HC asks wrestling authorities to hear Sushil Kumar's plea
May 17, 2016, at 11:50 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS) the Delhi High Court on Tuesday ordered the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to give a hearing to Indian Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar who moved the court over secure a berth in the 74kg category wrestling event at the upcoming Rio Olympics, reports said.
IPL: Virat, AB take RCB home, defeat KKR by 9 wickets
May 17, 2016, at 04:54 am
Kolkata, May 16 (IBNS) Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers starred in yet another century stand partnership, as the Royal Challengers Bangalore breezed past the Kolkata Knight Riders here on Monday.
Jersey ready to host ICC World Cricket League Division 5
May 17, 2016, at 04:37 am
Dubai, May 16 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council on Monday said the six squads and match officials for the ICC World Cricket League Division 5, which gets under way in Jersey on Saturday, 21 May.
BCCI condoles Deepak Shodhan's death
May 17, 2016, at 04:32 am
Mumbai, May 16 (IBNS) The BCCI on Monday condoled the demise of former Test cricketer Deepak Shodhan.
Suresh Raina returning to India after meeting wife, daughter
May 17, 2016, at 04:24 am
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS) After meeting his wife Priyanka and newly born daughter Gracia, Indian cricketer Suresh Raina is returning to India.
“Dizzy Cricket†launches for young fans at CPL this summer
May 17, 2016, at 01:06 am
Port of Spain, May 16 (IBNS) The Biggest Party in Sport is about to become even more fun for young fans and families as the HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL) launches “Dizzy Cricketâ€, a new cricket challenge that will take place at selected CPL matches in the Caribbean and USA this summer from June 29 to Aug 7.
ATP Rankings: Andy Murray moves to 2nd spot
May 16, 2016, at 11:28 pm
New York, May 16 (IBNS): UK Tennis star Andy Murray moved to the second spot on the ATP Rankings list on Monday.
Olympics trial: Sushil Kumar moves Delhi HC
May 16, 2016, at 09:38 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): Seeking a trial with Narsingh Yadav to secure a berth in the 74kg category wrestling event at the upcoming Rio Olympics, India's iconic wrestler Sushil Kumar on Monday moved to the Delhi High Court.
Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Daredevils by 80 runs
May 16, 2016, at 06:12 am
Visakhapatnam, May 15 (IBNS); Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Daredevils by 80 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Indian colts stage a dramatic comeback
May 16, 2016, at 05:21 am
Vasco, May 15 (IBNS) : The Indian U-16 National Team came down from two goals down to snatch a dramatic 2-2 draw against Malaysia in their opening match of the AIFF Youth Cup at Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa on Sunday.
IPL: Cutting, Yuvraj seal it for SRH, beat KXIP by 7 wickets
May 16, 2016, at 01:39 am
Mohali, May 15 (IBNS) Yuvraj Singh cut loose to score a 24-ball 42, helping his side SRH beat Kings Eleven by seven wickets in their own den, here on Sunday.
West Indies tri-nation ODI series to be played under lights
May 15, 2016, at 10:17 pm
Dubai, May 15 (IBNS) History will be created in the Caribbean when all 10 matches in the upcoming tri-nation one-day international deries will be day/night matches, an official release read.
ICC announces Claire Furlong as GM-Strategic Communications
May 15, 2016, at 08:31 pm
Dubai, May 15 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced that Claire Furlong has been appointed as the organisation's General Manager-Strategic Communications.
Kolkata: KKR beat Pune by 8 wickets in rain-hit IPL match
May 15, 2016, at 05:49 am
Kolkata, May 14 (IBNS): In a rain-hit IPL match, Kolkata Knight Riders were guided to eight wickets victory against MS Dhoni's Rising Pune Supergiants by a powerful knock by Yusuf Pathan (37*) here on Sunday.
Sporting Goa gear up for Aizawl FC challenge in Fed Cup semis
May 15, 2016, at 02:02 am
Vasco, May 14 (IBNS) : Sporting Goa will clash swords against Aizawl FC in the second leg of their Hero Federation Cup semi-final clash at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa on May 15, 2016.
Mohun Bagan progress into Fed Cup semis
May 15, 2016, at 02:01 am
Shillong, May 14 (IBNS) : Mohun Bagan played it safe to secure a goalless draw against hosts Shillong Lajong FC in the second leg of their Hero Federation Cup Semi Final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya to sail to the final of the Federation Cup on Saturday.
RCB's AB, Kohli script 144 runs victory over Gujarat Lions
May 15, 2016, at 01:56 am
Bangalore, May 14 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli (109) and AB de Villiers (129*) set up a record second wicket partnership of 229 runs which helped their Royal Challengers Bangalore thrash Gujarat Lions by a mammoth 144 runs in an IPL match here on Saturday.
FIFA Congress drives football forward, first female secretary general appointed
May 14, 2016, at 06:42 pm
Zurich, May 14 (IBNS) The 66th FIFA Congress kicked off a new era for FIFA and global football with the announcement of a “step change†in FIFA’s investment in football development, new FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, progress on the implementation of the reforms, and the FIFA Legends programme.
Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura appointed FIFA Secretary General
May 14, 2016, at 02:55 pm
Zurich, May 14 (IBNS) The FIFA Council has appointed Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura of Senegal as FIFA Secretary General (SG).
Vijender Singh extends his Pro Boxing winning streak to 6-0, beats Andrzej Soldra
May 14, 2016, at 02:47 pm
Bolton, May 14 (IBNS): Boxer Vijender Singh continued to dominance in the Pro Boxing ring as he extended his winning streak to 6-0 by beating Poland’s Andrzej Soldra via knockout in Bolton on Friday.
IPL: KingsXIPunjab register fourth win, beat MI by 7 wickets
May 14, 2016, at 05:06 am
Visakhapatnam, May 13 (IBNS) Playing an away match, KingsXIPunjab won it by seven wickets, beating home side Mumbai Indians here on Friday.
May 13, 2016, at 11:05 pm
Mumbai, May 13 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday welcomed the extension of Anil Kumble’s term as ICC Cricket Committee Chairman for another three years and Rahul Dravid’s appointment to the Committee.
Lajong face uphill battle against MB in Fed Cup semis
May 13, 2016, at 10:32 pm
Shillong, May 13 (IBNS): Mohun Bagan will start as clear favourites to make the cut when they take on Shillong Lajong FC in the second leg semi final of the Federation Cup in Shillong on Saturday evening (May 14, 2016) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya.
Arun Jaitley graced the National Finals 2016 of GAIL Indian Speedstar
May 13, 2016, at 09:09 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Union Minister of Finance and Information & Broadcasting Arun Jaitley graced the National Finals 2016 of GAIL-Indian Speedstar, an initiative by GAIL (India) Limited to spot, screen, select and nurture the talents in athletics.
Kallis joins TKR as Chief Mentor
May 13, 2016, at 09:08 pm
Port-of-Spain, May 13 (IBNS) Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan owned Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) has announced that former South African cricketer Jacques Kallis will serve as its Chief Mentor for the 2016 HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign.
Dravid and Jayawardena appointed to ICC Cricket Committee
May 13, 2016, at 06:18 pm
Dubai, May 13 (IBNS) Former India captain Rahul Dravid and ex-Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardena have been appointed to the ICC Cricket Committee, adding even more cricketing experience to the list of eminent people already on the committee, an official release said.
ICC lauds Charlotte Edwards as cornerstone of England's cricket
May 13, 2016, at 05:02 pm
Dubai, May 13 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday lauded former England Women's cricket team captain and top order batsman Charlotte Edwards, who announced her retirement from cricket recently.
66th FIFA Congress opens with celebration of Mexican football
May 13, 2016, at 04:33 pm
Zurich, May 13 (IBNS) Mexico City’s Auditorio Nacional hosted the Opening Ceremony of the 66th FIFA Congress on Thursday, May 12, as six different show acts progressed from the origins of the Mayan ball game through the history of Mexican football to the present day.
IPL: Samson, Pant guide Delhi home, beat SRH by 7 wickets
May 13, 2016, at 05:19 am
Hyderabad, May 12 (IBNS) Chasing 147 runs to win the match and enter the top four, Delhi Daredevils beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets here on Thursday.
Marylebone Cricket Club releases laws of cricket app
May 13, 2016, at 02:32 am
Dubai, May 12 (IBNS): Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has released the first ever Laws of Cricket app.