FIFA extends provisional sanction against Mamadou Sakho for anti-doping rule violation
May 03, 2016, at 03:36 pm
Zurich, May 3 (IBNS) The chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to extend the sanction imposed on April 28, 2016, by the chairman of the Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body of UEFA on the French player Mamadou Sakho for an anti-doping rule violation to have worldwide effect in accordance with article 136 ff. of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, an official release said.
IPL: KKR beat RCB by 5 wickets
May 03, 2016, at 05:17 am
Bangalore, May 2 (IBNS) Chasing 186 runs for victory, KKR reached the target with five balls to spare here on Monday.
Jeje's brace leads MB to 2-3 win over Salgaocar
May 03, 2016, at 03:38 am
Vasco, May 2 (IBNS): Mohun Bagan secured a crucial 2-3 win away from home against Salgaocar FC in the first leg of their Hero Federation Cup 2016 encounter at the Tilak Maidan, in Vasco, Goa on Monday.
Bengaluru FC face uphill Aizwal FC task
May 03, 2016, at 03:36 am
Bangalore, May 2 (IBNS): In a do or die situation to stay afloat in the Hero Federation Cup, Bengaluru FC are all set to host Aizwal FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on May 03, 2016 in Bengaluru. The kick-off for which is at 9PM IST.
May 03, 2016, at 01:11 am
Pune, May 2 (IBNS): Rising Pune Supergiants team management would like to update that two of their Australian cricketers Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh are returning home midway of Indian Premier League season 9 due to injuries.
AIFF Youth Cup to kick-off in Goa on May 15
May 02, 2016, at 08:02 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) Keen on providing exposure to the U-16 National squad who are preparing for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, All India Football Federation is organising a Youth Tournament in Goa with participation of Teams from various continents.
NCC Girls Mountaineering Expedition 2016 to Mt Everest
May 02, 2016, at 07:57 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) The 10-member girl's team from the National Cadet Corps participating in the Mt Everest expedition reached the base camp on April 21 after a hard trek of 156 kilometres from Jiri and are expected to summit the peak between May 15 and 25, the Defence Ministry announced on Monday.
Aussie skipper Steven Smith's IPL stint cut short by injury
May 02, 2016, at 07:16 pm
Mumbai, May 2 (IBNS) Australian skipper and an important member for the IPL Pune franchise, Steven Smith's IPL tournament has ended prematurely for this season, owing to a wrist injury he picked up a week ago, reports said.
Rohit smashes 85 no, help MI beat Pune
May 02, 2016, at 05:08 am
Pune, May 1 (IBNS): Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma smashed unbeaten 85 as he played a heroic knock to beat Rising Pune Supergiants by eight wickets here on Sunday.
IPL: Punjab thrash GL by 23 runs
May 02, 2016, at 01:25 am
Rajkot, May 1 (IBNS) It's been an interesting week for the IPL Punjab franchise as they sacked their former captain and placed a 'desi' man in charge, whose luck seem to work wonders for the side as they ended their five-match losing steak to beat Gujarat Lions by 23 runs in their own den here on Sunday.
Vijender Singh registers fifth pro win, KOs Matiouze Royer
May 01, 2016, at 08:43 pm
London, May 1 (IBNS): Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh dominated in the six-round super middleweight contest as he emerged winner by beating Frenchman Matiouze Royer via knockout on Saturday.
IPL: Warner misses out on a ton, SRH beat RCB by 15 runs
May 01, 2016, at 06:26 am
Hyderabad, May 1 (IBNS) Battered in their opening encounter, Sunrisers Hyderabad came back strongly to avenge their loss and square matters here on Sunday as they beat visitors Royal Challengers Bangalore by 15 runs.
Aizawl FC stun Hero I-League Champions Bengaluru FC
May 01, 2016, at 02:07 am
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS) Aizawl FC defeated Hero I-League Champions Bengaluru FC 2-1 in the first match of their maiden Hero Federation Cup campaign at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizwal, Mizoram on Saturday.
Delhi beat KKR by 27 runs in IPL clash
May 01, 2016, at 01:21 am
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): Delhi Daredevils managed to script a 27 runs victory against Kolkata Knight Riders on their home turf here on Saturday.
Sachin bats for the end of acid sale in India
May 01, 2016, at 01:06 am
Mumbai, Apr 30 (IBNS/Just Earth News) Indian sporting icon and former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday urged sellers to end acid sale in the country while advocating for acid attack victims.
Saina defeated in Asia Badminton Championship semi-finals
May 01, 2016, at 12:35 am
Wuhan, Apr 30 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal on Saturday crashed out of the Asia Badminton Championship semi-finals after she was defeated by Wang Yihan.
BCCI to resume bilateral ties with West Indies Cricket Board
Apr 30, 2016, at 11:59 pm
Mumbai, Apr 30 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) have resolved outstanding issues arising out of the abandonment of the tour of the West Indies team to India in 2014, an official release said.
IPL: Vijay succeeds Miller as KXIP captain
Apr 30, 2016, at 11:49 pm
Mumbai, Apr 30 (IBNS) Indian opening batsman Murali Vijay has been named the new captain of the Kings XI Punjab franchise in the cash- rich Indian Premiere League.
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara named Player of the Week
Apr 30, 2016, at 04:44 pm
London, Apr 30 (IBNS) Former Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara has been named Specsavers County Championship Player of the Week.
Gujarat beat Pune by three wickets
Apr 30, 2016, at 05:31 am
Pune, Apr 29 (IBNS) Gujarat Lions beat Rising Pune Supergiants by three wickets in an IPL match here on Friday.
Jamaica Tallawahs welcome Steyn as Malinga is ruled out of CPL
Apr 30, 2016, at 03:52 am
Jamaica, Apr 29 (IBNS) The Jamaica Tallawahs have moved quickly to replace the injured Lasith Malinga in their HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL) squad by adding South Africa’s Dale Steyn to their ranks for the coming season.
JSW supported Sudha Singh bags Rio spot in 3000m steeplechase at 20th Federation Cup
Apr 30, 2016, at 03:44 am
New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): Lalita Babar won the Gold in the 3000m steeplechase event while Sudha Singh's finishing time of 9:31.86 seconds was good enough for her to make the cut for the Rio Olympics in the same event at the 20th Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championship in progress at the JLN Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. Both the athletes are fully supported by the JSW Sports Excellence Program.
IPL: BCCI names Vizag as neutral venue for Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants
Apr 30, 2016, at 02:17 am
Mumbai, Apr 29 (IBNS): The Indian Premier League Governing Council on Friday announced that Vizag will be the neutral venue for Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants home matches post May 1 for the 2016 VIVO IPL season.
Vijender Singh gears up to face Matiouze Royer tomorrow
Apr 30, 2016, at 01:06 am
London,Apr 29 (IBNS) Olympic medalist Vijender Singh is all set to face Frenchman Matiouze Royer in a super middleweight contest here on Saturday.
Asia Badminton Championship: Saina Nehwal reaches S/F
Apr 30, 2016, at 12:22 am
Wuhan, Apr 29 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal reached the semi-finals of the Asia Badminton Championship in Wuhan on Friday.
Shooter Abhinav Bindra named India's Goodwill Ambassador
Apr 29, 2016, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): Indian shooting icon Abhinav Bindra on Friday accepted the Indian Olympic Associations' offer to become India's Goodwill Ambassador for the upcoming Rio Olympics.
200-day countdown to FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup begins
Apr 29, 2016, at 07:29 pm
Zurich, Apr 29 (IBNS) The FIFA has started a 200-day countdown for the upcoming U-20 Women's World Cup in November, an official release said.
IPL: Mumbai thrash Kolkata by 6 wickets to win match
Apr 29, 2016, at 05:18 am
Mumbai, Apr 28 (IBNS) A 72-run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Kieron Pollard ensured a safe passage for the Mumbai Indians as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets and with 12 balls to spare, here on Thursday.
Rising Pune Supergiants announces signing of Usman Khawaja
Apr 29, 2016, at 02:27 am
Pune, Apr 28 (IBNS): Rising Pune Supergiants, owned by RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, on Thursday announced the signing of left-handed top order batsman Usman Khawaja to the squad.
IPL: Gujarat Lions win a thriller, beat DD by a run
Apr 28, 2016, at 05:40 am
New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS) It took one outstanding knock from a South African to give Delhi some hope, but the Gujarat Lions had the final laugh as Chris Morris failed to hit a four of the final ball of the innings, thus, losing the encounter by a run here on Wednesday.