Aubameyang seals Arsenal victory at Newcastle

Published On: August 11, 2019 09:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Aug11: Steve Bruce’s reign as Newcastle United manager began in disappointing fashion as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s second-half goal sealed a 1-0 victory for Arsenal at a subdued St James’ Park on Sunday.

Serena rallies past Bouzkova into Toronto final

Published On: August 11, 2019 05:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

TORONTO, Aug 11:  Serena Williams rallied to avoid a stunning upset and secure a 1-6 6-3 6-3 semi-final win over Czech qualifier Marie Bouzkova at the Rogers Cup on Saturday, setting up a title showdown with local teenager Bianca Andreescu.

Chinese team’s inspection program postponed for five days

Published On: August 11, 2019 07:32 AM NPT By: Sanjay Thapa

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: The visit of a Chinese government team that was scheduled to arrive in Kathmandu on Saturday to inspect the under-construction sports structure in Nepal has been postponed for five days.

City convincing in VAR packed win at West Ham

Published On: August 10, 2019 09:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Aug 10: Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick as champions Manchester City made a hugely convincing start to their title defense with a 5-0 win at West Ham United on Saturday, in a game which saw heavy use of video review.

Minister Bishwakarma urges youths to support nation-building campaign

Published On: August 10, 2019 07:30 PM NPT By: RSS

LALITPUR, Aug 10: Minister for Youth and Sports Jagat Bahadur Bishwakarma has urged all youths to join hands in national building campaign after realizing their responsibility.

Nepali table tennis team leave for India

Published On: August 10, 2019 05:45 PM NPT By: Kamal Subedi

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: A thirteen-member Nepali team with nine tennis players has left for Gujarat, India on Saturday to participate in the Sixth Asian School Table Tennis Championship.

Serena rolls past Osaka in Toronto, Halep retires

Published On: August 10, 2019 05:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

TORONTO, Aug 10: Serena Williams moved into the Rogers Cup semi-finals on Friday with a maiden career victory over Naomi Osaka in their first meeting since the American’s infamous row with an umpire overshadowed last year’s U.S. Open final.

Liverpool thump promoted Norwich in Premier League opener

Published On: August 10, 2019 07:32 AM NPT By: Reuters

LIVERPOOL, Aug 10: European champions Liverpool made an emphatic start to the new Premier League season by scoring three times in the opening half an hour as they taught promoted Norwich City a harsh lesson with a 4-1 thrashing at Anfield on Friday.

Kami’s franchise Hawks oust Nationals featuring Lamichhane

Published On: August 10, 2019 07:13 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: Sompal Kami’s Canadian T20 franchise team Winnipeg Hawks has ousted Toronto Nationals that features Sandeep Lamichhane in the eliminator match by two runs under D/L method during the Global T20 Canada league played at CAA Center cricket ground in Brampton, Canada on Friday.

Nepal to play first World Cup Qualifiers match away in Kuwait

Published On: August 10, 2019 07:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) announced on Friday that Nepal national football team will be starting its 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (AFC) with a trip to Kuwait.