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.

‘Three Star to take part in AFC Cup play-off qualifiers’

Published On: October 24, 2017 07:33 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 24: ANFA’s executive committee meeting on Monday has decided to correspond with Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to send Three Star Club to take part in the next edition of AFC Cup play-off qualifiers.

Everest Premier League’s auction held

Published On: October 24, 2017 07:27 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 24: Auction for the upcoming Everest Premier League (EPL) has been conducted in Kathmandu on Monday. A total of 90 players were kept in the auction for the tournament that will feature six city-based franchise teams from across the country.

Sri Lanka wins toss, bats 1st against Pakistan in 5th ODI

Published On: October 23, 2017 05:21 PM NPT By: Associated Press

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, Oct 23:  Struggling Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first Monday against Pakistan in the fifth and final one-day international.

Spurs' Kane spurred on by Zidane's praise

Published On: October 23, 2017 03:29 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Oct 23: Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has welcomed Zinedine Zidane’s comment that he was a “complete player” and said the Real Madrid manager’s compliment will give him more confidence.

Hick, Cooley to coach against England in Ashes tour match

Published On: October 23, 2017 01:57 PM NPT By: Reuters

SYDNEY, Oct 23: Former England batsman Graeme Hick and bowling coach Troy Cooley will pit their wits against the tourists when they mentor a Cricket Australia XI in a four-day Ashes tour match in Townsville next month.

Nepal wins nine gold medals in Taekwando

Published On: October 23, 2017 09:51 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 23: Nepal has won a total of 21 medals including six gold medals in the 7th Tirak International Taekwando championship held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Barcelona has one eye on knockout rounds

Published On: October 17, 2017 11:25 PM NPT By: ABHISHEK SUBEDI

BARCELONA, Oct 17: Barcelona lost their first points of the 2017-18 La Liga season away at the Wanda Metropolitano against Atletico Madrid with a 1-1 draw on Saturday. Now, they hope to continue winning in the UEFA Champions League Group D to make it to the knockout phases, when they face Greek champions Olympiacos at the Camp Nou on Wednesday.