Wherever a ball rolls, we will be there: Adam

Apr 24, 2015, at 02:29 am

New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS) Speaking in his first-ever Media Interaction in India at a snazzy Hotel in New Delhi on Thursday, India U-17 World Cup Head Coach Nicolai Adam announced that he was pleased to be appointed and urged for undivided support from everybody to turn India into a Footballing Nation.

Paes-Nestor defeated in first round clash of Barcelona Open

Apr 23, 2015, at 03:48 pm

Barcelona, Apr 23 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Leander Paes and his doubles partner Daniel Nestor bowed out of the Barcelona Open tennis tournament after being defeated in the hands of Spaniards David Marrero and Tommy Robredo in the first round clash.

Chennai Super Kings seal easy win over Royal Challengers Bangalore

Apr 23, 2015, at 06:16 am

Bengaluru, Apr 22 (IBNS) Chennai Super Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 27 runs at an Indian Premier League match here on Wednesday.

U19 I-League: Pune FC go down fighting 0-2 to Salgaocar FC

Apr 23, 2015, at 04:05 am

Loni, Apr 22 (IBNS) Pune FC went down fighting 0-2 to Salgaocar FC in an Under-19 I-League Final Phase Round-2 clash the DSK Football Field in Loni on Tuesday.

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Kolkata Knight Riders in rain-curtailed match

Apr 23, 2015, at 03:58 am

Vishakhapatnam, Apr 22 (IBNS) Sunrisers Hyderabad beat the Kolkata Knight Riders by 18 runs, as to the Duckworth Lewis method, after KKR's run-chase was cut short to 12 overs.

Mumbai FC share spoils with Sporting Clube de Goa

Apr 23, 2015, at 03:51 am

Mumbai, Apr 22 (IBNS) Mumbai FC were not at their very best, but still managed to snatch a honourable 1-1 draw with Sporting Clube de Goa in an 18th round I-League match, played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Margao, Goa on Wednesday.

IPL Fan Park to rock cities this weekend

Apr 22, 2015, at 05:37 pm

Mumbai, Apr 22 (IBNS): The BCCI on Wednesday said the Pepsi IPL Fan Park is all set to rock Nadiad, Ahmedabad and Guntur, Andhra Pradesh this weekend.

Kings XI Punjab show composure to clinch match in first super over of IPL 2015

Apr 22, 2015, at 07:15 am

Ahmedabad, Apr 21 (IBNS) A thrilling super over ended with a win for the away team after Kings XI Punjab finished off with a score of 191 for 6 which was the exact total posted by Rajasthan Royals in the first innings, at an Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday.

Rajasthan Royals post 191 runs on board against Kings

Apr 22, 2015, at 04:05 am

Ahmedabad, Apr 21 (IBNS) Openers Ajinky Rahane (74) and Shane Watson (45) to post mammoth 191 runs for the loss of six wickets for Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Kings XI Punjab.

AIFF signs agreement with German Football Association

Apr 22, 2015, at 03:46 am

New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS):Close on the heels of having signed a MOU with the Japan Football Association in February 2015, the All India Football Federation entered into another significant partnership with DFB (German Football Association) in Goa on Tuesday .

I-League: Pune FC go down fighting 0-2 to Bengaluru FC

Apr 22, 2015, at 03:45 am

Balewadi, Apr 21 (IBNS) Pune FC went down fighting 0-2 to Bengaluru FC in an I-League Round-18 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Tuesday.

Confident Mumbai FC aim for a win

Apr 22, 2015, at 03:08 am

Mumbai, Apr 21 (IBNS) High on confidence, Mumbai FC are not prepared to settle for anything less than a win when they take on Sporting Clube de Goa in an 18th round I-League match to be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Margao, in Goa on Wednesday.

Govt launches Target Olympic Podium

Apr 21, 2015, at 10:49 pm

New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS) Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports Sarbananda Sonowal said that Government has launched a programme namely Target Olympic Podium under National Sports Development Fund.

Jaguar named as official car of Wimbledon

Apr 21, 2015, at 10:17 pm

London, Apr 21 (IBNS) British luxury and sports car manufacturer, Jaguar is announced as The Official Car of The Championships, Wimbledon.

Gambhir guides KKR to easy win over Delhi Daredevils

Apr 21, 2015, at 06:39 am

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Gautam Gambhir scored 60 runs during his team's run-chase against Delhi Daredevils to help his side beat the home team by 6 wickets here at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium on Monday.

Former Delhi top cop Neeraj Kumar appointed BCCI's anti-corruption consultant

Apr 21, 2015, at 04:29 am

Mumbai, Apr 20 (IBNS) Former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar has been appointed as a consultant to further strengthen the anti-corruption unit of the BCCI, officials said on Monday.

I-League: Pune FC host defending champions Bengaluru FC in a crucial game

Apr 21, 2015, at 04:25 am

Balewadi , Apr 20 (IBNS) Pune FC will be looking to build on their recent away win when they host defending champions Bengaluru FC in an I-League Round-18 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Tuesday.

SRK, Sachin mourn Bengal cricketer Ankit's death

Apr 21, 2015, at 03:34 am

Kolkata, Apr 20 (IBNS): Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar mourned the death of Bengal cricketer Ankit Keshri who passed away in a central Calcutta hospital on Monday following an injury.

Bengal cricketer passes away after on-field injury

Apr 20, 2015, at 09:29 pm

Kolkata, Apr 20 (IBNS): Months after Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died after he was hit by a ball during a domestic match, similar incident haunted Kolkata as a young and talented Bengal cricketer, Ankit Keshri, who had sustained injury during a match in the city, passed away in a central Calcutta hospital on Monday.

Young Bengal cricketer dies from on-field injury

Apr 20, 2015, at 07:53 pm

Kolkata, Apr 20 (IBNS) A young and talented Bengal cricketer, Ankit Keshri, who had sustained injury during a match, died on Monday.

Mumbai Indians beat Royal Challengers Bangalore

Apr 20, 2015, at 05:58 am

Bangalore, Apr 19 (IBNS) Mumbai Indians registered their first win in the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League as they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 18 runs here at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.

Pollard pastes sellotape on mouth after an altercation with Chris Gayle

Apr 20, 2015, at 05:24 am

Bangalore, Apr 19 (IBNS) All-rounder Kieron Pollard's antics on the cricket field saw yet another dimension as he put a sellotape on his mouth after umpires rapped him for his on-field spat with fellow West Indian and Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Chris Gayle during an IPL here on Sunday.

Manchester City beat West Ham United

Apr 20, 2015, at 04:08 am

Manchester, Apr 19 (IBNS) Manchester City kept up the pressure on their cross-town rivals Manchester United as they defeated West Ham United 2-0 here at the Etihad stadium on Sunday.

Ajinkya scores 76 no to help RR beat CSK

Apr 20, 2015, at 01:29 am

Ahmedabad, Apr 19 (IBNS) Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in an Indian Premiere League (IPL) clash here on Sunday.

Pune FC partner Neptune Activity Centre for first-ever Summer Camp in Kolhapur

Apr 19, 2015, at 06:13 am

Kolhapur, Apr 18 (IBNS) Kolhapur-based Neptune Activity Centre, a sports and arts development wing of the famed Shantiniketan School, has tied-up with I-League professional club Pune Football Club to conduct a first-ever Summer Camp in the football-crazy city of Kolhapur from Apr 20.

FC Barcelona beat Valencia to extend lead at top of La Liga table

Apr 19, 2015, at 06:08 am

Barcelona, Apr 18 (IBNS) Lionel Messi scored his 400th La Liga goal and set up Luis Suarez for another to help his team win 2-0 against Valencia here at the Camp Nou on Saturday.

Russell guides KKR to victory against Kings

Apr 19, 2015, at 05:40 am

Mohali, Apr 18 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Kings XI Punjab by 4 wickets in an Indian Premier League clash here on Saturday.

I-League: Ten-man Pune FC down Dempo SC 2-1; move up to third

Apr 19, 2015, at 04:12 am

Fatorda, Apr 18 (IBNS) Ten-man Pune FC kept their composure and bounced back to winning ways with a hard fought 2-1 win over Dempo SC in an I-League Round-17 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa on Saturday.

DD beat SRH by 4 runs in a last over sizzler

Apr 19, 2015, at 02:21 am

Visakhapatnam, Apr 18 (IBNS): In a tense encounter, JP Duminy put up an all-round show to help his Delhi Daredevils defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by four runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) clash here on Saturday.

PEPSI IPL 2015 opens with a 41 % increase in viewership

Apr 19, 2015, at 01:28 am

Mumbai, Apr 18 (IBNS) The PEPSI IPL has truly gotten bigger and better this year with a remarkable start to this season, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).