Kathmandu, September 20 The Nepal Premier League (NPL) could feature the Decision Review System (DRS) for the first time this season, with the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) currently assessing available technology. The schedule for the third edition of the NPL was announced on Saturday, while franchises have already begun signing overseas players ahead of
England's winning record - stretching back to a loss in the 2022 World Cup final to New Zealand - was halted by Canada, who held the hosts to a thrilling 26-26 draw in the WXV Global Series.
Doncaster Knights’ new director of rugby is passionate about the Champ, who Steve Borthwick should pick from overseas and getting players to have a bit of fun Turn up at Castle Park in Doncaster this week and, bang on cue, a pony and trap is being driven in stately fashion down the nearby main road. There is, some might argue, a similarly retro feel about the Knights’ latest choice of director of…
After the NHL star appeared in an ad campaign for United Russia, it’s fair to start pressing about the impact of his stances – even if he doesn’t want to talk about it When Russian launched its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, reporters asked Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin for his thoughts. It was no secret, even then, that Ovechkin was close to Vladimir Putin. Years before, Ovechkin b…
Kathmandu, September 18 The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has raided the headquarters of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) in Satdobato, Lalitpur. CIB SSP and spokesperson Anupam Shamsher JBR confirmed on Friday that the bureau conducted the raid at the ANFA headquarters. The CIB took control of documents considered necessary for its
Yes sport is about effort, sweat and inclusivity – but it also turns elite athletes into magnificent specimens of humanity where the aesthetic is part of the appeal Have you seen the 40-second video that will change the way you think about women’s sport, women’s bodies, just, you know, women? It’s been unavoidable on social media this week – brazen, unapologetic, dominating the algorithm like an A…
Kathmandu, September 18 The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has said that if the government does not make a firm decision to lift its suspension, it will resume its activities from Monday in line with FIFA’s directive. ANFA CEO Indraman Tuladhar told a press conference on Friday that with the future of academy players at
Milan’s grand old home turns 100 this weekend, and while it will soon be torn down one of the greatest players to grace it reflects on the noise and power of a unique stadium Alessandro Costacurta lasted 15 minutes of his first game at San Siro. He was, admittedly, not playing, but tagging along to watch his older brother’s favourite team. “I grew up in the province of Varese, north of Milan,” he…
The Patriots owner’s decision to ban the rapper from performing at the team’s stadium brings back memories of the blackballing of Colin Kaepernick Six years ago, in the middle of a “racial reckoning” that never was, a White House that had begun out of control reached its chaotic apex. Federal officials were sweeping citizens off American streets in unmarked vehicles, surrounding the Lincoln Memori…
Kathmandu, September 17 The leadership of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has claimed that FIFA still recognises its committee as the official football governing body in Nepal, despite its suspension. Speaking at a press conference organised by ANFA on Thursday, General Secretary Kiran Rai said the association had been suspended by FIFA but had
Kathmandu, September 17 Nepal suffered a second consecutive defeat in women’s volleyball at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, losing 3-0 to Indonesia on Thursday. Nepal needed a victory to keep its hopes of reaching the quarterfinals alive but was beaten in straight sets. Nepal lost the opening set 25-12 before putting up a
Kathmandu, September 17 Nepal has been placed in Group D of the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026. Following Thursday’s public group draw, Nepal will compete against Brazil, DR Congo, El Salvador, Guinea-Bissau and Tunisia. Brazil are the strongest side in Group D, giving Nepal the chance to face teams from Africa, North
LeBron James was once one of the world’s most outspoken athletes. Now he’s plugging a predictions market and an authoritarian leader There was a time when LeBron James’s views on abuses of political power were considered dangerous enough that Donald Trump’s allies told him to shut up and dribble. But over time, James has become less outspoken. After he built a reputation as a voice on social issue…
The inaugural Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup was a special occasion not just for the teenagers playing on Lord’s hallowed turf, but for the English game as a whole State-school cricket has had its day at Lord’s, at last. On a ground that has this summer hosted men’s and women’s international Tests, the Women’s T20 World Cup final and the Hundred finals, on Thursday four school teams played in front of…