ICC plans ODI league including Team Nepal

Published On: June 19, 2016 11:09 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 20: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is planning to include Nepal in the proposed 13-team ODI league (50-over) reportedly featuring 10-Test nations. However, ICC has imposed ban on Cricket Association of Nepal since April 25.

Ratnajeet, Dipesh into semifinal

Published On: June 19, 2016 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 19 : Top-ranked shuttlers Ratnajeet Tamang and Dipesh Dhami of Tribhuvan Army Club, Bishnu Katuwal of Nepal Police and Bikash Shrestha of Bhojpur secured men's singles semifinal berths on Sunday in the Fifth Pushpa Lal Memorial Ranking National Badminton Championship being held in the capital.

Two wins in a row for Lumbini FC

Published On: June 19, 2016 08:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 19: Jagdamba Lumbini FC bet Jawlakhel Youth Club 1-0 in the Lalit Memorial U-18 Football Tournament at the ANFA Complex, Satdobato on Sunday to top Group B.

Traffic cop who kicked rickshaw puller set to face action

Published On: June 19, 2016 12:40 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, June 19: Regional Traffic Police Office, Itahari, is set to take departmental action against a traffic policeman who allegedly kicked a rickshaw puller here in Jaljala chowk of Morang district.

SANTA CLARA, June 19:  Eduardo Vargas scored four goals, Edson Puch added two, and defending champion Chile thoroughly dismantled Mexico

Messi starts, Argentina beats Venezuela 4-1

Published On: June 19, 2016 07:50 AM NPT By: Associated Press

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., June 19: Lionel Messi scored and added two assists in his first Copa America start this year to lead Argentina over Venezuela 4-1 on Saturday night and into a semifinal against the host United States.

Lukaku strikes twice to help Belgium beat Ireland 3-0

Published On: June 19, 2016 07:35 AM NPT By: Associated Press

BORDEAUX, France, June 18: After a poor start to the European Championship, Belgium began living up to its promise on Saturday with a resounding 3-0 victory over Ireland.

MARSEILLE, France, June 18: There are good draws and there are bad draws. Iceland has had one of each.

PARIS, June 19: A record breaking night for Cristiano Ronaldo, but one he'll want to quickly forget. The Portugal captain certainly won't want a copy of the selfie taken by an intrepid fan, who evaded security to dart onto the Parc des Princes field after Saturday's 0-0 draw with Austria at the European Championship.

PARIS, June 18: UEFA formally opened a disciplinary case against the Croatian soccer federation on Saturday for racism and fan disorder at a European Championship match.