Last ISSF World Cup Stage kicks-off in Gabala
Aug 08, 2015, at 09:09 pm
London, Aug 8 (IBNS) The last ISSF World Cup Stage of the season has been officially opened in Gabala, Azerbaijan, on Saturday.
Aug 08, 2015, at 02:19 pm
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IBNS): The poster boy of tennis, Roger Federer celebrated his 34th birthday on Saturday.
Day two: Australia manages to stay afloat, England still on the driving seat
Aug 08, 2015, at 05:50 am
Nottingham, Aug 7 (IBNS) A comparatively better outing in the second innings by the Aussie batsmen kept their team from getting ousted inside two days, here on Friday.
Ishant picks five, India in an advantageous position after day two
Aug 08, 2015, at 05:34 am
Colombo, Aug 7 (IBNS) Ishant Sharma's fiery spell rattled the host Sri Lanka for 121 runs as India drive home advantage at stumps on day two of the three day warm up match here on Friday.
Sri Lanka names 16-member squad for Test series against India
Aug 07, 2015, at 11:58 pm
Colombo, Aug 7 (IBNS): Sri Lankan selectors have named a 16-member squad for the upcoming Test series against India.
Iran are the giants of Asia:Constantine
Aug 07, 2015, at 11:26 pm
With just more than a month left for the Indian National Team to play Iran, the 'Giants of Asia' in the Russia 2018 Russia World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification match in Bengaluru, www.the-aiff.com caught up with National Coach Stephen Constantine on a number of issues pertaining to Indian Football. The entire interview would be carried in three parts, the second and the third part is to be published on August 10 and August 11 respectively exclusively on www.the-aiff.com Excerpts:
Fourth Test: Records galore at Nottingham as England take early advantage on day one
Aug 07, 2015, at 05:40 am
Nottingham, Aug 6 (IBNS) England have taken a 214-run lead after bowling Australia out for 60 in their first innings at the end of the first day of the fourth Ashes Test here on Thursday.
Sania Mirza practices with Mahesh Bhupathi
Aug 07, 2015, at 01:17 am
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza has practiced with Tennis icon Mahesh Bhupathi and other Tennis players in Mumbai.
Stuart Broad takes 8 to help bowl out Australia for 60
Aug 06, 2015, at 10:59 pm
Nottingham, Aug 6 (IBNS) Stuart Broad bowled a magical spell as he took eight wickets which helped England bowl out Australia for 60 in the first innings of the fourth Test match of the Ashes here on Thursday.
Assam girl won gold and silver medal in Special Olympic
Aug 06, 2015, at 10:24 pm
Guwahati, Aug 6 (IBNS) : An Assam girl, who won a gold medal and one silver medal in the recent Special Olympic held in Los Angeles in USA recently, returned to her state on Thursday as she was given a grand welcome by her fans and admirers here.
Corporate honchos, senior bureaucrats to take part in 4th Corporate Bridge Championship
Aug 06, 2015, at 07:20 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS) Corporate honchos, senior bureaucrats and notable personalities of the society will stake their claim for the top honours in the Shree Cement Conglomerate sponsored 4th Corporate Bridge Championship to be held at hotel Taj Man Singh here from Aug 8, according to Secretary of Corporate Bridge Association Debasish Roy on Thursday.
Chennaiyin FC signs Eder Monteiro Fernandes
Aug 06, 2015, at 03:45 am
Chennai, Aug 5 (IBNS): Chennaiyin FC on Wednesday signed Brazilian central defender Eder Monteiro Fernandes for the upcoming season of the ISL.
Aug 06, 2015, at 03:45 am
Hyderabad, Aug 5 (IBNS): A stupendous team effort helped Telugu Titans record the biggest win (in terms of point margin – 24 points) in Season 2 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi today here at the Gachibowli stadium.
Cook asks team to grasp oppurtunity in fourth Test
Aug 06, 2015, at 03:41 am
Trent Bridge, Aug 5 (IBNS): England Test skipper Alastair Cook on Wednesday urged his team to grasp the opportunity to clinch the Ashes series at Trent Bridge this week.
TOP Scheme is to identify potential medal winners for Olympics
Aug 06, 2015, at 12:16 am
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports Sarbananda Sonowal said that the main objective of the 'Target Olympic Podium' (TOP) Scheme is to identify potential medal winners for Olympics particularly Rio Olympics, 2016.
Pakistan: Wasim Akram's car attack, former skipper unhurt
Aug 05, 2015, at 11:14 pm
Karachi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Former Pakistan cricket team skipper and a member of 1992 World Cup winning side Wasim Akram's car was fired upon in Karachi's Karsaz area on Wednesday, media reports said.
Lajong appoints Gumpe Rime as Head of Youth Development
Aug 05, 2015, at 05:22 am
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS)Hero I-League Club Shillong Lajong has appointed Gumpe Rime as the Head Of Youth Development.
PM congratulates Indian contingent for Special Olympic World Summer Games performances
Aug 05, 2015, at 04:14 am
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the Indian contingent on the outstanding performance at Special Olympic World Summer Games 2015, held in Los Angeles.
IFA unveils title sponsor for Calcutta Football League
Aug 04, 2015, at 05:30 am
Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): Allied Blenders and Distillers Pvt Ltd (ABD) under their brand Officer’s Choice Blue has signed a four- year deal with the Indian Football Association (IFA) to be the title sponsor of the forthcoming Calcutta Football League Premier Division – A.
Telugu Titans names Meraj as captain
Aug 04, 2015, at 05:26 am
Hyderabad, Aug 3 (IBNS): As Hyderabad, the medieval city known for the 'Charminar', gets ready to host the second half of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi League on Tuesday, the Telugu Titans, who are lying in the second spot in the points table, have the best chance to clinch a semi-final berth.
Steyn reaches Test wickets milestone despite Dhaka washout
Aug 04, 2015, at 04:35 am
Dubai, Aug 3 (IBNS) Despite the Bangladesh-South Africa series finishing 0-0, in the ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers it was a momentous Test for world number one Dale Steyn who has joined the illustrious 400-wicket club. The 32-year-old Phalaborwa man’s three-wicket haul for 30 runs has increased his lead at the top by two points to 82 over England’s James Anderson.
Aug 03, 2015, at 05:41 am
Patna, Aug 2 (IBNS) : Patna Pirates held Bengal Warriors 20-20 for the first draw in Season 2 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi. A match that rose above the ordinary towards the end.
Jaipur Panthers secure second win
Aug 03, 2015, at 03:54 am
Patna, Aug 2 (IBNS): Displaying their might in the raiding department, title holders Jaipur Pink Panthers halted the march of a fighting Puneri Paltan led by the talented Pravin Niwale for their second win in Season 2 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi at the Pataliputra Stadium here.
Rafael Nadal beats Fabio Fognini to clinch Hamburg crown
Aug 03, 2015, at 03:31 am
Hamburg, Aug 2 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal on Sunday defeated Fabio Fognini to clinch Hamburg crown on Sunday.
World Archery Championships: Indian eves win silver
Aug 03, 2015, at 03:11 am
Copenhagen, Aug 2 (IBNS): Indian women recurve team eves settled for silver as they were defeated by Russians in the shoot-off at the World Archery Championships here.
Rafael Nadal to lead Indian Acdes in IPTL
Aug 03, 2015, at 12:11 am
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): Multiple Grand Slam champion and former world no.1 Rafael Nadal will make his debut in Season 2 of the Coca-Cola International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) scheduled from Dec 2 to Dec 20, as the marquee player Indian Aces, the league’s defending champions.
BCCI to prepare Code of Ethics
Aug 02, 2015, at 10:48 pm
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday said it has already initiated the process of preparing a comprehensive Code of Ethics in addition to already asked for “Conflict of Interest†Declarations.
Bangladesh to host Australia for Test series in October
Aug 02, 2015, at 10:38 pm
Dhaka, Aug 2 (IBNS): Bangladesh will host Australia for two Tests in October, officials confirmed on Sunday.
SRK can now enter Wankhede Stadium, MCA lifts ban on him
Aug 02, 2015, at 08:28 pm
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IBNS): Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is also the owner of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will now be able to enter the Wankhede Stadium after the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) lifted the five-year ban on him on Sunday.
BCCI initiates process of preparing comprehensive Code of Ethics
Aug 02, 2015, at 08:14 pm
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India has initiated the process of preparing a comprehensive Code of Ethics in addition to already asked for "Conflict of Interest" Declarations, an official statement said.