Sports
England upsets All Blacks to reach Rugby World Cup final
Yokohama, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — Even before the kickoff, England stole a march on defending champion New Zealand.
South Korean players lead at LPGA tournament in Busan
Busan, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — South Koreans Somi Lee and Seung Yeon Lee were tied for the third-round lead Saturday at the Buick Ladies Championship, the second event on the LPGA's four-tournament Asian swing.
Shakib’s contract with GP completely illegal: Nazmul Hassan
Dhaka, Oct 26 (UNB) - Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan on Saturday said the contract Shakib Al Hasan has signed with telecom giant Grameenphone is completely illegal as it has violated the BCB’s contract cricketers.
Astros rookie righty Urquidy gets start in Game 4 of Series
Washington, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — For a guy who started the season in Double-A and has pitched just 11 times in the majors, José Urquidy is getting a nice reward.
Murray helps Nuggets hang on to beat Suns 108-107 in OT
Denver, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — This was Jamal Murray's overriding emotion after watching his teammate block a last-second shot to preserve the win, after seeing another teammate called for a foul on a half-court shot to send the game into overtime and after his clutch baskets in the closing moments:
All Blacks, England set to meet in Rugby World Cup semifinal
Yokohama, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — Defending champion New Zealand and England are preparing to play off for a place in the Rugby World Cup.
Sk Kamal Cup Football: Suhair helps Mohun Bagan edge past Chattogram Abahani
Chattogram, Oct 25 (UNB) – A second half goal from forward Suhair Vadakkepeedika gave Mohun Bagan Athletic Club of India a 1-0 goal win over hosts Chattogram Abahani Limited in their third and last group match of the Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup Football Tournament at MA Aziz Stadium on Friday.
NCL to resume from Saturday
Dhaka, Oct 25 (UNB) - The 21st edition of the National Cricket League (NCL) will resume from Saturday as the third round of the event is set to take place at four different venues across the country.
Daniel Vettori joins as cricketers resume playing duties
Dhaka, Oct 25 (UNB) — New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori joined the Tigers camp on Friday as the cricketers attended the training camp after a three-day strike.
Bangladesh 184th in FIFA world rankings
Dhaka, Oct 25 (UNB) - Bangladesh moved up three places to 184th slot in the FIFA International Rankings published Thursday.