invaded the pitch at their Armand Cesari stadium and attacked Lyon players as they warmed up for a French Ligue 1 game on Sunday.

April 13, 2017
April 13, 2017

Guys who can bowl a perfect yorker are always going to be dangerous: Brett Lee

It is not easy being a fast bowler, especially in the T20 era where the game and its rules are tilted in batsman's favour.

March 26, 2017
March 26, 2017

Kuldeep four-for turns it around

Wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav said it was a dream come true to grab four wickets on debut and spin India right back into the game after Steve Smith hit his third ton of the series on Saturday.

March 22, 2017
March 22, 2017

Tight security for tense China v South Korea qualifier

Chinese authorities have stepped up security for Thursday's tense World Cup qualifier against South Korea, whose fans will receive a police escort after protests over Seoul's decision to deploy a controversial missile defence system.

March 21, 2017
March 21, 2017

You have to build a family environment

When recalling Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph, the bearded, bespectacled Asankha Gurusinha will probably not be the first name that comes to mind. But Sri Lanka's current strategic consultant was the sixth-highest scorer in the tournament and the second-highest for his team after Aravinda de Silva.