Sharp lifts Sheffield United top of Championship

Published On: November 18, 2017 07:55 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Nov 18: Captain Billy Sharp scored twice to send Sheffield United to the top of the Championship with a 3-1 win at Burton Albion on Friday.

There is more than meets the eye for Barcelona

Published On: November 18, 2017 04:10 AM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

BARCELONA, Nov 18: Barcelona on Saturday travels to the Estadio Butarque Stadium to take on Leganes in the 12th round of match in La Liga. Having won 10 matches and drawn one, Barcelona would want to win this match and put extra pressure on its arch-rivals Real Madrid, who will play against Atletico Madrid later the same day.

Arsenal must win 'electric' derby, says Cech

Published On: November 17, 2017 12:36 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Nov 17: Arsenal must win an “electric” north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur to issue a statement of intent to both their local rivals and other top-four contenders, goalkeeper Petr Cech has said ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash.

Australia recall wicketkeeper Paine in Ashes surprise

Published On: November 17, 2017 11:42 AM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Nov 17: Australia have recalled wicketkeeper Tim Paine for the first time in seven years in a selection bombshell while dropping opening batsman Matt Renshaw in a surprising Ashes squad for the series against England.

ACC U-19 Asia cup: Nepal facing Afghanistan (Live)

Published On: November 17, 2017 08:03 AM NPT By: Republica

Nepal is facing Afganistan in the ACC U-19 Asia Cup cricket tournament held in Kualalumpur, Malaysia today.

Sankata into semis

Published On: November 17, 2017 07:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 17: CMG Club Sankata advanced to the semifinals by registering a 2-0 victory against departmental team Nepal Police Club (NPC) in the ongoing Chandragiri Gold Cup football tournament on Thursday.

Paragliding tournament planned in valley

Published On: November 17, 2017 07:29 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 17: Shankarapur Paragliding, Kathmandu’s first paragliding company, is planning to organize a paragliding tournament in the valley in near future.

Nepal looking for more glory in ACC Asia Cup

Published On: November 17, 2017 07:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 17: Beating India by 19 runs and advancing to the semifinals in ACC U-19 Youth Asia Cup for the first time has been a big success story for the young Nepali cricketers.

Lakmal rocks India before rain returns in Kolkata

Published On: November 16, 2017 04:57 PM NPT By: Reuters

KOLKATA, Nov 16: Sri Lanka paceman Suranga Lakmal breathed fire on a green track to rock India on a stop-start opening day of the rain-hit first test on Thursday.

Peru down New Zealand to complete World Cup lineup

Published On: November 16, 2017 12:48 PM NPT By: Reuters

LIMA, Nov 16: Peru became the last side to clinch their place at next year’s World Cup finals when goals in each half from Jefferson Farfan and Christian Ramos gave them a 2-0 win over New Zealand in the second leg of their inter-confederation playoff on Wednesday.