Wozniacki seeks repeat at wide-open WTA Finals

Published On: October 20, 2018 02:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

SINGAPORE, Oct 20: The women’s tennis season concludes at the WTA Finals in Singapore next week and, like a majority of tournaments during the 2018 campaign, picking a winner from a wide-open field seems a near impossible task.

Sarri backs Hazard to become world's best at Chelsea

Published On: October 20, 2018 01:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

Oct 20: Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has the potential to become the world’s best player while still representing the Premier League club, manager Maurizio Sarri said on Friday.

Swede Moberg wins World Hickory Golf Championship

Published On: October 19, 2018 01:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

EAST LOTHIAN, Oct 19: Swedish professional Johan Moberg expertly wielded his niblick, mashie and other pre-1936 wooden golf clubs through the blustery Scottish weather to become the World Hickory golf champion.

West Ham must manage Arnautovic's knee problem: Pellegrini

Published On: October 18, 2018 08:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

Oct 18: West Ham United’s Marko Arnautovic is fit for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur but manager Manuel Pellegrini said on Thursday the forward’s knee problem will have to be managed carefully.

Serena coach makes plea for honest and open on-court coaching

Published On: October 18, 2018 08:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

Oct 18: The coach whose attempts to guide Serena Williams mid-match during this year’s U.S. Open final led to her explosive row with the umpire and a code violation en route to defeat, has called for on-court coaching to be permitted.

Halep withdraws from WTA Finals, Bertens to make debut

Published On: October 18, 2018 04:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

BUCHAREST, Oct 18: World number one Simona Halep pulled out of next week’s WTA Finals due to a lower back injury on Thursday, handing first alternate Kiki Bertens a spot at the season-ending eight-woman event in Singapore for the first time.

Mourinho takes centre stage again as Premier League returns

Published On: October 18, 2018 08:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

MANCHESTER, Oct 18: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho’s “it’s not about me” comment after his team’s thrilling comeback win over Newcastle United is unlikely to be heeded on Saturday when he returns to his former club Chelsea.

Miranda heads late winner as Brazil beat Argentina 1-0 in friendly

Published On: October 17, 2018 09:15 AM NPT By: Reuters

JEDDAH, Oct 17:  A stoppage-time goal from Miranda gave Brazil a 1-0 win over South American rivals Argentina in a foul-strewn friendly in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

CAPE TOWN, Oct 17: Liverpool’s Naby Keita went off with a suspected muscle strain in Guinea’s 1-1 draw against Rwanda on Tuesday, becoming the third player in five days from the Premier League club to suffer an injury scare during African Nations Cup qualifiers.

Pokhara Premier League unveils fixtures

Published On: October 16, 2018 04:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 16: The Pokhara Premier League (PPL) has announced the fixtures of the upcoming season of the first edition of the tournament, participated by six franchise teams.