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ICC Champions Trophy
Whatmore dreams big
With another big challenge round the corner, Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore said that he was happy the way the Tigers are making up at the moment and also dared to dream about a second round berth in the
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Sourav reluctant to retire
"I am not retiring anytime soon," Sourav Ganguly said on Tuesday after being ignored by the national selectors for the Champions Trophy tournament to be hosted by India in October-November.
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US Open
Serena falters, all-star qtrs
Amelie Mauresmo settled old scores with Serena Williams at the US Open on Monday to keep alive her drive for a third Grand Slam title of the year.
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Much ado about nothing
The much talked about meeting between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the national cricketers yesterday to find the truth about the recently concluded Zimbabwe-Kenya tour simply turned into a get
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Bangladesh face Qatar today
Bangladesh take on Qatar in today's 2007 Asian Cup qualifying Group F match in Doha with the hosts looking to seal a place in the finals.
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Farashganj rout Police
Farashganj Sporting Club blanked Police AC 4-0 for their fourth win in the Green Delta Insurance First Division Hockey League at the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium yesterday.
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BOA's selection committee for Asiad
The Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) yesterday announced a six-member selection committee for the 15th Asian Games to be held in Doha in December.
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Pioneer Football League results
A brace by Jonny helped Samaj Kalyan and Krira Sangha record a huge 5-0 win over Arunodoy JS in yesterday's Pioneer Football League at the Basabo Torun Sangha ground.
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Aussies to wear new colours
Australia's one-day side on Tuesday dumped the canary yellow uniform it has sported for the past three decades in favour of a dark green and unveiled a campaign to fire up home fans for the Ashes series.
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Open Secrets
It's not as if Lindsay Davenport has never beaten quarterfinal opponent Justine Henin-Hardenne. It's just that Davenport hasn't beaten the Belgian since 2002.
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UEFA worried over Hammers deal
European football bosses UEFA have admitted they are powerless to act over the mysterious deal that took Argentine World Cup stars Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to West Ham.
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ITF, WTA to fight drug cheats
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the WTA have signed an agreement to step up out-of-competition drug testing in a move designed to further unify the fight against tennis drug cheats.
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Players ignored Nakata
A breakdown in communication with teammates prompted Japan playmaker Hidetoshi Nakata to quit the game after the World Cup, according to Japan's soccer chief.
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World Cup Hockey
Dutch start as favourites
Favourites the Netherlands will be aiming to upstage bitter rivals Germany on home soil when the field hockey World Cup gets underway here Wednesday.
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Holding slams WICB chief
Ken Gordon, the president of the West Indies cricket board, has come under heavy fire from Michael Holding, the legendary West Indian fast bowler.
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France rule out backlash
Former world champions France face their World Cup conquerors Italy in a Euro 2008 qualifier this Wednesday which, for more reasons than one, will be regarded as a chance for revenge.
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Barclays English Premier League
Gallas planned sabotage?
France international William Gallas threatened to score own goals against Chelsea as he sought an escape from Stamford Bridge, the English champions claimed.
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Materazzi breaks silence
Italy defender Marco Materazzi has broken his silence over the verbal exchange that led to his violent World Cup final clash with French star Zinedine Zidane.
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Barclays English Premier League
'Duo will take Hammers forward'
Argentina's Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano will take West Ham United to a new level, manager Alan Pardew said when he welcomed his new signings to Upton Park on Tuesday.
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They are bad losers: Gattuso
Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has upped the ante ahead of their Euro 2008 qualifier against France on Wednesday by labelling Raymond Domenech's side "bad losers".
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Ronaldinho revels in Dunga reign
Ronaldinho believes new Brazil coach Dunga is just the man to get the South Americans back on track after their disappointing World Cup performance.
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A man of style
Giacinto Facchetti, the former Inter Milan and Italy captain who died on Monday at the age of 64, will be long remembered for his style on and off the field.
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Chelsea look to resolve 'slave' row
Chelsea hope to resolve the row over midfielder Claude Makelele's international call-up with the French Football Federation following this week's Euro 2008 qualifying matches, the Premier League clubsaid
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Asian Cup heats up
A host of European-based stars have been called up to spearhead their team's drive to reach the Asian Cup finals in the next round of qualifying on Wednesday.
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Robson recovering well
Former England manager Bobby Robson said he was in great form on Monday after suffering temporary loss of movement in his left leg and left arm following surgery to remove a brain tumour.
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Swedish trio sent home
Sweden have sent home Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Olof Mellberg and Christian Wilhelmsson for staying out too late on Sunday ahead of this week's Euro 2008 qualifier with Liechtenstein, the soccer association
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Mertesacker back in training
Werder Bremen's German international defender Per Mertesacker is back in full training after an operation on a heel injury that has sidelined him since the World Cup.
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Win boosts electricity
North Korea's triumph in the women's Under 20 world championship not only sparked rejoicing in Pyongyang, it even boosted electricity production in the capital city, the North's state news agency KCNA
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Lerner takes over Villa
American tycoon Randy Lerner assumed full control of Aston Villa on Tuesday after acquiring more than 85 percent of shares in the club.
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24-hr cricket channel on the cards
Sport marketing company Nimbus Communications said Tuesday it had struck a deal with Rupert Murdoch's Star to distribute its new 24-hour cricket channel in India.
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Inzamam could be replaced late
Pakistan Cricket Board has said that it could announce a late replacement for Inzamamul Haq for the Champions Trophy if the captain was penalised by the ICC in the follow up to Oval Test controversy.
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Glenn return pleases Ricky
Australia captain Ricky Ponting has backed the decision to recall veteran paceman Glenn McGrath for the ICC Champions Trophy in India.
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