March 26: Conor McGregor, the Irish UFC star, has claimed he is retiring from MMA after a turbulent 12 months in and out of the octagon.

Airee, Paudel help Nepal edge past Andhra Pradesh

Published On: March 26, 2019 10:46 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 26: Skipper Rohit Kumar Paudel played a match-winning innings to help Nepal U-19 national cricket team win the match by one wicket against the Andhra Pradesh U-19 state team during the third match of the practice tour to India at Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association ground on Sunday. Nepal completed the chase of 228 runs in 47.3 overs.

Janakpur makes winning start to Shahid Cup

Published On: March 26, 2019 10:43 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 26: Janakpur Cricket Club has won the first match of the 3rd Shahid Cup T-20 Cricket Tournament by 56 runs defeating Kathmandu’s Oasis Cricket Club in a match held in Janakpurdham on Monday.

Gurung settles with bronze in Hong Kong

Published On: March 26, 2019 10:33 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 26: Nepal’s Sujan Gurung has won the bronze medal in the Asian Citizen Taekwondo Championship completed at Kowloon Sports Park Center in Hong Kong on Monday.

ANFA announces Rs 100,000 prize to women SAFF football players

Published On: March 24, 2019 12:30 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, March 24: All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has announced a prize of Rs 100,000 to each player of the Nepali football team who played in the Fifth SAFF Football Championship.

Nerveless Ramos gives Spain winning start

Published On: March 24, 2019 10:19 AM NPT By: Reuters

VALENCIA, March 24: Spain captain Sergio Ramos scored another “Panenka” penalty to give his side a 2-1 home win over Norway on Saturday in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier but it was a far from convincing display from Luis Enrique’s side.

MORANG, March 24: The players of the Nepal women’s football team, who finished as the runner-up of the fifth Women’s SAFF Championship, have been rewarded with Rs 250,000 each in Biratnagar on Saturday.

Medalists Kakshapati, Shrestha felicitated

Published On: March 24, 2019 03:25 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 23: Palistha Kakshapati and Rahul Shrestha, who won medals in the 16th Muaythai World Championship, have been felicitated with cash prize on Saturday.

Nepal loses fourth final to India in five editions

Published On: March 23, 2019 09:49 AM NPT By: Chuman Basnet

BIRATNAGAR, March 23: Nepal national women’s football team has lost its fourth final to India in the total five editions played since 2010 as the defending champion claimed its fifth title with a 3-1 win in the SAFF Women’s Championship in Biratnagar on Friday.

Messi to miss match against Morocco after injury

Published On: March 23, 2019 09:40 AM NPT By: Reuters

MADRID, March 23: Lionel Messi returned to Argentina duty for the first time since the World Cup on Friday but it was a disappointing outing for the forward as they lost 3-1 to Venezuela and he was ruled out of their next match with a groin problem.