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Karachi promises a lot
The focus has shifted from the players to the pitch as India and Pakistan attempt to salvage their Test series after two high-scoring draws that drew widespread criticism.
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BD A complete UAE whitewash
Bangladesh A completed the whitewash of United Arab Emirates cricket team with a five-wicket victory in the back-to-back limited-overs game at the Khulna Divisional Stadium yesterday.
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Australian Open
Federer makes it thrice
Sets up Baghdatis final
Roger Federer reached his third consecutive Grand Slam final Friday with an easy win over Nicolas Kiefer at the Australian Open, to set up an intriguing clash with new star Marcos Baghdatis.
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Eng to fight fire with fire
Squad named for India tour
Monty Panesar was called up Friday to fill the vacant spin berth for England's forthcoming three-Test tour of India.
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Jayasuriya boost for Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan opener Sanath Jayasuriya is expected to resume his place in the team for Sunday's vital triangular series clash with Australia in Perth after recovering from a thigh strain.
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Much-talked BCB meeting today
Despite confusions over his invitation, Reazuddin Al Mamun was determined to join the much-talked Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) executive committee meeting to be held at a five-star hotel today in the
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Clubs say 'no' to BFF
Bangladesh Football Federation's bid to hold a single-leg Premier Football League this year got a blow when the top clubs opposed the idea.
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Africa Cup of Nations
Egypt 2006
Tunisia, Guinea thru'
South Africa bow out
Classy Tunisia defeated South Africa 2-0 here at the Harras El-Hedod Stadium Thursday to join Guinea in the quarterfinals of the 2006 African Nations Cup.
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Serie A
Livorno next for rejuvenated Roma
Serie A's most improved side AS Roma host fifth-placed Livorno at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday as the race for Champions League places hots up.
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Euro 2008 Qualifiers
France pitted against Italy
The draw for Euro 2008 made here on Thursday pitted the continent's traditional powerhouses France up against Italy while England under new management go into unknown territory.
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Primera Liga
Real out to prove a point
Real Madrid have 13 points to make up on league leaders Barcelona but the Spanish giants feel confident that they can still snatch the championship from under the noses of their bitter rivals.
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European Cups Ties
Barca, Juve shocked
Barcelona may be almost invincible in the Primera Liga but the Catalan giants suffered a hiccup in their quest to land this season's Spanish Cup as they lost their quarterfinal first leg at Real Zaragoza
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Hingis in mixed doubles final
Martina Hingis continued her impressive comeback Friday by reaching the final of the mixed doubles at the Australian Open.
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Sino duo lifts doubles crown
China's Yan Zi and Zheng Jie won the country's first-ever Grand Slam title Friday, grinding down top seeds Lisa Raymond and Samantha Stosur to take the Australian Open women's doubles title.
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Sagar keeps winning
Minhazuddin Ahmed Sagar continued his winning spree to keep the solo lead in the BASIC Bank 27th National Junior (Under-20) Chess Championship at the end of the seventh round at the federation hall-room
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BSWA awards
Mohammad Rafique and Mohammad Ashraful were awarded sportsman of the year for 2003 and 2004 respectively by Bangladesh Sports Writers Association (BSWA) on Friday.
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Prithul makes hosts proud
Henry Prithul Mondol kept one prestigious medal for hosts Bangladesh when the BKSP student won the boys' doubles title in the SBSL-BKSP International Junior Tennis Tournament yesterday.
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Donald changes heart
Former South African paceman Allan Donald has withdrawn his application for the post of England bowling coach and will remain involved with his country's high performance coaching progra-mme.
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JFA Cup first semi today
The first semifinal of the Second JFA Cup Under-16 Football Tournament between Dhaka and Satkhira will be held today at the Bangabandhu National Stadium. The match will kick off at 4pm.
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Prantik, Kadamtala split points
Prantik Krira Chakra shared points with Kadamtala Sangsad in a 1-1 draw yesterday's Rahman Foundation Second Division Football League at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur onFriday.
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