Munro brilliance bests Barbados Tridents at Hero CPL
Jul 17, 2016, at 03:45 pm
Bridgetown, July 17 (IBNS): The Trinbago Knight Riders have found some of the form that saw them conquer the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) last season as they brushed aside the Barbados Tridents at the Kensington Oval on Saturday afternoon. A blistering fifty from New Zealander Colin Munro saw them chase down a stiff target of 173 with 16 balls to spare.
Hero CPL honours Sir Garry Sobers ahead of 80th birthday celebrations
Jul 17, 2016, at 03:44 pm
Bridgetown, July 17 (IBNS) The great Sir Garfield Sobers received a special presentation ahead of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) between Barbados Tridents and Trinbago Knight Riders at the Kensington Oval on Saturday morning.
Vijender defeats Hope, celebs toast victory
Jul 17, 2016, at 02:29 pm
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Moments after Vijender Singh achieved the unthinkable by defeating Aussie boxer Kerry Hope to lift the WBO Asia Pacific Middleweight title, celebs joined in to hail the star.
Vijender jabs all odds to lift WBO Asia Pacific title
Jul 17, 2016, at 05:07 am
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): For months, the Indian boxing faithfuls were looking forward to their poster boy Vijender Singh to brave all odds and beat veteran Aussie pugilist Kerry Hope and extend his professional career lead, things which Vijender delivered on the given day by clinching victory by unanimous decision (98-92. 98-92, 100-90) on Saturday, here in the national capital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Vijender Singh
Jul 17, 2016, at 04:37 am
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished boxer Vijender Singh after he won the WBO Asia-Pacific Title.
Vijender Singh beats Kerry Hope to clinch WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title
Jul 17, 2016, at 04:32 am
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Beating tough Kerry Hope, India's iconic boxer Vijender Singh won the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title here on Saturday.
Jul 17, 2016, at 02:12 am
London, July 16 (IBNS): Chelsea on Saturday confirmed signing Leicester City midfielder N'Golo Kante.
Vijender promises to rain punches in Delhi, ahead of Hope fight
Jul 16, 2016, at 06:59 pm
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Confident about taking down his opponent, pugilist Vijender Singh, who turned professional last year and has remained unbeaten in the six matches he has fought so far, promises to continue his streak as he takes on Australian Kerry Hope on Saturday in the national capital.
FIFA announces Club World Cup schedule
Jul 16, 2016, at 05:25 pm
Zurich, July 16 (IBNS): Football's highest governing body, FIFA on Friday announced the schedule for the upcoming Club World Cup matches.
Early wickets fail to stop Jamaica Tallawahs romping home at Hero CPL
Jul 16, 2016, at 04:24 pm
Kingston, July 16 (IBNS): A remarkable match at Sabina Park saw the Jamaica Tallawahs recover from the loss of four wickets in seven balls at the start of their innings to defeat the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Guyana Amazon Warriors call up Maddinson as Hero CPL replacement for Guptill
Jul 16, 2016, at 03:42 pm
Bridgetown, July 16 (IBNS): Guyana Amazon Warriors have added Australian international Nic Maddinson to their squad for the remainder of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign as Martin Guptill has been called up to the New Zealand squad for the forthcoming tour of Zimbabwe.
Cancer survivor Molino wants to win on every pitch
Jul 16, 2016, at 12:29 am
Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): If Antonio Habas Lopez brought rogue aggression to Atletico de Kolkata for the first two seasons, cancer survivor and new manager Jose Francisco Molina Jimenez brings with him a never-say-die spirit and hopes it will soar the team to new heights.
Nilesh to lead new look Bengal Warrior
Jul 15, 2016, at 11:42 pm
Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS) Skipper Nilesh Shinde will lead a new look Bengal Warriors of Future Group for the home leg of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi here from the July 16 to 19.
Goenka dismisses concern over stadium availability as ATK give new look team
Jul 15, 2016, at 10:07 pm
Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): While Atletico de Kolkata promises a brand new look side, the owners are still unsure as to whether the Salt Lake Stadium will be ready for the season opener.
Vijender invites Amit Shah to witness his match against Kerry Hope
Jul 15, 2016, at 09:23 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Olympic medalist Indian boxer Vijender Singh, who will soon meet Kerry Hope on the ring, has invited BJP president Amit Shah to witness the fight.
SAIL supports Yogeshwar Dutt to Rio Olympics
Jul 15, 2016, at 08:52 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) Minister for Steel Chaudhary Birender Singh conferred the SAIL logo on Rio Olympics wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt in New Delhi on July 15.
England to visit India to play five Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is
Jul 15, 2016, at 08:46 pm
Mumbai, July 15 (IBNS): England cricket team will visit India from November to February to play five Tests, three ODIs and three T20 Internationals here, BCCI confirmed on Friday.
AIFF NFC: Manipur, Haryana set up final date
Jul 15, 2016, at 07:43 pm
Cuttack, July 15 (IBNS): Haryana sealed the final date with Manipur in the Junior NFC 2016-17 by virtue of their hard-earned win over the home team Odisha, courtesy the solitary goal by Nisha in the 78th minute.
Slum Soccer partners with Tata Trusts and FPAI for Homeless World Cup 2016
Jul 15, 2016, at 03:00 am
Mumbai / Kolkata, July 14 (IBNS): Slum Soccer, an organization that uses Football as a tool for the social upliftment of downtrodden demographics and at-risk youth, announced that it has partnered with Tata Trusts and Football Players Association of India (FPAI) for team India's participation in the Homeless World Cup 2016.
FIFA kick-starts overhauled development programme
Jul 14, 2016, at 06:21 pm
Zurich, July 14 (IBNS): The FIFA Development Committee, chaired by FIFA vice-president and AFC President Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, met in Zurich on Wednesday and started putting in motionForward, FIFA’s overhauled development programme approved by the FIFA Congress in May 2016, an official release stated. The meeting took place in the presence of the chairman of FIFA’s Audit and Compliance Committee, Tomaž Vesel.
AB de Villiers blasts Tridents to victory over Patriots in Hero CPL
Jul 14, 2016, at 04:47 pm
Bridgetown, July 14 (IBNS): A brilliant innings from AB de Villiers helped the Barbados Tridents to victory in their Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match against the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
JSW Bengaluru FC announces plans for Residential Academy
Jul 14, 2016, at 03:16 am
Bengaluru, July 13 (IBNS) : JSW Bengaluru FC, on Wednesday, revealed its plans of a full-fledged residential academy at the JSW Township in Vijayanagar, Bellary, at a press conference addressed by club COO Mustafa Ghouse, CTO Mandar Tamhane and new Head of Youth Development John Kila at the club offices at the Bangalore Football Stadium.
Pratik Chaudhari makes his Indian Super League debut with Kerala Blasters
Jul 13, 2016, at 11:09 pm
New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS): Kerala Blasters FC on Wednesday announced that it has signed Pratik Chaudhari for the Indian Super League 2016, which will also mark his debut in the league.
Ana Ivanovic ties knot with Bastian Schweinsteiger
Jul 13, 2016, at 06:04 pm
Venice, July 13 (IBNS): Serbian tennis ace Ana Ivanovic on Tuesday tied the knot with German soccer star and skipper Bastian Schweinsteiger in a Venetian wedding, according to reports.
Guyana Amazon Warriors end home leg of Hero CPL 2016 with another win
Jul 13, 2016, at 03:12 pm
Georgetown, July 13 (IBNS) The Guyana Amazon Warriors continued their winning form as they extended their lead at the top of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a win against the St Lucia Zouks.
St. Lucia Zouks call up Jerome Taylor as Hero CPL replacement for Cummins
Jul 13, 2016, at 03:08 pm
Castries, July 13 (IBNS) The St. Lucia Zouks have added West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor to their squad for the remainder of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign as Miguel Cummins has been called up to the West Indies Test squad for the upcoming series against India.
Lahiri – Chawrasia duo set to represent India at Rio Olympics
Jul 13, 2016, at 02:57 am
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): The duo of Anirban Lahiri and SSP Chawrasia will be representing India at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, next month, as golf makes its return to the quadrennial sporting extravaganza after 112 years.
Bertrand signs new five-year contract with Southampton Football Club
Jul 13, 2016, at 02:16 am
London, July 12 (IBNS): Britain's Southampton Football Club on Tuesday said it has signed Ryan Bertrand on a new five-year contract.
Men, women hockey teams announced for Olympics
Jul 12, 2016, at 10:09 pm
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): With the Olympics coming up, the men and women Hockey squads for the tournament were announced on Tuesday.
England and Pakistan aim for upward movement in MRF Tyres ICC Test Rankings
Jul 12, 2016, at 07:45 pm
Dubai, July 12 (IBNS): England takes on Pakistan in the upcoming four-Test home series knowing that it is within striking distance of overtaking the opposition in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings.