Industrialist extends support to Indian ice hockey team

Apr 09, 2015, at 01:34 am

New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) Industrialist Anand Mahindra has extended his support to the Indian ice hockey team which is short of finances for participating in the Asian Championships.

Pepsi IPL Fan Park kicks off at Agra and Nagpur

Apr 09, 2015, at 12:55 am

New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) Pepsi IPL Fan Park extravaganza will take off on the first weekend of the season from Apr 11 and 12, officials said on Tuesday.

Hrithik, Anushka, Farhan scorch stage at IPL 2015 opening night

Apr 08, 2015, at 04:25 am

Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS): Amid much glamour and glitterati, the cash rich T20 cricket extravaganza-Indian Premier League-commenced its eighth season on Tuesday at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata where Bollywood stars stole hearts with their super performances.

Freestyle stunterider Aras sets out for north-east India tour

Apr 07, 2015, at 09:57 pm

Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS): After having wooed the audience during the 8 city India Bike Week On-Tour and at the recently concluded Red Bull F1 Show Run in Hyderabad, Lithuanian stunt biker Aras Gibieza is now headed for a tour across north east India.

Delhi Dynamos FC to hold Open Football Trials

Apr 07, 2015, at 09:56 pm

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS) This April will see a football revolution sweep Delhi. Young and budding football players in the city born in 2002, 2003 or 2004 will get an opportunity to showcase their talent.

Guptill recalled in NZ squad for England tour

Apr 07, 2015, at 09:12 pm

Hamilton, Apr 7 (IBNS): New Zealand has recalled batsman Martin Guptill for their upcoming tour to England.

Kolkata gears up for IPL opening night celebration

Apr 07, 2015, at 07:00 pm

Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS): Kolkata is gearing up for another dazzling night as Bollywood stars and cricketers will descend down at the Salt Lake Stadium in the city where the annual T20 cricket extravaganza- Indian Premier League- will commence the journey of its eighth season on Tuesday.

NZ beat India 1-2 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup clash

Apr 07, 2015, at 05:00 am

Ipoh, Apr 6 (IBNS): India went down fighting against New Zealand in their second match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup here on Monday.

Rajeev Shukla appointed Chairman of IPL Governing Council

Apr 07, 2015, at 03:24 am

Mumbai, Apr 6 (IBNS): Ending speculations, Congress leader Rajeev Shukla was on Monday re-appointed as the chairman of the India Premier League (IPL) Governing Council.

I-League: Pune FC hosts Salgaocar FC in a crucial game

Apr 06, 2015, at 10:58 pm

Balewadi, Apr 6 (IBNS) Pune FC will be up against familiar foes when they host Salgaocar FC in an I-League Round-15 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Tuesday.

Sania-Martina lift Miami Open

Apr 06, 2015, at 03:29 pm

Miami, Apr 6 (IBNS): Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis defeated Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina to lift the Miami Open doubles title on Sunday.

Novak beats Murray to lift fifth Miami title

Apr 06, 2015, at 03:27 pm

Miami, Apr 6 (IBNS)Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic defeated Scotland's Andy Murray in the final to life the Miami Open on Sunday.

India draw 2-2 against S Korea

Apr 06, 2015, at 03:39 am

Ipoh, Apr 5 (IBNS): In their opening match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament, India settled for a 2-2 draw against South Korea on Sunday.

Pune FC, Puneri Paltan join hands to increase cross interest in both sports

Apr 06, 2015, at 12:59 am

Pune, Apr 5 (IBNS) Pune FC, the city's first professional football club, and Pro Kabaddi League side Puneri Paltan have joined hands for a unique first-of-its-kind association to celebrate the city's fast developing appetite for sport.

BCCI Review Committee clears Sunil Narine

Apr 05, 2015, at 09:49 pm

Mumbai, Apr 5 (IBNS) The bowling review committee of the BCCI, comprising S. Venkatraghavan, Javagal Srinath and A.V. Jayaprakash examined the bowling action of Sunil Narine after he had undergone a biomechanical assessment at the ICC-accredited SRMC centre, Chennai.

Bishwam Ghosh wins the Tata Steel Beldih Juniors 2015

Apr 05, 2015, at 05:32 am

Jamshedpur, Apr 4 (IBNS): Kolkata lad Bishwam Ghosh made it two wins in a week as he realized a comprehensive twelve stroke victory at the Tata Steel Beldih Juniors 2015 which was played here at the Beldih Golf Club.

I-League: Pune FC held to a 1-1 draw by Bharat FC in first-ever Pune Derby

Apr 05, 2015, at 04:02 am

Balewadi, Apr 4 (IBNS) Pune FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Bharat FC in the first-ever Pune Derby at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Saturday.

Sania-Martina reach Miami final

Apr 05, 2015, at 02:43 am

Miami, Apr 4 (IBNS): Continuing their good form, Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis have reached the final of the Miami Open on Saturday.

Saina crashes out of Malaysia Open

Apr 05, 2015, at 02:29 am

Kuala Lumpur, Apr 4 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal crashed out of the Malaysia Open Super Series after losing the semi-finals clash against Li Xuerui on Saturday.

Glitzy Opening Nite planned for Pepsi IPL 2015 season

Apr 04, 2015, at 11:20 pm

Mumbai, Apr 4 (IBNS) A glitzy 'Opening Nite' celebration on Tuesday at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, will kick start this season of the Pepsi IPL. Entertainers will come together on one stage to mark the start of the eighth season of the IPL with the evening’s proceedings being hosted by Saif Ali Khan.

I-League: Pune FC host Bharat FC in the historic first-ever Pune Derby

Apr 04, 2015, at 05:01 am

Mumbai, Apr 3 (IBNS) In a clash that will redefine Pune’s football history, Pune FC will host Bharat FC in the city’s first ever Pune Derby to be played on Saturday night at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex, Mhalunge-Balewadi.

Suresh Raina to tie nuptial knot tonight

Apr 04, 2015, at 04:59 am

New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS): Indian batsman Suresh Raina is all set to tie the nuptial knot with childhood friend Priyanka Chaudhary in the wee hours of Saturday, media reports said.

I-League: Pune FC hosts Bharat FC in the historic first-ever Pune-Derby

Apr 03, 2015, at 10:37 pm

Pune, Apr 3 (IBNS) Pune FC will be looking to build on their unbeaten home run when they host Bharat FC in the first-ever Pune Derby at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Saturday.

Bishwam Ghosh on course for a double at Tata Steel Beldih Juniors 2015

Apr 03, 2015, at 10:35 pm

Jamshedpur, Apr 3 (IBNS): Kolkata's Bishwam Ghosh took a strong liking to Tatanagar as he leads the Tata Steel Beldih Juniors two days after a first victory here at the Beldih Golf Club. He shot an eight-over par 80 to be ahead by three strokes going into the final round on the morrow.

IPL: Six match officials to participate in workshop

Apr 03, 2015, at 06:39 pm

Mumbai, Apr 3 (IBNS) Twenty six match officials (Umpires and Referees) will participate in a two-day workshop, organised by the BCCI, in preparation of the upcoming Pepsi IPL season, officials said on Friday.

Mumbai FC keen to play for a win

Apr 03, 2015, at 04:13 am

Mumbai, Apr 2 (IBNS): Mumbai FC are keen to put behind their unexpected 1-3 loss to Salgaocar SC, Goa in the previous round, and are now determined on focussing their efforts towards a good showing when they clash with Shillong Lajong in an 11th round I-League match at the Cooperage ground on Friday evening.

Pujara to play for Yorkshire

Apr 03, 2015, at 03:53 am

London, Apr 2 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara is all set to play for the English county team Yorkshire in the 2015 season.

Jwala slams govt over TOP scheme

Apr 03, 2015, at 03:40 am

New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS): Indian badminton player Jwala Gutta on Thursday slammed the Centre for omitting her and Ashwini Ponnappa's name from the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme program,which is dedicated towards supporting atheletes for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Tata Steel Beldih Juniors tees off on Friday

Apr 02, 2015, at 09:43 pm

Jamshedpur, Apr 2 (IBNS): The quaint town of Jamshedpur is in all readiness to host the second of the eight events of the 2015 season of the Indian Golf Union East Zone Feeder & Sub Junior Tour at the Beldih Golf Club.

RED FM named as 'Exclusive Radio Partner' to KKR for IPL

Apr 02, 2015, at 09:06 pm

New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS): 93.5 RED FM, India's leading radio network, on Thursday announced its association with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).