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Pakistan make good start stunning Nepal in opener

A last minute goal by Muhammad Ali enabled Pakistan to make a good start in the 12th version of the seven-nation SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 stunning Nepal by 2-1 goals in the opening Group A match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city on Tuesday, reports UNB.With the day's...

Ronaldo, Salah, Modric get nomination for FIFA best player award

LONDON, Sept 04 (AFP): Lionel Messi was left off the shortlist for the FIFA's men's player of the year award for the first time in over a decade on Monday as his old rival Cristiano Ronaldo was named alongside Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah.Messi has dominated the award along with...

Federer, Sharapova crash at US Open

NEW YORK, Sept 4 (AFP): Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova crashed out of the US Open on Monday in back-to-back seismic shocks under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights.Federer, the five-time champion and looking to end his 10-year wait to add to his total in New York, was beaten by Australia's...

Pakistan leave Hafeez out of Asia Cup cricket squad

LAHORE, Sept 04 (AFP): Pakistan left all-rounders Mohammad Hafeez and Imad Wasim out of a 16-man squad for the six-nation Asia Cup, to be played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from next week, selectors announced Tuesday.But left-handed opener Shan Masood gets his first chance in Pakistan's one-day squad after scoring...

England name Woakes, Pope for India final

LONDON, Sept 04 (AFP): Chris Woakes and Ollie Pope have been included in the England squad for the final Test against India as Alastair Cook prepares for his international farewell at The Oval.Warwickshire all-rounder Woakes and Surrey batsman Pope are added to group that will prepare for the fifth Test...

Paraguay hire ex-Mexico coach to lead nat'l team

ASUNCION, Sep 04 (AP): Paraguay hired former Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio to lead its own national team on Monday.Osorio was contracted to the end of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Paraguay Football Association said in a statement.Osorio guided Mexico at the World Cup in Russia,...

India announce schedule for Windies series

NEW DELHI, Sept 04 (AFP): Top-ranked Test team India will host the West Indies next month and in November for two Tests, five one-day internationals and three Twenty20s, the cricket board said Tuesday.The Test series will kick off on October 4 in the western city of Rajkot followed by the...

American Alex takes Portland Classic for first LPGA win

LOS ANGELES, Sept 04 (AFP): Marina Alex closed the front nine with five consecutive birdies on her way to firing a seven-under par 65 Sunday and collecting her first LPGA title at the Portland Classic.The 28-year-old American made the best final-round comeback on tour this year, rallying from six strokes...