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Khulna hit back through Razzak

Abdur Razzak’s four-wicket haul and some cautious batting by the late middle-order batsmen helped Khulna come back strongly on the second day of the National Cricket League final against Rajshahi at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Friday. Full story

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Guardiola quits as Barca coach

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola announced Friday he is leaving the team at the end of the season, ending a four-year reign over one of the greatest eras in club football. ‘This is not a very easy situation for me,’ the 41-year-old Guardiola told a... Full story

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Arambagh, Feni split points

Arambagh Krira Shangha failed to protect an early lead as they shared points with Feni Soccer Club in a 1-1 draw in the Bangladesh Premier League’s last match of the first leg at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday. Full story

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BFF spends Tk 84cr in four years

Bangladesh Football Federation spent more than Tk 84 crore during the four-year tenure of the current of executive committee, according to a financial statement to be placed at the upcoming annual... Full story

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Chanderpaul reaches 10,000 elite group

Shivnarine Chanderpaul became the 10th batsman to reach 10,000 Test runs as he headed West Indies’ attempt to avoid defeat in the third and final Test against Australia on Thursday. Set a daunting target of 370 to win on a track offering plenty for spin, as West Indian Shane Shillingford proved with his 10-wicket... Full story

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Siddik moves up to 29th Bangladeshi golfer Siddikur Rahman had an improved performance in the second round as he climbed up to 29th position in the Ballantine’s... Full story

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India unsure about Sachin

Sachin Tendulkar’s nomination to India’s parliament was met with widespread bemusement Friday, with many questioning whether the publicly apolitical batting superstar will have the time or inclination to serve as an MP. Full story

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Hard graft pays off for Chanderpaul

Shivnarine Chanderpaul, only the 10th player in history to make 10,000 Test runs, believes hard graft and long hours in the nets propelled him to his landmark. Full story

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Battle for Europe pips Juve-Milan duel

The impending duel between Juventus and AC Milan for Italy’s Serie A title could be put in the shade this weekend as five teams continue the battle for next season’s coveted European places. Full story

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City our biggest rivals now: Fergie

Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Manchester United that rivals Manchester City are here to stay as the two clubs prepare for their Premier League title duel on Monday. Full story

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Master Bielsa to meet apprentice Simeone in final

Atletico Madrid’s young coach Diego Simeone will test his progress against hugely experienced former boss Marcelo Bielsa when he takes on Athletic Bilbao in next month’s pupil-versus-master Europa League final. Full story

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Rummenigge wants reform of yellow card rules

Bayern Munich boss Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has called on UEFA to overhaul regulations which have effectively ruled key players from Bayern and Chelsea out of the Champions League final on May 19. Full story

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Russian pitches good for chickens and goats

Russian Premier League pitches are a disgrace and, in at least one case, more suitable for chickens and goats than professional soccer, the world players’ union FIFPro said in a report on Friday. Full story

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Bilbao, Atletico set up all Spanish final

Athletic Bilbao and Atletico Madrid set up an all-Spanish Europa League final on Thursday as La Liga found some solace after the Champions League misery suffered by Barcelona and Real Madrid. Full story

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The guardian of Barca’s dream teams

Pep Guardiola, who quit as Barcelona coach on Friday, was rightly feted as the guiding light for a group of players widely regarded as among the best of their era. But he first made his name two decades ago as a tenacious midfielder whose tough-tackling and astute... Full story

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Chelsea glory raises stakes

Chelsea’s improbable march to the Champions League final has raised the stakes as the battle for places in next season’s competition resumes in the Premier League this weekend. Full story

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Real focus on league after CL agony

Spanish hopes of a mouth-watering Champions League final between Real Madrid and Barcelona evaporated this week with both sides crashing out at the semi-final stage but at least Real have... Full story

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Suspended Terry can lift trophy, says UEFA Chelsea captain John Terry will be allowed to lift the Champions League trophy if the London club beat Bayern Munich even though he will miss the... Full story

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