Talking points from the Premier League weekend

Published On: September 30, 2019 06:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

The following are talking points from the weekend’s Premier League action:

India beats nine-man B’desh to win first SAFF title

Published On: September 30, 2019 02:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 30: Goal celebration cost Bangladesh the title of SAFF U-18 Championship, as it gave away the final game to India after being limited to nine players when the scorer was shown a second yellow card of the game.

Minister, secretaries hold SAG meeting

Published On: September 30, 2019 01:51 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 30:  Minister for Youth and Sports Jagat Bahadur Bishwakarma and the secretaries of different committees formed for the organization of the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) held a meeting Sunday to discuss ways of successful conduction of the mega sporting event.

Nepalgunj Marathon on November 23

Published On: September 30, 2019 01:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 30: Creative Hands is set to organize the fifth edition of Nepalgunj Marathon on November 23, according to a press release issued on Sunday.

Rodgers not getting carried away by Leicester's strong start

Published On: September 30, 2019 12:33 PM NPT By: Reuters

LEICESTER, Sept 30: Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has played down his team’s chances of a top-four finish and an automatic Champions League spot despite thumping 10-man Newcastle United 5-0 on Sunday to climb to third in the Premier League.

Real top La Liga after derby draw at Atletico

Published On: September 29, 2019 11:44 AM NPT By: Reuters

MADRID, Sept 29: Real Madrid earned a 0-0 draw at neighbours Atletico Madrid in a tight derby to stay top of La Liga on Saturday, continuing their recovery after a disappointing start to the season.

Jesus, Mahrez, Sterling score as Man City overcome Everton

Published On: September 29, 2019 11:10 AM NPT By: Reuters

LIVERPOOL, England, Sept 29: Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling were on target as champions Manchester City won 3-1 at Everton on Saturday to stay five points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

India, B’desh vying for first SAFF U-18 Championship title

Published On: September 29, 2019 08:46 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 29: India and Bangladesh will be vying for their first title when they take on each other in the final of the SAFF U-18 Championship in Kathmandu on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, Sept 29: Chatur Bahadur Chand and his panel have been re-elected in the central governing body of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), during elections held on the final day of the association's Special General Meeting held in Kathmandu on Saturday.

Records galore for Khadka as Nepal trounces Singapore by 9 wickets

Published On: September 29, 2019 07:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 29: Captain Paras Khadka made a number of records in his maiden hundred against Singapore cricket team to propel Nepal to its biggest wins in terms of wickets in the second match of Tri-nation T20 international series held at the Indian Association Ground in Singapore on Saturday.