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.

‘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.