Euro 2016: Payet's late goal seals it for France

Jun 11, 2016, at 07:06 pm

Saint-Denis, Jun 11 (IBNS): Playing their first match against Romania, Euro 2016 host France registered a victory by the thinnest of margin as a 89th minute goal from Dimitri Payet sealed the deal for them.

Bureau of the FIFA Council lifts suspension of Benin Football Association (FBF)

Jun 11, 2016, at 05:59 pm

Zurich, Jun 11 (IBNS): The Bureau of the FIFA Council has lifted the suspension that was imposed on the Benin Football Association (FBF) on May 9, 2016, in accordance with article 16 of the FIFA Statutes for failing to hold elections within a set deadline because of a judicial ruling by a local court, an official release said.

World bids farewell to Muhammad Ali

Jun 11, 2016, at 06:14 am

Louisville, June 11 (IBNS):Thousands assembled on streets of Louisville as the world bade farewell to boxing legend Muhammad Ali on Friday.

Zampa confident of playing Test

Jun 11, 2016, at 05:26 am

Adelaide, June 10 (IBNS)Australian spinner Adam Zampa said his bowling has improved with time.

Abhinav Bindra to quit after Olympics

Jun 11, 2016, at 04:49 am

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): Iconinc Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra on Friday announced he will retire after the 2016 Olympics.

CPL welcomes West Indies stars for 'biggest party in sport'

Jun 11, 2016, at 04:35 am

St. Kitts and Nevis, June 10 (IBNS) The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on Friday announced that a host of West Indies stars - Devendra Bishoo, Carlos Brathwaite, Darren Bravo and Jason Holder – will join up for the opening weeks of the biggest party in sport, which is scheduled to start on June 29.

Jeet Raval named in NZ Test squad for series against South Africa, Zimbabwe

Jun 11, 2016, at 01:39 am

Auckland, June 10 (IBNS) Cricketer Jeet Raval has been named in the New Zealand Test squad for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Bopanna choose Myneni over Paes

Jun 10, 2016, at 08:32 pm

New Delhi, Jun 10 (IBNS): In his communication to the All India Tennis Association (AITA), Rohan Bopanna has stated that Saketh Myneni is his choice of partner for the men's doubles tournament in the Rio Olympics, according to media reports.

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon

Jun 10, 2016, at 03:23 pm

London, June 10 (IBNS): Spain's top Tennis star Rafael Nadal has pulled out of Wimbledon due to injury.

Rohit Sharma’s new digital comic series Hyper Tiger launched

Jun 10, 2016, at 12:52 am

Mumbai, June 9 (IBNS): Cricketer Rohit Sharma in partnership with Graphic India, UK based ISM Komix and Cornerstone Sport took a stand for India and the environment today with the launch of the all new Hyper Tiger, the world's first superhero cricket team, who play futuristic Hyper Cricket to save the environment, their village, and the world.

BCCI announces India Cricket Season 2016-17

Jun 09, 2016, at 07:57 pm

Mumbai, June 9 (IBNS): The Tour Programme and Fixtures Committee of the BCCI met in Mumbai earlier Thursday to finalise the schedules for International and domestic cricket season of 2016-17.

ICC announces unchanged umpiring panel for 2016-2017 season

Jun 09, 2016, at 05:57 pm

Dubai, Jun 9 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) retained the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires for the 2016-17 season, following the annual review and selection process, an official release said.

Maria Sharapova banned for two years

Jun 09, 2016, at 04:22 am

London, June 8 (IBNS) An Independent Tribunal appointed under Article 8.1 of the 2016 Tennis Anti-Doping Programme has found that Russian Tennis legend Maria Sharapova committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation under Article 2.1 of the Programme and as a consequence has disqualified the affected results and imposed a period of ineligibility of two years, commencing on Jan 26, 2016.

Rohit Sharma wishes Indian team for ODI series

Jun 09, 2016, at 12:28 am

Mumbai, June 8 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma on Wednesday wished the Indian ODI team for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe.

Coach should understand Indian culture: Dhoni

Jun 08, 2016, at 05:14 am

Mumbai, June 7 (IBNS): Before departing with his team for the Zimbabwe tour, India's limited overs captain MS Dhoni on Tuesday said the Indian coach should be someone who can understand the culture of this country.

India pump half a dozen past Laos in 2nd leg

Jun 08, 2016, at 04:49 am

Guwahati, June 7 (IBNS) India achieved their ‘mission’ when they qualified for the Qualifiers for the AFC 2019 Asian Cup UAE defeating Laos 6-1 in the second leg of the play-offs at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Sajusarai, Guwahati on Tuesday (June 7).

AIFF launches global scouting programme for U-17 WC team

Jun 07, 2016, at 08:47 pm

New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS)In an effort to scout Players for the current U-16 National Team presently preparing for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, the All India Football Federation in collaboration with Sports Authority of India has launched a Global Scouting Programme.

Simmons vows Patriots will leave no stone unturned in quest for CPL title

Jun 07, 2016, at 05:37 am

St. Kitts & Nevis, June 6 (IBNS) West Indies star batsman Lendl Simmons says that the best is yet to come from the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots in this year’s Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and his team are primed to challenge for silverware in the fourth instalment of the biggest party in sport.

Chris Gayle visits MU stadium

Jun 07, 2016, at 04:43 am

London, June 6 (IBNS): West Indies batsman Chris Gayle, who recently sharmed Indian fans by his performance in the cash-rich Indian Premier League, visited the iconic Premier League Club Manchester United’s stadium, Old Trafford on Monday.

Olympics: HC dismisses Sushil Kumar's plea

Jun 07, 2016, at 03:26 am

New Delhi, June 6 (IBNS) In a crucial move, the Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed wrestler Sushil Kumar's plea seeking directions to Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to hold selection trials in a bid to take decision on which wrestler will represent India in the 74 kg freestyle category in the upcoming Olympics.

Virat Kohli wishes Ajinkya Rahane

Jun 07, 2016, at 03:08 am

Chennai, June 6 (IBNS) Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Monday wished cricketer Ajinkya Rahane on his birthday.

Virat Kohli spends time with A.R. Rahman

Jun 07, 2016, at 02:50 am

Mumbai, June 6 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Virat Kohli on Monday said he shared sometime with iconic music legend A.R. Rahman.

Indian team departs for Zimbabwe on Wednesday

Jun 07, 2016, at 01:36 am

Mumbai, June 6 (IBNS) Indian Cricket team will depart for Zimbabwe on June 8.

Need to win the match for the fans, says Chhetri

Jun 07, 2016, at 01:32 am

Guwahati, June 6 (IBNS) Despite registering a solitary goal win in Laos in the 1st leg of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup UAE Qualifiers, Stephen Constantine, Head Coach of the Indian National Team understands that the job is still “half done and anything can happen in the next 90 minutes.”

Charlotte Edwards talks about the journey of women’s cricket from an amateur sport to a professional sport

Jun 06, 2016, at 11:55 pm

Dubai, June 6 (IBNS) Charlotte Edwards, former England captain and one of the most recognisable names in women’s cricket, has expressed her satisfaction and delight at the growth and development as well as incentives and opportunities offered to women’s cricket by the ICC since its merger with the International Women’s Cricket Council (IWCC) in 2005.

Rod Laver congratulates Djoker post French Open win

Jun 06, 2016, at 07:30 pm

Rockhampton, Queensland, Jun 6 (IBNS) : Tennis legend Rod Lever on Monday, congratulated French Open winner Novak Djokovic, post his win on Sunday.

Muhammad Ali's body arrives in Louisville

Jun 06, 2016, at 03:19 pm

Louisville, June 6 (IBNS): Boxing legend Muhammad Ali's body has arrived in his hometown Louisville.

Muhammad Amir named in Pakistan squad for England tour

Jun 06, 2016, at 03:50 am

Islamabad, June 5 (IBNS): Pakistan selectors added pacer Muhammad Amir in its squad for the England tour.

Passion for Football in Assam is unparalleled, says Narzary

Jun 06, 2016, at 12:37 am

Guwahati, June 5 (IBNS): Indian National Team midfielder Halicharan Narzary has urged the sports loving fans of Guwahati to come over and cheer for the National Team on June 7 when India take on Laos in the play-offs for the AFC Asian Cup 2019 UAE Qualifiers at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, Assam.

Former Mr Universe and Indian bodybuilder Manohar Aich dies

Jun 06, 2016, at 12:08 am

Kolkata, Jun 5 (IBNS): The doyen of Indian bodybuilding, Manohar Aich, who became the first Indian post the country's independence, to be crowned Mr Universe, breathed his last on Sunday afternoon.