England win toss, bowl first in Boxing Day test

Published On: December 26, 2019 03:05 PM NPT By: Reuters

PRETORIA, Dec 26: England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to bowl in the first test against South Africa at Centurion Park in Pretoria on Boxing Day.

Machhindra atop after dominant win; Shahukhala still on 99

Published On: December 26, 2019 09:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 26: Machhindra Club got back to winning ways as it registered a dominant 3-0 win over Friends Club to reach the top of the table in the ongoing Martyr’s Memorial A-Division league in Kathmandu on Wednesday.

New Zealand pacemen strike twice to leave Australia 67-2

Published On: December 26, 2019 09:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Dec 26: New Zealand’s pacemen struck twice in the first session at the Boxing Day test on Thursday, removing both Australia’s openers to leave the home side at 67 for two at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Titans stun Blasters to qualify for Eliminator

Published On: December 26, 2019 09:25 AM NPT By: Republica

Both Titans and Blasters will face-off again in the Eliminator to be held on Thursday. Blasters had secured the second position in the league after winning three in first four matches. The winner of the Eliminator match will face Chitwan Rhinos for the final trophy on Saturday.

Machhindra Club thrashes Friends Club 3-0

Published On: December 25, 2019 09:12 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Dec 25: Machhindra Club beat Friends Club 3-0 in the third phase of a match on Wednesday under the ongoing Martyr's Memorial A-Division League at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. With this win, Machhindra Club has topped the competition with six points so far.

7th COAS invitational women's football tournament concludes

Published On: December 25, 2019 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 25: The 7th edition of the COAS invitational international women's football tournament that was hosted by the Nepal Army, was concluded at the Nepal Army headquarters’ ground, by COAS General Purna Chandra Thapa, amidst a grand closing ceremony.

The NBA on Christmas: Things to know about league showcase

Published On: December 25, 2019 03:56 PM NPT By: Associated Press

AP, December 25: A six-pack of Christmas nuggets to know going into this year’s slate of showcase NBA games on the holiday: Boston at Toronto, Milwaukee at Philadelphia, Houston at Golden State, the Los Angeles Clippers at the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans at Denver.

Booze and football present tricky choices for Qatar

Published On: December 25, 2019 03:28 PM NPT By: Reuters

DOHA (Reuters) - Qatar will begin sifting through fan feedback from the Club World Cup to see how it can provide supporters with a successful World Cup in 2022, but cultural differences will be a tricky challenge to surmount.

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Frank Lampard spoke up for Antonio Rudiger on Tuesday after the defender was criticised by Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho for his part in the sending off of Son Heung-min in Sunday’s 2-0 derby win.

ANFA reduces suspension of two players

Published On: December 25, 2019 11:32 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 25: The ANFA Disciplinary Committee has reduced the ban on the four players who were found to be drunk before Nepal's match for World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait on November 19.