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Bitter bye to Cruciani
When Diego Cruciani came to Bangladesh from Argentina just over a year ago, he might have been flattered by the way the smiling Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) officials welcomed him.
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BCB sits with players today
As per schedule, the team evaluation committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sits with the national team players today to have their opinions on the just-concluded Zimbabwe and Kenya tours.
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McGrath in Aussie squad
Glenn McGrath will return to international cricket in next month's ICC Champions Trophy tournament in India after he was chosen Monday in a 14-man Australian squad.
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U-17s go down against Vietnam
Bangladesh made a poor start to their AFC Under-17 Football Championship campaign as they suffered a 0-2 defeat against Vietnam at the Bishan Stadium in Singapore on Monday. The first half endedgoalless.
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Pak-Eng 3rd ODI today
Inzamamul Haq, the Pakistan captain, has warned his players against complacency after a forceful start in the one-day series, saying that England were capable of staging a comeback in their own backyard.
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'Pakistan stronger'
Pakistan vice-captain Younis Khan believes the team are stronger in the wake of the fourth Test forfeiture which rocked international cricket.
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Adieu Agassi
Defending champion Roger Federer and former winners Andy Roddick, Marat Safin and Lleyton Hewitt advanced Sunday at the US Open on a day when two-time winner Andre Agassi bowed out for good.
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US Open
The rebel ends up as ruler
What began as a riot of hairlocks, flash colours and cut-off denims in 1986 ended here twenty years later on Sunday with a baldhead, all-whites and a bad back.
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Speed warns Inzamam
Malcolm Speed, the International Cricket Council's (ICC) chief executive, has issued a terse warning to Inzamamul Haq over making public comments about incidents at The Oval pending the ICC's Code ofConduct
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Inzy hearing on Sept 27 or 28?
Pakistan captain Inzamamul Haq's disciplinary hearing is likely to be held on September 27 or 28, a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) source said on Monday.
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Andre & Pete: Made for each other
Rivalry is the lifeblood of sport and for Andre Agassi it was Pete Sampras that more than anyone defined his 20 years at the top of the tennis tree.
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African giants show strength
The giants of African football demonstrated their strength in the first series of 2008 Nations Cup qualifiers this weekend.
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Office basketball
Bangladesh Army beat Bangladesh Rifles 76-58 points in the opening match of the Office Basketball League at the Dhanmondi Basketball gymnasium yesterday. The winners led the first half was 35-28.
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As seen by his peers
What his peers said about Andre Agassi over his glorious two-decade tennis career:br>John McEnroe: "I played him when he was 16 or 17 and he had an energy to him then.
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Euro 2008
McClaren wants more from Gerrard
England coach Steve McClaren insists Steven Gerrard has much more to offer his country as the Liverpool midfielder prepares to celebrate his 50th cap.
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Beautiful Brazil blank Argentina
Brazil midfielder Elano scored twice to inspire his country to a 3-0 friendly international win against old rivals Argentina in London on Sunday.
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Euro 2008
Final rematch looms large
France and Italy go head to head in Paris in the clash of the titans on Wed-nesday in the latest round of Euro 2008 qualifying matches.
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Wales next for Samba boys
A match against a resurgent Brazil in London on Tuesday might not be what Wales needed after an unhappy start to their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign.
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Ronaldinho fit for Wales
Ronaldinho has recovered from injury and will play for Brazil in their friendly international against Wales in London on Tuesday, coach Dunga said on Monday.
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Euro 2008
Henry unfazed by goal drought
Arsenal striker Thierry Henry says he is getting stronger and is not worried about his goal drought this season.
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Euro 2008
Forget goal fest: Klose
Miroslav Klose says Germany must stick to basics against San Marino in Wednesday's Euro 2008 Group D qualifier and not try to rack up a tennis score against one of the smallest nations in Europe.
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Dialogue the key: Dunga
Brazil coach Dunga believes improved dialogue with his team is the key to ensuring there is no repeat of their World Cup failure.
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BArclays English Premier League
Gilberto hails The Beast
Gilberto Silva insists his Brazil teammate Julio Baptista is the man to replace Patrick Vieira at Arsenal.
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'Hargreaves is our Makelele'
John Terry believes England have unearthed the new Claude Makelele in the shape of midfield anchor-man Owen Hargreaves.
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Referee expects explosive match
Herbert Handel, the referee for Wednesday's World Cup final rematch between France and Italy, said he expected an explosive encounter but had no fears about the Stade de France clash.
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Italy unchanged
Italy coach Roberto Donadoni said he did not intend to make any changes ahead of the World Cup final rematch against France although they only drew 1-1 against Lithuania in Naples this weekend.
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US surgery for Owen
Newcastle striker Michael Owen headed for surgery in the United States on Monday full of optimism he would be able to completely recover from his knee problems.
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Nightclub controversy for Croats
Three Croatian players have been punished by coach Slaven Bilic for going to a nightclub and will not play in their Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia in Moscow on Wednesday.
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Portugal without Martins, Meira
Fernando Meira and Carlos Martins will miss Portugal's first Euro 2008 championship qualifier against Finland in Helsinki on Wednesday because of leg muscle injuries.
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Iraqi booter kidnapped
Unidentified gunmen kidnapped Ghanim Khudayer, a popular Iraqi football player, from his residence in Baghdad's western Amel neighbourhood, an official from his club said Monday.
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Pak ODIs over for Gough
Darren Gough was ruled out Sunday of the remainder of England's one-day series against Pakistan with a left shin injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced.
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England will ignore racist chants
England skipper John Terry insists the team will ignore any racist chanting when Steve McClaren's men face Macedonia in a Euro 2008 qualifier on Wednesday.
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Div I hockey
Wari Club kept their all-win record in the Green Delta Insurance First Division Hockey League as they beat Shishu Kishore Sangha by 3-1 goals at the Maulana Bhasani National Stadium yesterday.
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Swadheenata keep winning
Swadheenata Krira Sangha registered their fourth victory in the Pioneer Football League when they edged past Khilgaon Progoti Sangha 2-1 at the Basabo Tarun Sangha ground yesterday.
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