Nadal meets the 'new Nick' Kyrgios in fourth-round blockbuster

Published On: January 26, 2020 03:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Jan 26: World number one Rafa Nadal renews his rivalry with Nick Kyrgios in a blockbuster fourth-round clash at the Australian Open on Monday, as the Spaniard prepares for the trickiest test of his Melbourne campaign.

LONDON, Jan 26: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is in talks to buy English soccer club Newcastle United for about £340 million, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters, confirming a report in the Wall Street Journal earlier on Saturday.

Defending champion Djokovic into quarter-finals at a canter

Published On: January 26, 2020 02:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Jan 26: Novak Djokovic continued his imperious progress through the Australian Open draw on Sunday, negotiating a potentially tricky encounter with Diego Schwartzman 6-3 6-4 6-4 to reach the last eight at Melbourne Park for the 11th time.

Stokes fined by ICC after foul language rant at spectator

Published On: January 26, 2020 02:11 PM NPT By: Reuters

JOHANNESBURG, Jan 26: England all-rounder Ben Stokes was fined and given a demerit point by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday after a foul-mouthed row with a spectator on Friday in the test against South Africa.

Barca struggling to digest new coach's ideas

Published On: January 26, 2020 12:38 PM NPT By: Reuters

VALENCIA, Jan 26: Barcelona coach Quique Setien admitted he is struggling to get his ideas across to his players after the champions were beaten 2-0 away to Valencia on Saturday, their first defeat since the coach took over from Ernesto Valverde earlier this month.

Kiwis win toss, opt to field, in must win game

Published On: January 26, 2020 12:11 PM NPT By: Raghav Pande

KATHMANDU, Jan 26: New Zealand has won the toss in the 2nd T20 International match, being played at the Eden Park ground in Auckland, New Zealand. The Kiwis will be looking to post a big total to help put up a strong contest against the impressive Indian team, after their loss in the first match of the series.

In-form Raonic downs Cilic to ease into quarter-finals

Published On: January 26, 2020 12:01 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Jan 26: In-form Canadian Milos Raonic pounded down 35 aces and 55 winners to overcome Croatian Marin Cilic 6-4 6-3 7-5 on Sunday and become the first man to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

Barca overpowered by rampant Valencia for first defeat under Setien

Published On: January 26, 2020 11:47 AM NPT By: Reuters

VALENCIA, Jan 26: La Liga champions Barcelona were beaten 2-0 away to Valencia on Saturday for their first defeat in three games under new coach Quique Setien.

NSJF congratulates reporter Oli

Published On: January 26, 2020 11:37 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 26: Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) congratulated sports reporter Prajwal Oli for making to the top three in the best column category at the International Sports Press Association's Sports Media Awards in Kathmandu on Friday.

Veteran athlete Jit Bahadur KC felicitated

Published On: January 26, 2020 11:28 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 26: Kakhara Pre-School has hosted its second annual sports-day event on Saturday. Children under the age of five participated in a variety of sports programs organized by the school where Jit Bahadur KC was the chief guest and was felicitated in the event.