Fed Cup defeat: MB top officials resign

Jan 05, 2015, at 04:01 am

Kolkata, Jan 4 (IBNS) Top officials of Kolkata football giant Mohun Bagan resigned following the clun's early exit from the Federation Cup after the side suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Salgaocar SC on Sunday.

Late goal keeps Sporting's chances alive

Jan 05, 2015, at 03:59 am

Margao, Jan 4 (IBNS) Sporting Clube de Goa pulled off a late heist upending Royal Wahingdoh 2-1 in a riveting Group A tie here at Fatorda’s Nehru Stadium on Sunday.

Off colour Bagan succumb to Salgaocar dominance

Jan 05, 2015, at 03:58 am

Vasco, Jan 4 (IBNS) Salgaocar rode an inspired second-half display to come from behind and waltz past Mohun Bagan 4-1 in a crucial Group B Hero Federation Cup encounter which saw the most accomplished side in the tournament bow out early, here at the Tilak Maidan on Sunday.

BRC: Ishpreet, Shrikrishna vie for Sub-Junior Billiards title

Jan 05, 2015, at 02:26 am

Kolkata, Jan 4 (IBNS): The stage is set for a scintillating Sub-Junior Billiards final tomorrow with S. Shrikrishna of Tamil Nadu setting up the title clash with defending champion Ishpreet Chadha of Maharashtra at the BRC-Gloster National Billiards and Snooker Championship at the Bengal Rowing Club.

KTM organises a spectacular Stunt show in Howrah

Jan 05, 2015, at 02:19 am

Kolkata/ Howrah, Jan 4 (IBNS): KTM, the European Racing Legend, conducted the KTM Stunt show in Howrah.

Anjanaa Bhattacharya receives special award for Kathak

Jan 05, 2015, at 02:18 am

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS) The Bharat Citizens Action Forum (BCAF) has felicitated Kathak exponent and actress Anjanaa Bhattacharya with a Special Award for Kathak for 2014 at a special function in Delhi last week.

Federation Cup: Pune FC face Bengaluru FC in a crunch clash

Jan 05, 2015, at 01:15 am

Vasco, Jan 4 (IBNS) Pune FC gear up to face I-League champions Bengaluru FC in a crucial Federation Cup third round Group-B encounter at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa on Monday.

BRC Gloster National Billiards & Snooker Championship 2015 gets off in Kolkata

Jan 04, 2015, at 03:47 am

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IBNS): The BRC Gloster National Billiards & Snooker Championship 2015 got off to a flying start at the Bengal Rowing Club on Saturday.

Bharat FC launches official home, away and third kit

Jan 04, 2015, at 03:46 am

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IBNS) Bharat FC launched their three match-kits and announced their entire first-team line-up for the club’s inaugural season in the I-League at an elaborate ceremony on Friday.

Difficult for India to replace Dhoni: Clarke

Jan 04, 2015, at 02:42 am

Sydney, Jan 3 (IBNS): Australian skipper Michael Clarke has said it will be difficult for India to replace MS Dhoni who retired from Test cricket on Tuesday.

Chennai Open: Somdev to face Yen-Hsun Lu

Jan 04, 2015, at 02:18 am

Chennai, Jan 3 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Somdev Devvarman will face sixth seeded Yen-Hsun Lu of Chinese Taipei in the first round of the ATP Aircel Chennai Open.

Mitchell Johnson in doubt for fourth Test due to injury

Jan 03, 2015, at 11:20 pm

Sydney, Jan 3 (IBNS) Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson might not be playing the fourth Test against India due to hamstring injury, reports said on Saturday.

Sangakkara becomes fastest batsman to score 12,000 runs in Tests

Jan 03, 2015, at 11:09 pm

Wellington, Jan 3 (IBNS): Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara on Saturday added a new record in his career as he become the fastest player to reach 12,000 runs in Tests.

Thank you friends for your love and support: Saina on Padma Bhushan award

Jan 03, 2015, at 10:57 pm

Hyderabad, Jan 3 (IBNS): Indian Badminton star Saina Nehwal on Saturday thanked her fans for supporting her at a time when the Union Sports Ministry decided to reject her application for the prestigious Padma Bhushan award.

BRC Gloster National Billiards & Snooker sees highest-ever entries

Jan 03, 2015, at 05:42 pm

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IBNS): The BRC Gloster National Billiards and Snooker Championship 2015 beginning on Saturday at the Bengal Rowing Club, Kolkata, is witnessing the biggest-ever participation with over 900 entries.

Robin Singh nets winner as BFC inch closer to semifinal

Jan 03, 2015, at 05:33 am

Vasco, Jan 2 (IBNS) : Bengaluru FC spurned a hatful but had substitute Robin Singh to thank for his second half strike that knocked an all-Indian Shillong Lajong outfit out of the Hero Federation Cup in a Group B tie here at the Tilak Maidan on Friday.

Fate of both teams hung in balance after turgid draw

Jan 03, 2015, at 05:29 am

Fatorda, Jan 2 (IBNS) East Bengal and Mumbai FC made little difference to the points table as they played out a turgid 0-0 draw in a crucial Hero Federation Cup Group A faceoff here at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Friday.

Under-19 I-League: Pune FC held to a 1-1 draw by Kenkre FC

Jan 03, 2015, at 05:21 am

Mamurdi, Jan 2 (IBNS) Pune FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Mumbai's Kenkre FC in a Under-19 I-League Round-4 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Friday.

ICC Cricket World Cup trophy arrives in Kolkata

Jan 03, 2015, at 04:06 am

Kolkata, Jan 2 (IBNS): As the cricketing world gears up to witness the 50 - over World Cup from next month, the trophy arrived in Kolkata on Friday.

Kohli crosses 5 million followers on Twitter

Jan 03, 2015, at 03:04 am

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS) Indian Test team skipper Virat Kohli has crossed 5 million followers on micro-blogging site Twitter on Friday.

Haddin supports short ball attacks

Jan 03, 2015, at 02:42 am

Sydney, Jan 2 (IBNS) Australian wicket-keeper Brad Haddin has said he is prepared to face the short-ball attack by Indian bowlers in the last Test against the visitors here.

Federation Cup: Pune FC fight back to play a 1-1 draw with Mohun Bagan

Jan 02, 2015, at 03:04 am

Vasco, Jan 1 (IBNS): Pune FC staged a spirited second half performance in a come-from-behind 1-1 draw with Mohun Bagan AC in a Federation Cup Group-B second round encounter at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco on Thursday.

U19 I-League: Pune FC keen to clinch 2nd win; host Kenkre FC

Jan 02, 2015, at 02:45 am

Pune, Jan 1 (IBNS): Pune FC will be keen to end their home campaign with a win when they host Kenkre FC in an Under-19 I-League Round-4 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Friday.

Juan Martín del Potro withdraws from Brisbane Open

Jan 01, 2015, at 06:40 pm

Brisbane, Jan 1 (IBNS) Argentine Tennis star Juan Martín del Potro has withdrawn from the Brisbane International, officials said.

Reports of my marriage are greatly exaggerated: Imran Khan

Jan 01, 2015, at 06:35 pm

Islamabad, Jan 1 (IBNS): Former Pakistan cricketer-turned- politician Imran Khan has called reports of his marriage with a TV anchor as ' greatly exaggerated'.

Last-gasp winner from Dudu helps East Bengal win

Jan 01, 2015, at 05:19 am

Margao, Dec 31 (IBNS) East Bengal left it late, a little too late but in the nick of time to deny 10-man Royal Wahingdoh a morale-boosting draw in a tightly fought Group A Hero Federation Cup match here at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday .

Jairu, Gurjinder on target as Salgaocar grab three points

Jan 01, 2015, at 05:18 am

Vasco, Dec 31 (IBNS) : Salgaocar proved ‘two’ hot to handle for a young Shillong Lajong side with no foreigners registered as they won 2-1 in a Group B Hero Federation Cup encounter here at the Tilak Maidan on Wednesday.

Imran Khan marries a TV anchor?

Jan 01, 2015, at 12:31 am

Islamabad, Dec 31 (IBNS): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former Pakistan cricketer Imran Khan has secretly married a former BBC weather girl, media reports said on Wednesday.

Sports 2014: That Was the Year That Was

Dec 31, 2014, at 10:07 pm

The year perhaps preserved its biggest surprise for the last two days as cricket watchers were taken unawares by Indian skipper MS Dhoni’s decision to quit Test. 2014 also witnessed cricket tragedy in the death of Phil Huges. The major sporting events included the Commonwealth Games and the football World Cup. TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra gives a lowdown

Smith and McCullum lead batsmen's charge in latest ICC player rankings

Dec 31, 2014, at 07:36 pm

Dubai, Dec 31 (IBNS) Australia captain Steven Smith has led the batsmen’s charge in the latest Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen following the conclusion of Boxing Day Tests.