Swiss great Hingis announces retirement

Published On: October 27, 2017 11:43 AM NPT By: Reuters

SINGAPORE, Oct 27: Swiss great Martina Hingis has announced she will retire from tennis at the end of this week’s WTA Finals, where the 37-year-old multiple grand slam champion is playing in the doubles tournament alongside Taiwan’s Chan Yung-jan.

KATHMANDU, Oct 27: The world football has seen many factory workers and other job holders turning into top professional footballers. Jamie Vardy is one such example of recent times.

In-form Spurs aim to deliver knockout blow to United

Published On: October 26, 2017 11:33 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Oct 26: It may only be October but Saturday’s clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford is already shaping up as an early-season eliminator to challenge runaway leaders Manchester City for the Premier League title.

Brewster sends England into Under-17 World Cup final

Published On: October 26, 2017 11:27 AM NPT By: Reuters

KOLKATA, Oct 26: Rhian Brewster scored his second hat-trick in two games as England beat Brazil 3-1 in Kolkata, India on Wednesday to reach the Under-17 World Cup final in which they will play Spain.

Qatari exec meets investigators in FIFA bribery case

Published On: October 25, 2017 06:13 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BERN, Oct 25:  Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, a Qatari soccer and television executive, was questioned Wednesday by Swiss investigators who say he bribed a FIFA official in a World Cup broadcasting rights deal.

Venus turns back clock to edge Ostapenko in marathon

Published On: October 25, 2017 12:04 PM NPT By: Reuters

SINGAPORE, Oct25: Venus Williams produced a vintage display full of guts and determination to grind out a 7-5 6-7(3) 7-5 victory over Jelena Ostapenko in their White Group encounter at the WTA Finals on Tuesday.

Nuwakot to host ITF Taekwondo

Published On: October 24, 2017 05:37 PM NPT By: BHAGWATI  LAMA

NUWAKOT, Oct 24: Nepal International Taekwondo Federation (NITF) Nuwakot is set to host the 17th senior and 10th junior ITF Taekwondo tournament on November 3 and 4.

Former test umpire Hair guilty of stealing from employer

Published On: October 24, 2017 11:54 AM NPT By: Reuters

SYDNEY, Oct 24: Former test cricket umpire Darrell Hair has been handed an 18-month good behavior bond by an Australian court after pleading guilty to charges of embezzling and stealing money from a liquor store where he worked, local media reported on Tuesday.

Ronaldo retains FIFA award for world's best player

Published On: October 24, 2017 11:21 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Oct 24: Real Madrid’s Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned the best soccer player in the world for the second year running at FIFA’s The Best awards gala on Monday.

National Karate Championship gets new sponsor

Published On: October 24, 2017 07:42 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 24: Nepal Karate Federation (NKF) has signed a new sponsorship deal with Samjhana Laboratory Clinic on Monday for the upcoming 50th edition of the National Karate Championship.