BSF South Bengal organises 39th Inter Frontier Football tournament

May 26, 2015, at 03:43 am

Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS) The 39th inter Frontier Football Competition of the Border Security Force (BSF) will be held at Kalyani from May 26 to 30.

Trevor Bayliss to become new England coach?

May 26, 2015, at 03:41 am

London, May 25 (IBNS): Australian Trevor Bayliss is likely to be appointed as the coach of the England national cricket side, media reports said.

Serena, Sania maintains number one positions

May 26, 2015, at 02:24 am

London, May 25 (IBNS): US Tennis star Serena Williams maintained the top spot in the WTA rankings list released on Monday.

119th IFA Shield: Pune FC U-19s top Group-B after a goalless draw against Mohammedan

May 26, 2015, at 01:42 am

Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS) Pune FC Under-19s sealed the top spot in Group-B with a goalless draw against Mohammedan SC in their final group game at the East Bengal Ground in Kolkata on Monday.

Djokovic maintains top spot in rankings

May 26, 2015, at 01:41 am

London, May 25 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic maintained the top position in the men's singles rankings which was released by ATP on Monday.

MI beat CSK, clinch IPL for 2nd time

May 25, 2015, at 05:27 am

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS): Mumbai Indians thrashed Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs in an one-sided IPL match to lift the title for the second time here on Sunday.

SRK feels 'sad' as KKR not playing IPL final

May 25, 2015, at 03:00 am

Mumbai, May 24 (IBNS): With Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings playing the final of the Indian Premier League in Kolkata, actor Shah Rukh Khan said he is feeling 'sad' as his Kolkata Knight Riders is not playing in the trophy deciding clash of the tournament.

Brace from Dudu concludes Kingfisher East Bengal's homerun on high

May 25, 2015, at 02:26 am

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS) : A brace by Dudu Omagbemi helped East Bengal humble royal Wahingdoh 2-0 in the last home game of the season.

Contract system proposed for the Indian women's team: BCCI

May 25, 2015, at 02:22 am

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS) The Women’s Cricket Committee of the BCCI met in Kolkata on Sunday and recommended to the Working Committee a contract system for international women cricketers was proposed.

I-League: Pune FC complete double over Shillong Lajong with a 1-0 win

May 25, 2015, at 02:14 am

Pune, May 24 (IBNS) Pune FC recorded a stunning 1-0 win and completed a double over Shillong Lajong FC in an I-League Round-21 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Sunday.

Venues for South Africa and Sri Lanka's finalised

May 25, 2015, at 02:13 am

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS) The Tour Programme and Fixtures Committee of the BCCI met in Kolkata earlier today to finalise the venues for South Africa and Sri Lanka's tours of India in 2015-16.

Chennai to take on Mumbai in IPL 8 finale

May 24, 2015, at 07:09 pm

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS): Two-time former champion Chennai Super Kings will take on Mumbai Indians at an extravagant finale of the eighth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata on Sunday.

119th IFA Shield: Pune FC hammer Mohun Bagan 5-2; book place in the semis

May 24, 2015, at 03:13 am

Pune, May 23 (IBNS) Pune FC Under-19s booked their place in the semifinals of the 119th IFA Shield with a dominant 5-2 win over Mohun Bagan U19s in their Group-B opener at the Mohun Bagan ground on Saturday.

I-League: Pune FC aim for a double over Shillong Lajong

May 24, 2015, at 12:22 am

Shillong, May 23 (IBNS) Pune FC will be looking to build on their impressive form when they take on Shillong Lajong FC in an I-League Round-21 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Sunday.

Constantine needs 'support' to improve football

May 23, 2015, at 09:09 pm

Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS) Indian National Football Team Manager Stephen Constantine on Friday said he needs the support of every person, including the clubs, to develop football in India.

CSK thrash RCB to reach IPL final

May 23, 2015, at 05:37 am

Ranchi, May 22 (IBNS): In MS Dhoni's home turf Ranchi, Chennai Super Kings snatched a 1-ball thriller as the side defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by three wickets to reach the final of the IPL on Friday.

CABI announces Indian blind cricket team's tour to England

May 23, 2015, at 04:59 am

Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) affiliated to Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and World Blind Cricket (WBC) today announced Indian Blind Cricket Team’s Tour to England for Bi-Lateral Series and Bahrain for friendly matches.

Shane Watson joins Sydney Thunder

May 23, 2015, at 03:34 am

Sydney, May 22 (IBNS): Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has signed with Sydney Thunder for the Big Bash League (BBL) domestic competition this season.

Gurkirat Singh clinches Royal Juniors Open 2015

May 22, 2015, at 04:47 am

Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): Overnight leader Gurkirat Singh strolled home to a four stroke victory at the Royal Juniors Open 2015 on a day when extreme weather conditions could allow only fourteen holes to be completed at the Par 72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club here. He finished with a gross of six-over par 133 to beat city mate Rajvir Randhawa who came in second place with a gross of 137.

We are here on fact finding mission: FIFA

May 22, 2015, at 04:41 am

New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS): We want to develop Football in India and we want to galvanize the Youth, said Colin Smith, FIFA, Director Competitions in a press meet in the capital on Thursday.

Medio Altamash Sayed to lead Pune FC Under-19s at the 119th IFA Shield

May 21, 2015, at 09:48 pm

Pune, May 21 (IBNS) Midfielder Altamash Sayed will lead an 18-member Pune FC squad in the 119th edition of the prestigious IFA Shield to be held in Kolkata from May 20.

RCB thrash RR by 71 runs

May 21, 2015, at 05:25 am

Pune, May 20 (IBNS): Escalating chances of reaching the final, Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday crushed Rajasthan Royals by 71 runs in Eliminator clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here.

Gurkirat Singh stakes claim at the Royal Juniors Open 2015

May 21, 2015, at 04:45 am

Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS): Local lad Gurkirat Singh unlocked the third event of the Indian Golf Union East Zone Feeder & Sub-Junior Tour with a well-compiled one-over par 73 to take a three-stroke lead at the end of the first round of the Royal Juniors Cup 2015 being played at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club here.

Determined Mumbai down East Bengal 2-1

May 21, 2015, at 04:07 am

Mumbai, May 20 (IBNS): Putting up strong determined performance, Mumbai FC ground out a deserving 2-1 victory East Bengal in a 22th round I-League match at the Cooperage ground on Saturday evening. Playwin is the official sponsor of Mumbai FC, the only team for Mumbai who are participating in the country’s top club competition.

PPFCA cadets Dimple and Ashique called up for India Under-19 camp

May 21, 2015, at 12:22 am

Mumbai, May 20 (IBNS) Two Peninsula Pune Football Club Academy (PPFCA) players have been shortlisted for the upcoming India Under-19 camp to be held at Goa from 24th May, 2015.

IPL Fan Prank touches over 12,000 fans

May 21, 2015, at 12:19 am

Mumbai, May 20 (IBNS) Over 12,000 fans experienced the thrill of the Pepsi IPL Fan Park in Allahabad, during Qualifier 1 of the Pepsi IPL 2015, in which Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings.

Hamilton signs new contract with Mercedes

May 21, 2015, at 12:19 am

Monaco, May 20 (IBNS) Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday signed a new contract with Mercedes.

Constantine announces list of 38 probables

May 20, 2015, at 10:18 pm

New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS) National Coach Stephen Constantine announced his preliminary squad of 38 probables for India's forthcoming back to back 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification matches against Oman and Guam respectively. The list of 38 would be trimmed to 26 post completion of the ongoing edition of the Hero I-League.

Harbhajan recalled in Test squad

May 20, 2015, at 09:21 pm

Mumbai, May 20 (IBNS) Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has been recalled in the Test team against Bangladesh as the All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI selected the side for the series on Wednesday.

IPL: Mumbai Indians beat CSK to reach final

May 20, 2015, at 06:28 am

Mumbai, May 19 (IBNS): In a bid to clinch their second IPL title, Mumbai Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings in the first play-off match of the tournament by 25 runs to reach the final here on Tuesday.