Jun 05, 2016, at 10:25 pm
Zurich, Jun 5 (IBNS): The attorneys conducting the internal investigation into wrongdoing at FIFA, Quinn Emanuel, on Friday released information regarding details on contracts and compensation for a small group of former FIFA officials, an official release said.
Ban 'deeply saddened' by passing of Muhammad Ali, 'world champion for equality and peace'
Jun 05, 2016, at 05:54 am
New York, June 5 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday said he is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Muhammad Ali, and extended his condolences to the Ali family and the many millions of fans mourning his death in every corner of the world.
Garbine Muguruza beats Serena Williams to win French Open title
Jun 05, 2016, at 04:27 am
Paris, June 4 (IBNS): Stopping her supremacy, Spain's Garbine Muguruza beat world number one US tennis star Serena Williams to lift the French Open women's singles title on Saturday.
Indian team arrive in Guwahati
Jun 05, 2016, at 04:09 am
New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS) The Indian Senior National Team reached Guwahati, Assam for the return leg of their AFC Asian Cup 2019 UAE Qualifiers tie against Laos on Saturday, after defeating Laos by a solitary goal in the 1st leg of the tie away from home.
Delhi Dynamos eyeing Chinese Super League market
Jun 05, 2016, at 01:04 am
Shanghai, June 4 (IBNS) Delhi Dynamos F.C. put up a great show at the World Soccer Congress, Shanghai where it had the honor of being the only Indian Football representative.
Muhammad Ali: Lord of the Ring and Life (1942-2016)
Jun 04, 2016, at 06:46 pm
When Cassius Clay- a name Muhammad Ali after conversion to Islam chose to shun because it reeked of slavery- took up the gloves at the age of 12, he was nothing but an angry kid who wanted to bash up some goons.
World mourns the demise of Muhammad Ali, the greatest ever
Jun 04, 2016, at 05:00 pm
Phoenix, Jun 4 (IBNS) Leaving his fans teary eyed, boxing legend Muhammad Ali, who was suffering from respiratory illness for sometime now, breathed his last on Friday in Arizona, aged 74, triggering a wave of reactions from Apple CEO Tim Cook to India's Bollywood.
UN agency welcomes announcement of refugee team to compete at Olympics
Jun 04, 2016, at 03:49 pm
New York, June 4 (Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency has warmly welcomed today’s announcement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of the refugees who will compete as a team in the upcoming 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Jun 04, 2016, at 03:43 pm
New York, June 4 (IBNS): Shocking the world and his fans, boxing legend Muhammad Ali passed away on Saturday.
Leander, Martina clinch French Open title
Jun 04, 2016, at 05:35 am
Paris, June 3 (IBNS) Indian Tennis icon Leander Paes and his mixed doubles partner Martina Hingis beat another Indian Sania Mirza and her partner Ivan Dodig to clinch French Open title here on Friday.
Rohit Sharma, Ritika Sajdeh visit Europe for honeymoon
Jun 04, 2016, at 03:00 am
Mumbai, June 3 (IBNS) Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh has finally found time for their honeymoon.
IOC nomination: Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Nita Ambani
Jun 04, 2016, at 02:57 am
Mumbai, June 3 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday appreciated Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani's nomination as a candidate to be a new member, pending election, of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Heather Knight names England women's team skipper
Jun 04, 2016, at 02:54 am
London, June 3 (IBNS): Heather Knight has been appointed as the skipper of England women's cricket team, officials said.
Jun 04, 2016, at 01:34 am
Mumbai, June 3 (IBNS): Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation has been nominated as a candidate to be a new member, pending election, of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), headquartered at Lausanne, Switzerland on Friday.
ICC concludes Cricket Committee meeting; discusses DRS, balance between bat and ball
Jun 03, 2016, at 07:47 pm
London, Jun 3 (IBNS) The ICC Cricket Committee concluded its two-day meeting at Lord’s on Wednesday, an official release said .
Leander-Martina reach French Open semis
Jun 03, 2016, at 05:45 am
Paris, June 2 (IBNS): Indian Tennis icon Leander Paes and his mixed doubles partner Martina Hingis cruised to the semi-finals of the French Open here on Thursday.
Brendon McCullum aims to shine ahead of CPL bow with Trinbago Knight Riders
Jun 03, 2016, at 12:37 am
Port of Spain, June 2 (IBNS) Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) star batsman Brendon McCullum says that the chance to be a part of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) this summer is an exciting one and one which he is determined to grasp when the tournament begins on 29 June.
Sania-Ivan Dodig reach French Open semis
Jun 02, 2016, at 11:37 pm
Paris, June 2 (IBNS); Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her mixed doubles partner Ivan Dodig moved to the semi-finals of French Open by beating Jan Chan and Max Mirnyi on Thursday.
BCCI confirms West Indies Tour
Jun 02, 2016, at 11:10 pm
Mumbai, June 2 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India and the West Indies Cricket Board have confirmed the schedule of India’s tour to Caribbean Islands in the month of July-August-2016.
BCCI advertises for the post of Indian team Head Coach
Jun 02, 2016, at 02:57 am
Mumbai, June 1 (IBNS) The BCCI said it has advertised for the post of Head coach for the Indian cricket team.
West Indies aims to gain valuable points in tri-series against Australia and South Africa
Jun 02, 2016, at 12:50 am
Dubai, June 1 (IBNS) Eighth-ranked West Indies will aim to create some daylight between itself and ninth-ranked Pakistan on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings when it hosts world champion Australia and third-ranked South Africa in a tri-series from 3-26 June. A total of 10 matches will be played in the triple-league format with the top two sides progressing to the final.
Captains throw their weight behind ICC Champions Trophy 2017
Jun 01, 2016, at 11:44 pm
London, June 1 (IBNS) Steve Smith of Australia and India’s Mahendra Singh Dhoni have led the captains’ support and excitement at next year’s ICC Champions Trophy with South Africa’s AB de Villiers hoping to end his side’s 19-year title drought in England and Wales.
Jun 01, 2016, at 11:42 pm
Mumbai, June 1 (IBNS) BCCI President Anurag Thakur visited Nagaland and Meghalaya and met with officials, coaches and trainees at Dimapur and Shillong where the U-16 and under 19 BCCI-NCA camps are underway.
India to start ICC Champions Trophy title defence against Pakistan
Jun 01, 2016, at 09:59 pm
London, June 1 (IBNS) India will launch its ICC Champions Trophy title defence against traditional rival Pakistan when the two Asian powerhouses go head to head at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on 4 June 2017.
Nuwan Kulasekara announces retirement from Test cricket
Jun 01, 2016, at 08:55 pm
Colombo, June 1 (IBNS) Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Kulasekara has announced his retirement from Test Cricket with immediate effect.
Copa America: Brazil and Uruguay announce injury replacement
Jun 01, 2016, at 05:32 pm
Chicago, Jun 1 (IBNS) The Copa America Centenario Medical Committee approved changes to the Brazil and Uruguay roster on Tuesday.
No need to cancel or postpone Olympics due to Zika, says UN health agency
Jun 01, 2016, at 03:34 pm
New York, June 1 (Just Earth News): The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that based on the current assessment of the Zika virus circulating in almost 60 countries globally and 39 countries in the Americas, there is no public health justification for postponing or cancelling the 2016 Olympic Games.
Hero MotoCorp extends title sponsorship of Hero Caribbean Premier League until 2018
Jun 01, 2016, at 12:16 am
Port of Spain, May 31 (IBNS) Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL), the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, today extended its Title Sponsorship of the popular Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for another three years. With this extension, the mega cricketing event will continue to be called the ‘Hero Caribbean Premier League’ until the 2018 season.
Delhi Dynamos invited to be a part of World Soccer Congress
May 31, 2016, at 11:02 pm
Shanghai, May 31 (IBNS) Delhi Dynamos F.C. becomes the first and only Indian Football Club to be invited to become a part of The World Soccer Congress, Shanghai.
Anderson becomes number-one ranked Test bowler
May 31, 2016, at 09:33 pm
Dubai, May 31 (IBNS) England’s James Anderson has topped the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers for the first time in his career after bowling his side to a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test at Chester-le-Street on Monday.