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Spinners thrilled by Saqlain news

Bangladeshi spinners are excited to see that their long wait for a specialised spin bowling coach is coming to an end, albeit for a brief period, as the Bangladesh Cricket Board is all set to appoint former Pakistani... Full story

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Rain washes out 2nd day’s play Pallekele

Bad weather washed out the entire second day’s play in the third and final Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pallekele on Monday. The entire field at the Pallekele International Stadium was covered as incessant rain since early morning, the heaviest... Full story

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King Federer back on throne

When Roger Federer last strode off Centre Court as Wimbledon champion it must have seemed impossible to the Swiss great that it would take another three years of frustration and angst before he would reclaim his crown. Fededer’s 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 victory... Full story

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SAARC Carrom begins Wednesday

Bangladesh are hoping to improve their international record in carrom when they will host the 16th SAARC Carrom Championship starting at the BKSP on Wednesday. Five teams – Bangladesh, India, the Maldives... Full story

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Jurgensen to assist U-19 squad

Bangladesh national cricket team bowling coach Shane Jurgensen has been asked to assist the beleaguered Under-19 squad for the upcoming ICC Under-19 World Cup to be held in Australia in August, said... Full story

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Wins for Unilever, Coca Cola, Lanka Bangla

Unilever, Coca Cola, Lanka Bangla Securities, Metlife Alico, LR Global recorded wins in the Ascent Corporate 5-A-Side Soccer Tournament on Monday, the third day of the competition now being held at the STM Hall... Full story

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SPORTSLINE

Bangladesh Sporting Club recorded their third victory in the Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Handball League when they dumped Police AC by 5-1 goals at the Moulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium on Monday. Full story

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KP ponders ODI return

Kevin Pietersen has said there is still a chance he could play ‘white ball’ cricket for England again despite retiring from limited overs internationals. However, the South Africa-born batsman—who remains a Test... Full story

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Federer v Murray, the Twitter final

How Sunday’s Wimbledon men’s final between Roger Federer and Andy Murray played out on Twitter: Cuddle from Jonathan Ross. Like that’s going to calm me down??? Andy’s mother Judy Murray Stressing... Full story

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Federer humbled by sporting legends

Roger Federer praised golf superstar Tiger Woods on Sunday for the American’s support as he stormed to a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title. Woods tweeted Federer after the Swiss star had claimed... Full story

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Murray loses final but wins fans

Andy Murray may have failed in his attempt to become the first British man since 1936 to win Wimbledon, but he has finally succeeded in capturing Britain’s heart, the country’s press said Monday. Full story

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Bryan and Raymond win Wimbledon mixed doubles titles

Second seeds Mike Bryan and Lisa Raymond beat Leander Paes and Elena Vesnina to win the Wimbledon mixed doubles title 6-3 5-7 6-4 on Sunday. It was Raymond’s second mixed title at the All England Club after... Full story

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Deschamps named new France coach

France’s World Cup and Euro winning captain Didier Deschamps was named coach of the national side on Sunday, the French Football Federation announced on its website. Full story

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Murray’s day ends in tears - again

Andy Murray discovered he can still ‘cry like Roger’ Federer but ‘can’t play like him’ as his dreams of ending ‘150,000 years’ of hurt died on a floodlit arena at Wimbledon on Sunday. Full story

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Terry ‘racially abused Ferdinand after taunt’

Chelsea and England defender John Terry racially abused rival footballer Anton Ferdinand in response to taunts about his alleged affair with a teammate’s girlfriend, a court heard Monday. Full story

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Chinese Super League spending may not last

With the corrupt heading to jail and big name signings rolling in, Chinese soccer is basking in an unusually positive period, but experts have warned the galactico-style transfer policy is unsustainable and investment... Full story

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Fan wins big for UK charity from beyond grave

A bet placed nearly a decade ago by a tennis aficionado has won a British charity more than 100,000 pounds ($155,100) after tennis legend Roger Federer secured his seventh Wimbledon win. Full story

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Suarez named in Uruguay Olympic squad

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was one of three over-age players included in the 18-man Uruguay squad for the Olympic Games that was announced here on Monday. Coach Oscar Washington Tabarez has also... Full story

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Evergreen Federer back on top of the world

With his 31st birthday looming Roger Federer began a record-equalling 286th week at the top of the world rankings on Monday after claiming a seventh Wimbledon title. The accepted theory is that male tennis players... Full story

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Federer driven on by fatherhood, age

Roger Federer believes becoming a father and celebrating his 30th birthday inspired him to a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title. Federer moved level with Pete Sampras on seven All England Club titles and celebrated a 17th Grand Slam... Full story

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Iniesta ties the knot in Barcelona studded affair

Andres Iniesta married his long-time partner – and mother of his daughter, Valeria – Anna Ortiz on Sunday in a relatively ‘Barca’ studded affair at the Tamarit Castle, a lovely tucked away venue he had booked months... Full story

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SOCCERLINE

Bayern Munich on Monday dismissed speculation they are about to sign Italian international playmaker Andrea Pirlo from Juventus. According to Italian press reports, the Bundesliga club have made a 10-million-euro... Full story

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