Friends deal massive blow to Three Star's title charge

Published On: January 13, 2020 11:54 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 13: Three Star Club faced a massive blow to its title charge after Friends Club registered its first win of the season defeating the Lalitpur-based club 1-0 in the ongoing Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League in Kathmandu on Sunday.

MELBOURNE, Jan 12: Former Australian cricketing greats Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne will temporarily come out of retirement to play in a charity Twenty20 match next month as sports organisations and athletes seek ways to raise funds for bushfire relief.

Serena Williams breaks 3-year title drought at ASB Classic

Published On: January 12, 2020 02:32 PM NPT By: Associated Press

AUCKLAND, New Zealand,Jan 12: Serena Williams broke a three-year title drought when she beat fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to win the singles final at the ASB Classic.

Only the title interests me, not records, says Klopp

Published On: January 12, 2020 01:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Jan 12: Liverpool continued to break new ground as they set a Premier League record with a 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, but for Juergen Klopp it was just another three points en route to the title.

SYDNEY, Jan 12: Rafael Nadal was coming off a really late night, and was determined to finish work before midnight on the eve of the inaugural ATP Cup final against Serbia.

Chelsea rediscover home form to put three past Burnley

Published On: January 12, 2020 12:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Jan 12: Chelsea made amends for recent defeats at Stamford Bridge by thumping Burnley 3-0 on Saturday with goals from Jorginho, Tammy Abraham and Callum Hudson-Odoi’s first in the Premier League.

Williams breaks three-year title drought to win in Auckland

Published On: January 12, 2020 12:36 PM NPT By: Reuters

WELLINGTON, Jan 12: Serena Williams won her first title since the 2017 Australian Open with a 6-3 6-4 victory over fellow American Jessica Pegula at the Auckland Classic on Sunday.

Inter go clear at the top despite being held by Atalanta

Published On: January 12, 2020 12:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

MILAN, Jan 12: A late penalty save by Inter Milan’s Samir Handanovic secured a point for the Serie A leaders against Atalanta in a 1-1 draw at San Siro on Saturday as they moved one point clear of Juventus.

BARCELONA, Jan 12: Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez has said it is his dream to coach his former side after his current club, Qatari outfit Al Sadd, confirmed that the ex-Spain midfielder has been in negotiations with the Spanish champions.

Rashford double helps Man United to 4-0 rout of Norwich

Published On: January 12, 2020 11:15 AM NPT By: Reuters

MANCHESTER, England, Jan 12: Manchester United kept alive their hopes of finishing in the Premier League’s top four, with two goals from Marcus Rashford and one each from Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood giving them a 4-0 home win over Norwich City on Saturday.