U19 I-League: Pune FC aim for a derby double; face arch rivals Mumbai FC

Jan 06, 2015, at 10:15 pm

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS) Pune FC will be eager to complete a derby-double when take on Mumbai FC in an Under-19 I-League Round-5 encounter at the Cooperage Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Kirmani calls WC side as balanced

Jan 06, 2015, at 09:37 pm

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS): Former Indian wicket-keeper Syed Kirmani on Tuesday welcomed the 15-member squad selected for the World Cup next month and called it a balanced team.

Team India for tri-series , World Cup announced

Jan 06, 2015, at 08:55 pm

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS) The India selector on Tuesday named the 15-member squad for the World Cup which will be played in Australia and New Zealand from next month.

Test: Warner smashed 101 to take Aus to 348/2

Jan 06, 2015, at 08:39 pm

Sydney, Jan 6 (IBNS): Australian batsmen dominated the first day of the fourth Test against India as the hosts posted 348 for the loss of two wickets here on Tuesday.

We have to work hard to get the results we want: Ryuji Sueoka

Jan 06, 2015, at 08:07 pm

The hard working Ryuji Sueoka is Pune FC’s engine in the midfield. Having plied his trade in India for more than five years now, Sueoka has earned the distinction of being one of the most consistent overseas player in the country. Currently in Goa for the 36th Federation Cup, PuneFC.com caught up with Sueoka for a quick chat. Excerpts:

William Porterfield top leads Ireland in WC

Jan 06, 2015, at 06:18 am

Dublin, Jan 5 (IBNS): William Porterfield will be captain of the 15 member Ireland team which will feature in th World Cup next month.

Bengaluru FC becomes first team to enter semifinal

Jan 06, 2015, at 06:13 am

Vasco, Jan 5 (IBNS) Bengaluru FC rode Captain Sunil Chhetri's heroics to become the team to qualify for the semifinals of the 36th Hero Federation Cup by edging Pune FC 2-1 in a Group B tie here at the Tilak Maidan on Monday.

Clifford, Romeo on target as Dempo overwhelm Mumbai FC

Jan 06, 2015, at 06:11 am

Margao, Jan 5 (IBNS) Dempo SC stormed into the semifinals for the second straight year as they swept aside Mumbai FC 2-0 in a Group A tie here at Fatorda’s Nehru Cup on Monday.

Dhoni's decision to quit was a surprise for everyone: Kohli

Jan 06, 2015, at 01:55 am

Sydney, Jan 5 (IBNS): Indian Test team skipper Virat Kohli on Monday said MS Dhoni's sudden decision to retire from the longer format of the game had surprised the side.

Federation Cup: Pune FC go down fighting 1-2 to Bengaluru FC

Jan 06, 2015, at 01:48 am

Vasco, Jan 5 (IBNS) Pune FC went down fighting 1-2 to Bengaluru FC in a third round Group-B encounter of the 36th Federation Cup at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco on Monday.

Shrikrishna wins his maiden national title

Jan 06, 2015, at 01:31 am

Kolkata, Jan 5 (IBNS): S. Shrikrishna, a 14-year-old player from Tamil Nadu, won his maiden National Title at the BRC Gloster National Billiards & Snooker Championship 2015. In the Sub-Junior Billiards final played at the Bengal Rowing Club, he defeated the Top Seed, Ishpreet Chadha of Maharashtra.

Sports Ministry will recommend Saina name for Padma Bhushan

Jan 05, 2015, at 09:58 pm

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS): The Union Sports Ministry has decided to recommend Saina Nehwal’s name for Padma Bhushan, after the badminton sensation spoke up finding that she has been ignored for it while wrestler Sushil Kumar has been nominated.

Saina may be recommended for Padma Bhushan award

Jan 05, 2015, at 08:04 pm

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS): Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said badminton sensation Saina Nehwal may be recommended for Padma Bhushan Award in 2015 after the sportstar spoke up on the issue having been ignored for the honour even as wrestler and Olympian Sushil Kumar was chosen for it.

Bangladesh selects 15- member squad for WC

Jan 05, 2015, at 05:09 am

Dhaka, Jan 4 (IBNS): Bangladesh on Sunday selected their 15-member squad for the 50-over World Cup next month.

Johnson rules out of fourth Test

Jan 05, 2015, at 04:32 am

Sydney, Jan 4 (IBNS) Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson has been ruled out of the fourth and final Test match against India due to hamstring injury, officials said.

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.