Puneri Paltan beat rivals U Mumba 41-19
Jun 27, 2016, at 05:02 am
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS) It was a statement of intent from Puneri Paltan as they recorded a historic win over their bitter rivals.
Schalke confirms signing Breel Embolo
Jun 27, 2016, at 01:31 am
Berlin, June 26 (IBNS): German football club Schalke on Sunday confirmed the transfer of Swiss striker Breel Embolo.
Quaresma snatches extra-time win for Portugal
Jun 26, 2016, at 02:49 pm
Lens Agglo, June 26 (IBNS) : Substitute Ricardo Quaresma turned in a rebound three minutes from the end of extra time as Portugal edged a tense encounter with Croatia to book a UEFA EURO 2016 quarter-final date with Poland.
McAuley agony as Wales advance to last eight
Jun 26, 2016, at 02:22 pm
Paris, June 26 (IBNS) An own goal by the unfortunate Gareth McAuley sent Wales into their first UEFA European Championship quarter-final, finishing Northern Ireland's hugely entertaining stay in France.
Poland edge past Switzerland on penalties
Jun 26, 2016, at 02:14 pm
Saint-Etienne, June 26 (IBNS) Poland are through to the quarter-finals of UEFA EURO 2016 after defeating Switzerland on penalties at the end of an entertaining 1-1 draw in Saint-Etienne.
BCCI appoints Sanjay Bangar as Assistant Batting Coach for West Indies tour
Jun 26, 2016, at 03:33 am
Mumbai, June 25 (IBNS): The BCCI on Saturday appointed former Indian all-rounder Sanjay Bangar as the Assistant Batting Coach of the Indian side for the upcoming West Indies tour.
Sydney Thunder calls report on signing Harmanpreet Kaur as 'premature'
Jun 26, 2016, at 01:53 am
Sydney, June 25 (IBNS): Australian cricket club Sydney Thunder on Saturday said reports on signing Indian woman cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur to the reigning Women’s Big Bash League Champions side is currently 'premature'.
Lalchand Rajput named as Afghanistan coach
Jun 26, 2016, at 01:42 am
Kabul, June 25 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Lalchand Rajput has been named as the coach of the Afghanistan cricket team.
Naman Ojha named India 'A' skipper for Australia tour
Jun 26, 2016, at 12:07 am
Mumbai, June 25 (IBNS): Naman Ojha has been named as the skipper of the India 'A' side that will travel Australia for playing series in the nation in the upcoming days.
ICC Annual Conference week to commence on Monday in Edinburgh
Jun 25, 2016, at 06:54 pm
Dubai, Jun 25 (IBNS): The ICC Annual Conference week will begin in Edinburgh on Monday, June 27, with the Affiliate Members’ meeting, and will conclude with the IBC Board meeting on July 2, an official release said.
FIFA: Normalisation committee appointed for the Argentine FA
Jun 25, 2016, at 06:01 pm
Zurich, Jun 25 (IBNS): The Bureau of the FIFA Council on Friday decided to appoint a normalisation committee for the Argentine Football Association (AFA) in accordance with art. 8 par. 2 of the FIFA Statutes, according to an official release.
Kohli shares picture from AR Rahman’s studio
Jun 25, 2016, at 03:30 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Friday shared picture from the days when he was busy recording in the studio of music maestro AR Rahman for the Futsal League anthem.
Jun 24, 2016, at 11:23 pm
Buenos Aires, Jun 24 (IBNS): Argentine soccer captain and FC Barcelona strongman Lionel Messi turned a year older as he celebrated his 29th birthday on Friday.
BCCI planning to hosts mini IPL overseas in September
Jun 24, 2016, at 10:42 pm
Dharamsala, June 24 (IBNS) The BCCI is thinking over the plan to host a mini edition of its cash-rich and popular cricket tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) outside India in September.
NorthEast United FC welcomes home Fanai Lalrempuia
Jun 24, 2016, at 10:33 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) Ahead of the Hero Indian Super League 2016, the NorthEast United FC has added an important player to its roster in the form of the prodigal Fanai Lalrempuia.
Anil Kumble looks forward to work with Kohli
Jun 24, 2016, at 08:53 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) Indian cricket team coach Anil Kumble on Friday told Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli he is looking forward to work with him.
Sachin Tendulkar urges Mumbaikars to run in Mumbai half marathon
Jun 24, 2016, at 06:29 pm
Mumbai, Jun 24 (IBNS): Indian sporting icon and cricketing legend, Sachin Tendulkar on Friday urged his fellow Mumbai citizens to take part in the Mumbai half marathon, scheduled for Aug 21, 2016.
WICB appoints Courtney Browne as the new Chairman of Selectors
Jun 24, 2016, at 06:08 pm
St John’s, Antigua, Jun 24 (IBNS): Former wicketkeeper, coach, and talent manager, Courtney Browne will be the new Chairman of Selectors for the West Indies Cricket Board, according to a press release.
Cricket fraternity welcomes Anil Kumble as head coach of Indian team
Jun 24, 2016, at 04:44 am
Mumbai, June 23 (IBNS): With the BCCI appointing Anil Kumble as the head coach of the Indian team for one year, the cricket fraternity as well as some eminent politicians on Thursday welcomed the veteran bowler's new role and wished him success.
Anil Kumble appointed head coach of Indian cricket team
Jun 24, 2016, at 01:29 am
Mumbai, June 23 (IBNS): The BCCI on Thursday announced the appointment of Anil Kumble as the head coach of the Indian cricket team.
Anil Kumble Indian cricket coach for next one year: BCCI
Jun 24, 2016, at 12:09 am
Mumbai, Jun 23 (IBNS): The BCCI on Thursday announced Anil Kumble as India cricket team's head coach for the next one year.
Committee to submit name of head cricket coach to BCCI by Friday
Jun 23, 2016, at 07:52 pm
Mumbai, Jun 23 (IBNS): The BCCI appointed committee is set to hand over the name of India cricket team's next head coach to the board on the morning of June 24, Friday.
Austria win extends Iceland's mission impossible
Jun 23, 2016, at 06:36 pm
St Denis, Jun 23 (IBNS): Arnor Ingvi Traustason's breakaway goal at the death was a cruel finale for Austria, as Iceland weathered a second-half battering to set up an improbable round of 16 meeting with England.
Ronaldo rescues Portugal in Hungary thriller
Jun 23, 2016, at 06:27 pm
Lyon, Jun 23 (IBNS) Portugal will join Group F winners Hungary in the round of 16 after Cristiano Ronaldo averted disaster with a historic double to earn his side third place in a pulsating 3-3 draw.
Belgium's Nainggolan floors Sweden with late strike
Jun 23, 2016, at 02:00 pm
Nice, June 23 (IBNS) Radja Nainggolan's deflected strike six minutes from time earned Belgium a place in the knockout stage of UEFA EURO 2016, in the process ensuring Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimović's stellar international career ended on a losing note.
Brady sends euphoric Ireland into the last 16
Jun 23, 2016, at 01:54 pm
Lille Métropole , June 23 (IBNS) On a day of high drama at UEFA EURO 2016, Robbie Brady's 85th-minute goal gave the Republic of Ireland the victory against Italy they needed to qualify from Group E and set up a last-16 match with France.
Anju Bobby George resigns as president of Sports Council of Kerala
Jun 23, 2016, at 03:36 am
Thiruvananthapuram, June 22 (IBNS) In a major development, Olympian Anju Bobby George on Wednesday resigned as the president of Sports Council of Kerala.
India beat Zimbabwe by three runs to clinch T20 series
Jun 23, 2016, at 01:50 am
Harare, June 22 (IBNS): India beat Zimbabwe by three runs in the final T20 match to clinch the series here on Wednesday.
Hong Kong to host ICC 2016 Women’s World Cup Qualifier - Asia
Jun 22, 2016, at 07:56 pm
Dubai, Jun 22 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council have awarded Hong Kong hosting rights of the ICC 2016 Women’s World Cup Qualifier - Asia, which will be held in October this year.
Perišić's late goal means Croatia pip Spain
Jun 22, 2016, at 07:16 pm
Bordeaux, Jun 22 (IBNS): An incredible late solo goal by Ivan Perišić gave Croatia victory against the holders and first place in UEFA EURO 2016 Group D, leaving Spain to face Italy in the round of 16.