FIFA announces Club World Cup schedule
Jul 16, 2016, at 05:25 pm
Zurich, July 16 (IBNS): Football's highest governing body, FIFA on Friday announced the schedule for the upcoming Club World Cup matches.
Early wickets fail to stop Jamaica Tallawahs romping home at Hero CPL
Jul 16, 2016, at 04:24 pm
Kingston, July 16 (IBNS): A remarkable match at Sabina Park saw the Jamaica Tallawahs recover from the loss of four wickets in seven balls at the start of their innings to defeat the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Guyana Amazon Warriors call up Maddinson as Hero CPL replacement for Guptill
Jul 16, 2016, at 03:42 pm
Bridgetown, July 16 (IBNS): Guyana Amazon Warriors have added Australian international Nic Maddinson to their squad for the remainder of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign as Martin Guptill has been called up to the New Zealand squad for the forthcoming tour of Zimbabwe.
Cancer survivor Molino wants to win on every pitch
Jul 16, 2016, at 12:29 am
Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): If Antonio Habas Lopez brought rogue aggression to Atletico de Kolkata for the first two seasons, cancer survivor and new manager Jose Francisco Molina Jimenez brings with him a never-say-die spirit and hopes it will soar the team to new heights.
Nilesh to lead new look Bengal Warrior
Jul 15, 2016, at 11:42 pm
Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS) Skipper Nilesh Shinde will lead a new look Bengal Warriors of Future Group for the home leg of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi here from the July 16 to 19.
Goenka dismisses concern over stadium availability as ATK give new look team
Jul 15, 2016, at 10:07 pm
Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): While Atletico de Kolkata promises a brand new look side, the owners are still unsure as to whether the Salt Lake Stadium will be ready for the season opener.
Vijender invites Amit Shah to witness his match against Kerry Hope
Jul 15, 2016, at 09:23 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Olympic medalist Indian boxer Vijender Singh, who will soon meet Kerry Hope on the ring, has invited BJP president Amit Shah to witness the fight.
SAIL supports Yogeshwar Dutt to Rio Olympics
Jul 15, 2016, at 08:52 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) Minister for Steel Chaudhary Birender Singh conferred the SAIL logo on Rio Olympics wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt in New Delhi on July 15.
England to visit India to play five Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is
Jul 15, 2016, at 08:46 pm
Mumbai, July 15 (IBNS): England cricket team will visit India from November to February to play five Tests, three ODIs and three T20 Internationals here, BCCI confirmed on Friday.
AIFF NFC: Manipur, Haryana set up final date
Jul 15, 2016, at 07:43 pm
Cuttack, July 15 (IBNS): Haryana sealed the final date with Manipur in the Junior NFC 2016-17 by virtue of their hard-earned win over the home team Odisha, courtesy the solitary goal by Nisha in the 78th minute.
Slum Soccer partners with Tata Trusts and FPAI for Homeless World Cup 2016
Jul 15, 2016, at 03:00 am
Mumbai / Kolkata, July 14 (IBNS): Slum Soccer, an organization that uses Football as a tool for the social upliftment of downtrodden demographics and at-risk youth, announced that it has partnered with Tata Trusts and Football Players Association of India (FPAI) for team India's participation in the Homeless World Cup 2016.
FIFA kick-starts overhauled development programme
Jul 14, 2016, at 06:21 pm
Zurich, July 14 (IBNS): The FIFA Development Committee, chaired by FIFA vice-president and AFC President Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, met in Zurich on Wednesday and started putting in motionForward, FIFA’s overhauled development programme approved by the FIFA Congress in May 2016, an official release stated. The meeting took place in the presence of the chairman of FIFA’s Audit and Compliance Committee, Tomaž Vesel.
AB de Villiers blasts Tridents to victory over Patriots in Hero CPL
Jul 14, 2016, at 04:47 pm
Bridgetown, July 14 (IBNS): A brilliant innings from AB de Villiers helped the Barbados Tridents to victory in their Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match against the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
JSW Bengaluru FC announces plans for Residential Academy
Jul 14, 2016, at 03:16 am
Bengaluru, July 13 (IBNS) : JSW Bengaluru FC, on Wednesday, revealed its plans of a full-fledged residential academy at the JSW Township in Vijayanagar, Bellary, at a press conference addressed by club COO Mustafa Ghouse, CTO Mandar Tamhane and new Head of Youth Development John Kila at the club offices at the Bangalore Football Stadium.
Pratik Chaudhari makes his Indian Super League debut with Kerala Blasters
Jul 13, 2016, at 11:09 pm
New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS): Kerala Blasters FC on Wednesday announced that it has signed Pratik Chaudhari for the Indian Super League 2016, which will also mark his debut in the league.
Ana Ivanovic ties knot with Bastian Schweinsteiger
Jul 13, 2016, at 06:04 pm
Venice, July 13 (IBNS): Serbian tennis ace Ana Ivanovic on Tuesday tied the knot with German soccer star and skipper Bastian Schweinsteiger in a Venetian wedding, according to reports.
Guyana Amazon Warriors end home leg of Hero CPL 2016 with another win
Jul 13, 2016, at 03:12 pm
Georgetown, July 13 (IBNS) The Guyana Amazon Warriors continued their winning form as they extended their lead at the top of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a win against the St Lucia Zouks.
St. Lucia Zouks call up Jerome Taylor as Hero CPL replacement for Cummins
Jul 13, 2016, at 03:08 pm
Castries, July 13 (IBNS) The St. Lucia Zouks have added West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor to their squad for the remainder of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign as Miguel Cummins has been called up to the West Indies Test squad for the upcoming series against India.
Lahiri – Chawrasia duo set to represent India at Rio Olympics
Jul 13, 2016, at 02:57 am
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): The duo of Anirban Lahiri and SSP Chawrasia will be representing India at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, next month, as golf makes its return to the quadrennial sporting extravaganza after 112 years.
Bertrand signs new five-year contract with Southampton Football Club
Jul 13, 2016, at 02:16 am
London, July 12 (IBNS): Britain's Southampton Football Club on Tuesday said it has signed Ryan Bertrand on a new five-year contract.
Men, women hockey teams announced for Olympics
Jul 12, 2016, at 10:09 pm
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): With the Olympics coming up, the men and women Hockey squads for the tournament were announced on Tuesday.
England and Pakistan aim for upward movement in MRF Tyres ICC Test Rankings
Jul 12, 2016, at 07:45 pm
Dubai, July 12 (IBNS): England takes on Pakistan in the upcoming four-Test home series knowing that it is within striking distance of overtaking the opposition in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings.
Two ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier spots up for grabs
Jul 12, 2016, at 06:52 pm
Dubai, July 12 (IBNS): Two teams will book their spots for next year’s ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier in events to be played in different parts of the world this month, according to an official release.
Rain ruins Hero CPL clash between Tridents and Tallawahs
Jul 12, 2016, at 04:59 pm
Bridgetown, July 12 (IBNS): Rain severely curtailed the action at the Kensington Oval in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match between Barbados Tridents and Jamaica Tallawahs.
Zouks star Hussey hails competitive nature of Hero CPL ahead of crunch period
Jul 12, 2016, at 03:44 am
Barbados, July 11 (IBNS) St. Lucia Zouks batsman Michael Hussey says his team are gearing up for a critical spell in this year’s Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign starting with a tough test against league leaders the Guyana Amazon Warriors in Providence on Tuesday night.
U Mumba set sights on playoffs in the second half of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi
Jul 12, 2016, at 03:39 am
Bangalore, July 11 (IBNS): As the second half of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi begins in Bengaluru, a recharged U Mumba will take on Jaipur Pink Panthers on Thursday after a well-deserved break between 9th and 13th July.
Antoine Griezmann named Player of the Tournament
Jul 12, 2016, at 03:16 am
Paris, July 11 (IBNS): France forward Antoine Griezmann has been named as the UEFA EURO 2016 Player of the Tournament by UEFA's technical observers after finishing with six goals and two assists.
ICC World Cricket League Division 4 Tournament confirmed in Los Angeles in October 2016
Jul 11, 2016, at 05:38 pm
Dubai, July 11 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the ICC World Cricket League Division 4 tournament will be played at Woodley Park, Los Angeles, from October 29 to November 5, 2016.
Amla masterclass helps TKR inflict first Hero CPL defeat on Amazon Warriors
Jul 11, 2016, at 02:55 pm
Georgetown, July 11 (IBNS): Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) ended the unbeaten run of the Guyana Amazon Warriors with a seven run victory in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on Sunday night.
Portugal spoil France's party with extra-time win
Jul 11, 2016, at 02:22 pm
Saint-Denis , July 11 (IBNS) Portugal are UEFA EURO 2016 champions. The team that drew all three of their group games, that won only once inside 90 minutes all tournament, beat hosts France after extra time at Saint-Denis to get their hands on their first major trophy.