Real fall 16 points behind Barca after draw with Celta

Published On: January 8, 2018 07:38 AM NPT By: Reuters

BARCELONA, Jan 8: Real Madrid’s faltering title defence continued as they were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Sunday which saw them fall 16 points behind runaway leaders Barcelona, who beat Levante 3-0 to stay nine points clear at the top of La Liga.

Hughes fired as Stoke manager after FA Cup humiliation

Published On: January 7, 2018 08:37 AM NPT By: Associated Press

Jan 7: Not even an FA Cup match against fourth-tier opposition could provide any respite for Mark Hughes.

APF books place in quarterfinal

Published On: January 7, 2018 08:05 AM NPT By: Republica

DHANGADHI, Jan 7: Departmental team Armed Police Force on Saturday advanced into the quarterfinals of the ongoing Far-western Khaptad Gold Cup, defeating Pokhara’s Sahara Club 5-4 on penalties.

Nepal wins Int’l Karate Tournament

Published On: January 7, 2018 08:01 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: Nepal has clinched the sixth edition of the International Karate Tournament on Saturday. Nepal won 37 golds to stand first in the tournament.

Ruslan Simara Gold Cup from Feb 8

Published On: January 7, 2018 07:59 AM NPT By: Republica

BARA, Jan 7: The ninth edition of Simara Gold Cup is set to start from February 8. The organizers Navajana Jagriti Yuba Club announced the culmination dates in a press conference held at Simara on Saturday.

Sabitra’s only goal secures top spot for APF

Published On: January 6, 2018 08:22 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Sabitra Bhandari’s only goal of the match helped departmental team Armed Police Force (APF) finish as group winner by defeating Tribhuvan Army Club (TAC) 1-0 in the ongoing 16th Women’s National Football League under the National Sports Council (NSC) Championship on Friday.

Campaign for blind cricketers gains nationwide support

Published On: January 6, 2018 08:16 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Nepali fans group Nepali Cricket Supporters Society (NCSS) has collected a total of Rs 194,846 as of Friday to support the Nepali blind cricketers who traveled strenuously to reach Pakistan to participate in ODI World Cup for the blind.

Far-western makes winning start

Published On: January 6, 2018 08:10 AM NPT By: Republica

DHANGADHI, Jan 6: The host Far-western XI Sports Club made a winning start by defeating Lalitpur-based Chyasal Youth Club in penalties in the Far-Western Khaptad Gold Cup Football Tournament on Friday.

Everest Premier League: The hits and the flops

Published On: January 6, 2018 07:46 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

KATHMANDU, Dec 6: The second edition of the Everest Premier League (EPL) concluded on December 30, with Paras Khadka-led Biratnagar Warriors clinching the title by a run over Sharad Vesawakar’s Bhairahawa Gladiators at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

Late goals give Man United 2-0 win over Derby

Published On: January 6, 2018 07:43 AM NPT By: Reuters

MANCHESTER, Jan 6: Late goals by in-form Jesse Lingard and fit-again striker Romelu Lukaku helped Manchester United to reach the FA Cup fourth round as they ground out a 2-0 home win over Championship (second-tier) side Derby County on Friday.