Two ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier spots up for grabs
Jul 12, 2016, at 06:52 pm
Dubai, July 12 (IBNS): Two teams will book their spots for next year’s ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier in events to be played in different parts of the world this month, according to an official release.
Rain ruins Hero CPL clash between Tridents and Tallawahs
Jul 12, 2016, at 04:59 pm
Bridgetown, July 12 (IBNS): Rain severely curtailed the action at the Kensington Oval in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match between Barbados Tridents and Jamaica Tallawahs.
Zouks star Hussey hails competitive nature of Hero CPL ahead of crunch period
Jul 12, 2016, at 03:44 am
Barbados, July 11 (IBNS) St. Lucia Zouks batsman Michael Hussey says his team are gearing up for a critical spell in this year’s Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign starting with a tough test against league leaders the Guyana Amazon Warriors in Providence on Tuesday night.
U Mumba set sights on playoffs in the second half of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi
Jul 12, 2016, at 03:39 am
Bangalore, July 11 (IBNS): As the second half of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi begins in Bengaluru, a recharged U Mumba will take on Jaipur Pink Panthers on Thursday after a well-deserved break between 9th and 13th July.
Antoine Griezmann named Player of the Tournament
Jul 12, 2016, at 03:16 am
Paris, July 11 (IBNS): France forward Antoine Griezmann has been named as the UEFA EURO 2016 Player of the Tournament by UEFA's technical observers after finishing with six goals and two assists.
ICC World Cricket League Division 4 Tournament confirmed in Los Angeles in October 2016
Jul 11, 2016, at 05:38 pm
Dubai, July 11 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the ICC World Cricket League Division 4 tournament will be played at Woodley Park, Los Angeles, from October 29 to November 5, 2016.
Amla masterclass helps TKR inflict first Hero CPL defeat on Amazon Warriors
Jul 11, 2016, at 02:55 pm
Georgetown, July 11 (IBNS): Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) ended the unbeaten run of the Guyana Amazon Warriors with a seven run victory in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on Sunday night.
Portugal spoil France's party with extra-time win
Jul 11, 2016, at 02:22 pm
Saint-Denis , July 11 (IBNS) Portugal are UEFA EURO 2016 champions. The team that drew all three of their group games, that won only once inside 90 minutes all tournament, beat hosts France after extra time at Saint-Denis to get their hands on their first major trophy.
Jul 11, 2016, at 04:08 am
Kolkata, July 10 (IBNS) Famed Indian coach Amal Dutta passed away on Sunday.
Andy Murray clinches Wimbledon title
Jul 11, 2016, at 03:50 am
London, July 10 (IBNS): British Tennis player Andy Murray lifted the Wimbledon men's singles title by beating Milos Raonic in the final of the tournament here on Sunday.
Jos Buttler suffers 'small stable fracture' on his thumb
Jul 11, 2016, at 01:48 am
London, July 10 (IBNS): England batsman Jos Buttler has suffered a 'small stable fracture' on his thumb, the cricket board said on Sunday.
Dominant Amazon Warriors defeat Patriots in Hero CPL
Jul 10, 2016, at 02:47 pm
Port of Spain, July 10 (IBNS): A brilliant display from the Guyana Amazon Warriors bowlers was backed up by their batsmen as they made it four wins in four matches against the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Trinbago Knight Riders call up Ramdin as Hero CPL replacement for Searles
Jul 10, 2016, at 02:41 pm
Port of Spain, July 10 (IBNS) Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) have added West Indies wicket-keeper to their squad for the remainder of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign as Javon Searles has been ruled out with an injury to his right shoulder.
Parnell hopes for strong Barbados support ahead of home Hero CPL matches
Jul 10, 2016, at 03:14 am
Barbados, July 9 (IBNS) Barbados Tridents fast bowler Wayne Parnell has started the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) strongly, but having lost and then won their opening two games, the South African is determined to kick on as his side begin the home leg of their campaign at the Kensington Oval against Jamaica Tallawahs on Monday night.
Serena Williams lifts Wimbledon title
Jul 10, 2016, at 02:09 am
London, July 9 (IBNS): American Tennis star Serena Williams continued her strong form as she defeated Germany's Angelique Kerber to lift the Wimbledon women's singles title here on Saturday.
Jul 09, 2016, at 05:43 pm
Zurich, July 9 (IBNS): The Bureau of the FIFA Council on Wednesday appointed Tomaž Vesel of Slovenia as the independent chairperson of FIFA’s Audit and Compliance Committee until the 67th FIFA Congress, with immediate effect, an official release said.
Tata Steel Organises Hockey Training Workshop with Australian Coaches at Gomardih in Sundargarh
Jul 09, 2016, at 04:17 am
New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS) Tata Steel in association with Hockey Australia, the governing body of Hockey in Australia, has launched a grass-root hockey development programme ‘Hooking2Hockey’ at Gomardih in Kutra block of Sundargarh, the district known as cradle of hockey in Odisha which has produced some of the finest international hockey players.
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Suresh Raina shared video where MS Dhoni is seen playing flute
Jul 09, 2016, at 01:55 am
New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has shared a video on his Twitter page where country's limited overs captain MS Dhoni is seen playing a flute.
Malan to lead youthful Lions squad
Jul 09, 2016, at 01:48 am
London, July 8 (IBNS) Dawid Malan will lead a strikingly youthful England Lions squad in a 50-over Tri-Series against the A-teams of Pakistan and Sri Lanka later this month.
Audi quattro Cup 2016 India final today
Jul 08, 2016, at 11:01 pm
Hua Hin, Thailand, July 8 (IBNS): The India final of one of the finest and biggest events on the corporate golf calendar – the Audi quattro Cup 2016 tees off at the very challenging Banyan Golf Club here on Saturday.
Jul 08, 2016, at 06:58 pm
Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS): The Prince of Kolkata, Sourav Ganguly turned 44 on Friday.
Leander-Martina knocked out of Wimbledon
Jul 08, 2016, at 06:55 pm
London, July 8 (IBNS): Ending the Indian challenge, tennis ace Leander Paes and his Swiss mixed doubles partner Martina Hingis bowed down to Henri Kontinen and Heather Watson on Thursday in the third round of the Wimbledon Mixed Doubles category.
Griezmann double takes France through to final
Jul 08, 2016, at 03:52 pm
Marseille, July 8 (IBNS): France will have the chance to emulate their 1984 European champions after two assured Antoine Griezmann finishes earned a semi-final win in Marseille and ended Germany's hopes of adding the European crown to the world title they lifted two years ago.
Cloete keen to encourage next generation of West Indies Match Officials at Hero CPL
Jul 08, 2016, at 03:35 pm
Georgetown, July 8 (IBNS)The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is well underway and aside from the top quality players on display from all four corners of the world, there is a strong team of Match Officials from across the Caribbean, north America and beyond who are ensuring that the highest possible standards are being met.
Spinners dominate Hero CPL thriller in Providence
Jul 08, 2016, at 03:33 pm
Georgetown, July 8 (IBNS) On a pitch where the spinners were dominant the Guyana Amazon Warriors and Jamaica Tallawahs produced a thrilling contest in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) that was full of twists and turns.
Mumbai City FC sign four domestic players
Jul 08, 2016, at 04:12 am
Mumbai, July 7 (IBNS): In preparation for season three of the Indian Super League (ISL) Mumbai City FC has signed in David Lalrinmuana, Pronay Halder, Lalhmangaihsanga Ralte, and Anwar Ali after their formidable performance in past leagues.
Jul 07, 2016, at 04:58 pm
Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): In a cricket crazy nation like India, where millions turn up on match days to cheer for their favourite team and everyone seems to house an opinion, it's easy to lose one's cool, but only few have managed to keep it intact, none better than birthday boy Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who turned 35 on Thursday.
Portugal reach EURO final as Wales fairy tale ends
Jul 07, 2016, at 02:37 pm
Lyon, July 7 (IBNS) Cristiano Ronaldo scored one and set up the other as Portugal struck twice in four minutes early in the second half to book their place in the UEFA EURO 2016 final.
Steyn and Harper braced for top-of-the-table Hero CPL clash
Jul 07, 2016, at 02:30 pm
Saint Kitts and Nevis, July 7 (IBNS) South African fast bowler Dale Steyn believes that the Jamaica Tallawahs are in a good place as the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) resumes on Thursday night with a mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash against hosts Guyana Amazon Warriors in Providence (7pm).
Jaipur Pink Panthers crush Dabang DelhiKC 51-26
Jul 07, 2016, at 04:29 am
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS) A commanding performance by Rajesh Narwal laid the foundation for Jaipur Pink Panthers’ emphatic victory over Dabang DelhiKC.