Mexico qualify for World Cup with win over Panama

Published On: September 2, 2017 03:35 PM NPT By: Reuters

MEXICO CITY, September 2: Mexico became the first CONCACAF side to qualify for the Russia World Cup on Friday when an Hirving Lozano goal gave them a 1-0 win over Panama at the Azteca Stadium.

Two consecutive victories for Dhanyantri, Busy

Published On: September 2, 2017 08:11 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Dhanyantri Futsal and Busy Futsal registered two straight victories in the National Futsal League in separate matches on Friday.

World Series athlete felicitated

Published On: August 31, 2017 07:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon on Thursday felicitated Mr Bhim Bahadur Gurung, the winner of 2015 Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon and runner-up of the 2014 and 2016 edition of Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon.

Numbers ones Nadal and Pliskova hunt second round wins

Published On: August 31, 2017 04:43 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, August 31: Rafa Nadal and Karolina Pliskova will look to remain on cruise control as the two world number ones chase a place in the third round of the U.S. Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday.

Bangladesh talisman Shakib backs words with action in Dhaka

Published On: August 31, 2017 12:19 PM NPT By: Reuters

DHAKA, August 31: Shakib Al Hasan stayed true to his word after his all-round excellence helped secure Bangladesh’s maiden test victory against Australia at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Wednesday.

England name unchanged squad for third test vs. Windies

Published On: August 30, 2017 06:09 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 30: England have named an unchanged squad for the series-deciding third Test against West Indies at Lord’s next week.

South Africa appoint Ottis Gibson as head coach

Published On: August 30, 2017 06:02 PM NPT By: Reuters

CAPE TOWN, August 30: England bowling coach Ottis Gibson has been announced as the new head coach of South Africa, officials said on Wednesday.

Sharapova returns to the U.S. Open spotlight

Published On: August 30, 2017 03:27 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, August 30: Maria Sharapova will be back in the U.S. Open spotlight on Wednesday hoping she can come up with a winning encore to her electrifying first round victory over second seed Simona Halep.

Australia call up O'Keefe to replace injured Hazlewood

Published On: August 30, 2017 02:49 PM NPT By: Reuters

SYDNEY, August 30: Australia have called up spinner Steve O’Keefe to replace injured quick Josh Hazlewood for the second and final test against Bangladesh.

Shakib brilliance helps Bangladesh humble Australia

Published On: August 30, 2017 02:26 PM NPT By: Reuters

DHAKA, August 30: Bangladesh spun their way to a first test victory over Australia on Wednesday, with Shakib Al Hasan’s second five-wicket haul of the match securing a memorable 20-run win inside four days at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.