Ind-Aus ODI abandoned due to rain

Jan 27, 2015, at 01:45 am

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) The crucial match of the ongoing tri-series between India and Australia was abandoned due to rain, giving the Asian side a chance to reach the final.

Syed Modi Grand Prix : Saina, Kashyap clinch titles

Jan 26, 2015, at 05:27 am

Lucknow, Jan 25 (IBNS): India's Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap put up brilliant performances in the finals of women's and men's events to lift the titles at Syed Modi International Badminton Championships here on Sunday.

My name keeps popping up: Dhoni

Jan 26, 2015, at 05:27 am

Sydney, Jan 25 (IBNS): Indian skipper MS Dhoni on Sunday broke his silence on the Indian Premier League (IPL) scam and said he does not expect to see a stoppage to the speculation around his name anytime soon.

ICC launches official Fantasy League for ICC Cricket World Cup

Jan 26, 2015, at 05:26 am

Dubai, Jan 25 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced the launch of the most detailed ever Fantasy League game for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, with multiple game modes and chances to win exclusive ICC Cricket World Cup merchandise and other prizes.

Mumbai FC suffer second defeat

Jan 26, 2015, at 05:25 am

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IBNS): : Mumbai FC braved the chilly conditions to produce quite a brave, determined display against hosts Shillong Lajong in a second round I-League match.

Ishant, Jadeja have regained fitness: Dhoni

Jan 26, 2015, at 04:51 am

Sydney, Jan 25 (IBNS): Indian ODI skipper MS Dhoni has confirmed that Ravindra Jadeja and pacer Ishant Sharma are fit and they are available for selection.

6 sportsmen named for Padma awards

Jan 26, 2015, at 03:23 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) The Centre on Sunday named five sportspersons for this year's Padma Shri awards while wrestler Satpal will be given the Padma Bhushan award.

ICC meetings start in Dubai today

Jan 25, 2015, at 05:05 pm

Dubai, Jan 25 (IBNS) The ICC Board will gather at the ICC headquarters in Dubai on 28 and 29 January for the first round of meetings of 2015. In the lead up to these meetings, various other committee meetings, including the ICC Chief Executives’ Committee (CEC) meeting, will take place.

I-League: Pune FC put on a brilliant show; down defending champions Bengaluru FC 3-1

Jan 25, 2015, at 03:35 am

Bengaluru, Jan 24 (IBNS) Pune FC served up a clinical performance as they swept aside defending champions Bengaluru FC 3-1 in a second round I-League encounter at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Aus Open: Petra Kvitova crashes out

Jan 25, 2015, at 03:34 am

Melbourne, Jan 24 (IBNS): Spectators received another shock on Saturday as Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova crashed out of the Australian Open after losing her women's singles event match against Madison Keys here.

Aus Open: Noak reaches 4th round

Jan 25, 2015, at 03:31 am

Melbourne, Jan 24 (IBNS) : Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic defeated Fernando Verdasco to cruise to the fourth round of the Australian Open men's singles event here on Saturday.

Pankaj Advani , Amee Kamani win Sr. National Snooker title

Jan 25, 2015, at 02:44 am

Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS) Pankaj Advani won the 26th National title of his glittering career when he went past promising cueist Varun Madan 6-3 to win the BRC Gloster Senior National Snooker Championship at the Bengal Rowing Club on Saturday.

I-League: Pune FC look for first win; take on defending champions Bengaluru FC

Jan 24, 2015, at 04:46 am

Bengluru, Jan 23 (IBNS) Pune FC will be aiming for their first win in the I-League when they face defending champions Bengaluru FC in a Round-2 encounter at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Pankaj Advani, Varun Madan set up title clash in National Senior Snooker championship

Jan 24, 2015, at 04:35 am

Kolkata, Jan 23 (IBNS): Pankaj Advani of PSPB relied on his temperament to earn a hard-fought victory in the ninth and deciding frame over Dharminder Lilly of Punjab in the semi-finals of the Senior Snooker category in the BRC Gloster National Billiards Championship at the Bengal Rowing Club on Friday.

U19 I-League: Pune FC seal progression to the final phase; down PIFA Colaba 5-0

Jan 24, 2015, at 04:31 am

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IBNS) Pune FC sealed their qualification to the final phase of the U-19 I-league with a clinical 5-0 win over PIFA Colaba FC in a Round-7 encounter at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai.

Roger crashes out of Aus Open

Jan 24, 2015, at 03:06 am

Melbourne, Jan 23 (IBNS) Swiss Tennis icon Roger Federer crashed out of the Australian Open men's singles event after losing the third round clash against unheralded Italian Andreas Seppi here on Friday.

Pune FC sign Portuguese playmaker Edgar Marcelino

Jan 23, 2015, at 09:58 pm

Pune, Jan 23 (IBNS) Pune FC has completed their foreign quota with the addition of seasoned Portuguese playmaker Edgar Carvalho Figueira Marcelino for the remainder of the 2014-15 season.

Aus Open: Sania-Su-Wei Hsieh crash out

Jan 23, 2015, at 03:24 pm

Melbourne, Jan 23( IBNS) India's Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Su-Wei Hsieh crashed out of the Australian Open after losing their second round match against Gabriela Dabrowski and Alicja Rosolska here on Friday.

BCCI 'welcomes' SC order

Jan 23, 2015, at 05:36 am

New Delhi/Mumbai, Jan 22 (IBNS): Hours after the Supreme Court ruled that N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan as well as Raj Kundra of Rajasthan Royals team were guilty of illegal betting in the Indian Premier League, but spared the exiled BCCI chief on the allegation of cover-up in the absence of proof, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday welcomed the 'order' given by the apex court.

Faisal Khan of Railways to meet Pankaj Advani in National Snooker Quarters

Jan 23, 2015, at 05:18 am

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): Faisal Khan of Railways recovered from 0-2 deficit to defeat former Asian champion Alok Kumar of PSBP 4-2 and set up a Quarter-Final clash with Pankaj Advani at the BRC Gloster National Billiards & Snooker Championship at the Bengal Rowing Club on Thursaday.

Kolkata to host 'Srei Kolkata Marathon'

Jan 23, 2015, at 04:29 am

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): Professional athletes, runners and fitness enthusiasts can gear up for the upcoming 'Srei Kolkata Marathon' – the official Kolkata Marathon, the only marathon in the country that exclusively promotes Indian athletes in the main marathon.

U19 I-League: Pune FC aim to seal qualification; face PIFA Colaba FC

Jan 23, 2015, at 03:29 am

Pune, Jan 22 (IBNS): Pune FC aims to seal qualification to the final phase when they take on PIFA Colaba FC in an Under-19 I-League Round-7 encounter at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai on Friday.

Arantxa Sanchis wins Women’s Billiards title

Jan 23, 2015, at 02:44 am

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): 24-year-old Arantxa Sanchis of Maharashtra annexed the Women’s Billiards title beating her vastly more experienced opponent and state-mate Meenal Thakur at the BRC Gloster National Billiards & Snooker Championship at the Bengal Rowing Club Thursday.

SC holds Meiyappan, Kundra guilty, spares Srinivasan with rider

Jan 22, 2015, at 10:40 pm

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan as well as Raj Kundra of Rajasthan Royals team were guilty of illegal betting in the Indian Premier League, but spared the exiled BCCI chief on the allegation of cover-up in the absence of proof.

SC rules Meiyappan, Kundra were involved in IPL betting

Jan 22, 2015, at 08:51 pm

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that exiled BCCI chief N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan as well as Raj Kundra of Rajasthan Royals team were involved in illegal betting as it passed a verdict on the IPL spot fixing and betting scam of 2013.

Finch backs Warner over sledging

Jan 22, 2015, at 02:37 am

Melbourne, Jan 21 (IBNS): Australian cricketer Aaron Finch has backed his teammate David Warner and said the opener's ability to verbally take on opponents was a benefit to his team.

Pasari, Ghosh win Kolkata leg of Audi quattro Cup 2015

Jan 22, 2015, at 02:23 am

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): The duo of CK Pasari and Gaurav Ghosh won the Kolkata leg, the second event of the Audi Quattro Cup 2015 season and qualified for the National final.

IPL: BCCI invites tender for media rights

Jan 21, 2015, at 11:24 pm

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday invited bids for media rights connected to the Indian Premiere League (IPL) for the upcoming three seasons.

Sharapova survives huge scare, cruises to next round

Jan 21, 2015, at 10:01 pm

Melbourne, Jan 21 (IBNS): Russian Tennis icon Maria Sharapova survived a scare and fought back to cruise to the Australian Open third round after beating Russian qualifier Alexandra Panova here on Wednesday.

Sania-Su-Wei Hsieh reach 2nd round of Aus Open

Jan 21, 2015, at 09:39 pm

Melbourne, Jan 21 (IBNS): Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza and her Chinese Taipei partner Su-Wei Hsieh defeated Argentine-Swiss combine of Maria Irigoyen and Romina Oprandi to reach the second round of the Australian Open here on Wednesday.