Argentina to attack from the start in crunch qualifier

Published On: October 5, 2017 02:58 PM NPT By: Reuters

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 5: Argentina will start Thursday’s crunch World Cup qualifier against Peru with a mind on all-out attack in the hope of gaining the three points that would ease the pressure on them for a place in Russia next year, coach Jorge Sampaoli has said.

‘Without league, no means to pick new players’

Published On: October 5, 2017 08:07 AM NPT By: Prabin Bikram Katwal

KATHMADNU, Oct 5: When Nepal national football team head coach Gytoku Koji announced the 23-member squad on Tuesday for the AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualifiers match against Tajikistan, almost all the faces were the same.

England lucky to have 'hot' Kane, says Hart

Published On: October 4, 2017 06:44 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Oct 04: Harry Kane is on a goal-scoring hot streak in the Premier League and the England striker has already established himself as a top player regardless of his season’s tally, goalkeeper Joe Hart has said.

Paterson only newcomer as South Africa name ODI squad

Published On: October 4, 2017 05:49 PM NPT By: Reuters

CAPE TOWN, Oct 04: Bowler Dane Paterson was handed a first call-up to South Africa’s one-day international team on Wednesday for the series against Bangladesh, two days after receiving his first selection for the test side. He is the only uncapped player among the 14 called up for the three ODIs in Kimberley on Oct. 15; Paarl on Oct. 18 and East London on Oct. 22.

"England set to lose Ashes, with or without Stokes"

Published On: October 3, 2017 04:42 PM NPT By: Reuters

ADELAIDE, October 03: An Ashes series shorn of Ben Stokes would be a great shame for cricket but England are heading for defeat with or without the troubled all-rounder, former Australia batsman Greg Blewett has said.

City stay ahead of United with win over champions Chelsea

Published On: October 1, 2017 08:23 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Oct 1: Manchester City stayed ahead of age-old local rivals Manchester United at the top of the Premier League on Saturday with a deserved 1-0 win away to champions Chelsea.

Bairstow hits century to complete England's 4-0 win over Windies

Published On: September 30, 2017 08:47 AM NPT By: Reuters

Jonny Bairstow smashed a career-best unbeaten 141 and Jason Roy hit 96 as England thrashed West Indies by nine wickets in Southampton to complete a 4-0 series rout on Friday.

Man City striker Aguero hurt in car crash

Published On: September 29, 2017 03:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Sept 29:  Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been involved in a road accident in the Netherlands and will be assessed by club doctors when he returns on Friday, the Premier League side has said.

Vardy determined to boost England hopes ahead of World Cup

Published On: September 28, 2017 01:51 PM NPT By: Reuters

Sept 28: Harry Kane is England’s top striker on merit but Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy remains determined to challenge the Tottenham marksman for a starting spot at next year’s World Cup in Russia.

Chelsea facing stern test with visit of prolific City

Published On: September 28, 2017 12:20 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Sept 28: Champions Chelsea have not enjoyed the best of starts at home this season and face their biggest test yet on Saturday with the visit of free-scoring leaders Manchester City.