IOC keeps an eye on BOA election
Few buyers for BCB TV rights bid
The Bangladesh Cricket Board failed to attract too many companies to buy its television broadcast and marketing rights and extended time for purchasing the tender schedule for another seven days in the hope of... Full storyKohli leads India’s fightback
Virat Kohli led India’s fightback with an unbeaten 93 after early strikes from the New Zealand pace duo of Tim Southee and Doug Bracewell had the hosts in a spot of bother in the second and final Test on Saturday. Full storyRoddick staves off retirement
Bangladesh beat S’pore in WHL
Bangladesh maintained their good form and increased their chances of moving to the second round of the World Hockey League as they came from a goal behind to beat hosts Singapore 4-2 in their second group match on Saturday. Full storyBangladesh women’s cricket team return home
The Bangladesh women’s cricket team returned home from Ireland on Friday after competing in a tri-nation one-day and Twenty20 tournament that also involved Pakistan apart from the hosts. Full storyBFF bans officials in dugout
The Bangladesh Football Federation’s Executive Committee approved the proposed Bangladesh Premier League bylaws, which bans the BFF EC members from being at the dugout during the local matches, on Saturday. Full storyJamshed drives Paks past Aussies
Pakistan, led by an aggressive 97 from opening batsman Nasser Jamshed, cruised to a seven-wicket win in the second one-day international against Australia on Friday to level up the series at 1-1. Full storyDernbach stars as England beat South Africa
Jade Dernbach marked his return to England duty with three wickets, including the prize scalp of Hashim Amla, in a four-wicket win over his native South Africa in the third one-day international at The Oval. Full storyBangladesh bounce back in Istanbul
The Bangladeshi chess contingent bounced back from their third round defeat as both the men’s and women’s teams won their respective fourth round matches in the 40th World Chess Olympiad at the Expo Centre... Full storyPietersen set for England talks
Kevin Pietersen was set to meet with England coach Andy Flower on Saturday, the BBC and British media reported, in a bid to resolve his international future. The South Africa-born batsman has been exiled... Full storyEx-footballer Badal Das dies
Former national football team player and Dhaka Little Friends Club secretary Badal Das died of cardiac arrest at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases and Hospital on Saturday. He was 48. Full storyNo hard feelings as Hewitt bids ex-love Kim farewell
Lleyton Hewitt described ex-lover Kim Clijsters as one of tennis’ greatest players on Friday, one who should have won more Grand Slam titles than she did. Clijsters, a four-time major winner who retired after... Full storyPlatini snipes at autocratic Blatter
UEFA president Michel Platini criticised FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s autocratic style on Friday saying that important decisions regarding soccer’s future had not been discussed by FIFA’s executive committee. Full storyBlatter determined to see out final term
FIFA chief Sepp Blatter is adamant he will complete his fourth term as head of world football’s governing body despite growing disquiet in some quarters over his stewardship. The 76-year-old Swiss administrator... Full storyMilan say team now fit to fight
Seven-time European champions AC Milan believe their recent transfer signings have left coach Massimilano Allegri with a team equipped to win back the scudetto. As the financial crisis continues to bite in... Full storyFergie hopes Evans can aid United’s leaky defence
Sir Alex Ferguson hopes Jonny Evans can shore up Manchester United’s leaky defence at Southampton on Sunday as injuries continue to dominate the early stages of his team’s Premier League title challenge. Full storyWenger backs misfiring Gunners to make their mark
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has pleaded for patience with new signings Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud as they attempt to fill the void left by Robin van Persie. Successive scoreless draws against Stoke... Full storyCavani signs new five-year Napoli deal
Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani has ended media speculation about his future by signing a new five-year contract with Napoli. The club made the announcement at a news conference on Friday where... Full storyJapan to play Brazil away in October
Asian champions Japan will taken on Brazil in Europe in an October friendly as coach Alberto Zaccheroni continues his push to test his side against the world’s best teams. The Japan Football Association (JFA) said Japan... Full storyCapello drops Arshavin for WC qualifiers
Russia manager Fabio Capello left Arsenal forward Andrei Arshavin out of his 24-man squad to play 2014 World Cup Group F qualifying matches with Northern Ireland in Moscow on September 7 and Israel at Ramat Gan... Full storyFalcao leads Atletico to Super Cup win
City main mover on transfer deadline day
English champion Manchester City was the main mover among Europe’s major teams on deadline day, spending a reported 40 million pounds ($63 million) as the continent’s summer transfer window closed... Full storyThere is only one Falcao and he is ours: Atletico
