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Barcelona grind out Bilbao win to put pressure back on Madrid

Sports Desk: Barcelona limped to a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday that sends them back to the top of La Liga, for 24 hours at least, three points ahead

Italy and AC Milan great Pierino Prati dies

Former Italy international striker Pierino Prati, winner of the 1968 European Championship and 1970 World Cup finalist, has died aged 73, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said Monday. “Italian football

New Zealand’s tour of Bangladesh postponed amid coronavirus pandemic

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have decided to postpone the upcoming Test series in August-September this year for a later date. New Zealand was supposed

Fifty years ago, Brazil taught the world to play, in colour

Sports Desk: PARIS, JUNE 21: Fifty years ago, modern football was born at the World Cup in Mexico, kicking and yelling, and live in vibrant colour for a global audience.

Doa mahfil for Mashrafe held in Narail

Sports Desk: A doa mahfil and discussion was held on Monday at Zilla Awami League office in the city seeking blessings for former Bangladesh cricket team captain Mashrafe bin Mortaza,

Ramiz Raja wishes Mashrafe speedy recovery from Covid-19

Shawdesh Desk: Former Pakistan cricketer turned commentator and analyst Ramiz Raja on Saturday wished ex-Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza a speedy recovery from COVID-19. Ramiz Raja, who represented Pakistan during

Kohli is a ‘terrific guy’, says Smith

Sports Desk: Australia’s Steve Smith has hailed Indian superstar and on-field rival Virat Kohli as a “terrific guy” and a strong leader who plays hard on the field. While international

Serena set for US Open as officials vow safety, star power

Shawdesh desk: Serena Williams committed to play at this year’s US Open on Wednesday as US Tennis Association officials vowed they can safely stage the first Grand Slam since the