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Spain world champions FIFA 2010

Written by Jeevan Timilsina
Monday, 12 July 2010 05:02
Andres Iniesta grabbed a late winner in extra-time as Spain won the World Cup for the first time after beating Netherlands 1-0. Iniesta struck with four minutes remaining to settle a tetchy encounter which saw English referee Howard Webb brandish a record 12 yellow cards, plus a red for Everton's John Heitinga on a night when Holland shamed the 'Total Football' for which they have been synonymous since the first of what is now three final defeats in 1974. Webb deserves a huge amount of credit for not setting a new record for red cards, let alone yellow, the first of which he showed to Robin van Persie in the 14th minute. Pretty soon combative midfield duo Mark van Bommel and Nigel de Jong joined him for challenges that could easily have ended their evening. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 262

Nepal clinched the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 title

Written by Jeevan Timilsina
Saturday, 27 February 2010 13:31
Hosts Nepal clinched the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 title after defeating the USA by five wickets on Saturday.But both sides have gained promotion to Division 4 which will be played in Italy in August 2010.The USA made an excellent start to its innings with Steve Massiah (55) and Orlando Baker (49) adding 81 for the second wicket.But from 141-2 it suffered a dramatic collapse and lost its last eight wickets for just 31 runs as Rahul Vishvakarma produced an extraordinary spell of bowling to capture 7-15. Read More Add Comment (1) Hits: 499

Roger Federer claims record 15th grand slams.

Written by Jeevan Timilsina

Monday, 06 July 2009 03:57

Roger Federer admitted it was "staggering" to win a record 15th grand slam title in just 25 events after his epic win over Andy Roddick.

Federer won his first grand slam at Wimbledon in 2003 and landed number 15 at the All England Club today by beating a gallant Roddick 5-7 7-6 7-6 3-6 16-14.

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Afridi the hero as Pakistan stun Proteas

Written by Jeevan Timilsina
Friday, 19 June 2009 01:39
Shahid Afridi's all-round efforts played a starring role as Pakistan beat South Africa by seven runs at Trent Bridge to reach the ICC World Twenty20 Final. Afridi picked up 2-16 with the ball to go with a half-century as Pakistan completed an unlikely turnaround in their fortunes after beginning the tournament in shambolic fashion. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 475

Sri Lanka knock Australia out

Written by Jeevan Timilsina
Tuesday, 09 June 2009 06:43
Australia's cricketers will turn their attention to the Ashes after Sri Lanka knocked them out of the World Twenty20 with a six-wicket victory at Trent Bridge. Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara scored an unbeaten half century to lead his side to 4-160 with six balls remaining after Australia were restricted to 9-159 by some outstanding bowling from Ajantha Mendis, who took 3-20 off four overs. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 418