Portugal coach Santos still has doubts over starting lineup

Published On: June 7, 2018 01:31 PM NPT By: Reuters

LISBON, June 7: Portugal coach Fernando Santos still has a lot of doubts about the team he will field in their opening World Cup match against neighbors Spain, he said on Wednesday.

Brazil still to gel ahead of World Cup, says Pele

Published On: June 7, 2018 01:18 PM NPT By: Reuters

SAO PAULO, June 7: Brazil may be five-time winners of the World Cup and joint favourites to make it six in Russia this year but the South Americans do not yet have the right blend for success, three-time World Cup winner Pele said on Wednesday.

Nigeria falls to Czech Republic in World Cup warmup

Published On: June 7, 2018 09:15 AM NPT By: Agencies

AUSTRIA, June 7: Nigeria will go into the World Cup on a five-match winless streak after losing its final warmup game to Czech Republic 1-0 on Wednesday.

Province 5 and departmental teams to clash in semifinals

Published On: June 7, 2018 07:43 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 7: Nepal Police Club overcame Province 5’s total of 200 runs in 44 overs by seven wickets to top the Group B table of the ongoing Inter-provincial Prime Minister Cup (PM Cup), and is set for the second semifinal clash with Armed Police Force (APF) Club on Saturday.  Meanwhile, the losing team of the day, Province 5, will face the Group A table-topper Tribhuvan Army Club on Friday.

Revision sought for Asian Games squad selection

Published On: June 7, 2018 07:41 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 7: Nepal Sports Council (NSC), Nepal Olympic Committee, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports have been requested to look into the selection of tennis squad for the forthcoming Asian Games to be hosted in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2.

Egypt, Nigeria continue to splutter in World Cup warm-ups

Published On: June 7, 2018 06:31 AM NPT By: Reuters

CAPE TOWN, June 7: Egypt and Nigeria continued their recent poor form in World Cup warm-up games on Wednesday ahead of their bids to become the first African side to reach the semi-finals of the global showpiece event.

KATHMANDU, June 6: Argentina made a last minute cancellation in its final friendly game against Israel at the Teddy Kollek Stadium in Jerusalem on June 9, a 'disastrous day' for the Arab states including Palestinians in its history.

Gaurika claims eight golds

Published On: June 6, 2018 10:43 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 6: Olympian Gaurika Singh, who represented departmental team Tribhuvan Army Club, won eight gold medals in the recently-concluded 22nd Open National Swimming Competition that was organized by Nepal Swimming Association from June 3 to 4.

KATHMANDU, June 6: An all-round bowling effort from Tribhuvan Army Club, with four bowlers sharing 10 wickets, has put the departmental team on top of the Group A to face the second-placed Group B team for the semifinal match on Thursday. Similarly, Armed Police Force (APF) Club, who lost the match by 70 runs, will face the Group B table-toppers on Friday.

Tite’s rejuvenated Brazil pumped for World Cup

Published On: June 6, 2018 10:30 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, June 6: Brazil is a prime contender to top the Group E going into the World Cup finals, with Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia also fighting for the top two places.