Bengal Warriors beat Dabang Delhi 31-23 to record first win
Jun 28, 2016, at 04:55 am
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS): Ravi Dalal and NileshShinde combined well in attack and defence to help their team secure a comfortable victory.
Novak Djokovic beats Britain's James Ward in his Wimbledon opener
Jun 28, 2016, at 04:51 am
London, June 27 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic cruised to the next round of the Wimbledon on Monday by beating Britain's James Ward in the first round clash.
Australia stays on top of ODI rankings but South Africa drops behind India in fourth place
Jun 28, 2016, at 04:40 am
Dubai, June 27 (IBNS): World champion Australia has retained its number-one ranking on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings following its 58 runs victory over the West Indies in the final of the tri-series in Barbados on Sunday, but South Africa has dropped behind India in fourth place after it failed to reach the final.
Michel Salgado has signed a three-year deal to play in Premier Futsal
Jun 28, 2016, at 04:36 am
Mumbai, June 27 (IBNS): Giving good news to fans in India, former multiple-title winning Galactico and Spanish international Michel Salgado has signed a three-year deal to play in Premier Futsal.
Anusha Kutumble shines at 11Even Sports National Ranking TT Championships
Jun 28, 2016, at 03:04 am
Chandigarh, June 27 (IBNS): For H. Jeho of the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board Academy (PSPBA), Ajmer and Anusha Kutumble of Madhya Pradesh the season-opening 11Even Sports National Ranking (North Zone) Table Tennis Championships at the Panjab University Gymnasium Indoor Hall here proved to be a real boon.
Copa America: Messi hangs his Argentina boots as they go down to Chile
Jun 27, 2016, at 05:18 pm
East Rutherford,New Jersey, Jun 27 (IBNS): Moments after he missed a shot in a penalty shootout and his team was defeated by Chile, who lifted the Copa America silverware, Argentina skipper Lionel Messi announced his retirement.
Germany go through the gears to see off Slovakia
Jun 27, 2016, at 04:28 pm
Lille Métropole, Jun 27 (IBNS): Germany produced one of the most complete performances of UEFA EURO 2016 so far to beat Slovakia 3-0 and reach the quarter-finals.
Griezmann helps France fight back to oust Ireland
Jun 27, 2016, at 04:20 pm
Lyon, Jun 27 (IBNS): Two goals in four minutes from Antoine Griezmann kept alive France's UEFA EURO 2016 hopes and finally ended the resistance of a dogged Republic of Ireland in Lyon.
Hazard-inspired Belgium blow away Hungary
Jun 27, 2016, at 04:18 pm
Toulouse, Jun 27 (IBNS): An early Toby Alderweireld header was the prelude to three late goals that sent Belgium past Hungary and into a UEFA EURO 2016 quarter-final against Wales.
Puneri Paltan beat rivals U Mumba 41-19
Jun 27, 2016, at 05:02 am
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS) It was a statement of intent from Puneri Paltan as they recorded a historic win over their bitter rivals.
Schalke confirms signing Breel Embolo
Jun 27, 2016, at 01:31 am
Berlin, June 26 (IBNS): German football club Schalke on Sunday confirmed the transfer of Swiss striker Breel Embolo.
Quaresma snatches extra-time win for Portugal
Jun 26, 2016, at 02:49 pm
Lens Agglo, June 26 (IBNS) : Substitute Ricardo Quaresma turned in a rebound three minutes from the end of extra time as Portugal edged a tense encounter with Croatia to book a UEFA EURO 2016 quarter-final date with Poland.
McAuley agony as Wales advance to last eight
Jun 26, 2016, at 02:22 pm
Paris, June 26 (IBNS) An own goal by the unfortunate Gareth McAuley sent Wales into their first UEFA European Championship quarter-final, finishing Northern Ireland's hugely entertaining stay in France.
Poland edge past Switzerland on penalties
Jun 26, 2016, at 02:14 pm
Saint-Etienne, June 26 (IBNS) Poland are through to the quarter-finals of UEFA EURO 2016 after defeating Switzerland on penalties at the end of an entertaining 1-1 draw in Saint-Etienne.
BCCI appoints Sanjay Bangar as Assistant Batting Coach for West Indies tour
Jun 26, 2016, at 03:33 am
Mumbai, June 25 (IBNS): The BCCI on Saturday appointed former Indian all-rounder Sanjay Bangar as the Assistant Batting Coach of the Indian side for the upcoming West Indies tour.
Sydney Thunder calls report on signing Harmanpreet Kaur as 'premature'
Jun 26, 2016, at 01:53 am
Sydney, June 25 (IBNS): Australian cricket club Sydney Thunder on Saturday said reports on signing Indian woman cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur to the reigning Women’s Big Bash League Champions side is currently 'premature'.
Lalchand Rajput named as Afghanistan coach
Jun 26, 2016, at 01:42 am
Kabul, June 25 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Lalchand Rajput has been named as the coach of the Afghanistan cricket team.
Naman Ojha named India 'A' skipper for Australia tour
Jun 26, 2016, at 12:07 am
Mumbai, June 25 (IBNS): Naman Ojha has been named as the skipper of the India 'A' side that will travel Australia for playing series in the nation in the upcoming days.
ICC Annual Conference week to commence on Monday in Edinburgh
Jun 25, 2016, at 06:54 pm
Dubai, Jun 25 (IBNS): The ICC Annual Conference week will begin in Edinburgh on Monday, June 27, with the Affiliate Members’ meeting, and will conclude with the IBC Board meeting on July 2, an official release said.
FIFA: Normalisation committee appointed for the Argentine FA
Jun 25, 2016, at 06:01 pm
Zurich, Jun 25 (IBNS): The Bureau of the FIFA Council on Friday decided to appoint a normalisation committee for the Argentine Football Association (AFA) in accordance with art. 8 par. 2 of the FIFA Statutes, according to an official release.
Kohli shares picture from AR Rahman’s studio
Jun 25, 2016, at 03:30 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Friday shared picture from the days when he was busy recording in the studio of music maestro AR Rahman for the Futsal League anthem.
Jun 24, 2016, at 11:23 pm
Buenos Aires, Jun 24 (IBNS): Argentine soccer captain and FC Barcelona strongman Lionel Messi turned a year older as he celebrated his 29th birthday on Friday.
BCCI planning to hosts mini IPL overseas in September
Jun 24, 2016, at 10:42 pm
Dharamsala, June 24 (IBNS) The BCCI is thinking over the plan to host a mini edition of its cash-rich and popular cricket tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) outside India in September.
NorthEast United FC welcomes home Fanai Lalrempuia
Jun 24, 2016, at 10:33 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) Ahead of the Hero Indian Super League 2016, the NorthEast United FC has added an important player to its roster in the form of the prodigal Fanai Lalrempuia.
Anil Kumble looks forward to work with Kohli
Jun 24, 2016, at 08:53 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) Indian cricket team coach Anil Kumble on Friday told Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli he is looking forward to work with him.
Sachin Tendulkar urges Mumbaikars to run in Mumbai half marathon
Jun 24, 2016, at 06:29 pm
Mumbai, Jun 24 (IBNS): Indian sporting icon and cricketing legend, Sachin Tendulkar on Friday urged his fellow Mumbai citizens to take part in the Mumbai half marathon, scheduled for Aug 21, 2016.
WICB appoints Courtney Browne as the new Chairman of Selectors
Jun 24, 2016, at 06:08 pm
St John’s, Antigua, Jun 24 (IBNS): Former wicketkeeper, coach, and talent manager, Courtney Browne will be the new Chairman of Selectors for the West Indies Cricket Board, according to a press release.
Cricket fraternity welcomes Anil Kumble as head coach of Indian team
Jun 24, 2016, at 04:44 am
Mumbai, June 23 (IBNS): With the BCCI appointing Anil Kumble as the head coach of the Indian team for one year, the cricket fraternity as well as some eminent politicians on Thursday welcomed the veteran bowler's new role and wished him success.
Anil Kumble appointed head coach of Indian cricket team
Jun 24, 2016, at 01:29 am
Mumbai, June 23 (IBNS): The BCCI on Thursday announced the appointment of Anil Kumble as the head coach of the Indian cricket team.
Anil Kumble Indian cricket coach for next one year: BCCI
Jun 24, 2016, at 12:09 am
Mumbai, Jun 23 (IBNS): The BCCI on Thursday announced Anil Kumble as India cricket team's head coach for the next one year.