UEFA mourns loss of lives in Senegal football stadium tragedy

Jul 17, 2017, at 10:00 pm

Nyon, July 17 (IBNS): The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has mourned he loss of lives in a stampede incident at a football stadium in Senegal.

Shikhar Dhawan to replace injured Murali Vijay for India’s tour of Sri Lanka: BCCI

Jul 17, 2017, at 09:11 pm

Mumbai, July 17 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee on Monday named Shikhar Dhawan as the replacement for injured Murali Vijay in the Test team, which is scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka for a three-match Test series.

Roger Federer clinches eighth Wimbledon title

Jul 17, 2017, at 02:47 am

London, July 16 (IBNS): Setting new record and touching new parameter, Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer clinched his eighth Wimbledon title here on Sunday.

Sachin Tendulkar becomes nostalgic as he meets Bee Gees star Barry Gibb, shares image on Twitter

Jul 16, 2017, at 10:16 pm

London, July 16 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday met Bee Gees star Barry Gibb.

Ellyse Perry moves up to career-best rankings

Jul 16, 2017, at 10:03 pm

London, July 16 (IBNS): Australia’s Ellyse Perry has gained three places to reach a career-best third position among batters in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings which were updated on Sunday after the league phase of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017.

West Indies announces squad for Test series against England

Jul 16, 2017, at 09:55 pm

Antigua, July 16 (IBNS): The Selection Panel of Cricket West Indies has named a 15-member Windies Test squad for the Tour of England, starting later this month.

Jason Gillespie thought about applying for Indian coach's job

Jul 16, 2017, at 09:43 pm

Sydney, July 16 (IBNS): Former Australian bowler Jason Gillespie has said he had seriously thought long about applying for the job as India's coach.

BCCI congratulates Indian team for defeating New Zealand in World Cup clash

Jul 16, 2017, at 04:53 am

Mumbai, July 15 (IBNS): The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday congratulated Team India (Women’s) on registering an emphatic win in a virtual knockout game against New Zealand and thereby booking a semi-final berth in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, 2017.

India crusies past New Zealand to reach semi-finals

Jul 16, 2017, at 04:44 am

London, July 15 (IBNS): India sealed the one remaining ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 semi-final spot in style as a majestic century from captain Mithali Raj and five wickets from Rajeshwari Gayakwad secured a huge 186-run victory over New Zealand in Derby.

Garbine Muguruza stuns Venus Williams, clinches Wimbledon title

Jul 16, 2017, at 03:09 am

London, July 15 (IBNS): Garbine Muguruza of Spain stunned American star Venus Williams to clinch the Wimbledon women's singles title here on Saturday.

Women's World Cup: Indian bowlers shine, thrash New Zealand by 186 runs

Jul 16, 2017, at 03:02 am

Derby, July 15 (IBNS): In an outstanding effort by bowlers, Indian team dismissed New Zealand to only 79 to clinch a victory by 186 runs in Women's World Cup on Saturday and seal a spot in the semi-finals.

Women's World Cup: Mitali Raj hits century, India post 265/7 against New Zealand

Jul 16, 2017, at 01:32 am

Derby, July 15 (IBNS): Indian captain Mitali Raj led from the front to steer her team to a comfortable 265 runs for the loss of seven wickets in a Women's World Cup 2017 clash on Saturday.

Borussia Dortmund extends contract with Shinji Kagawa

Jul 16, 2017, at 12:37 am

Dortmund, July 15 (IBNS): Football club Borussia Dortmund on Saturday announced extending the contract of Japanese footballer Shinji Kagawa.

AC Milan confirms transfer of Leonardo Bonucci from Juventus

Jul 16, 2017, at 12:27 am

Milan, July 21 (IBNS): Italian football major AC Milan on Saturday confirmed that it has reached an agreement with Juventus over the transfer of Leonardo Bonucci.

MS Dhoni welcomes CSK's return to IPL next year

Jul 16, 2017, at 12:14 am

Chennai, July 15 (IBNS): Former skipper MS Dhoni was seen wearing Chennai Super Kings jersey as the club will return to Indian Premier League next year.

Wimbledon: Sachin Tendulkar spotted cheering friend Federer

Jul 15, 2017, at 06:16 pm

London, July 15 (IBNS): Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who is a familiar face at the Wimbledon, was spotted cheering for tennis legend Roger Federer on Friday.

Wimbledon: Roger Federer beats Thomas Berdych, reaches final

Jul 15, 2017, at 05:35 pm

London, July 15 (IBNS): Seven time champion Roger Federer defeated Thomas Berdych in men's singles on Friday to reach the record eleventh final of the Wimbledon championship 2017.

BCCI welcomes Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals return to IPL

Jul 15, 2017, at 01:09 am

Mumbai, July 14 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday welcomed the Indian Premier League franchises – Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals – back into the League.

Steve Coppell appointed head coach of Tata Steel-owned ISL franchise

Jul 15, 2017, at 01:04 am

Mumbai/ Kolkata, July 14 (IBNS): Tata Steel on Friday announced the signing of Stephen James `Steve’ Coppell as the head coach of its Jamshedpur-based franchise, Jamshedpur Football Club, for the upcoming season of Indian Super League (ISL). Last month, Tata Steel had successfully bid for the Jamshedpur-based franchise of the coveted ISL.

Nathaniel Chalobah joins Watford from Chelsea

Jul 15, 2017, at 12:52 am

London, July 14 (IBNS): Footballer Nathaniel Chalobah has joined Watford from Chelsea, officials said.

Jason Gillespie to take up responsibility of PNG

Jul 15, 2017, at 12:30 am

Sydney, July 14 (IBNS): Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie is all set to be named as the coach of Papua New Guinea for an interim period.

AIFF appoints Dr. Punith Kenchappa Giriyappa as team doctor for U-23 National Team

Jul 15, 2017, at 12:21 am

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): In view of the decision by the Anti Doping Disciplinary Panel of NADA, All India Football Federation has appointed Dr. Punith Kenchappa Giriyappa as the Team Doctor for the India U-23 National Team for the forthcoming AFC U-23 Championship 2018 Qualifiers to be held in Qatar from July 19, 2017.

Tiago Mendes joins Atletico Madrid coaching staff

Jul 14, 2017, at 11:32 pm

Madrid, July 14 (IBNS): Footballer Tiago Mendes, who has retired recently, has joined Atletico Madrid as assistant of the first team’s coaching staff.

Sarfraz Ahmed signs with Yorkshire county

Jul 14, 2017, at 09:02 pm

Islamabad, July 14 (IBNS): It seems that Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed is all set to play for Yorkshire county in the domestic cricket of England soon.

Ban over, CSK all set to return to IPL from 2018

Jul 14, 2017, at 05:47 pm

Chennai, July 14 (IBNS): Chennai Super Kings is all set to return to Indian Premier League (IPL) from the 2018 season as its two-year ban following the spot fixing scandal ended on Thursday.

BCCI thanks Sachin, Saurav and Laxman for undertaking head coach selection process

Jul 14, 2017, at 01:31 am

Mumbai, July 13 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed its sincere gratitude to the members of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) who most willingly agreed to undertake the process of selection of the Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team.

Virat Kohli holidaying with Anushka Sharma, shares picture on Instagram

Jul 13, 2017, at 06:24 pm

New York, July 13 (IBNS): Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli posted a picture on Instagram of him spending time, between two cricketing series, with girlfriend Anushka Sharma, calling it a 'much needed break'.

What can be better stress buster than reading a book? Mitali Raj proves it

Jul 13, 2017, at 05:32 pm

London, July 13 (IBNS): Sachin Tendulkar's power nap before batting was popular, but Indian women's cricket team captain Mitali Raj's reading habit prior to action with the willow appears to be a new stress buster.

ICC Women World Cup: England, Australia and South Africa book semifinal places

Jul 13, 2017, at 07:19 am

Derby, July 12 (IBNS) England, Australia and South Africa booked their places in the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2017 with a game to spare after convincing wins on Wednesday.

Mithali Raj passes milestone but Australia progresses to semifinals

Jul 13, 2017, at 07:09 am

Bristol, July 12 (IBNS) Indian skipper Mithali Raj made ODI history in Bristol but it was Australia who booked its place in the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 after an eight-wicket victory at The County Ground.