NSJF names Player of the Year nominees Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, June 28:Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) today announced the nominees for the Player of the Year (PoY) awards 2005. The awards — male and female players of the year and youth player of the year — will be given... 28 Jun, 2005
Charismatic Rummenigge Arguably Germany’s greatest player in the post-Beckenbauer era, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge followed in the footsteps of Helmut Rahn, Uwe Seeler and Gerd Müller making sure West Germany’s world class coverage up front was maintained. “Kalle” was... Travel Abroad 17 Jun, 2005
Ronaldinho strikes twice in Brazil win Agence France PressePorto Alegre, June 6:A Ronaldinho double and further goals from Ze Roberto and youngster Robinho earned Brazil a 4-1 victory over Paraguay here on Sunday to put them within one point of leaders Argentina whom they meet in three days... 06 Jun, 2005
TIME OUT Satdobato in semisKATHMANDU: Satdobato Youth Club defeated Shree Chandeshwori Youth Club of Ramechhap 4-3 on penalties to enter the Group A semi-finals at the ‘C’ Division League Selection Knock-out Football Tournament. In other Group ‘B’... 01 Jun, 2005
Maradona of the Carpathians The ‘Maradona of the Carpathians’ needs little introduction. Romania’s greatest-ever player has played more games and scored more goals for his country than anyone else, and though robbed of some pace, he still possesses a considerable threat,... Travel Abroad 27 May, 2005
Strauss caps dream year with PoY award Agence France PresseLondon, May 24:England opener Andrew Strauss rounded off what he has described as a dream year by being named player of the year on Monday. The 28-year-old South African-born Middlesex batsman has scored five centuries since making... 24 May, 2005
Barcelona win Spanish League title Agence France PresseMadrid, May 15:It was smiles all round on Saturday night and well into the early hours of Sunday morning as Barcelona held their nerve and clinched their 17th Spanish championships with a 1-1 draw at lowly Levante. “To win the... 15 May, 2005
Pistons outpace Pacers, Suns beat Dallas Associated PressAuburn Hills, May 10:Ben Wallace, the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year, scored 14 of his 21 points in the first half as Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 96-81 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals.Wallace, who also... 10 May, 2005
Lampard is Writers’ PoY Associated PressLondon, May 6:Chelsea FC and England midfielder Frank Lampard was named player of the year on Friday by the Football Writers’ Association.Lampard’s teammate John Terry was second, with Liverpool’s Jamie Carragher third. Lampard... 06 May, 2005
Rooney helps Man Utd win; Barca beat Malaga Associated PressLondon, April 25:Wayne Rooney scored to help Manchester United to a 2-1 win over Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday — its second win over the Magpies in as many weeks. The win kept United in touch with Arsenal in the race for... 25 Apr, 2005
TIME OUT Rai wins Khukuri CupDHARAN: Mani Rai win the fourt Dharan Khukuri Cup Golf Tournament, organised by Dharan Golf Club to mark the New Year 2062BS. Played at stroke-play format over 36 holes, Rai finished at 2-over beating Sabin Sapkota by three strokes.... 14 Apr, 2005
Aussies hint at Lee recall for third Test against Black Caps Associated PressAuckland, March 25:Australia has again hinted fast bowler Brett Lee might be recalled for the third cricket Test against New Zealand, starting at Eden Park on Saturday. Captain Ricky Ponting, whose recommendations for Lee’s call up so... 25 Mar, 2005
