Fireworks, honors in Usain Bolt's farewell in Jamaica

Published On: June 12, 2017 08:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press

KINGSTON, June 12: World record holder Usain Bolt has bid farewell to the tracks of his native Jamaica, winning a 100-meter race amid fireworks and honors.

Unwanted by Chelsea, Diego Costa shines with Spain

Published On: June 12, 2017 07:47 AM NPT By: Associated Press

BARCELONA, June 12: Diego Costa isn't letting an uncertain future damage his current performances for Spain. The Chelsea striker scored what proved to be Spain's winner to secure a 2-1 victory at Macedonia on Sunday that kept it top of its 2018 World Cup qualifying group.

LONDON, June 12: India strolled into the Champions Trophy semifinals after routing South Africa for 191 at The Oval on Sunday.

PARIS, June 12: As he sat in front of a TV to watch last year's French Open final, sidelined by an injured left wrist, Rafael Nadal had no way to know for sure, of course, that he would return to the height of his powers.

Asian Premier League in Nepal

Published On: June 12, 2017 04:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: Ultimate Sports Management (USM), an Indian sports management company, is set to organize the Asian Premier League (APL) T20 tournament in Nepal in association with National Sports Council (NSC) at the TU Cricket Ground from June 19 to July 4.

PARIS, June 11:  His clay-court prowess as unassailable as ever, Rafael Nadal won his record 10th French Open title by dominating 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 in the final Sunday.

England defeats Venezuela to win U20 World Cup

Published On: June 11, 2017 06:09 PM NPT By: Associated Press

SUWON, South Korea, June 11: A first-half goal from Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave England a 1-0 win over Venezuela in the 2017 Under-20 World Cup final at Suwon World Cup Stadium on Sunday and a first global title since 1966.

PARIS, June 11: Right from the start of the French Open final, Jelena Ostapenko made quite clear to anyone unfamiliar with her name, or her game, what she is all about.

GLASGOW: While Harry Kane didn't contribute to the glut of hat tricks in European qualifying for the World Cup, the England striker grabbed a crucial equalizer in a chaotic finale against Scotland on Saturday.

MEXICO CITY, June 11: Getting three points, not heightened political tension between the United States and Mexico, is the focus of American players going into Sunday night's World Cup qualifier at Azteca Stadium.