Sports news in brief for February 8

The Vanuatu men's cricket team will see their monthly salaries increased by more than 30 percent.

Kane’s milestone goal gives Tottenham win, helps Arsenal too

Harry Kane broke Tottenham’s all-time scoring record with a goal — his 267th for the club — that will have been celebrated almost as jubilantly by the other team in north London.

'Now I deliver food, but once I played football for my country'

Poulami had once played for India's under-16 women's team, representing her country at international tournaments, makes food delivers food today from Zomato, largest food delivery app in India.

CAN's decision on Sandeep Lamichhane draws flak

Cricket Association of Nepal's decision to include rape-accused former skipper Sandeep Lamichhane in the 20-member squad for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League-II Tri-series has received widespread criticism.

Cricketer Lamichhane called in to join closed training session as govt challenges court’s decision to set him free

Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, who served a jail term for 99 days on the charge of raping a minor girl, has joined the closed training session of the National Cricket Team from Thursday.

Su Bingtian wins season debut at World Athletics Gothenburg Indoor

Chinese sprinter Su Bingtian won the men's 60m with 6.59 seconds on his season debut at the World Athletics Indoor Tour 2023 Gothenburg Games on Thursday.

RoundGlass Punjab & Kenkre FC Play An Entertaining Draw

Kiran Chemjong's RoundGlass Punjab FC and Anjan Bista's Kenkre FC have played an exciting 3-3 draw in the I-League. On Wednesday, the six-goal thriller was played at the Cooperage Ground, home of Kenkre FC.

Real Madrid expected to continue European dominance of Club World Cup

One of the last Club World Cups in its current format begins on Wednesday in Morocco, where Real Madrid will be favourites to continue Europe's dominance of the much-maligned FIFA competition.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Al Nassr head coach Rudi Garcia says striker will 'return to Europe' at end of Saudi Arabia contract

Cristiano Ronaldo will return to play again in Europe after his spell in Saudi Arabia, according to his head coach at Al Nassr.

43 Players Called Up For Women's National Team Closed Camp

The newly appointed head coach of the Nepal National Women's Team, Ananta Raj Thapa, has called up 43 players for the closed camp.

CAN announces preliminary squad for tri-series, Sandeep Lamichhane not included in the team

Team Nepal’s suspended captain Sandeep Lamichhane, who is facing a court case for raping a minor but was recently released from prison on bail, has not been included in the squad.

Two cricketers arrested for Nepal T20 league fixing

Police today arrested two cricketers for their involvement in fixing in the Nepal T20 Cricket League.

Liverpool and Chelsea draw 0-0 to hit Champions League hopes

A season of frustration continued for Liverpool and Chelsea after a 0-0 draw at Anfield on Saturday did little to help either team's hopes of securing Champions League qualification next season.

Sudurpashchim, Province-I record victories

Sudurpashchim Province and Province-I registered their third straight victories in the PM Cup Women's T20 National Cricket Tournament here at the Janata Cricket Park today.

Rashford scores again as Man United beats Man City 2-1

Old Trafford rejoiced as the final whistle blew on the 189th Manchester derby.

Manjushree Trail Race: Story behind the birth and growth of Nepal’s only one certified 100-miler

The only International Trail Running Association (ITRA)-certified 100-mile trail race in Nepal.

Real Madrid in Finals of Super Cup winning over Valencia

The game was preceded by Bemjin by hitting a goal in 39 mins.

World Cup: Is too much talent a problem for Indian cricket?

It is a decade now since India won an ICC trophy, and with the 50-over World Cup set to be played in India in October-November, two questions ask themselves.

Ronaldo likely to make his Al Nassr debut against Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo will make his debut for the Saudi Arabian club as part of an exhibition team in a friendly against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has decreased the prices of petroleum products.

Dipendra Singh Airee’s side scored 143/8 and restricted the opponents to 137/7 in the first qualifier of Nepal T20.

Sankata Club wins Aaha-Rara Gold Cup, Football

Sankata Football Club has lifted the title of the 22nd edition of the Aaha Rara Pokhara Gold Cup Football Tournament 2079.

My work is done in Europe, many clubs tried to sign me in US, Brazil, Australia, Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo

Star striker Cristiano Ronaldo said that his “work is done” in European football as he accomplished everything that was there to win and added that many clubs in Brazil, the US, Australia, his home country Portugal tr…

Match-fixing, pay issues rock Nepal T20 League

First-ever official franchise tournament of CAN faces crisis after claims of match-fixing and non-payment to players.

Pele, Brazil’s sublimely skilled football star who charmed the world, dead at 82

With sublime skills and a winning smile, he helped make football the world's most popular sport.

Lumbini wins in super over

Lumbini All Star defeated Far West United in Super Over in Nepal T20 on Wednesday.

Janakpur pull off second win, Far West bounce back

Far West United’s Hashmatullah Shahidi (right) and Binod Bhandari run between the wickets during their Nepal T20 League match against Kathmandu Knights in Kirtipur on Monday.

Lumbini win thriller, Pokhara lose

Airee’s team beat Biratnagar by three runs. Janakpur win by five wickets to make a bright start.

NepalT20 gets underway; Knights, All Stars win

Kathmandu Knights and Lumbini All Stars began the NepalT20 Cricket League campaign with easy wins here at the TU Stadium today.

Argentina win incredible final on penalties

Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez saved Kingsley Coman's penalty and Aurelien Tchouameni fired wide to give Argentina their first world title since 1986, and third overall.

Saudi sole bidder to host 2027 Asian Cup after India exit

2023 Asian Cup will also be hosted by Qatar while AFC Congress will formally decide host for 2027 cup in February next year

England sense lead despite three Pakistan centurions in first Test

Pakistan were 499-7 at stumps with Agha Salman (10) and Zahid Mahmood (yet to score) at the crease

Shafique and Haq give Pakistan solid start after England's 657

Openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique were unbeaten on 90 and 89 respectively as Pakistan replied to England's 657 on a flat Rawalpindi Stadium pitch

Messi keeps World Cup dream alive with magic strike against Mexico

Argentina, on three points, can guarantee progress with a win over Poland, top on four, in their final game on Wednesday.

US remains unbeaten against England at World Cups after goalless draw in Qatar

There were no goals in Friday’s game between the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) and England in a key World Cup game at Qatar 2022, but the result spoke volumes as to where this American team looks to be heading.

Ronaldo scores in fifth World Cup as Portugal squeeze past Ghana

The 37-year-old set the record when he smashed home his spot-kick in 65th minute at the 974 Stadium in Doha

FIFA World Cup 2022 kicks off in Qatar

FIFA World Cup 2022 kicks off in Qatar

Bista’s late strike fires Nepal to victory against Pakistan

The forward’s 83rd minute goal gives Rohit Chand’s side a 1-0 friendly win.

Amid PTI’s long march, PCB likely to shift Pak vs Eng Test match venue to Karachi

In case of venue changes, the England team's arrival schedule will also be revised

First World Cup ticket touts detained in Qatar

Three people of different nationalities were arrested and now face criminal proceedings

Aaron Finch registers for PSL 2023 Draft

Finch has vast T20 experience under his belt, with nearly 11,000 runs in 367 matches at a strike rate of 139.31

Ex-head coach Geoff Lawson believes Pakistan can win T20 World Cup

Pakistan should play without fear of consequences in the semi-final against New Zealand, advises Geoff Lawson

Man Utd win at Sociedad but face Europa play-off

Teenager Alejandro Garnacho scored an outstanding goal as Manchester United ended Real Sociedad's flawless Europa League record, but had to settle for second place in Group E.

Max Verstappen wins record-breaking 14th race of the season at Formula One’s Mexican Grand Prix

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen finished in first place at the Mexican Grand Prix to claim his record-setting 14th win of the season on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: Who will become top-scorer? Sehwag, Vaughan predict

Revelation comes ahead of high-tension contest between Pakistan and India on Sunday

Five things to know about World Cup host Qatar

Qatar, of football World Cup, is a key US ally in the Middle East that is rich in gas and oil

India won’t travel to Pakistan for 2023 Asia Cup: BCCI

India on Tuesday sought to deal a body blow to Pakistan cricket when it ruled out sending its cricket team to the neighbouring country for the next year’s Asia Cup.

England thrash Pakistan in T20 World Cup warm-up match

Chasing a target of 161 runs, England reached the target within 15 overs

Pakistan off to T20 World Cup with triumph in New Zealand

All-rounder Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed help Pakistan seal victory against the Kiwis

South Africa left with questions to answer ahead of T20 World Cup after India drubbing

Kuldeep took four, and Shahbaz, Sundar and Siraj took two each, as a full-strength South Africa were bowled out for 99 by India's second team in Delhi to lose the series 2-1.

Ronaldo nets 700th club goal of his career

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 700th club goal of his career after coming off the bench to put Manchester United in front at Everton

Virat Kohli zooms through Mumbai streets on his scooter with wife Anushka Sharma

Pakistan beats India to qualify for World Junior Squash Championship semi-final

FIFA suspends India's FA because of 'undue influence from third parties,' strips country of U17 Women's World Cup

Pakistan win against Shaheens by 92 runs in practice match

Junior Presidents Cup: Omar Khalid shortlisted to play for international team

ICC T20 rankings: Can Suryakumar Yadav dethrone Babar Azam as top batter?

Nepal ousted from group stage

Ronaldo says he will play in Man Utd friendly against Rayo Vallecano

Qatar seeks Nepalis to fill service sector vacancies during FIFA World Cup

‘Rawalpindi Express’: Shoaib Akhter announces biopic on his life

Two Pakistani golfers to feature in the 74th US Junior Amateur Championship

Batting problems continue as Nepal lose against Namibia

Chandimal, Jayasuriya star as Sri Lanka stun Australia to level Test series

Sarfaraz Ahmed leads Eid prayers of Pakistan team in Colombo

Netherlands rally to hold Sweden in clash of Euro 2022 contenders

Ronaldo's power play puts pressure on Ten Hag

Nadal and Swiatek survive wobbles to progress at Wimbledon

PCB announces men’s central contracts for 2022-23

PCB confirms schedule of tri-series in New Zealand

Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo enjoy sun-soaked getaway in Ibiza

West Indies sweep Bangladesh with 10-wicket rout in second Test

Australia, England replace Cook Cup, honour Indigenous great

Nepal face tough UAE in semis

Nepal’s winning streak ends after loss to Hong Kong

Tandin Dorji from Paro wins Bhutan Grand Prix

Nepal to tour Canada before Scotland Triangular Series

Pacer Shaheen Afridi meets Imran Khan, photo goes viral

Nepal bow out of US Series with defeat

West Indies series an opportunity to prepare for World Cup 2023: Babar Azam

England Test coach McCullum open to Buttler recall

Kantipur Half Marathon to highlight climate change

Djokovic, Nadal, Alcaraz hunt spots in French Open last 16

Singapore appoints ex-Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt as coach

Liverpool come back to win but miss out on title by one point

BAF selects four recurve archers for Asian Games

Pak vs WI: ODI series likely to be played in evening due to heatwave, say sources

Pakistan to host Asian Tour golf event first time after 2018

China withdraws as 2023 football Asian Cup host due to pandemic: AFC

Liverpool stay in title hunt with Villa win

Indian Olympic discus thrower suspended after failing dope test

Manchester City thrash Newcastle to seize on Liverpool's slip-up in title race

Pakistan's Abbas and Amir shine in English county clash

'God needs to come and explain it': How the football world reacted to Real Madrid's extraordinary Champions League semifinal victory

Real Madrid mounts stunning comeback to beat Manchester City and reach Champions League final

Nadal, Djokovic and Murray slam Wimbledon decision to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes

Jurgen Klopp 'humbled' to sign new Liverpool contract

Olympic champion Chloe Kim is taking a break for her mental health

Iga Swiatek overpowers Sabalenka to win Stuttgart title

Tyson Fury vows to retire from professional boxing and calls himself the 'best heavyweight there's ever been'

Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev says Wimbledon ban is 'illogical' and 'discriminatory'