Hosts Russia face struggle to improve ahead of World Cup

Published On: June 28, 2017 08:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

Russia's early Confederations Cup exit has sparked a wave of concern among fans as the 2018 World Cup hosts scramble to avoid another embarrassment at next year's finals.

German coach Loew calls for dopers to be named and banned

Published On: June 28, 2017 08:05 PM NPT By: Reuters

Football players who are guilty of doping should be named and punished, Germany coach Joachim Loew said on Wednesday after FIFA said it was investigating allegations concerning Russian footballers.

LONDON, June 28: Prosecutors on Wednesday announced criminal charges against six people including ex-police chiefs over the 1989 Hillsborough soccer stadium crush in which 96 fans died, Britain's worst sporting disaster.

SHANGHAI, June 28: Oscar is suspended for eight games after a brawl. Carlos Tevez riled fans with a trip to Disneyland while his club are playing. Ezequiel Lavezzi and Hulk deny being anti-Chinese.

Shastri to apply for Indian coaching job

Published On: June 28, 2017 05:40 PM NPT By: Agencies

NEW DELHI, June 28: Former captain Ravi Shastri will apply to become India's head coach after the national cricket board extended the application deadline following Anil Kumble's shock exit, reports said Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, June 28: Two Japanese -- Takeda Chiaki and Gyotoku Koji- who have been observing Nepali football since more than a year, drew a conclusion that there is no short of talents in Nepali players but there is lack of proper instructor and coaching system to sharpen their skills.

Wins for Nepal Storm, Bangladesh Tigers

Published On: June 27, 2017 09:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27: Nepal Storm registered its fourth victory in the ongoing Asian Club Premier League (ACPL) defeating Afghanistan Bulls by 63 runs on D/L on Wednesday.

Lyon sign Chelsea forward Traore

Published On: June 27, 2017 05:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

Olympique Lyonnais have signed Chelsea's Burkina Faso forward Bertrand Traore on a five-year contract for 10 million euros (8.79 million pounds), the French club said in a statement on Monday.

Liverpool set to avoid sanction over Van Dijk approach

Published On: June 27, 2017 05:25 PM NPT By: Reuters

Liverpool are unlikely to face disciplinary proceedings from the Premier League after being accused by Southampton of making an illegal approach to sign their defensive lynchpin Virgil van Dijk.

Victory for Nepal Storm, Afghanistan Bullls

Published On: June 26, 2017 09:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 26: Nepal Storm and Afghanistan Bulls emerged victorious in the ongoing Asian Club Premier League (ACPL) on Monday defeating Indian Stars and Dubai Warriors respectively with identical four wickets.