Former England midfielder Parker retires

Published On: June 29, 2017 05:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

Former England and Fulham midfielder Scott Parker has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36.

Bolt holds on to win 100 metres at final Golden Spike

Published On: June 29, 2017 07:53 AM NPT By: Reuters

OSTRAVA, June 29: Usain Bolt overcame a slow start to win the 100 meters at the Ostrava Golden Spike meeting on Wednesday as he gears up for a final world championships in London this summer.

Chile crush Portugal on penalties to reach final

Published On: June 29, 2017 06:55 AM NPT By: Associated Press

KAZAN, June 29: Claudio Bravo made three penalty saves as Chile crushed Portugal 3-0 in a penalty shootout to reach the Confederations Cup final on Wednesday.

NSC to host three tournaments this month

Published On: June 28, 2017 09:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 28: National Sports Council (NSC) has said that it will organize three tournaments this month in Kathmandu.

Indian Stars bags first win in ACPL

Published On: June 28, 2017 09:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 28: Indian Stars registered its first victory in the ongoing Asian Club Premier Club (ACPL) defeating Dubai Warriors by 20 runs, on Wednesday.

Qatar says FIFA report vindicates integrity of 2022 bid

Published On: June 28, 2017 08:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

Qatar's 2022 World Cup organizers have welcomed a long-awaited FIFA report on the race to host the tournament, saying the conclusions represented "a vindication of the integrity" of Doha's bid.

Defender Alves confirms Juve exit

Published On: June 28, 2017 08:25 PM NPT By: Reuters

Defender Dani Alves has confirmed that he has left Serie A champions Juventus after one season in Italy, with Manchester City the most likely destination for the Brazilian, according to media reports.

Chile gear up for tough Confed Cup semi-final against Portugal

Published On: June 28, 2017 08:20 PM NPT By: Reuters

Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi will renew old acquaintances when his reigning two-times Copa America champions take on Portugal in what he expects to be a tough Confederations Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

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.