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Kai-Altech Premier Cricket League
Biman offload Mohammedan
Sakib Al Hasan rode on luck twice to remain 53 not out but Mohammedan Sporting Club's winning streak in the Kai-Altech Premier Cricket League was snapped when they crashed to a 61-run defeat to Bangladesh
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Australian Open
Mauresmo powers through
Defending champion Amelie Mauresmo exuded confidence as she cruised into the Australian Open third round Wednesday while former title holder Serena Williams' comeback campaign teetered.
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Captain Freddie is back
All-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been reappointed England captain after Michael Vaughan suffered yet another setback with a torn hamstring that is set to sideline him for at least a week.
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Bevan calls it a day
Former Australian one-day star Michael Bevan announced his retirement from first-class cricket on Wednesday, citing injuries and failure to make the team for the World Cup.
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39-run over!
Nazmul Hossain Milon was having just another decent day in the ground until he walked in to bowl his ninth over.
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Saeed Anwar coming
Former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar is likely to arrive in Dhaka on January 27 but do not think to play cricket in the country.
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Inzy calls for tech support
Unhappy with some umpiring decisions during the first cricket Test against South Africa in Centurion, Pakistan captain Inzamamul Haq has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to allow the umpires
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Ganguly says, no captaincy
Regaining the Indian cricket team's captaincy is not a priority for Sourav Ganguly who says he just wants to concentrate on his game and win matches for his side at the moment.
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Moin freed on bail
Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan was freed on bail after a brief detention over a complaint that he beat up his wife at home, police said Wednesday.
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Bond hurts back again
New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond faces an anxious wait over his immediate playing future after hurting his back in Tuesday's tri-series loss to England.
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Win relieves press
A sense of relief was palpable in the British press after England finally won its first match during its ongoing tour of Australia, a one-day triumph over New Zealand, leading one newspaper here on Wednesday
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Bari cautions Gul
Wasim Bari, Pakistan's chief cricket selector, expressed fears that the expected return of Umar Gul, the injured fast bowler, for the second Test against South Africa next week might backfire.
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Gibbs to play 2nd Test
Appeal sets up ICC inquiry
Herschelle Gibbs will be able to play in the second Test against Pakistan in Port Elizabeth starting Friday after appealing against a two-Test ban for "racially offensive" comments broadcast over a stump
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Proteas expect backlash
South Africa are expecting a stronger challenge from Pakistan in the second Test starting at St George's Park here on Friday.
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Australian Open
Baghdatis Fizzes Out
Federer, Roddick roll on
The 2005 champion Marat Safin squeaked through his second five-setter as top title hopes Roger Federer and Andy Roddick cruised into the third round of the Australian Open Wednesday.
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Australian Open
'HawkEye a nonsense'
Roger Federer says the HawkEye electronic line-calling technology is a nonsense and just puts the onus on players rather than tennis umpires to get the right calls.
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LFP
Calderon says sorry
Real Madrid pr-esident Ramon Calderon has apologised for his outspoken criticisms of the club's players and fans made in a speech to university students on Tuesday.
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The FA Cup
Viduka sees Boro thru'
Australia international Mark Viduka scored twice as Middlesbrough advanced into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a nervy 4-3 third round replay win on Tuesday against Hull, struggling at the foot of
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Barca ride on Saviola
Argentine striker Javier Saviola steered Barcelona into the quarterfinals of the King's Cup when he hit a hattrick in his side's 3-2 win over second division Alaves at the Nou Camp on Tuesday.
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Gazi belongs to Russel
Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra officially announced Wajed Gazi as their coach for the B. League -- the inaugural Professional Football -- League which kicks off in mid-February.
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Murali, Vaas given rest
Sri Lanka have rested senior bowlers Muttiah Muralidaran and Chaminda Vaas for a four-match ODI series against India in February.
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Capello to be fined
Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello will be fined for his rude gestures towards two of the club's fans at the end of Sunday's 1-0 win over Real Zaragoza, the Primera Liga side said on Tuesday.
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Liverpool in Mascherano plea
Liverpool have sent a letter to FIFA asking the world football governing body to ease one of its rules so they can sign Argentinian midfielder Javier Mascherano on loan from West Ham, the BBC reported.
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Serena drops a tear
Serena Williams said she was powerless to rein in her emotions as she continued her Grand Slam comeback here Wednesday, praising the cool demeanour of big sister Venus The double Australian champion
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Barclays English Premier League
MU in for Welsh wonder
Manchester United are on the verge of capturing 17-year-old Welsh left-back Gareth Bale from Southampton in a deal that could trigger the departure of Gabriel Heinze from Old Trafford.
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Pearce delighted with Barton pledge
Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce said Joey Barton was a future England international after the midfielder vowed to stay with the club following their 2-1 FA Cup third round replay victory over Sheffield
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Marseille sale close to reality
Canadian businessman Jack Kachkar said on Wednesday he had offered about 115 millions euros (148.6 million dollars) to buy Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille and was confident his bid would be accepted.
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Hargreaves back in training
Manchester United target Owen Hargreaves is close to a return to action with Bayern Munich, a development that could accelerate moves towards a long-anticipated transfer to the Premiership.
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Australian Open
Chinese assault underway
China's assault on the Australian Open gathered steam Wednesday with victories for Li Na and Peng Shuai while Thai star Danai Udomchoke scored a big upset over 24th seed Juan Carlos Ferrero.
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Serie B
Juventus go top
Juventus drew level with Napoli at the top of Serie B with a 2-1 win over Cesena on Tuesday.
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New dawn for Dwain?
Great Britain's disgraced British sprinter Dwain Chambers said he would try to compete in the world athletics championships in Osaka in August if an American football career did not take off.
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Vogts ready for the challenge
Berti Vogts has said his troubled tenure as Scotland coach will help him be a success in his new job as manager of the Nigerian national side.
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