U18 I-League: Pune FC aim to consolidate top spot, host bottom-placed PIFA Colaba

Nov 21, 2015, at 04:08 am

Pune, Nov 20 (IBNS): Pune FC aim to consolidate their top spot in the standings as they host PIFA Colaba FC in an Under-18 I-League Maharashtra Zone Round-5 encounter at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Saturday.

Ian Bell dropped from England squad against SA

Nov 20, 2015, at 02:42 am

London, Nov 19 (IBNS): England selectors have not named Ian Bell in the squad named for the Test series against South Africa.

Alfonso Celis joins Sahara Force India as development driver

Nov 20, 2015, at 12:14 am

New York, Nov 19 (IBNS) Sahara Force India is pleased to announce the signing of Mexican racer, Alfonso Celis, as a development driver.

Gaurav Pratap Singh endures poor start, to set the pace with opening round 65

Nov 19, 2015, at 12:13 am

Digboi, Assam, Nov 18 (IBNS): Noida’s Gaurav Pratap Singh fought back after a poor start to set the pace in round one of the IndianOil Servo Masters Golf 2015 being played at the Digboi Golf Links in Digboi, Assam.

Ace Iranian Rally Driver Laleh Seddigh to visit India

Nov 18, 2015, at 10:43 pm

Bangalore, Nov 18 (IBNS): Laleh Seddigh, Iran's foremost lady rally driver and leading sports personality is all set to visit India on Thursday.

Indian side for remaining two Tests against SA named

Nov 18, 2015, at 09:27 pm

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI on Wednesday picked up an unchanged side for the remaining Test series against South Africa.

Second Test: Match washed out due to rain, India retain 1-0 lead

Nov 18, 2015, at 06:03 pm

Bengaluru, Nov 18 (IBNS) With rain taking centre stage on day 5, it was a matter of time before the day and the Test match between India and South Africa was called off and the inevitable happened after the umpires had a good look at the soggy outfield, here on Wednesday.

Germany, Netherlands friendly called off, stadium evacuated after bomb threat

Nov 18, 2015, at 02:28 pm

Hannover, Nov 18 (IBNS): Amid bomb threat a football stadium was evacuated and the friendly match between Germany and the Netherlands was called off at the Hannover stadium in Germany on Tuesday.

Ronit wins third Junior title, Moumita her second

Nov 18, 2015, at 03:47 am

Guwahati, Nov 17 (IBNS): Top-seed Ronit Bhanja of West Bengal completed his third title of the season when he beat Manav Thakkar of Petroleum Sports Promotion Board Academy (PSPBA) 4-3 to lift the Junior Boys trophy in the National Ranking (East Zone) Table Tennis Championships at the Deshbakhta Tarunram Phukan Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday.

Kolkata hosts chess event

Nov 18, 2015, at 03:46 am

Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS) West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi participated in the First Move Ceremony of RamRatna National Women's Premier Chess Championship at the Bengal Gallery, ICCR here in Kolkata today. The 12 player round-robin league, is being organized by Diaspora Times under the aegis of Bengal Chess Association will continue till Nov 24.

Ticket sales are now live for the Fourth Edition of Asia's largest Biking Festival

Nov 17, 2015, at 11:40 pm

Mumbai/Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): Biking enthusiasts, adrenaline junkies and passionate adventurers can rejoice again, as the stage is set for India's biggest and most anticipated Biking Festival.

Second Test: Another day wasted, play called off

Nov 17, 2015, at 08:16 pm

Bengaluru, Nov 17 (IBNS) The wait continued and another day went in vain as play was officially called off on day four of the second Test match between India and South Africa, here on Tuesday.

Second Test: Rain threatens to spoil day four

Nov 17, 2015, at 07:56 pm

Bengaluru, Nov 17 (IBNS) As the players were set to take the field on the fourth day of the second Test match between India and South Africa, rain threatened to play the spoilsport as it has done so far in the last two days.

Adelaide to host the first day-night Test match

Nov 17, 2015, at 07:17 pm

Victoria, Nov 17 (IBNS) Australia's Adelaide Oval will witness history on Nov 27 when it officially host the first ever day-night Test match between Australia and New Zealand, the third of the Chappell-Hadlee Test series.

Is suspension on the line for DDCA?

Nov 17, 2015, at 06:10 pm

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS) The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) might face suspension on the ground of irregularities.

Mitchell Johnson decides to hang his boots

Nov 17, 2015, at 04:07 pm

Perth, Nov 17 (IBNS) Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the end of the fourth day's play of the second Test match between Australia and New Zealand, here on Monday.

U15 Youth League: Pune FC hammer Steadfast Academy 6-0; regain top position

Nov 17, 2015, at 12:26 am

Pune, Nov 16 (IBNS) Pune FC Under-15 built on their impressive start to the campaign hammering Steadfast Academy 6-0 to log their second consecutive win in the Under-15 Youth League at the All Saints Ground in Bhiwandi.

Yes, I am engaged: Yuvraj Singh confirms

Nov 16, 2015, at 10:30 pm

Mohali, Nov 16 (IBNS): Ending all speculations, Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh confirmed his engagement with actress Hazel Keech.

Second Test: Play called off due to heavy rains

Nov 16, 2015, at 05:41 pm

Bengaluru, Nov 16 (IBNS) After no ball was delivered on the second day of the second Test match, play on the third day too was called off due to heavy rains here on Monday.

Ad-hoc Electoral Committee admits five candidates for FIFA presidential election

Nov 16, 2015, at 05:28 pm

Zurich, Nov 16 (IBNS) The Ad-hoc Electoral Committee on Nov 9,admitted and declared five candidates eligible to stand for election to the office of FIFA President.

Saina Nehwal defeated in China Open final

Nov 16, 2015, at 05:35 am

Beijing Nov 15 (IBNS) Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal settled for the second spot after losing the China Open Superseries Premier final at the hands of Li Xuerui on Sunday.

Sania Mirza thanks fans for wishing her on birthday

Nov 16, 2015, at 05:24 am

Hyderabad, Nov 15 (IBNS): Indian tennis star Sania Mirza on Sunday thanked her fans as they wished her on her birthday.

Mitchell Starc bowls 160kph delivery

Nov 16, 2015, at 04:09 am

Perth, Nov 15 (IBNS): Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc on Sunday clocked over the 160kph mark during the ongoing Test match against New Zealand.

U18 I-League: Pune FC thrash Mumbai FC 10-0; go top of the table

Nov 16, 2015, at 03:02 am

Pune, Nov 15 (IBNS) Pune FC put on a brilliant all round show as they demolished Mumbai FC 10-0 at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai on Sunday to go top of the table in the Maharashtra Zone of the Under-18 I-League.

Manipur to get exclusive sports university, says Jitendra Singh

Nov 16, 2015, at 02:11 am

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS) Manipur will get an exclusive Sports University soon, officials said.

Hong Kong secures historic ICC Intercontinental Cup win

Nov 16, 2015, at 12:06 am

Dubai, Nov 15 (IBNS): Babar Hayat put in a man of the match display to inspire Hong Kong to its maiden ICC Intercontinental Cup victory by a convincing 276 runs margin against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the ICC Academy in Dubai.

New Zealand moves to third in ICC Women's Championship

Nov 16, 2015, at 12:05 am

Dubai, Nov 15 (IBNS) New Zealand has climbed to third place in the ICC Women’s Championship following its 3-0 win against Sri Lanka in Lincoln.

Second Test: Second day's play called off due to rain

Nov 15, 2015, at 07:51 pm

Bengaluru, Nov 15 (IBNS) The second day's play of the second Test match between India and South Africa have been called off due to inclement weather, here on Sunday.

U15 Youth League: Pune FC gear up for their first-ever away test, face Steadfast Academy

Nov 15, 2015, at 07:50 pm

Pune, Nov 15 (IBNS) Pune FC will be hoping to build on their impressive start to the campaign when they travel away for the first time to face Steadfast Football Academy in the Under-15 Youth League at the All Saints School Ground in Bhiwandi.

2nd Day: Ram Ratna Women's Premier Chess Championship

Nov 15, 2015, at 06:51 pm

Kolkata, Nov 15 (IBNS) WGM Swati Ghate of LIC emerged as the sole leader after the conclusion of the 2nd round of the Ram Ratna Women's Premier Chess Championship here at ICCR in Kolkata on Friday.