MSC win in battle of giants
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With every passing hour the Olympic venues in London are getting more crowded as athletes from all over the world are converging on the capital for the Games. Every time team a... Full storyThe torch bearer from Bangladesh
At Lord’s, bows & arrows replace bat & ball
Lord’s, the historic ‘home of cricket’, was bathed in brilliant sunshine on Wednesday—perfect conditions for a Test match. But any members of Marylebone Cricket Club, which owns the... Full storyThis is my time: Bolt
Usain Bolt insisted ‘this is my time’ Tuesday ahead of his bid to become the first man to win back-to-back Olympic titles in both the 100m and 200m—despite the emergence of Jamaican rival Yohan Blake. Full storySakib loses top spot to Kallis
Bangladesh’s all-rounder Sakib al Hasan has been supplanted at top of the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test all-rounders by South African Jacques Kallis after his contribution in South Africa’s win in the last... Full storyBeckham to feature in opening ceremony
David Beckham has confirmed he will take part in Friday’s Olympics opening ceremony following his shock snub from Britain’s football team, it was reported Wednesday. Full storySPORTSLINE
U-17 camp from July 28 A 27-member Under-17 unit are expected to join the second phase of the skill training camp beginning from July 28 at the National Cricket Academy Ground, said a press release... Full storyU-15 footballers suffer for BFF bureaucracy
Chances of the Bangladesh Under-15 football development squad’s participation in the Denmark Cup was ruled out as the Bangladeshi team were refused Danish visa for applying late. Full storyOlympics still special for Williams sisters
They may have won 21 Grand Slam singles titles between them, not counting their doubles successes together, but Venus and Serena Williams insisted Tuesday the Olympic Games were still special. Full storyBlatter warns ‘injured’ Bale of ban threat
Gareth Bale risks being banned for playing for Tottenham while the Olympics are in progress—but only if England’s Football Association submits a formal complaint, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Wednesday. Full storyBritish footballers battling apathy
Britain’s footballers are battling widespread apathy about their Olympic campaign—but coach Stuart Pearce is convinced it will turn around as soon as the action starts today. Full storyGold would be career highlight for Giggs
Manchester United great Ryan Giggs said Tuesday an Olympic gold would rank among the best moments of his career as he prepares to play his first international tournament at the age of 38. Full storyBarca win on Vilanova bow
Barcelona’s first game under new coach Tito Vilanova ended in a 2-1 friendly win away to German Bundesliga club Hamburg on Tuesday. With a host of players missing, including those who... Full storyWenger determined to bring in fresh faces
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger spoke of his desire to bring in fresh faces as his team arrived in China on Wednesday ahead of a game with Premier League Champions Manchester City. Full storyInzaghi quits football
Filippo Inzaghi announced his retirement from football on Tuesday, and said he would be joining the AC Milan youth coaching staff. ‘My time with Milan finished in the best possible way, with a goal.. Full storyReal rout Oviedo to open pre-season
Real Madrid drubbed Spanish third-division side Real Oviedo 5-1 Tuesday in a pre-season warm-up match, despite Jose Mourinho fielding a second-string team. Mourinho started just three members... Full storySOCCERLINE
Russia delay Capello unveiling The Russian Football Union have delayed the official unveiling of new national team coach Fabio Capello until Thursday, the governing body... Full storyBrazil prepare for Olympic assault
Torch lights up Wembley Stadium
