Turkey overpower Czechs to go third

Jun 22, 2016, at 07:01 pm

Lens Agglo, Jun 22 (IBNS): Turkey evoked their dramatic comebacks of UEFA EURO 2008 to beat the Czech Republic 2-0 at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis and give themselves the chance of a last-16 spot as one of the four best third-placed teams here in France.

Gomez guarantees top spot for Germany

Jun 22, 2016, at 06:59 pm

Paris, Jun 22 (IBNS): Germany progressed to the last 16 of UEFA EURO 2016 with a narrow but deserved victory against Northern Ireland, who did not have to wait long to find out that they are through as one of the best third-placed finishers.

BÅ‚aszczykowski shoots Poland past Ukraine

Jun 22, 2016, at 06:58 pm

Marseille, Jun 22 (IBNS): Half-time substitute Jakub BÅ‚aszczykowski struck the decisive blow as Poland confirmed their participation in the knockout stage and ensured Ukraine will travel home from UEFA EURO 2016 without a point or a goal to their name.

WWE SmackDown to air live for the first time in July

Jun 22, 2016, at 03:50 am

Mumbai, Jun 21 (IBNS): The destiny of all WWE Superstars will be determined on the first-ever live SmackDown on Wednesday, Jul 20 at 5:30 a.m. IST on Ten Sports Network.

Jaipur: Cricketers collide while taking a catch, one succumbs to injury

Jun 22, 2016, at 02:39 am

Jaipur, Jun 21 (IBNS): A 26-year old cricket succumbed to his injuries after he collided with two others while taking a catch in a game in Jaipur on Sunday, reports said.

Sourav Ganguly hints at being the Indian team coach in future

Jun 21, 2016, at 10:06 pm

Kolkata, Jun 21 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket team captain and the present Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said that he might apply for the post of coach in the near future.

Delhi Dynamos F.C. sign Mohun Bagan duo Souvik Chakraborty, Kean Lewis

Jun 21, 2016, at 09:06 pm

New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS) Delhi Dynamos F.C. have renewed their contract with midfielder Souvik Chakraborty for coming season of the Hero Indian Super League.

Five boys shortlisted from overseas trials

Jun 21, 2016, at 08:47 pm

Following the launch of the SAI – AIFF Overseas Scouting Project for the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad, Abhishek Yadav, Director of Scouting, AIFF, conducted trials for Indian Passport holders in Dubai on June 10-11, 2016. Yadav even scouted some boys who would be undergoing further trials under U-17 Head Coach Nicolai Adam. In a freewheeling interview, Yadav spoke at length to www.the-aiff.com about the trials in Dubai, the response, the quality of boys, his assessment and much more. Excerpts:

England second after Slovakia stalemate

Jun 21, 2016, at 03:27 pm

Saint-Etienne , June 21 (IBNS): England are through to the UEFA EURO 2016 knockout phase as Group B runners-up after being held to a goalless draw by Slovakia, who will be hoping to join them as one of the four best third-placed sides.

Wonderful Wales win group and oust Russia

Jun 21, 2016, at 03:26 pm

Toulouse, June 21 (IBNS): Wales stormed through to the knockout phase of their first UEFA EURO finals as they eliminated Russia and won Group B into the bargain.

India beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets, level series 1-1

Jun 21, 2016, at 01:33 am

Harare, June 20 (IBNS): India leveled the series against Zimbabwe by beating the home side by 10 wickets in the second T20 Internationals here on Monday.

Johnson signs two-year deal with Bengaluru FC

Jun 21, 2016, at 12:52 am

Bengaluru, June 20 (IBNS): Bengaluru FC have signed defensive mainstay John Johnson on a new two-year deal that keeps with the champions of India till the end of the 2017-18 season, the club announced on Monday.

Opportunity for England to move ahead of Sri Lanka in ODI team rankings

Jun 20, 2016, at 11:53 pm

Dubai, June 20 (IBNS): England will aim to move ahead of fifth-ranked Sri Lanka in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings when the two sides go head to head in a five-match ODI series in Nottingham on Tuesday, 21 June.

Sangakkara hopes lightning can strike twice for the Tallawahs in CPL

Jun 20, 2016, at 11:38 pm

Kingston, June 20 (IBNS) Jamaica Tallawahs star batsman Kumar Sangakkara has nothing but positive memories from his previous stint in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL), but the Sri Lanka superstar is keen to create a new legacy when he links up with the Tallawahs squad for the fourth instalment of CPL.

Zimbabwe win toss, opt to bat against India

Jun 20, 2016, at 09:50 pm

Harare, June 20 (IBNS): Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first in the second T20 match against India on Monday.

ISL Grassroots Technical Director Piet Hubers lauds Delhi Dynamos Youth Football Programme

Jun 20, 2016, at 06:10 pm

New Delhi, Jun 20 (IBNS): On his maiden visit to a Delhi Dynamos Youth Football camp, ISL Grassroots Technical Director Piet Hubers was all praises for DDFC's extensive youth football programme.

Albania await their fate after historic victory

Jun 20, 2016, at 04:45 pm

Lyon, Jun 20 (IBNS): Debutants Albania must wait to learn if they will progress to the UEFA EURO 2016 knockout phase after leapfrogging Group A rivals Romania into third with a historic 1-0 victory – their first at a major finals.

Stalemate takes Swiss through with France

Jun 20, 2016, at 04:43 pm

Lille Métropole, Jun 20 (IBNS): Hosts France and Switzerland both reached the round of 16 as a goalless draw in Lille assured them of first and second place respectively in UEFA EURO 2016 Group A.

Virat Kohli shares childhood picture with his father

Jun 20, 2016, at 03:49 am

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) Marking the occasion of Father's Day, Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday shared a childhood picture with his father.

Shaminda Eranga’s bowling action found to be illegal

Jun 20, 2016, at 01:28 am

Dubai, June 19(IBNS) The International Cricket Council on Sunday announced that an independent assessment has found the bowling action of Sri Lanka’s Shaminda Eranga to be illegal and, as such, the fast bowler has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.

Iceland own goal spares Hungary defeat

Jun 19, 2016, at 04:06 pm

Marseille, Jun 19 (IBNS): Birkir Sævarsson's 88th-minute own goal salvaged Hungary a deserved UEFA EURO 2016 Group F point and denied Iceland their first victory in the finals of a major tournament.

Austria hold on after Ronaldo penalty miss

Jun 19, 2016, at 03:51 pm

Paris, Jun 19 (IBNS): Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty on his landmark night as Austria held on for a spirited Group F draw at Parc des Princes.

IOC welcomes IAAF's strong stance against doping

Jun 19, 2016, at 05:33 am

Zurich, June 18 (IBNS): The International Olympic Committee on Saturday welcomed and supported the IAAF's strong stance against doping.

Belgium find best form to beat Ireland

Jun 19, 2016, at 05:14 am

Bordeaux, June 18 (IBNS) Two second-half Romelu Lukaku goals capped a dominant Belgium display as they hit form to beat the Republic of Ireland in UEFA EURO 2016 Group E.

Halle: Alexander Zverev beat Roger Federer in semi-finals

Jun 19, 2016, at 02:23 am

Halle, June 18 (IBNS) Germany's young Alexander Zverev put up a strong show as he stunned Swiss Tennis legend Roger Federer by beating him in the semi-finals of the Gerry Webber Open in Halle.

Zimbabwe beat India in last ball thriller

Jun 19, 2016, at 02:10 am

Harare, June 18 (IBNS): Shocking the former T20 champions, Zimbabwe clinched a last-ball thriller as they beat India by 2 runs in a T20 clash here on Saturday.

UMumba jersey gets a new look for season 4

Jun 18, 2016, at 11:55 pm

Mumbai, June 18 (IBNS): Adidas, the leaders in innovation, will team up with Season 3 finalists, UMumba and continue their association for the upcoming season of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi, which begins on June 25 with UMumba facing Jaipur Pink Panthers in their opening game in Pune.

Ajax sign Cassierra

Jun 18, 2016, at 10:07 pm

The Hague, June 18 (IBNS) Dutch football club Ajax has reached an agreement with Mateo Cassierra and Deportivo Cali for the Colombian’s transfer.

T20: India win toss, opt to field against Zimbabwe

Jun 18, 2016, at 09:53 pm

Harare, June 18 (IBNS): India won the toss and elected to field first against Zimbabwe in the T20 match here on Saturday.

Necid shows nerve to rescue Czech Republic

Jun 18, 2016, at 07:10 pm

St Etienne, Jun 18 (IBNS): Substitute duo Milan Škoda and Tomáš Necid of the Czech Republic earned their country an unlikely draw after Croatia looked set to clinch a last-16 berth.