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.
Committee to submit name of head cricket coach to BCCI by Friday
Jun 23, 2016, at 07:52 pm
Mumbai, Jun 23 (IBNS): The BCCI appointed committee is set to hand over the name of India cricket team's next head coach to the board on the morning of June 24, Friday.
Austria win extends Iceland's mission impossible
Jun 23, 2016, at 06:36 pm
St Denis, Jun 23 (IBNS): Arnor Ingvi Traustason's breakaway goal at the death was a cruel finale for Austria, as Iceland weathered a second-half battering to set up an improbable round of 16 meeting with England.
Ronaldo rescues Portugal in Hungary thriller
Jun 23, 2016, at 06:27 pm
Lyon, Jun 23 (IBNS) Portugal will join Group F winners Hungary in the round of 16 after Cristiano Ronaldo averted disaster with a historic double to earn his side third place in a pulsating 3-3 draw.
Belgium's Nainggolan floors Sweden with late strike
Jun 23, 2016, at 02:00 pm
Nice, June 23 (IBNS) Radja Nainggolan's deflected strike six minutes from time earned Belgium a place in the knockout stage of UEFA EURO 2016, in the process ensuring Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimović's stellar international career ended on a losing note.
Brady sends euphoric Ireland into the last 16
Jun 23, 2016, at 01:54 pm
Lille Métropole , June 23 (IBNS) On a day of high drama at UEFA EURO 2016, Robbie Brady's 85th-minute goal gave the Republic of Ireland the victory against Italy they needed to qualify from Group E and set up a last-16 match with France.
Anju Bobby George resigns as president of Sports Council of Kerala
Jun 23, 2016, at 03:36 am
Thiruvananthapuram, June 22 (IBNS) In a major development, Olympian Anju Bobby George on Wednesday resigned as the president of Sports Council of Kerala.
India beat Zimbabwe by three runs to clinch T20 series
Jun 23, 2016, at 01:50 am
Harare, June 22 (IBNS): India beat Zimbabwe by three runs in the final T20 match to clinch the series here on Wednesday.
Hong Kong to host ICC 2016 Women’s World Cup Qualifier - Asia
Jun 22, 2016, at 07:56 pm
Dubai, Jun 22 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council have awarded Hong Kong hosting rights of the ICC 2016 Women’s World Cup Qualifier - Asia, which will be held in October this year.
Perišić's late goal means Croatia pip Spain
Jun 22, 2016, at 07:16 pm
Bordeaux, Jun 22 (IBNS): An incredible late solo goal by Ivan Perišić gave Croatia victory against the holders and first place in UEFA EURO 2016 Group D, leaving Spain to face Italy in the round of 16.
Turkey overpower Czechs to go third
Jun 22, 2016, at 07:01 pm
Lens Agglo, Jun 22 (IBNS): Turkey evoked their dramatic comebacks of UEFA EURO 2008 to beat the Czech Republic 2-0 at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis and give themselves the chance of a last-16 spot as one of the four best third-placed teams here in France.
Gomez guarantees top spot for Germany
Jun 22, 2016, at 06:59 pm
Paris, Jun 22 (IBNS): Germany progressed to the last 16 of UEFA EURO 2016 with a narrow but deserved victory against Northern Ireland, who did not have to wait long to find out that they are through as one of the best third-placed finishers.
BÅ‚aszczykowski shoots Poland past Ukraine
Jun 22, 2016, at 06:58 pm
Marseille, Jun 22 (IBNS): Half-time substitute Jakub BÅ‚aszczykowski struck the decisive blow as Poland confirmed their participation in the knockout stage and ensured Ukraine will travel home from UEFA EURO 2016 without a point or a goal to their name.
WWE SmackDown to air live for the first time in July
Jun 22, 2016, at 03:50 am
Mumbai, Jun 21 (IBNS): The destiny of all WWE Superstars will be determined on the first-ever live SmackDown on Wednesday, Jul 20 at 5:30 a.m. IST on Ten Sports Network.
Jaipur: Cricketers collide while taking a catch, one succumbs to injury
Jun 22, 2016, at 02:39 am
Jaipur, Jun 21 (IBNS): A 26-year old cricket succumbed to his injuries after he collided with two others while taking a catch in a game in Jaipur on Sunday, reports said.
Sourav Ganguly hints at being the Indian team coach in future
Jun 21, 2016, at 10:06 pm
Kolkata, Jun 21 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket team captain and the present Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said that he might apply for the post of coach in the near future.
Delhi Dynamos F.C. sign Mohun Bagan duo Souvik Chakraborty, Kean Lewis
Jun 21, 2016, at 09:06 pm
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS) Delhi Dynamos F.C. have renewed their contract with midfielder Souvik Chakraborty for coming season of the Hero Indian Super League.
Five boys shortlisted from overseas trials
Jun 21, 2016, at 08:47 pm
Following the launch of the SAI – AIFF Overseas Scouting Project for the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad, Abhishek Yadav, Director of Scouting, AIFF, conducted trials for Indian Passport holders in Dubai on June 10-11, 2016. Yadav even scouted some boys who would be undergoing further trials under U-17 Head Coach Nicolai Adam. In a freewheeling interview, Yadav spoke at length to www.the-aiff.com about the trials in Dubai, the response, the quality of boys, his assessment and much more. Excerpts:
England second after Slovakia stalemate
Jun 21, 2016, at 03:27 pm
Saint-Etienne , June 21 (IBNS): England are through to the UEFA EURO 2016 knockout phase as Group B runners-up after being held to a goalless draw by Slovakia, who will be hoping to join them as one of the four best third-placed sides.
Wonderful Wales win group and oust Russia
Jun 21, 2016, at 03:26 pm
Toulouse, June 21 (IBNS): Wales stormed through to the knockout phase of their first UEFA EURO finals as they eliminated Russia and won Group B into the bargain.
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India beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets, level series 1-1
Jun 21, 2016, at 01:33 am
Harare, June 20 (IBNS): India leveled the series against Zimbabwe by beating the home side by 10 wickets in the second T20 Internationals here on Monday.
Johnson signs two-year deal with Bengaluru FC
Jun 21, 2016, at 12:52 am
Bengaluru, June 20 (IBNS): Bengaluru FC have signed defensive mainstay John Johnson on a new two-year deal that keeps with the champions of India till the end of the 2017-18 season, the club announced on Monday.