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Handling Murali the key
Habibul Bashar recharged his off-spin bowling after a long break while Bangladesh spent another painful day in the first Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground yesterday.
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B. League
Junior bails Brothers out
Nigerian striker Elijah Junior won a 90th minute penalty and converted it to help Brothers snatch one point from Sheikh Russel in yesterday's Dhaka derby but the 1-1 draw at the Bangabandhu National Stadium
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U-12 booters off to France
A 14-member Bangladesh under-12 football team, led by Mohammad Eshak, left Dhaka last night for France to participate in the Danone Nations Cup to be held in Lyon from June 29 to July 1.
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Tendulkar rallies India
Sachin Tendulkar's 99 was the centrepiece of India's 242 for eight in the first one-day international against South Africa at Stormont here Tuesday.
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WICB warns Gayle
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has reprimanded Chris Gayle for his "totally unacceptable" conduct in criticising the handling of his selection as one-day international captain and the late arrival
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Taibu returning?
Cricinfo can reveal that Tatenda Taibu, the former Zimbabwe captain, is talking to the board about a possible return to the Zimbabwe team.
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Henry starts Catalan life
French striker Thierry Henry on Monday began life as a Barcelona star by vowing to land the Catalan club the silverware which eluded them last season.
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Trezeguet stays at Juve
David Trezeguet has ended speculation about his future by signing a three-year contract extension with Juventus, the newly-promoted Serie A club confirmed on Monday.
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Di Michele charged with gambling
Italy international David Di Michele was among four Italian footballers charged with illegal betting by the Italian football federation (FIGC) on Tuesday following a police investigation.
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Klose completes Bayern switch
German international striker Miroslav Klose has completed his transfer from Werder Bremen to Bayern Munich, both Bundesliga clubs said on Tuesday.
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Argentine soccer takes one life
One man was killed and 14 injured as rival soccer fans swinging metal pipes and throwing rocks clashed Monday after a match between Argentine clubs.
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Toure to Barca
Barcelona on Monday confirmed they have signed AS Monaco's Ivory Coast international midfielder Yaya Toure, without disclosing any transfer fee details.
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Aaquib suggests changes
Visiting Pakistan National Cricket Academy coach Aaquib Javed yesterday opined that club cricket structure in Bangladesh should be changed to create quality fast bowlers.
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KP raring to go
After 11 days of cricket in barely two weeks, most professional cricketers would be desperate for a day at home doing something nondescript.
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Violence in T20 match
Middlesex's Twenty20 match against Hampshire was marred when stones were thrown at the away coach and valuables stolen from the home dressingroom.
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The promise waits
Three one-dayers against South Africa at Belfast, a one-off against Pakistan at Glasgow, seven against England at the end of the summer, seven against Australia, five against Pakistan (both at home) and
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Russel win opener
Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra got off to an auspicious start in the AB Bank Senior Division Table Tennis super league yesterday when the holders routed Wari 3-0 at the Woodenfloor Gymnasium.
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Benoit, family found dead
WWE wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife and son were found dead Monday and police said they were investigating the deaths as a homicide.
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Rajshahi run riot
Remon and Shishu slotted hattricks to inspire Rajshahi humiliate Kishoreganj 19-0 in yesterday's 27th National Hockey Championship match at the Maulana Bhasani National Stadium.
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Sikandar all for Whatmore
Former Pakistan off-spinner Iqbal Sikandar feels political interference is keeping away the country's former cricketers from taking up the job of national coach.
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USA's last chance
The cricket world -- or at least those running the game in countries from Australia to Zambia -- assembles in London this week for their annual get-together. However, there will be a notable absentee.
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The Championship Wimbledon
Gimelstob makes history
In what might have been his last Wimbledon match, Justin Gimelstob made a bit of history: He was the first player to use instant replay at the All England Club.
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Platini hails blood testing
UEFA president Michel Platini on Monday hailed the decision by European football's governing body to introduce blood testing as part of their anti-doping campaign during next year's Euro 2008 tournament.
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No Reds offer for Torres
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo brushed aside reports Monday he had received an offer from Liverpool for Spanish international striker Fernando Torres.
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Abbiati loaned out to Atletico
AC Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati has joined Spanish first division side Atletico Madrid on a one-year loan, Milan confirmed on their website on Tuesday.
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Inter complete Suazo signing
Honduras international striker David Suazo has officially joined Inter Milan, the Serie A champions confirmed on Tuesday.
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Capdevila goes to Villa
Spanish international defender Joan Capdevila has joined Villarreal from Deportivo La Coruna, the buying club said on Monday.
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