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Tigers aim good show
Warm-up matches starts today
Bangladesh will open their Sri Lanka tour today with a three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka A team at the Colombo Colts ground.
 
Mohammedans battle today
Mohammedan will be on a double mission of returning to winning ways in the B.
 
SAFF football on schedule
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) general secretary Anwarul Hoque Helal yesterday confirmed that the 5th SAFF Football Championship will be held on schedule this December.
 
FIFA team to inspect BNS
A FIFA inspection team will arrive in Dhaka on July 7 to scrutinise the Bangabandhu National Satdium as an international venue.
 
England almost there
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Monty Panesar took five wickets, including West Indies marathon man Shivnarine Chanderpaul, as England neared victory in the fourth and final Test on the last day at Riverside here Tuesday.
 
Big challenge for Rahul
On March 23, India's World Cup challenge ended. In July, India opens its tour of England. Ample time existed to find a new coach.
 
Vaughan quits ODI captaincy
Michael Vaughan resigned as England's one-day captain with immediate effect here Monday.
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Real architect at dead end?
Fabio Capello, who guided Real Madrid to the Spanish league title on Sunday, could quit coaching altogether if the club decide to sack him, media reported Tuesday amid speculation on who might replace
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Carlos excites Turks
Thousands of fans cheered Roberto Carlos here on Tuesday as the Brazilian full-back formally signed with Turkish champions Fenerbahce.
 
Lalas slams Premiership
Stung by suggestions David Beckham is heading into semi-retirement in Major League Soccer (MLS), the President of LA Galaxy has branded the English Premiership an over-hyped, "inferior product.
 
'No change at Barca'
Barcelona chairman Joan Laporta said Tuesday that he expected Dutch coach Frank Rijkaard and top stars Ronaldinho and Samuel Eto'o to stay at the club next season.
 
Schuster pleads for Real deal
Former Real Madrid player Bernd Schuster said Monday he has primed himself to become a possible replacement for Fabio Capello, the current coach of the Spanish giants, as of next season.
 
M upsets another M
Mahela Jayawardene expressed disappointment that Marvan Atapattu had decided to opt out of the upcoming three-Test series against Bangladesh starting on June 25 at the SSC.
 
Nielsen to leave Tait alone
Tim Nielsen has ruled out tinkering with Shaun Tait's bowling action despite the fact Tait was forced to have surgery on his right elbow on Tuesday.
 
Asif for World shooting meet
Bangladesh's Commonwealth Games gold medallist shooter Asif Hossain Khan will take part in the World Shooting Competition in Germany.
 
5 new sport fed bosses
The Youth and Sports Ministry yesterday appointed new presidents of five sport federations.
 
3 fight to fill Marvan void
Three Sri Lankan batsmen are competing for the void created by the self-imposed absence of former captain and opening batsman Marvan Atapattu for the series against Bangladesh.
 
Butt named vice-captain
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Salman Butt as Pakistan's vice-captain until December.
 
Prize distribution
The prize distribution ceremony of the Destiny International Rating Chess Tournament-2007 was held at the National Sports Council (NSC) conference room yesterday.
 
Harmy to have hernia surgery
England fast bowler Stephen Harmison is to undergo surgery for a "non-serious hernia" operation, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced Tuesday.
 

 
   
 
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