LONDON, July 14: All these years later, Wimbledon still brings out the best in Venus Williams. With her latest display of gutsy serving and big hitting, Williams beat Johanna Konta 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday to reach her ninth title match at the All England Club and first since 2009.

Dal-Bhat Gold Cup on Saturday

Published On: July 14, 2017 04:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 13: ODC Entertainment is set to organize the 3rd Dal-Bhat Gold Cup 2017 in Kathmandu on Saturday. The one-day futsal event will feature 32 teams from Kathmandu, Pokhara and Butwal.

Mid-western, Far-western off to wining start

Published On: July 14, 2017 03:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 13: Mid-western University and Far-western University registered victories in the volleyball event of the 2nd Prime Minister Cup University Sports Meet on Thursday.

Japanese embassy hands over ski equipment to Nepal

Published On: July 14, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 13: The Embassy of Japan has handed over ski equipment to Nepal Ski Association amidst a ceremony at the embassy on Thursday.

Nepal U-19 ends world cup qualifier preparation with defeat

Published On: July 14, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 13: Nepal U-19 cricket team has concluded its preparation for the 2018 ICC U-19 World Cup Division 1 Asia Qualifier with a 68-run defeat to Noida XI on Thursday.

No-ball king Morkel refuses to alter run-up

Published On: July 13, 2017 04:56 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, July 13: South Africa paceman Morne Morkel has ruled out tweaking his run-up despite becoming the embarrassed owner of a dubious distinction for overstepping the crease in test cricket.

New India coach Ravi Shastri promises more freedom for players

Published On: July 13, 2017 04:20 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW DELHI, July 13: New India cricket coach Ravi Shastri plans to adopt a more hands-off approach to the role than his predecessor Anil Kumble, with the 55-year-old saying he has no intention of trying to act as a tutor the players.

SYDNEY, July 13: The chairman of Cricket Australia has heavily criticized the country’s top players for their stance in a long-running pay dispute, and accused their union of a “reckless strategy that can only damage the game.”

NEW YORK, July 13: Chuck Blazer, the disgraced American soccer executive whose admissions of corruption set off a global scandal that ultimately toppled FIFA President Sepp Blatter, has died. He was 72.

LONDON, July 13: The first portentous sign of trouble for Andy Murray, surprisingly enough, came right as the two-time Wimbledon champion constructed an ample lead over Sam Querrey in the quarterfinals Wednesday.