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Kai-Altech Premier League
Shahjada savages Sonargaon
Fast bowler Mohammad Shahjada blew Sonargaon to bits as his devastating six-wicket haul propelled Abahani to an eight-wicket victory in the Kai-Altech Premier League at the Fatullah Stadium yesterday.
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Mohammedan upbeat
Although Mohammedan Sporting Club high-ups claimed that they had instructed their 'football management committee' to build a youthful team for the coming Professional Football League, the frustrationof
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Friendly match today
Bangladesh's Under-23 football team will play their last preparation match today ahead of their Olympic pre-qualifiers against Hong Kong when they take on visiting Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard FC of Korea.
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Tigers safely in Harare
The Bangladesh cricket team reached Harare safely at afternoon local time yesterday for the four-match Croco Motors Series. The Tigers landed in Harare following stopovers in Doha and Johannesburg.
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Court probing Malik ban
Pakistan's supreme court wants an explanation from cricket authorities about a life ban on former captain Salim Malik for his alleged involvement in match-fixing, an official said Thursday.
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England facing disaster
Embattled England received another injury setback on Thursday, losing fast bowler James Anderson for the rest of the tri-series ahead of their do-or-die clash against Australia.
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Coach doubted Akhtar
Controversial Pakistani paceman Shoaib Akhtar on Wednesday said coach Bob Woolmer believed he had feigned injury during his short stint in South Africa.
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Sehwag set for return
Virender Sehwag is being tipped to play in the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka as the selectors explore all options before naming their World Cup squad.
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Ponting slams Vincent
Australian captain Ricky Ponting on Thursday hit back at Lou Vincent's sledging claims and accused the New Zealand opener of "yapping" in the field.
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Styris joins Kiwis
Versatile New Zealand batsman Scott Styris has only just arrived in Australia, but he says he has immediately sensed a growing confidence among his teammates.
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Pan Pacific Open
Sharapova in quarters
World number one Maria Sharapova qualified for the Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals on Thursday with an error-strewn 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 win over the unseeded Francesca Schiavone.
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Barclays English Premier League
MU turn on the style
Cristiano Ronal-do inspired Man-chester United's four-goal rout of bottom-club Watford to maintain Sir Alex Ferguson's side's six-point advantage over Chelsea at the head of the Premiership table.
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Hitzfeld back at Bayern
German giants Bayern Munich sacked manager Felix Magath on Wednesday after the 20-time champions slipped to fourth in the Bundesliga.
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Liverpool secure late signings
Liverpool were the most significant players on deadline day for the January transfer window with Rafael Benitez scoring a hat-trick of new signings.
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Inzy doubtful for T20 clash
Pakistan captain Inzamamul Haq is doubtful for the Twenty20 international against South Africa on Friday which precedes a five-match one-day international series starting in Centurion on Sunday.
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No Mexican waves!
Australian cricket chiefs on Thursday banned spectators from launching a "Mexican wave" at all remaining one-day international matches in the country.
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Jhankar beat Adhunik
Jhankar Krira Chakra beat Adhunik Sporting Club by three wickets in the Second Division Cricket League at the Gaibandha Stadium yesterday.
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We were outplayed: Lara
West Indies captain Brian Lara admitted his side had been outplayed by India, as the home side sealed a 3-1 one-day series triumph in Vadodara.
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Moody eyes England job
Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody would be "very interested" in taking on the same role with England if it became available, says his former county boss.
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'Ronaldo exit a mistake'
Real Madrid have made a mistake in selling Ronaldo to AC Milan, according to former coach Vicente del Bosque.
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Beckham mourns cancer patient
David Beckham was mourning the death of a Canadian teen cancer patient whom he bolstered last week with a surprise telephone call, his agent told the Hamilton Spectator.
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Carling Cup
Young guns lift Arsenal
Jeremie Aliadiere scored the decisive goal as Arsenal reached the League Cup final with a 3-1 extra-time victory against Tottenham on Wednesday.
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Barclays English Premier League
Chelsea win but pay dear
Chelsea kept pace with leaders Manchester United with a 3-0 win over Blackburn but their defensive resources were hit once more when Ashley Cole was stretchered off in agony with a knee injury.
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French Cup
Marseille sink Lyon
Late goals by Mickael Pagis and Mamadou Niang gave Olympique Marseille a remarkable 2-1 victory over Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyon and a place in the French Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday.
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Spanish King's Cup
Barca relive Zaragoza nightmare
Real Zaragoza gained the upper hand in their King's Cup quarterfinal against Barcelona when defender Carlos Diogo headed in 12 minutes from time to earn his side a 1-0 win in the first leg at the NouCamp
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Now Doll gets the sack
German club SV Hamburg on Thursday sacked coach Thomas Doll after sliding to the bottom of the league, making him the third Bundesliga managerial casualty in 48 hours.
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Hertha sign Mineiro
Hertha Berlin on Wednesday signed veteran Sao Paulo midfielder Carlos Luciano da Silva on a two-year contract. 'Mineiro', 31, will join his friend and fellow Brazilian Gilberto at the Bundesligaside.
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Dubai out of Liverpool takeover
Dubai International Capital (DIC), the investment arm of the Gulf Emirate, on Wednesday pulled out of negotiations on a takeover of Liverpool after the club's board asked for more time to examine a rival
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Coco loaned to Torino
Inter Milan defender Francesco Coco on Wednesday joined Serie A rivals Torino on loan until the end of the season.
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