Category: Sports

Chile starts its victory over Ecuador in Copa America Title
Kathmandu, June 12: Hosts Chile began their quest for a maiden Copa America title with victory over Ecuador in Santiago. Midfielder Arturo Vidal was brought down in the box by Miller Bolanos in the second half and picked himself up to convert the penalty for Chile. Former QPR man Eduardo Vargas netted the second, calmly … पुरै पढ्नुहोस

Bijay wins gold
KATHMANDU, April 23: Bijay Sinjali of Tribhuvan Army Club clinched gold in the opening day of the 11th National Wushu Tournament that kicked off on Thursday at the Olympian Covered Hall of National Sports Council. Bijay collected 8.35 points in men’s taulu section. Pema Lama of Kavre won silver with 7.85 points and Rupesh Lama … पुरै पढ्नुहोस

Norwich 0 – 1 Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough moved back to the top of the Championship table with an edgy win over fellow promotion-chasers Norwich. With Bournemouth and Watford in action on Saturday, Boro seized the chance to put the pressure on the chasing pack and move a point clear of the Cherries. The visitors capitalised on a strong start, forcing Alex … पुरै पढ्नुहोस

Masters 2015: Justin Rose set for aggressive pursuit of Jordan Spieth
Justin Rose says he will lean on the lessons of his 2013 US Open win as he hunts down overnight leader Jordan Spieth on the Masters’ final afternoon. The Englishman produced five birdies in his last six holes to finish on 12 under and cut Spieth’s lead to four. Rose said: “I remember being patient … पुरै पढ्नुहोस

Liverpool struggling for Champions League qualification – Rodgers
Liverpool’s chances of Champions League qualification are virtually over, admits manager Brendan Rodgers. But Louis van Gaal says his Manchester United side are still “not certain” of a top-four finish, despite moving eight points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool. “I very much doubt we’ll be in the top four come the end of the season,” said … पुरै पढ्नुहोस

Sterling going nowhere – Rodgers
LONDON, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers declared on Thursday that Raheem Sterling will not be leaving the club at the end of the season after talks over a new contract broke down. Sterling, 20, has two years left to run on his contract and is believed to have rejected a new deal worth £100,000 ($148,320, 137,710 … पुरै पढ्नुहोस

Djokovic through to face Isner in Miami semis
MIAMI, World number one Novak Djokovic recovered from another slow start to beat Spain’s David Ferrer 7-5 7-5 and move into the last four of the Miami Open, where he will face big-hitting American John Isner. Djokovic trailed 4-1 in the first set but then started playing with more controlled aggression and won six of … पुरै पढ्नुहोस

Palestine Marathon highlights race for recognition
BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK, March 30: In the biblical city of Bethlehem, Sana Jamaani is warmed up and ready to run. This isn’t her first race, but she says it is her most important. “I’m running in the Holy Land,” Jamaani smiles. “I’m running in Palestine.” More than 3,000 runners came to the West Bank for … पुरै पढ्नुहोस

Australia win World Cup in Clarke’s fitting farewell
MELBOURNE, March 29: Michael Clarke signed off from one-day internationals with 74 as a dominant Australia won their fifth cricket World Cup after crushing New Zealand by seven wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. New Zealand, playing in their first final after succumbing six times in the semis, suffered a body blow in … पुरै पढ्नुहोस

New Zealand win toss‚ bat first in World Cup final
MELBOURNE, March 29: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and elected to bat first in the cricket World Cup final against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. The MCG’s drop-in pitch is expected to be batsman-friendly and McCullum will hope his side can put 300 on the board given no team … पुरै पढ्नुहोस