LONDON, July 15: Novak Djokovic is back at his best and the Wimbledon champion for a fourth time, grabbing a lead right away against a weary Kevin Anderson in the final and winning 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (3) on Sunday.

Three reasons why Croatia or France deserve to win the Final

Published On: July 15, 2018 07:34 PM NPT By: Agencies

The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final is just around the corner, as 1998 winners France prepare to face first-time finalists Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

Russia hands over World Cup hosting duties to Qatar

Published On: July 15, 2018 05:39 PM NPT By: Reuters

MOSCOW, July 15: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday handed over the mantle of World Cup host to the emir of Qatar, whose country will stage the 2022 edition of the tournament.

Belgium beat England to secure third place finish

Published On: July 14, 2018 10:08 PM NPT By: Reuters

ST PETERSBURG, July 14: Belgium beat England 2-0 in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday to secure their best ever finish at a World Cup and send Gareth Southgate’s side home with a second straight loss.

Former Napoli manager Sarri replaces Conte at Chelsea

Published On: July 14, 2018 06:31 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, July 14: Chelsea named former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri as the new head coach on a three-year term on Saturday, a day after parting ways with another Italian manager Antonio Conte.

KATHMANDU, July 14: Long gone the time when the powerhouses, from South America to Europe like Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina, Uruguay and lately Spain, dominated the football world. The narrative is changing.

Belgium v England : Who will win? (pre-match analysis)

Published On: July 14, 2018 06:56 AM NPT By: Republica

Belgium v England

Argentina's Pitana to referee World Cup final

Published On: July 13, 2018 05:07 PM NPT By: Reuters

MOSCOW, July 13: Experienced Argentine official Nestor Pitana will referee the World Cup final between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday, an uncontroversial decision which rewards his authoritative performances in Russia.

Pep Guardiola has been officially credited with making the 2018 World Cup a thriller.

LONDON, July 12: Roger Federer was a point away from a rather tidy, straight-set victory in the Wimbledon quarterfinals. One lousy point.