Smith warns England of more Aussie aggression

Published On: November 27, 2017 01:03 PM NPT By: Reuters

BRISBANE, Nov 27: England can look forward to further “aggressive” cricket in the second test in Adelaide, Australia captain Steve Smith said, after his team found their mean streak to rout the tourists by 10 wickets at the Gabba on Monday.

Barca draw at title rivals Valencia after goal-line controversy

Published On: November 27, 2017 09:03 AM NPT By: Reuters

VALENCIA, Nov 27: Barcelona’s Jordi Alba haunted his former club Valencia with a stunning late equalizer in a 1-1 draw on Sunday in a top-of-the-table Liga clash that preserved the Catalan side’s four-point lead but was overshadowed by a ‘goal’ that was not given.

Australia coast to 10-wicket victory in Ashes opener

Published On: November 27, 2017 08:59 AM NPT By: Reuters

BRISBANE, Nov 27: Australia sealed a dominant 10-wicket victory before lunch on day five of the series-opening Ashes test on Monday, having chased 170 runs without loss in a blow to England’s pride.

Nepal defeats China, but fails to qualify

Published On: November 27, 2017 08:39 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 27: Nepal women’s national cricket team has failed to qualify for the global qualifiers despite defeating China by 50 runs in the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifying Series Asia Region on Sunday.

Tribhuvan Army Club reaches last four

Published On: November 27, 2017 08:30 AM NPT By: Republica

JHAPA, Nov 27: Departmental team Tribhuvan Army Club (TAC) defeated Far-Western XI 3-0 in tie-breaker in the ongoing Kakarbhitta Gold Cup Football Tournament, on Sunday.

Australia on brink of victory after England crumble

Published On: November 26, 2017 02:57 PM NPT By: Reuters

BRISBANE, Nov 26: A pulsating Ashes opener that had promised a grandstand finish will more than likely end early with a handsome win to Australia after Steve Smith’s side pushed within 56 runs of victory at the close of day four on Sunday.

MMC defeats Rupandehi to reach last four

Published On: November 26, 2017 10:41 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, Nov 26: Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) advanced to the semifinals of the ongoing Kakarbhitta Gold Cup Football Tournament on Saturday after defeating Rupandehi XI 7-6 on sudden death.

Root gone as England stagger to 119-5 at lunch

Published On: November 26, 2017 09:32 AM NPT By: Reuters

BRISBANE, Nov 26: Australia spinner Nathan Lyon turned the screws with two early wickets before Josh Hazlewood claimed the prized scalp of Joe Root to leave England in trouble at 119 for five at lunch on day four of the first Ashes test on Sunday.

Can Barcelona weather the Valencia storm?

Published On: November 26, 2017 12:35 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

BARCELONA, Nov 25: Barcelona travels to Mestalla on Sunday to extend its lead over second-placed Valencia by seven points and third-placed Real Madrid, who defeated Malaga 3-2 at home on Saturday, by 10 points in La Liga.

KATHMANDU, Nov 24: Nepal women’s national cricket team kept its qualification hopes alive as it beat Malaysia by 33 runs in the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifying Series Asia Region on Friday. Nepal is targeting to earn a place in the Global Qualifiers finishing in the top two of the competition.