Morocco out of World Cup contention after 1-0 defeat to Portugal

6 years ago

MOSCOW –Morocco are out of contention for the World Cup in Russia after Portugal beat the north African side 1-0 in their Group B match on Wednesday.  Cristiano...

Emery forces long-serving Wilshere to seek new pastures

6 years ago

LONDON –England midfielder Jack Wilshere is to end almost two decades at Arsenal and leave on a free transfer after being told by manager Unia Emery he would not be...

Japan make history with World Cup win against 10-man Colombia

6 years ago

SARANSK, Russia –Yuya Osako exacted sweet revenge for Japan on Tuesday as the Blue Samurai beat Colombia 2-1, becoming the first Asian side ever to beat a South American team...

Sampaoli: Messi in very uncomfortable situation

6 years ago

MOSCOW –Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli admitted here on Saturday that Lionel Messi was in a very uncomfortable situation in the first World Cup game against Iceland.  World Cup...

Video Assistant Referee system used for first time in World Cup history

6 years ago

KAZAN, Russia –The Video Assistant Referee system was used for the first time in World Cup history on Saturday, when France were awarded a penalty against Australia in Kazan.  ...

World Cup kicks off in Russia

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MOSCOW – The World Cup kicked off in Russia Thursday as the host nation took on Saudi Arabia in front of 80,000 people in Moscow after President Vladimir Putin officially...

Russian coach ignoring critics ahead of Cup opener

6 years ago

MOSCOW –Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov has told his team to ignore media criticism ahead of Thursday's World Cup kick-off against Saudi Arabia and focus on winning.  The host nation enter...

Defending champions Germany arrive in Russia for World Cup

6 years ago

MOSCOW – Defending World Cup champions Germany arrived in Russia on Tuesday to attempt to win their fifth global title.  The team landed at Vnukovo airport in southern...

300 plus women benefit from health care camp

6 years ago

Phalebas, Parbat –, June 12 (RSS): At least 300 women have received health care services for free in a health camp organized for uterus checkups in Jaljala Rural Municipality of...

Palpa to organize First Int'l Skating Festival

6 years ago

Kathmandu – In order to spread the skating sports across the country by encouraging the youth, the first international level 'Skating Festival' is to be held in Palpa of Province...

ICC includes Nepal for ODI teams ranking

6 years ago

Kathmandu –Nepal has been included in the International Cricket Council (ICC)'s ranking for one day international (ODI) teams. According to the ICC, the Netherlands, Scotland and the United Arab Emirates...

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says will leave club

6 years ago

MADRID –Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said Thursday he was leaving the Spanish giants, just days after winning the Champions League for the third year in a row.  ...

Controversial Folau won't be distraction against Ireland: Cheika

6 years ago

SYDNEY –Israel Folau's anti-gay sentiments won't be a distraction during the Test series against Ireland, Wallabies coach Michael Cheika insisted Wednesday as he demanded a high work-rate from his side.  ...

Parents of Nepali cricket star Sandeep Lamichhane proud of their lad's IPL feat

6 years ago

Chitwan – Cricket fans in Nepal are euphoric with Sandeep Lamichhane's outstanding performance in the last Sunday's match held under the ongoing Indian Premier League.  Social media sites...

Nerpa clinches Anup Memorial Gold Cup

6 years ago

Khotang – Nerpa has clinched the Anup Memorial Gold Cup Football Tournament after defeating Buipa Service Society in the final held at the Matikore ground in Dikktel on Sunday.  ...