Neymar Jr extends contract with FC Barcelona till 2021

Jul 02, 2016, at 01:28 am

Barcelona, July 1 (IBNS) Brazil football star Neymar Jr has extended his contract with FC Barcelona till June 30, 2021.

Manchester City signs Spanish forward Nolito

Jul 01, 2016, at 09:52 pm

London, July 1 (IBNS): English football club Manchester City on Friday said it has signed Spanish forward Nolito from La Liga side Celta Vigo.

High drama as Amazon Warriors squeeze past Patriots

Jul 01, 2016, at 09:05 pm

St Kitts & Nevis, July 1 (IBNS) A superb bowling performance from Sohail Tanvir and Adam Zampa helped the Guyana Amazon Warriors to victory in their opening fixture of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) against the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in a thrilling finish.

Saudi Arabia elected ICC’s 39th Associate Member

Jul 01, 2016, at 06:36 pm

Dubai, Jul 1 (IBNS): Saudi Arabia was unanimously elected as the International Cricket Council’s 39th Associate Member during its Full Council meeting in Edinburgh on Thursday, according to an official release.

Draw specialists Portugal beat Poland on penalties

Jul 01, 2016, at 03:26 pm

Marseille, July 1 (IBNS) Portugal may still not have won a UEFA EURO 2016 game in 90 minutes, but they held their nerve in the penalty shoot-out to deny Poland and reach the semi-finals.

Atlético de Kolkata strengthens the team with three International recruits

Jun 30, 2016, at 01:27 am

Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS): The champions of inaugural edition and the semi finalist of the second season of Indian Super League, Atlético de Kolkata, announced today the recruitment of three more International players.

Indian coach: Sourav Ganguly hits back Ravi Shastri

Jun 30, 2016, at 12:15 am

Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday hit back at ex-cricketer Ravi Shastri over his recent remarks against him and said he is mistaking if he thinks that only the absence of one member in the BCCI's cricket advisory committee was responsible for him not becoming the Indian coach.

Sony Pictures Networks to broadcast the Hero Caribbean Premier League in 6 countries

Jun 29, 2016, at 10:02 pm

Port of Spain, June 29 (IBNS) Sony SIX (a part of Sony Pictures Networks), India’s premier sports entertainment channel, has bagged the exclusive broadcasting rights to the highly anticipated Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

New India cricket coach Kumble says they are going to West Indies to win

Jun 29, 2016, at 06:22 pm

Bangalore, June 29 (IBNS) Team India's new coach Anil Kumble said it is a great honor to be back in the dressing room of the team with young players and they are going to West Indies - where India will play four Tests- to win.

Dabang Delhi KC and PuneriPaltan game ends in a tie 27-27

Jun 29, 2016, at 03:28 am

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS) A closely fought game between the two teams produced the first tie of Star Sports Pro Kabaddiseason 4.

England jumps to third in the ICC Women’s Championship

Jun 29, 2016, at 03:19 am

Dubai, June 28 (IBNS) Former world champion England has vaulted three places to third in the ICC Women’s Championship, after the conclusion of round five of seven following its convincing 3-0 series win over Pakistan in Taunton on Monday.

Ravi Shastri calls Sourav Ganguly's absence during meet as 'disrespectful'

Jun 29, 2016, at 02:33 am

Mumbai, June 28 (IBNS): Former Indian player Ravi Shastri on Tuesday criticised former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly over his absence during the CAC meeting when he made his presentation for the Indian coaching job.

Ajinkya Rahane bats for P&G Shiksha

Jun 29, 2016, at 01:57 am

Mumbai, June 28 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, who is known for playing crucial knocks for the national side on the cricket field, on Tuesday batted for P&G’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility programme P&G Shiksha.

Zika: Golfer Jason Day withdraws from Rio Olympics

Jun 29, 2016, at 12:30 am

Akron, June 28 (IBNS): In a shocking announcement, World No.1 golfer Jason Day of Australia on Tuesday said he is pulling out his name from the upcoming Rio Olympic Games due to threat of Zika virus.

Riyaz Bagban appointed Administrative Manager for India's tour of West Indies

Jun 28, 2016, at 11:28 pm

Mumbai, June 28 (IBNS): The BCCI on Tuesday said former cricketer Riyaz Bagban has been appointed as Administrative Manager for the India's tour of West Indies.

New Zealand to play 3 Tests, 5 ODIs against India from Sept 22

Jun 28, 2016, at 11:00 pm

Mumbai, June 28 (IBNS): New Zealand cricket side will visit India in September to play three Tests and five ODIs against the home side.

Kerala Blasters appoints N. P. Pradeep as ‘Player scout'

Jun 28, 2016, at 10:53 pm

Thiruvananthapuram, June 28 (IBNS): ISL side Kerala Blasters on Tuesday said it has appointed N. P. Pradeep as ‘Player scout'.

U Mumba gearing up for Patna challenge in Jaipur

Jun 28, 2016, at 10:24 pm

Jaipur, June 28 (IBNS): With the first leg of Season 4 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi done and dusted, U Mumba now move on to the pink city where they will face defending champions Patna Pirates and take on Dabang Delhi after a day's break.

Iceland into quarter-finals after stunning England

Jun 28, 2016, at 03:56 pm

Nice, June 28 (IBNS) Iceland pulled off the greatest result in their history, coming from behind to stun England in Nice and reach the UEFA EURO 2016 quarter-finals.

Dominant Italy brush aside champions Spain

Jun 28, 2016, at 03:50 pm

Saint-Denis,June 28 (IBNS) Italy brought to an emphatic end Spain's eight-year reign as European champions and avenged their 4-0 defeat in the final four years ago, as goals by Giorgio Chiellini and Graziano Pellè earned them a UEFA EURO 2016 quarter-final meeting with Germany on Saturday.

Patna Pirates begin their title defence emphatically

Jun 28, 2016, at 05:00 am

New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS) The defending champions produce a clinical performance to beat PuneriPaltanas they launched their campaign in style.

Bengal Warriors beat Dabang Delhi 31-23 to record first win

Jun 28, 2016, at 04:55 am

New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS): Ravi Dalal and NileshShinde combined well in attack and defence to help their team secure a comfortable victory.

Novak Djokovic beats Britain's James Ward in his Wimbledon opener

Jun 28, 2016, at 04:51 am

London, June 27 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic cruised to the next round of the Wimbledon on Monday by beating Britain's James Ward in the first round clash.

Australia stays on top of ODI rankings but South Africa drops behind India in fourth place

Jun 28, 2016, at 04:40 am

Dubai, June 27 (IBNS): World champion Australia has retained its number-one ranking on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings following its 58 runs victory over the West Indies in the final of the tri-series in Barbados on Sunday, but South Africa has dropped behind India in fourth place after it failed to reach the final.

Michel Salgado has signed a three-year deal to play in Premier Futsal

Jun 28, 2016, at 04:36 am

Mumbai, June 27 (IBNS): Giving good news to fans in India, former multiple-title winning Galactico and Spanish international Michel Salgado has signed a three-year deal to play in Premier Futsal.

Anusha Kutumble shines at 11Even Sports National Ranking TT Championships

Jun 28, 2016, at 03:04 am

Chandigarh, June 27 (IBNS): For H. Jeho of the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board Academy (PSPBA), Ajmer and Anusha Kutumble of Madhya Pradesh the season-opening 11Even Sports National Ranking (North Zone) Table Tennis Championships at the Panjab University Gymnasium Indoor Hall here proved to be a real boon.

Copa America: Messi hangs his Argentina boots as they go down to Chile

Jun 27, 2016, at 05:18 pm

East Rutherford,New Jersey, Jun 27 (IBNS): Moments after he missed a shot in a penalty shootout and his team was defeated by Chile, who lifted the Copa America silverware, Argentina skipper Lionel Messi announced his retirement.

Germany go through the gears to see off Slovakia

Jun 27, 2016, at 04:28 pm

Lille Métropole, Jun 27 (IBNS): Germany produced one of the most complete performances of UEFA EURO 2016 so far to beat Slovakia 3-0 and reach the quarter-finals.

Griezmann helps France fight back to oust Ireland

Jun 27, 2016, at 04:20 pm

Lyon, Jun 27 (IBNS): Two goals in four minutes from Antoine Griezmann kept alive France's UEFA EURO 2016 hopes and finally ended the resistance of a dogged Republic of Ireland in Lyon.

Hazard-inspired Belgium blow away Hungary

Jun 27, 2016, at 04:18 pm

Toulouse, Jun 27 (IBNS): An early Toby Alderweireld header was the prelude to three late goals that sent Belgium past Hungary and into a UEFA EURO 2016 quarter-final against Wales.