Lalitpur Patriots register their first victory

Published On: December 9, 2018 12:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 9: Lalitpur Patriots have registered their first victory in the ongoing Everest Premier League (EPL-2018) here at Kirtipur on Sunday. Lalitpur Patriots managed to beat Chitwan Tigers by 11 runs in their second match. After winning the toss, Lalitpur Patriots elected to bat first and set the target of 144 runs for Chitwan Tigers on the second match of EPL.

Man City stumble at Chelsea, Salah shoots Liverpool top

Published On: December 9, 2018 11:59 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Dec 9: Chelsea brought a whole new dimension to the Premier League title race when they handed Manchester City their first defeat of the season on Saturday to leave Mohamed Salah-inspired Liverpool as the new leaders.

KATHMANDU, Dec 9: A late goal from Ellon Maxwell helped Sankata Club go joint-top registering its sixth win of the tournament with a slender 1-0 victory over struggler New Road Team in the ongoing Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League at Halchowk in Kathmandu on Saturday.

Messi shines as Barca thrash Espanyol in derby

Published On: December 9, 2018 09:38 AM NPT By: Reuters

MADRID, Dec 9: Lionel Messi scored two spectacular free kicks as Barcelona thrashed local rivals Espanyol 4-0 in Saturday’s Catalan derby to move three points clear at the top of La Liga.

'Little Messi' flees Afghan home for the second time

Published On: December 8, 2018 01:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

AFGHANISTAN, Dec 8: An Afghan boy who shot to international fame for his devotion to the footballer Lionel Messi has been forced to flee his home for a second time amid the threat of militant attack - leaving behind his prized signed jersey and football.

Guardiola confident Man City will not face Champions League ban

Published On: December 8, 2018 12:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Dec 8: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he has received assurances from the club’s hierarchy that they will not be banned from the Champions League over allegations of a breach of UEFA Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.

An opportunity for young Nepali players to learn from the bests

Published On: December 8, 2018 11:00 AM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, Dec 8: Nepal’s marquee cricket event Everest Premier League (EPL) is set to commence today with a match between last year’s winner Biratnagar Warriors led by Paras Khadka and Lalitpur Patriots led by Gyanendra Malla at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

IFFB Professional League eager to expand bodybuilding in Nepal

Published On: December 8, 2018 09:43 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 8: The IFBB Professional League has shown its interest to work in the field of bodybuilding in Nepal. The League is associated with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hollywood action star and former governor of California State of the USA.

Peru soccer chief arrested in influence-peddling probe

Published On: December 7, 2018 11:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

LIMA, Dec 7: The president of the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF), Edwin Oviedo, was arrested on Thursday in connection with an influence-peddling probe involving a former Supreme Court justice, a lead prosecutor said.

Unbeaten Army drops down to fourth after goalless stalemate

Published On: December 7, 2018 09:00 AM NPT By: Suman Chapagain

KATHMANDU, Dec 7: The departmental team Tribhuvan Army Club, who was on a chase with the leader Manang Marshyangdi Club, has faced a setback after a goalless draw against Friends Club in Lalitpur on Thursday.