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ICC releases official song 'Stand By' for Cricket World Cup 2019

May 18, 2019, at 11:06 am

Dubai, May 18 (UNI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the official song 'Stand By' for Cricket World Cup 2019.

Rafael Nadal reaches semis of Italian Open with win over Verdasco

May 18, 2019, at 10:57 am

Rome, May 18 (UNI): Defending champion and eight-time winner Rafael Nadal beat Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 6-4 6-0 to reach the Italian Open semi-finals.

Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes starts cricket camp at SCFA

May 17, 2019, at 05:02 pm

Hyderabad, May 17 (UNI) Legendary South African Cricketer Jonty Rhodes started a three-day cricket camp at Sarojini Cricket and Fitness Academy ( SCFA) here on Friday.

Qatar opens first stadium built for 2022 FIFA World Cup

May 17, 2019, at 10:11 am

Doha, May 17 (Sputnik/UNI) The first stadium, built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, opened on Thursday in Al Wakrah, a suburban area of Qatar's capital city Doha, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

Former WWE superstar Ashley Massaro dies

May 17, 2019, at 09:46 am

Washington, May 17 (IBNS): Former World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler Ashley Massaro died on Saturday, the organization confirmed on Friday.

Nissan KICKS owners to watch Ind Vs Pak match in UK

May 15, 2019, at 05:08 pm

Kolkata / Delhi, May 15 (IBNS) The newly launched Nissan KICKS joins Indian cricket fans in celebrating the world's biggest cricketing event.

AIFF appoints Igor Stimac as head coach of men's national team for two years contract

May 15, 2019, at 04:28 pm

New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): The Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation has appointed Igor Stimac as the Head Coach of the Men’s Senior National Team on a two-year contract.

Peter Fulton appointed as New Zealand batting coach

May 15, 2019, at 03:53 pm

Wellington, May 15 (IBNS): Former New Zealand batsman Peter Fulton has been appointed as the batting coach of the national side.

Trishul Chinnappa equals course record of 65 to take round one honours at TATA Steel PGTI Players Championship

May 14, 2019, at 11:41 pm

Chandigarh, May 14 (IBNS): Bengaluru’s Trishul Chinnappa matched the course record of seven-under-65 to take the opening round honours at the TATA Steel PGTI Players Championship Presented by Chandigarh Golf Club.

Six teams looking to keep T20 World Cup dreams alive in Africa final

May 14, 2019, at 03:51 pm

Dubai, May 14 (IBNS): Six teams are set to battle it out in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Final 2019 in Uganda, with two countries moving just one step away from Australia 2020. 

ICC welcomes first female match referee and boosts numbers on development panel

May 14, 2019, at 03:12 pm

Dubai, May 14 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday welcomed India’s GS Lakshmi as the first female to be appointed to the ICC International Panel of Match Referees.

Mary Kom to take part in India Open boxing tourney

May 13, 2019, at 11:00 pm

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI): India's star boxer and six-time world champion M.C. Mary Kom will utilise India Open boxing tournament in Guwahati from May 20 to 24 as a platform ahead of the World championships and Olympics.

IPL can help you judge yourself before World Cup, says Rohit Sharma

May 13, 2019, at 08:43 pm

Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI): Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma, who led the team to their fourth IPL title, said that IPL is the platform where you can judge yourself ahead of the World Cup which will start on May 30.

TATA Steel PGTI Players Championship presented by Chandigarh Golf Club to tee off on May 14

May 13, 2019, at 05:33 pm

Chandigarh, May 13 (IBNS): The TATA Steel Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) will be staging the TATA Steel PGTI Players Championship Presented by Chandigarh Golf Club from May 14 – 17, 2019.

Nicholas Pooran to play for Guyana Amazon Warriors

May 13, 2019, at 05:10 pm

Antigua, May 13 (IBNS): West Indies cricketer Nicholas Pooran has been signed by the Guyana Amazon Warriors as their Marquee Player for the 2019 Hero Caribbean Premier League which will take place from 4 September to 12 October.

Premier League: Manchester City claim title with 4-1 win in Brighton

May 13, 2019, at 02:56 pm

London, May 13 (Xinhua): Manchester City won 4-1 away to Brighton on Sunday to claim this season's Premier League title ahead of Liverpool, who defeated the Wolves 2-0 on the final day of what has been a dramatic season.

Novak Djokovic wins Madrid Open without dropping a set

May 13, 2019, at 09:31 am

Madrid, May 13 (Xinhua/UNI) Top seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia beat Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday evening to win his third Madrid Open title.

Kieron Pollard fined for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during IPL final

May 13, 2019, at 08:52 am

Hyderabad, May 13 (IBNS): Kieron Pollard, the Mumbai Indians all-rounder, was fined 25% of his match fee for showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during the VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 Final in Hyderabad. 

Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by 1 run to clinch IPL title for fourth time

May 12, 2019, at 11:46 pm

Hyderabad, May 12 (IBNS): Mumbai Indians clinched a thriller against Chennai Super Kings by one run to win the Indian Premier League title for the fourth time in the history of the cash-rich tournament here on Sunday.

Kieron Pollard plays smart knock of unbeaten 41 runs as Mumbai Indians post 149/8 against CSK in IPL final

May 12, 2019, at 09:25 pm

Hyderabad, May 12 (IBNS): Kieron Pollard smashed unbeaten 41 runs as he helped Mumbai Indians post 149 runs for the loss of eight wickets in the final match of the Indian Premier League against Chennai Super Kings here on Sunday.

Juventus removes iconic stripes in new home kit

May 12, 2019, at 08:21 pm

Rome, May 12 (Xinhua/UNI) Juventus has unveiled new home kit for the 2019-20 season on Sunday, removing the iconic black-and-white stripes which have been synonymous with the club.

Mumbai Indians win toss, opt to bat first against CSK in IPL final

May 12, 2019, at 07:25 pm

Hyderabad, May 12 (IBNS): Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elects to bat first against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League final here on Sunday.

Brandon Fernandes commits to long-term deal with FC Goa

May 11, 2019, at 06:59 pm

Panaji, May 11 (IBNS): FC Goa on Saturday said that Brandon Fernandes has signed a three-year extension with the club. 

Sanath Jayasundara charged under ICC anti-corruption code

May 11, 2019, at 05:59 pm

Dubai, May 11 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday said it has charged Sanath Jayasundara with two counts of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. 

Zimbabwe Women continue their march to qualifying success

May 11, 2019, at 03:19 pm

Dubai, May 11 (IBNS): Zimbabwe's ladies hit the ground running on their return to action at Old Hararian’s Sports Club on Thursday.

Mukesh Kumar’s experience prevails on the final day; Seasoned golfer bags a record 20th title on the TATA Steel PGTI and claims first win at Panchkula

May 11, 2019, at 06:40 am

Panchkula, Haryana, May 11 (IBNS): The experience of the seasoned Mukesh Kumar prevailed on the final day of the Rs. 30 lakh TATA Steel PGTI Players Championship Presented by Panchkula Golf Club as the 53-year-old from Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, produced a spectacular and error-free last round of seven-under-65 to come through by one shot with a total of 15-under-273. 

IPL 2nd qualifier: Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets

May 10, 2019, at 11:06 pm

Visakhapatnam, May 10 (IBNS): Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets in the second qualifier of the IPL here on Friday night.

Jatragachi, Modern High, South Point, Ashoke Hall, Khalsa High, Sushila Birla, Tollygunge Adarsha & G D Birla enter finals of All India School Regatta

May 10, 2019, at 06:05 pm

Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS) True to the expectation reigning champion Jatragachi Pranabananda High School represented by Rejayan Karim,Gautam Bairagi, Afridi Ali and Rezaul Mollah stormed their way into the final of Junior Boys category defeating South Point in  the 47th All India Invitation School Regatta at the Lake Club Course in Rabindra Sarovar  here Friday.  

Tolly Classic: Bimal Singh Sardar continues his dream run

May 10, 2019, at 05:57 pm

Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS): The IGU Eastern India Amateur Feeder tour 's 8th event Tolly Classic drew to a ceremonial end with Bimal Singh Sardar pulling off a narrow victory  to further cement his place in the order of merit leader board .

IPL 2019: CSK face DC in second qualifier today

May 10, 2019, at 01:24 pm

Visakhapatnam, May 10 (IBNS): Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings will face Delhi Capitals in the second qualifier match of Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Friday.