Fifth England-India Test cancelled

The fifth England-India Test at Emirates Old Trafford was cancelled after some of the tourists' backroom staff tested positive for Covid-19. India was unable to field a team because they fear further cases spreading through the squad. The England and Wales Cricket Board said: "We send our sincere apologies to fans and partners for this news."

Nepal, Bangladesh women teams playing friendly football match today 

The national women team of Nepal and Bangladesh are playing a friendly football match this afternoon. The match is being held at 5 pm at Dasharath Stadium, Tripureshwor. Both teams will play the next match this coming Sunday. Earlier, the Nepali women football team had played friendly matches with Qatar, Kuwait and Malaysia.    

Solid Sakkari reaches US Open semi-finals

Maria Sakkari leveraged her powerful serve and excellent court coverage to reach the U.S. Open semi-finals with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Karolina Pliskova on Wednesday and dedicated her win to the people of Greece, who have endured a summer of brutal wildfires. Sakkari was rock solid throughout the win on Arthur Ashe Stadium, hounding Pliskova into mistakes and getting an early break before going on to take the first set.

Bangladeshi women's football team arrives Nepal to play friendly match

The friendly matches scheduled to take place at Tripureshwor-based Dasharath Stadium on September 9 and 12 are part of preparations for the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifications to be organised in Uzbekistan from mid-September this year.

Former France player Adams dies after 39 years in coma

Former France footballer Jean-Pierre Adams, who had been in a coma for 39 years, has died at the age of 73. Adams was admitted to the hospital for knee surgery in March 1982 but never regained consciousness after an error with his supply of anaesthetic.

Bangladeshi football team arrives Nepal to play friendly match

The Bangladesh women's football team has arrived in Nepal to play friendly matches. 

Djokovic fights back to beat Nishikori and reach fourth round

Novak Djokovic had to come from behind to beat Kei Nishikori and keep his bid for a calendar Grand Slam alive as he advanced to the US Open fourth round. The world number one overcame a loose first set to win 6-7 (4-7) 6-3 6-3 6-2 and beat the Japanese for the 17th time in a row.

GB's Cockroft wins seventh Paralympic gold, Henshaw & Sugar take canoe titles

Hannah Cockroft secured her seventh Paralympic gold medal with a dominant win in the T34 800m, the first of three British titles on day 11 in Tokyo. Cockroft set a new Paralympic record as British team-mate Kare Adenegan took silver, almost 11 seconds behind. In another British one-two, Charlotte Henshaw won KL2 200m Para-canoe gold, with Emma Wiggs clinching silver.

Football Player Transfers

Football, for all of its simplicity, is an ever-changing and ever-evolving game. Equally the rosters of professional football clubs change all the times, too. But how does a player move from one club to another? How do they end up at one place rather than another? Here we’re going to have a look at how transfers work, what the transfer window is and what else you should bear in mind when considering a professional footballer’s movements.

Nepal-India friendly football match ends in a draw, 1-1

At the match held at Dasharath Stadium, Nepali footballer Anjan Bist led Nepal with a goal in 36 minutes of the game by scoring a goal while Indian player Aniruddha Thapa equalized the game as he scored a goal for India in 60 minutes of the game.

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Ali Daei's international goalscoring record

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the all-time leading goalscorer in men's international football, scoring his 110th and 111th goals for Portugal in a dramatic comeback win against Ireland in World Cup qualifying.

Nepal hopes to defeat India in friendly matches: Coach Almutairi

Although India is stronger than Nepal in football, the Nepali team would play this match for the future and not looking back in history, he said at a press conference here on Wednesday. Going by history, Nepal's performances were not satisfactory in the past, but preparations this time are such to secure a win, he said.

Tokyo Paralympics: Afghanistan's Paralympians arrival sends out 'message of hope'

The safe arrival of Afghanistan's Paralympic athletes in Tokyo sends out "a very strong message of hope", says International Paralympic Committee spokesman Craig Spence.

India announces squad for friendly match against Nepal

India has announced its national team that will be playing two friendly matches against Nepal in Kathmandu. Nepal and India are scheduled to play two friendly matches on September 2 and 5 at Dasharath Stadium in Tripureshwor.

Cricket Head coach Whatmore resigns 

Nepali national men's cricket team head coach Dave Whatmore has resigned. His resignation will come into effect after the upcoming Oman series.   

ICC cancels Asia Qualifiers citing COVID-19, Nepal's hope of playing in World Cup dashed

With this, Nepal’s dream to play the World Cup has ended. Along with Nepal, other countries in the region that have been barred from playing the World Cup include UAE, Kuwait, Malaysia, Singapore, and Oman.

Nepal wins three bronze medals in ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championship 

Nepal has won three bronze medals in the ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships underway in United Arab Emirates. In 54 kg junior group (men), Chhiring Wangdi Sherpa won a bronze.    

Nepali team for triangular cricket series under World Cup League-2 announced 

Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced Nepali team for triangular cricket series under World Cup League-2 scheduled in Oman.     

Pokhara Football Stadium to have flood lights 

Floodlights are to be installed at the Pokhara Football Stadium. The National Sports Council has decided to start the work this year by allocating a budget of Rs 50 million. 

Nadal ends season because of injury

Rafael Nadal will miss the US Open after the Spaniard ended his 2021 season because of a foot injury.