Éder sparks ecstasy as Italy go through
Jun 18, 2016, at 04:57 am
Toulouse, June 17 (IBNS):Éder's tremendous solo effort with two minutes to go in Toulouse sent Italy into the UEFA EURO 2016 round of 16 on the back of a second Group E victory.
Pakistan's Imad Wasim aiming to showcase talents at CPL
Jun 17, 2016, at 11:31 pm
Port of Spain, June 17 (IBNS) Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim is relishing the prospect of being a part of the Jamaica Tallawahs squad for the fourth edition of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) this summer and is determined to bring a fearlessness.
Pink ball is the way to look forward in Test cricket, says Sourav Ganguly
Jun 17, 2016, at 10:46 pm
Kolkata, June 17 (IBNS): Participating in a panel discussion organized by Star Sports about India's first pink ball match to be played at Eden Gardens here, former Indian captain and CAB President Sourav Ganguly said playing with a pink ball is the way to look forward in Test cricket.
Borussia Dortmund sign Raphaël Guerreiro
Jun 17, 2016, at 09:57 pm
Dortmund, June 17 (IBNS) German football club Borussia Dortmund on Friday said it has signed Portuguese international and European Championship participant Raphaël Guerreiro for the coming season.
Sachin Tendulkar wishes Leander Paes on his birthday
Jun 17, 2016, at 09:47 pm
Mumbai, June 17 (IBNS): Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Friday wished Tennis superstar Leander Paes on his 43rd birthday.
Jun 17, 2016, at 09:04 pm
Kolkata, Jun 17 (IBNS): The poster child of Indian tennis, Leander Paes, turned a year older as the athlete celebrated his 43rd birthday on Friday.
Germany and Poland draw to end Ukraine's campaign
Jun 17, 2016, at 05:40 pm
Saint-Denis, Jun 17 (IBNS): Germany and Poland are locked at the top of Group C after playing out the first goalless draw of UEFA EURO 2016.
FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017: Official Emblem, Slogan and Look unveiled
Jun 17, 2016, at 05:11 pm
Zurich, Jun 17 (IBNS): The Official Emblem and Slogan of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 were unveiled on Thursday, during a festive event at KT Square in Seoul, an official release said.
Hockey Champions Trophy: India reach finals, to face off against Australia
Jun 17, 2016, at 04:37 pm
London, Jun 17 (IBNS): Thriving on a 3-3 draw by England and Belgium, the Indian hockey team reached their first final in the Hockey Champions Trophy and will face off against Australia in the finals on Friday.
McAuley heads Northern Ireland to victory
Jun 17, 2016, at 07:48 am
Lyon , June 17 (IBNS) Northern Ireland have breathed life into their Group C campaign after overcoming Ukraine 1-0 to leave their opponents in real danger of elimination.
Sturridge earns England late comeback win against Wales
Jun 17, 2016, at 07:46 am
Lens Agglo, June 16 (IBNS) Roy Hodgson rolled the dice and it came off. England, trailing at the break here, are top of UEFA EURO 2016 Group B after a 2-1 win against Wales which came courtesy of second-half goals – including a late, late winner – from substitutes Jamie Vardy and Daniel Sturridge.
Delhi Dynamos retain goalkeeper Toni Doblas
Jun 17, 2016, at 04:59 am
New Delhi, Jun 16 (IBNS): Delhi Dynamos F.C. has retained the services of their dynamic Spanish Goalkeeper Toni Doblas for the third edition of the ISL.
Shane Watson only has eyes for CPL prize with Zouks
Jun 16, 2016, at 11:31 pm
Port of Spain, June 16 (IBNS) St. Lucia Zouks-bound all-rounder Shane Watson says that he’s determined to start the latest chapter in his career on a high as excitement for the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) builds across the Caribbean and beyond.
Ashutosh Pednekar of Indian Navy creates history in Racketlon
Jun 16, 2016, at 10:56 pm
New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS) One man’s passion for racket sports and perseverance brings India recognition.
First BCCI Annual Cricket Conclave to be held in Dharamshala from June 21-24
Jun 16, 2016, at 10:49 pm
Mumbai, June 16 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India is hosting its first ever Annual Conclave at HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala. The Conclave will commence on June 21 and will continue until June 24.
Ross Taylor feels captaincy came a bit early in his career
Jun 16, 2016, at 08:43 pm
Hamilton, June 16 (IBNS): Former New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor feels that captaincy came too early in his career.
Delhi Dynamos retain Goalkeeper Toni Doblas
Jun 16, 2016, at 05:47 pm
New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS): Delhi Dynamos F.C. has retained the services of their dynamic Spanish Goalkeeper Toni Doblas for the third edition of the ISL.
Mehmedi strike earns Swiss valuable point
Jun 16, 2016, at 03:29 pm
Paris, June 16 (IBNS) Switzerland edged closer to qualification for the last 16 of UEFA EURO 2016 with a gutsy draw at Parc des Princes, battling back from a goal down to share the Group A spoils thanks to a wonderful left-foot volley from Admir Mehmedi.
HamÅ¡Ãk's Slovakia one-two sends Russia reeling
Jun 16, 2016, at 05:02 am
Lille Métropole, June 15 (IBNS) Marek HamÅ¡Ãk set up the first and scored the second as Slovakia shook off their opening-day disappointment, and handed sluggish Russia a finishing lesson in Group B.
FC Pune City signs defender Rahul Bheke
Jun 16, 2016, at 12:24 am
Pune, June 15 (IBNS): FC Pune City on Wednesday announced it has signed Rahul Bheke in the squad for the upcoming ISL season.
India beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets, complete whitewash
Jun 16, 2016, at 12:14 am
Harare, June 15 (IBNS): India dominated another match completely as they defeated Zimbabwe by 10 wickets to complete a series victory over the African side here on Wednesday.
Bravo aiming for repeat CPL delight with Trinbago Knight Riders
Jun 16, 2016, at 12:02 am
Port of Spain, June 15 (IBNS) West Indies World T20 champion Dwayne Bravo has issued a rallying cry to the Trinbago public to come out in numbers once more as reigning Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) champions Trinbago Knight Riders start their title defence at home against St. Lucia Zouks on Wednesday, 29 June.
AIFF Technical Director's visit to FC Metz
Jun 15, 2016, at 11:57 pm
New Delhi, June 15 (IBNS) The All India Football Federation’s Technical Director Scott O’ Donell visited FC Metz to do the review of the 5 boys who have been training in FC Metz Academy for the past five to six weeks. Mr. O’ Donell spent significant time with the boys, their coaches and observing training sessions.
Ice-cool Iceland claim Portugal point
Jun 15, 2016, at 03:11 pm
Saint-Etienne, June 15 (IBNS) Iceland held Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their first ever major finals appearance, frustrating their illustrious opponents to claim a memorable opening point in UEFA EURO 2016 Group F.
Slick Hungary surprise ten-man Austria
Jun 15, 2016, at 03:03 pm
Bordeaux, June 15 (IBNS): Ãdám Szalai's cool finish propelled Hungary to victory in their first appearance in a major tournament for 30 years – and their first UEFA EURO finals game since 1972.
Jun 15, 2016, at 05:18 am
London, June 14 (IBNS): In a crucial encounter of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament , India defeated South Korea by 2-1 here on Tuesday.
Afridi keen to play KFC Big Bash League
Jun 15, 2016, at 05:07 am
Islamabad, June 14 (IBNS): Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has expressed his desire to play Australia's KFC Big Bash League.
Sanctions imposed on Russian Football Union
Jun 15, 2016, at 03:45 am
Nyon, June 14 (IBNS) The independent UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) has met in Paris to deal with the disciplinary proceedings opened against the Russian Football Union (RFS) following the incidents which occurred inside the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille at the UEFA EURO 2016 match against England on 11 June (1-1).
Moody hails growth of CPL and predicts bright chapter in Sunshine State
Jun 15, 2016, at 12:14 am
Port of Spain, June 14 (IBNS) Australian two-time ICC Cricket World Cup winner Tom Moody believes that this year’s Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will be the most competitive yet and that the inclusion of a myriad of world-class players across all six teams will make it the biggest and best yet.
Impressive Italy leave Belgium floored
Jun 14, 2016, at 03:11 pm
Lyon, June 14 (IBNS) Italy showed they remain a force to be reckoned with after starting their UEFA EURO 2016 Group E bid with an impressive 2-0 victory against highly rated Belgium.