Habas named as FC Pune City's new manager
Apr 25, 2016, at 10:12 pm
Pune, Apr 25 (IBNS): Spaniard Antonio Lopez Habas has been named as the new manager for the third edition of the Indian Super League by football side FC Pune City.
Final day's double brings the People's Republic of China on top of the medal standings in Rio
Apr 25, 2016, at 09:42 pm
Rio de Janeiro, Apr 25 (IBNS) Thanks to the two medals conquered in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men event, the People’s Republic of China jumps on top of the medal standings in Rio de Janeiro (BRA), where the ISSF World Cup stage in all events concluded on Monday.
Right now I am not thinking about my retirement: Vishwanathan Anand
Apr 25, 2016, at 09:06 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): Five-time world chess champion Vishwanathan Anand on Sunday said that right now he has no plans to retire in the near future while addressing the press in an award ceremony in Kolkata.
Zimbabwe power through to fourth victory in ICC Women's Qualifier
Apr 25, 2016, at 06:51 pm
Dubai, Apr 25 (IBNS) As the second day of the ICC Women's Qualifier in Africa comes to a close, Zimbabwe have managed to maintain a good record, winning their fourth match on the trot, while Tanzania, taking on Uganda, caused a major upset by defeating their higher ranked opponents.
It can be anybody's game on a given day in this IPL 2016: Sambaran
Apr 25, 2016, at 06:50 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) Former first class cricket and skipper of the victorious Bengal Ranji side of 1989-90, Sambaran Banerjee said that the current season of IPL can belong to any team who turns up on the particular day.
Aizawl FC to host Bengaluru FC in first match
Apr 25, 2016, at 06:16 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) The Hero Federation Cup will kick-off on April 30, 2016 with Aizawl FC taking on Hero Federation Cup Champions Bengaluru FC, an official release said.
Olympics ambassador row: Upset Milkha says sportspersons are better ambassadors, slams IOA
Apr 25, 2016, at 04:36 pm
Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS) One of India's best athletes, Milkha Singh weighed upon the ambassador row, calling it needless to appoint a Bollywood celebrity as the face of India's campaign in the global sporting event.
KKR grab 2-wicket victory over Pune
Apr 25, 2016, at 05:22 am
Pune, Apr 24 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders continued their golden run in the IPL, as Gautam Gambhir -led side defeated Rising Pune Supergiants by two wickets here on Sunday.
Gujarat Lions beat RCB by 6 wickets, Kohli's century goes in vain
Apr 25, 2016, at 01:25 am
Rajkot, Apr 24 (IBNS): Virat Kohli's sizzling unbeaten 100 runs knock went in vain as Gujarat Lions defeated his Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets here on Sunday.
Olympics: Abhinav Bindra backs Salman Khan's selection as India's ambassador
Apr 24, 2016, at 11:49 pm
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra on Sunday backed selection of Bollywood star Salman Khan's selection as the goodwill ambassador for the Indian contingent for the Rio Olympics but said he expects to see the actor use the oppurtunity to help Indian Olympic Sport and Olympic athletes.
Big B, Virat Kohli wish Sachin Tendulkar on his b'day
Apr 24, 2016, at 08:58 pm
Mumbai, Apr 24 (IBNS): As Sachin Tendulkar turned 43 years of age on Sunday, megastar Amitabh Bachchan wished the living legend of Indian cricket in a very emotional manner on Twitter.
Olympics: Yogeshwar Dutt questions Salman Khan's appointment as India's ambassador
Apr 24, 2016, at 07:29 am
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt on Saturday questioned Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's appointment as the goodwill ambassador of Indian contingent for the upcoming Rio Olympics.
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kings by 5 wickets
Apr 24, 2016, at 06:24 am
Hyderabad, Apr 23 (IBNS) Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kings XI Punjab by five wickets in an IPL encounter here on Saturday.
Delhi beat Mumbai Indians by 10 runs
Apr 24, 2016, at 01:25 am
New Del;hi, Apr 23 (IBNS): In a thrilling encounter, Delhi Daredevils successfully managed to beat Mumbai Indians by 10 runs on their home turf here on Saturday.
West Bengal crowned champions of 37th sub-junior National Football Championship
Apr 24, 2016, at 12:48 am
New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS): West Bengal were crowned Champions of the 37th Sub-Junior National Football Championship as they defeated Odisha 1-0 in the finals of the Championship at the Ambedkar Stadium in the Capital on April 23, 2016.
Salman Khan named India's Goodwill Ambassador
Apr 24, 2016, at 12:12 am
New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS) Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who will soon be seen portraying the character of a wrestler in his upcoming film 'Sultan', has been named as Indian Contingent's goodwill ambassador for the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics.
CA not barring West Indies batsman Chris Gayle from BBL return
Apr 23, 2016, at 10:25 pm
Sydney, Apr 23 (IBNS): Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland has said Big Bash clubs will not be prevented from signing controversial West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle for the upcoming season of the tournament.
FIFA Appeal Committee passes decisions on Harold Mayne-Nicholls and Ganesh Thapa
Apr 23, 2016, at 06:45 pm
Zurich, Apr 23 (IBNS) The FIFA Appeal Committee has partially confirmed the decision taken by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee concerning Mayne-Nicholls on July 3rd, 2015, reducing his ban from all football-related activities to three years and confirming the fine of CHF 20,000, an official release said.
A great honour for me, says Mary Kom after her RS nomination
Apr 23, 2016, at 05:53 pm
Hyderabad, Apr 23 (IBNS) Woman boxer MC Mary Kom, who was recently nominated in Rajya Sabha along with five others, said it is a great honour for her.
IPL: RCB beat RPS by 13 runs to win match
Apr 23, 2016, at 05:23 am
Pune, Apr 22 (IBNS) The Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rising Pune Supergiants by 13 runs to win their second match in the ongoing Indian Premiere League here on Friday.
RCB sign Tabraiz Shamsi as Samuel Badree’s replacement
Apr 22, 2016, at 09:05 pm
Mumbai, April 22 (IBNS) Royal Challengers Bangalore have called up South African Chinaman bowler Tabraiz Shamsi to replace the injured West Indies leg-spinner Samuel Badree for the remainder of the VIVO IPL 2016.
Maharashtra cricket bodies petition SC regarding IPL schedule
Apr 22, 2016, at 07:59 pm
Mumbai, Apr 22 (IBNS) Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) and Maharashtra Cricket Association have jointly filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court to allow Indian Premier League (IPL) matches to be held according to the original schedule in Maharashtra, according to media reports.
IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Gujarat Lions by 10 wickets
Apr 22, 2016, at 04:43 am
Rajkot, Apr 21 (IBNS) David Warner played a heroic knock of unbeaten 74 runs while Shikhar Dhawan (53*) joined him in the party as they helped Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Gujarat Lions by 10 wickets here on Thursday.
Former wrestler Chyna dies, WWE mourns
Apr 22, 2016, at 02:47 am
California, Apr 21 (IBNS): Former WWE female wrestler Joan Marie Laurer, who is better known by her ring name Chyna, has died, officials said on Thursday.
Day-night Ashes Test 'distinct possibility', feels Cricket Australia CEO
Apr 22, 2016, at 01:08 am
Sydney, Apr 21 (IBNS): Cricket Australia has announced that the first Day-Night Ashes Test is a "distinct possibility"during the 2017-18 edition of the epic clash between Australia and England.
Apr 21, 2016, at 11:47 pm
Jamaica, Apr 21 (IBNS): West Indies cricket Chris Gayle, who is known for playing his big shots on the cricket field, has welcomed the arrival of his first daughter.
Virat Kohli mourns death of police horse Shaktiman
Apr 21, 2016, at 10:54 pm
New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS) Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli joined the rest of the nation on Thursday mourned the death of police horse Shaktiman.
Important for all stakeholders to work as a Team for U-17 success: Patel
Apr 21, 2016, at 09:16 pm
New Delhi Apr 21 (IBNS) President of All India Federation Praful Patel reiterated the importance of all stakeholders coming together and working as a Team for the success of FIFA U-17 World Cup to be held in India next year.
Hero Federation Cup to kick-off on April 30
Apr 21, 2016, at 09:12 pm
New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS) The Hero Federation Cup will kick-off on April 30, 2016 with eight top Teams from the Hero I-League being eligible to play in it.
IPL: Rohit fires, MI maul RCB to win match by 6 wickets
Apr 21, 2016, at 05:22 am
Mumbai, Apr 20 (IBNS) Chasing a score of 171 runs, Mumbai Indians beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets here on Wednesday.