Ajinkya Rahane bats for P&G Shiksha

Jun 29, 2016, at 01:57 am

Mumbai, June 28 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, who is known for playing crucial knocks for the national side on the cricket field, on Tuesday batted for P&G’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility programme P&G Shiksha.

Zika: Golfer Jason Day withdraws from Rio Olympics

Jun 29, 2016, at 12:30 am

Akron, June 28 (IBNS): In a shocking announcement, World No.1 golfer Jason Day of Australia on Tuesday said he is pulling out his name from the upcoming Rio Olympic Games due to threat of Zika virus.

Riyaz Bagban appointed Administrative Manager for India's tour of West Indies

Jun 28, 2016, at 11:28 pm

Mumbai, June 28 (IBNS): The BCCI on Tuesday said former cricketer Riyaz Bagban has been appointed as Administrative Manager for the India's tour of West Indies.

New Zealand to play 3 Tests, 5 ODIs against India from Sept 22

Jun 28, 2016, at 11:00 pm

Mumbai, June 28 (IBNS): New Zealand cricket side will visit India in September to play three Tests and five ODIs against the home side.

Kerala Blasters appoints N. P. Pradeep as ‘Player scout'

Jun 28, 2016, at 10:53 pm

Thiruvananthapuram, June 28 (IBNS): ISL side Kerala Blasters on Tuesday said it has appointed N. P. Pradeep as ‘Player scout'.

U Mumba gearing up for Patna challenge in Jaipur

Jun 28, 2016, at 10:24 pm

Jaipur, June 28 (IBNS): With the first leg of Season 4 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi done and dusted, U Mumba now move on to the pink city where they will face defending champions Patna Pirates and take on Dabang Delhi after a day's break.

Iceland into quarter-finals after stunning England

Jun 28, 2016, at 03:56 pm

Nice, June 28 (IBNS) Iceland pulled off the greatest result in their history, coming from behind to stun England in Nice and reach the UEFA EURO 2016 quarter-finals.

Dominant Italy brush aside champions Spain

Jun 28, 2016, at 03:50 pm

Saint-Denis,June 28 (IBNS) Italy brought to an emphatic end Spain's eight-year reign as European champions and avenged their 4-0 defeat in the final four years ago, as goals by Giorgio Chiellini and Graziano Pellè earned them a UEFA EURO 2016 quarter-final meeting with Germany on Saturday.

Patna Pirates begin their title defence emphatically

Jun 28, 2016, at 05:00 am

New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS) The defending champions produce a clinical performance to beat PuneriPaltanas they launched their campaign in style.

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.