Nepal likely to host next Women's SAFF Championship

Published On: August 30, 2016 01:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Nepal is likely to host the fourth edition of Women's SAFF Championship later this year. Nepal has shown interest to host the tournament after India, which was supposed to host the event, expressed reluctance in organizing the sub-regional event.

Tashi Ghale announces candidacy for ANFA presidency

Published On: August 30, 2016 12:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Former vice president of All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) Tashi Ghale, who is also a former president of A division outfit Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC), announced his candidacy for the post of ANFA president on Monday. Ghale made such announcement during a program organized by MMC to introduce newly-appointed executive committee of the club and felicitation program of graduates of the recently held AFC A license course.

Pushpa Sadan into QF

Published On: August 29, 2016 09:37 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Host Pushpa Sadan's senior boys' team made it to the quarterfinals of the Pushpa Sadan Cup Inter-school Basketball Tournament on Monday.

Tushal, Chyasal triumph

Published On: August 29, 2016 07:41 PM NPT By: Republica

Kathmandu, Aug 29:Tushal Youth Club and Chyasal Youth Club emerged victorious while Shree Kumari Club and Nayabasti Club shared the spoils in the Martyrs Memorial B Division League on Monday.

Southampton signs Morocco forward Boufal from Lille

Published On: August 29, 2016 05:14 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, Aug 29: Southampton has broken its club record for a transfer fee to sign Morocco forward Sofiane Boufal from Lille.

WATFORD, England, Aug 29: Wayne Rooney will revert to playing as a deep-lying forward for England under new coach Sam Allardyce but must wait until Tuesday to see if he is still captain.

Premier League has familiar look once more

Published On: August 29, 2016 03:44 PM NPT By: Agencies

LONDON, Aug 29: Three matches into the Premier League season following a stunning title success by 5,000-1 outsiders Leicester City, the table already has a more familiar look.

Rakitic scores to give Barcelona 1-0 win at Bilbao

Published On: August 29, 2016 07:42 AM NPT By: Associated Press

BARCELONA, Aug 29: Ivan Rakitic scored in the first half to help Barcelona win 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday for a second straight victory at the start of the Spanish league season.

MANCHESTER, Aug 29:  Manchester City kept pace with likely title rivals Manchester United and Chelsea by beating West Ham 3-1 on Sunday for a third straight victory in the early stages of the English Premier League season.

Middlesbrough stays unbeaten after 0-0 draw at West Brom

Published On: August 29, 2016 07:21 AM NPT By: Associated Press

WEST BROMWICH, Aug 29: Middlesbrough maintained its unbeaten start to life back in the English Premier League by drawing 0-0 with West Bromwich Albion in a match of few clear-cut opportunities at The Hawthorns on Sunday.