PM Modi greets Indian Paralympic contingent
Sep 01, 2016, at 05:05 pm
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the Indian Paralympic contingent ahead of their participation in the mega sporting event.
Rohit brace helps DSK Shivajians overcome Gangtok Himalayan FC
Sep 01, 2016, at 01:35 am
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): DSK Shivajians FC continued their maiden appearance in the 128th Durand Cup after registering a facile 2-1 win over Gangtok Himalayan SC at the Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi on Wednesday.
Steyn returns to the top of Test bowlers’ rankings
Aug 31, 2016, at 10:48 pm
Dubai, Aug 31 (IBNS): South Africa pace bowler Dale Steyn has stormed back to the number-one position in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers after producing a match-winning performance in the Centurion Test that has helped his side complete a 204-run victory over New Zealand on Tuesday.
England skipper Wayne Rooney to quit international football after 2018 WC
Aug 31, 2016, at 03:14 pm
London, Aug 31 (IBNS): England footballer Wayne Rooney has announced that he will retire from international football after the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Hales smashes 171, England set record 444/3 against Pakistan
Aug 31, 2016, at 06:02 am
Nottingham, Aug 31 (IBNS): England batsman Alex Hales smashed 171 runs as the home sideset a world record for an innings in one-day international cricket by posting 444 runs for the loss of three wickets against Pakistan in the third ODI here on Tuesday.
Lewis, Rahul make huge gains in T20I batsmen's rankings
Aug 31, 2016, at 02:26 am
Dubai, Aug 30 (IBNS): Rival openers Evin Lewis of the West Indies and India’s Lokesh Rahul have made huge gains in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Players Rankings for T20I Batsmen after slamming fine centuries in the recent two-match series in Lauderhill, USA, played on 27 and 28 August.
Indian coaches bowled over by cricket’s use of sports science
Aug 31, 2016, at 02:20 am
London, Aug 30 (IBNS): Experts at the University of Birmingham introduced coaches and sports scientists from India to their counterparts in English cricket to demonstrate how cutting-edge science helps improve performance.
This is a transition period in Indian football, says Subrata
Aug 31, 2016, at 02:06 am
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IBNS): A day after receiving the Arjuna Award Subrata Paul was back to business.
DSK Shivajians FC face Gangtok Himalayan challenge
Aug 31, 2016, at 12:25 am
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): DSK Shivajians Football Club will be aiming for back-to-back victories when they play their second match in the Durand Cup 2016 against Gangtok Himalayan SC at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.
FC Goa re-signs Gregory, Luciano and Rafael
Aug 30, 2016, at 10:17 pm
Panaji, Aug 30 (IBNS): ISL side FC Goa on Tuesday confirmed the re-signing of central defenders, Gregory Arnolin and Luciano Sobrosa and striker Rafael Coelho for the third season of the Hero Indian Super League.
Atlético de Kolkata performs pre-season training in Spain
Aug 30, 2016, at 10:14 pm
Madrid, Aug 30 (IBNS): The champions of the inaugural edition and the semi finalists of the second edition of Indian Super League, Atlético de Kolkata has started their pre-season training at Los Angeles de San Rafael ground in El Espinar, Segovia, Spain.
Yogeshwar Dutt confirms medal upgradation
Aug 30, 2016, at 07:20 pm
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): Indian grappler Yogeshwar Dutt may have failed to repeat his London Olympics feat at Rio, where the mega sporting event concluded recently, but he confirmed the upgradation of his Olympic Bronze medal to a Silver, adding another laurel to India's kitty.
Saketh Myneni defeated in US Open first round
Aug 30, 2016, at 03:56 pm
New York, Aug 30 (IBNS): Indian Tennis player Saketh Myneni put up a strong show against Czech Jiri Vesely but failed to clinch the match in the first round of the US Open tennis tournament on Monday.
Yogeshwar Dutt's London bronze might be upgraded to silver?
Aug 30, 2016, at 03:16 pm
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): Giving some good news to Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, the bronze medal, which he had won in the London Olympics 2012, might be upgraded to silver after the runner-up in the event Besik Kudukhov of Russia was found guilty of doping violation, media reports said.
ISL: FC GOA flies to Rio for Pre-Season
Aug 30, 2016, at 03:08 am
Panaji, Aug 29 (IBNS): FC Goa are on their way to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to prepare for the upcoming Hero Indian Super League season.
Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie to stand down at end of season
Aug 30, 2016, at 02:58 am
London, Aug 29 (IBNS): Former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie will leave as the first coach of Yorkshire County Cricket Club at the end of the 2016 season.
Delhi Dynamos F.C.’s Florent Malouda returns as Marquee player
Aug 30, 2016, at 02:47 am
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Gearing up for the upcoming season of the ISL, Delhi Dynamos on Monday announced the return of the UEFA Champions League winner Florent Malouda as their Marquee player.
I love doing dirty work, mentions Jhingan
Aug 30, 2016, at 02:37 am
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IBNS): The Indian National Team had their first practice session at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai on Monday.
PV Sindhu,Sakshi Malik,Dipa Karmakar, Jitu Rai receive Khel Ratna from President
Aug 30, 2016, at 12:28 am
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Four Indian athletes- PV Sindhu,Jitu Rai,Sakshi Malik and Dipa Karmakar- were conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by President Pranab Mukherjee here on Monday.
DSK Shivajians FC signs North Korean striker Kim Song-Yong
Aug 30, 2016, at 12:02 am
Pune, Aug 29 (IBNS): DSK Shivajians Football Club on Monday announced the signing of striker Kim Song Yong for the forthcoming season.
Ireland looks to regain top spot in ICC Intercontinental Cup
Aug 29, 2016, at 09:15 pm
Dubai, Aug 29 (IBNS): Ireland captain William Porterfield says he wants his team to finish on top of the table in the ICC Intercontinental Cup as his side gears up for the match against Hong Kong in Belfast from Aug 30 to Sept 2.
Hope sports & sportsmanship will always shine in our society: PM Modi
Aug 29, 2016, at 03:48 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the nation on the occasion of National Sports Day.
West Bengal hospital: CID arrests Congress activist for creating panic
Aug 29, 2016, at 06:19 am
Kolkata/Murshidabad, Aug 29 (IBNS): The West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Sunday night booked one local Congress staffer, Amal Gupta, in connection with the Murshidabad Medical College fire, which killed at least three, including an infant, on Saturday, official said.
India , West Indies 2nd T20 I called off due to rain
Aug 29, 2016, at 05:24 am
Lauderhill, Florida, Aug 28 (IBNS): The second T20 match between West Indies and India was called off on Sunday due to rain here.
India bowl out WI for 143 runs
Aug 29, 2016, at 03:34 am
Lauderhill, Florida, Aug 28 (IBNS): After enduring a hammering in the first T20I match of the two-match series against the West Indies, the Indian bowlers put up a disciplined show to bowl out the batting side for 143 runs here on Sunday.
Narendra Modi meets Sakshi, Sindhu, other sportsmen
Aug 29, 2016, at 02:44 am
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met three Olympic stars from India wrestler Sakshi Malik, badminton player PV Sindhu and athlete Dipa Karmakar.
2nd USA T20: India win toss, opt to field first
Aug 29, 2016, at 01:49 am
Lauderhill , Aug 28 (IBNS): India has won the toss and opted to field first in the second T20 International match against West Indies here.
Simone Zaza joins West Ham United
Aug 29, 2016, at 01:39 am
London, Aug 28 (IBNS): English football club West Ham United on Sunday confirmed the signing of Italy international strike Simone Zaza.
Aug 29, 2016, at 12:49 am
Milan, Aug 28 (IBNS): Italian football giant Inter Milan has signed Joao Mario.
Tickets for India, Pierto Rico friendly go on sale
Aug 28, 2016, at 11:11 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Football fever is catching up in the Country and Mumbai will witness an International match after 61 years when the Indian National Team, ranked 152, take on Puerto Rico, ranked 114, on Sept 3 at Mumbai City FC’s new home stadium, Mumbai Football Arena (Andheri Sports Complex).