Controversial Mane goal gets Liverpool past battling Wolves

Published On: December 30, 2019 11:00 AM NPT By: Reuters

LIVERPOOL, England, Dec 30: A controversial Sadio Mane goal was enough for Premier League leaders Liverpool to secure a nervy 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers and open up a 13-point cushion over their nearest challengers on Sunday.

Sudden structural changes work in South Africa's favour

Published On: December 30, 2019 10:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

PRETORIA, Dec 30: Drastic structural changes in South African cricket over the last month contributed significantly to the test side turning around their fortunes and starting the four-match series against England with a win, says captain Faf du Plessis.

Arsenal boss Arteta gives playmaker Ozil benefit of the doubt

Published On: December 30, 2019 10:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Dec 30: Arsenal’s misfiring Mesut Ozil got a boost on Sunday from their new manager Mikel Arteta who expressed confidence in the way the German playmaker was training and performing on the pitch.

Catching Liverpool 'too hard' now, says Man City's Aguero

Published On: December 30, 2019 10:05 AM NPT By: Reuters

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, Dec 30:  Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero believes the 14-point gap between the defending champions and Premier League leaders Liverpool is “too hard” to overturn and says that City need to now concentrate purely on earning a top-four finish.

VAR is a 'big mess', says Guardiola after more controversies

Published On: December 30, 2019 09:44 AM NPT By: Reuters

MANCHESTER, England, Dec 30: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola declared the VAR video review system a “big mess” on Sunday after a weekend which saw a series of controversial decisions from the system.

Manang, Three Star re-establish as favorites, but what next?

Published On: December 30, 2019 08:58 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: There was a little expectation that the contenders Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) and Three Star Club would fare properly without some known names in Nepali football.

West Ham reappoint Moyes in bid to avoid relegation scrap

Published On: December 30, 2019 07:31 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Dec 30: West Ham United have reappointed David Moyes as head coach on an 18-month deal to replace the sacked Manuel Pellegrini and help them move away from the bottom half of the table, the struggling Premier League club said on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, Dec 29: The third round of New Diamond Cup Open National Women’s Volleyball Tournament will be held from January 8 to 11 at Dhorpatan Sports Club grounds in Kathmandu.

Murray pulls out of Australian Open with injury

Published On: December 29, 2019 06:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Dec 29: Andy Murray has withdrawn from next month’s Australian Open because of a pelvic injury, the three-time Grand Slam champion’s management team announced on Saturday.

Australia's Siddle retires from internationals

Published On: December 29, 2019 06:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Dec 29: Australia paceman Peter Siddle has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 35 after taking 221 wickets in a distinguished 67-test career.