Defending champion Nepal knocked out of Bangabandhu Gold Cup

Published On: October 6, 2018 08:39 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 6: Defending champion Nepal has crashed out from the ongoing Bangabandhu Gold Cup tournament held at Sylhet Jilla stadium in Bangladesh on Saturday.

Ronaldo ready to play despite rape allegations - Juventus coach

Published On: October 6, 2018 11:20 AM NPT By: Reuters

Oct 6: Juventus coach Massimo Allegri says Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to play for the Serie A team against Udinese on Saturday.

U-19 cricketer Dhakal felicitated

Published On: October 6, 2018 11:19 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 6: The U-19 left arm spinner Sagar Dhakal who recently made his debut for the national side has been felicitated by Great Himalayan Cricket Academy (GHCA) in Kathmandu on Friday. He has been training in the academy for the last four years.

Evergreen Murray gives Brighton 1-0 win over West Ham

Published On: October 6, 2018 10:55 AM NPT By: Reuters

Brighton and Hove Albion moved clear of the Premier League’s relegation zone and snapped their five-game winless streak after a Glenn Murray goal gave the south coast side a 1-0 home win over West Ham United on Friday.

Sponsors EA and Nike say concerned about Ronaldo rape claims

Published On: October 5, 2018 02:11 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, Oct 5: Sportswear maker Nike Inc and video game maker Electronic Arts Inc and said on Thursday they were concerned about rape allegations against Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world’s best football players.

Wins for Arsenal and Milan, Seville upset

Published On: October 5, 2018 11:00 AM NPT By: Reuters

Oct 5: Arsenal enjoyed a 3-0 win in Azerbaijan against Qarabag in the Europa League on Thursday and AC Milan beat Greece’s Olympiakos Piraeus 3-1 but Sevilla suffered a shock defeat by Russians Krasnodar.

Everest Premier League’s new season to commence on Dec 8

Published On: October 5, 2018 06:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 5: Managing Director of Everest Premier League Aamir Akhtar confirmed December 8 as the commencing dates for the brand new season in an official program held at Tripureshwar, Kathmandu on Thursday. The premier T20 cricket event is set to run for 15 days as the final will be played on December 22.

City bid to banish Liverpool voodoo at Anfield

Published On: October 4, 2018 04:19 PM NPT By: Reuters

MANCHESTER, Oct 4: Premier League champions Manchester City return to the scene of their worst defeats of last season when they take on title rivals Liverpool in a highly-anticipated clash at Anfield on Sunday.

Ancelotti happy Napoli left it late against Liverpool

Published On: October 4, 2018 11:45 AM NPT By: Reuters

NAPLES, Oct 4: Carlo Ancelotti said he was happy to wait until the 90th minute for his Napoli side to find the winner in a 1-0 Champions League victory over Liverpool on Wednesday — because it gave him less time to worry.

Tottenham were heroes despite Barca defeat - Pochettino

Published On: October 4, 2018 11:21 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Oct 4: Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino described his injury-hit side as “heroes” after they came close to salvaging an unlikely Champions League draw against a Lionel Messi-inspired Barcelona at Wembley on Wednesday.