In pictures: U-19 cricket team sweats it out at nets

Published On: December 14, 2016 06:37 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Nepal's U-19 cricket team is kicking off its journey in the ACC U19 Asia Cup in Sri Lanka on Thursday with a game against the host country.

Everton aggression pleases Koeman in win over Arsenal

Published On: December 14, 2016 05:09 PM NPT By: Reuters

Ronald Koeman believes Everton's switch to a more aggressive approach following a lacklustre start to Tuesday's 2-1 win over Arsenal at Goodison Park was key to ending the north London side's 14-match unbeaten Premier League run.

Arsenal caves in at Everton, misses out on top spot in EPL

Published On: December 14, 2016 08:31 AM NPT By: Associated Press

ENGLAND, Dec 14: With the tackles flying in and the noise levels ramping up inside Goodison Park, Arsenal's players faced a huge test of their Premier League title credentials in the final minutes of a tight game against Everton.

Three Nepali shuttlers into last 16

Published On: December 14, 2016 07:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Three Nepali shuttlers including Nepal No 1 Ratnajit Tamang entered the next round in the men's singles event of BWF Yonex Sunrise International Series 2016 badminton tournament that kicked off at the covered hall of Dasharath Stadium, Tripureshwar on Tuesday.

Three Star demands Rs 60 m compensation from ANFA

Published On: December 14, 2016 07:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 14: National league champion Ruslan Three Star Club has demanded compensation of Rs 60 million from All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) after the negligence of the football government body deprived the Patan-based club of participating in the AFC Asia Cup.

Mourinho needs time to succeed at Man Utd: Fortune

Published On: December 14, 2016 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Former Manchester United player Quinton Fortune has said that current manager Jose Mourinho will need some time to make the 20 times English Premier League champion successful again.

Lions golf from Dec 23

Published On: December 13, 2016 10:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 13: Lions Club of Dingla, Bhojpur is set to organize Old Durbar Lions Club Centennial Golf Tournament in Kathmandu on December 23 and 24 to mark its centenary.

‘Afghan Messi’ finally meets his hero (with video)

Published On: December 13, 2016 08:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

An Afghan boy who became an online hit after wearing a homemade shirt bearing Lionel Messi’s famous number 10 has finally met his hero.

Defensive concerns mounting for Guardiola's City

Published On: December 13, 2016 05:55 PM NPT By: Associated Press

MANCHESTER, Dec 13: During Manchester City's offseason of heavy spending, Pep Guardiola prioritized improving his midfield and wide areas rather than upgrading the team's defensive unit.

Magnificent Kohli follows in Tendulkar's footsteps

Published On: December 13, 2016 02:54 PM NPT By: Reuters

MUMBAI, Dec 13: India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara could have been forgiven for feeling more than a little aggrieved when his dismissal drew hearty cheers from his home crowd at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.