Sports hospital to be built

Published On: June 18, 2017 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 18: The foundation stone of the sports hospital to be built by the National Sports Council (NSC) has been laid on Sunday.

Fakhar Zaman capitalized on a lucky escape to strike a superb 114 and lift Pakistan to a commanding total of 338 for four in the Champions Trophy final against arch-rivals India at The Oval on Sunday.

U19 cricket team to train in India

Published On: June 18, 2017 03:00 AM NPT By: Prabin Bikram Katwal

KATHMANDU, June 17: Nepal national U19 cricket team is set to travel to India to make preparations for the upcoming ICC U-19 World Cup Division -1 Asia Qualifiers to be held next month in Singapore.

Hosts Russia see off New Zealand in Confederations Cup opener

Published On: June 17, 2017 10:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

Hosts Russia eased to a 2-0 win over New Zealand on Saturday in the opening match of the Confederations Cup, a tournament seen as a test for the country before it stages next year's World Cup.

Ronaldo seeks Real Madrid exit after tax accusations: report

Published On: June 16, 2017 06:47 PM NPT By: Reuters

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave the club and Spain after being accused of committing tax fraud in the country, a report in Portuguese sports daily A Bola said on Friday.

HAMS to provide free health services to players

Published On: June 16, 2017 10:22 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 15: HAMS Hospital Private Limited has announced that it will provide free health services to players that have been awarded scholarships by the Sirish Foundation.

Rampant India sets up Champions Trophy final vs Pakistan

Published On: June 16, 2017 03:04 AM NPT By: Republica

BIRMINGHAM, June 16: India coasted into a Champions Trophy final against fierce rival Pakistan by beating Bangladesh by nine wickets on Thursday, guided by an elegant century by Rohit Sharma and a surprising bowling performance by part-time spinner Kedar Jadhav.

MOSCOW, June 15:  Russia has made progress fighting soccer racism ahead of next year’s World Cup, but players, coaches and fans still risk abuse, a new report says.

India wins toss, will bowl 1st against Bangladesh

Published On: June 15, 2017 03:59 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 15:  India won the toss and chose to bowl first against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy semifinal match at Edgbaston on Thursday.

SEOUL, June 15: Uli Stielike has been fired as South Korea's head coach after poor results in World Cup qualifying.