ISL 2018-2019: Bengaluru break NorthEast hearts, enter second straight final

Mar 12, 2019, at 11:16 am

Bengaluru, Mar 12 (UNI): Bengaluru FC stormed into the final of Indian Super League for the second successive year with a 3-0 win over NorthEast United FC in the second leg of the semi-final tie at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

Gunneswaran bows out in third round in ATP Masters 1000 in California

Mar 12, 2019, at 11:13 am

Chandigarh, Mar 12 (UNI): Prajnesh Gunneswaran's journey at Indian Wells came to an end after he lost 3-6, 6-7 to world No. 89 Ivo Karlovic in the third round early here on Monday.

Brazil World Cup winner Coutinho dies

Mar 12, 2019, at 09:56 am

Rio De Janeiro, Mar 12 (Xinhua/UNI): Brazilian football great Coutinho, who formed a formidable attacking partnership with Pele for Santos in the 1960s, has died at the age of 75.

New contract for Barca left back Jordi Alba

Mar 12, 2019, at 09:45 am

Madrid, Mar 12 (Xinhua/UNI) FC Barcelona left back Jordi Alba on Monday signed a new contract which will keep him at the club for the next five years.

Real Madrid confirm Zidane returns as coach

Mar 12, 2019, at 09:31 am

Madrid, Mar 11 (Xinhua/UNI) Real Madrid on Monday confirmed Zinedine Zidane as their third first team coach of the season, just over nine months after he resigned from the club saying it "needed a change."

Rocky reposes faith in young guns ahead of SAFF championships

Mar 11, 2019, at 06:53 pm

Biratnagar, Mar 11 (IBNS): The Indian women's national team is gearing up for the fifth edition of the SAFF Women's Championship, which kicks off on Tuesday (March 12, 2019) and will see the Indian eves gunning for their fifth straight title. 

Kane Williamson injured during match against Bangladesh, taken to hospital

Mar 11, 2019, at 03:41 pm

Wellington, Mar 11 (IBNS): New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was injured during the second Test match between New Zealand and Bangladesh at the Basin Reserve in Wellington here on Monday.

Muguruza advances to BNP Paribas Open fourth round after Serena retirement

Mar 11, 2019, at 09:56 am

Washington, Mar 11 (Xinhua) No 20 seed Garbine Muguruza of Spain moved into the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday, advancing past former world number one Serena Williams after the American retired from the third round match while trailing 6-3, 1-0 citing a viral illness.

DRS not consistent at all, says Virat Kohli

Mar 11, 2019, at 09:53 am

Mohali, Mar 11 (UNI) India skipper Virat Kohli expressed his displeasure with the Decision Review System (DRS) after India losing the fourth ODI against Australia here at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium . He said that the call against Ashton Turner was a surprise and that the system is not consistent at all.

Mo Farah retains London half marathon title

Mar 11, 2019, at 09:46 am

London, Mar 11 (Xinhua/UNI): Mo Farah retained the Vitality Big Half title as he outkicked Bashir Abdi of Belgium and Daniel Wanjiru of Kenya to take the win in a thrilling sprint finish here on Sunday.

Australia defeat India by four wickets in high-scoring encounter

Mar 10, 2019, at 09:49 pm

Mohali, Mar 10 (IBNS): In a thrilling high-scoring encounter, Australia defeated India by four wickets to level the series 2-2 here on Sunday.

Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma return to form as India post 358/9 in fourth ODI clash against Australia

Mar 10, 2019, at 05:24 pm

Mohali, Mar 10 (IBNS): Riding on Shikhar Dhawan's (143) and Rohit Sharma (95)'s swashbuckling knocks, India posted massive 358 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the fourth ODI match against Australia here on Sunday.

David Warner smashes 110 runs after returning from elbow surgery

Mar 10, 2019, at 04:36 pm

Sydney, Mar 10 (IBNS): David Warner, returning from his elbow surgery, showed form and scored a blistering century during the  NSW Premier Cricket match.

Hero Super Cup qualifiers to kick off on Mar 15

Mar 10, 2019, at 04:17 pm

New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): The qualifiers for the second edition of the Hero Super Cup will be played at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on March 15-16, 2019.

Mandhana, Wyatt achieve career-bests in T20 I rankings

Mar 10, 2019, at 04:06 pm

Dubai, Mar 10 (IBNS): Openers Smriti Mandhana of India and Danielle Wyatt of England have achieved career-best positions in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Player rankings after their three-match series in Guwahati, which the visiting side won 3-0.  

India U-23 gear up to take on Qatar U23 in friendly clash

Mar 10, 2019, at 04:03 pm

New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): A day prior to taking on Qatar in a friendly match, India U-23 Coach Derrick Pereira labelled the match as "a perfect opportunity to gauge ourselves before the qualifiers."

Indian women land in Nepal

Mar 10, 2019, at 03:57 pm

Biratnagar, Mar 10 (IBNS): Unbeaten in 19 matches from the last four editions, defending champions India reached the Himalayan nation of Nepal on Sunday (March 10, 2019) for the forthcoming SAFF Women's Championships 2019, where coach Maymol Rocky's side will be aiming to clinch their fifth title in a row.

Hero I-League climax enthralls fans

Mar 10, 2019, at 03:52 pm

New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): It may not be wrong to perhaps find Hero I-League as a synonym of riveting. Not many top-flight professional leagues come to mind when a last day finish to decide the champions in the title race is counted.

Aizawl FC beat Churchill Brothers FC Goa 2-1 in Hero I-League

Mar 09, 2019, at 09:19 pm

Aizawl, Mar 9 (UNI) The final day of the Hero I-League saw a cracking double-header being played at 1400 hours in Aizawl and Imphal simultaneously.

Ex-British cricketer Michael Vaughan appreciates Virat Kohli and makes a big statement on him

Mar 09, 2019, at 07:19 pm

London, Mar 9 (IBNS): Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Saturday appreciated Indian skipper after he played yet another memorable knock against Australia and said he is better than even legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Bian Lara in ODI cricket format.

MS Dhoni rested for last two ODIs against Australia

Mar 09, 2019, at 05:57 pm

New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS): Indian batsman MS Dhoni will not play in the last two ODI matches against Australia.

England women win T20 series

Mar 09, 2019, at 05:38 pm

Guwahati, Mar 9 (UNI): The England women beat India by one run in the last T20 match here at Assam Cricket Association Stadium in a nail-biting finish which helped the visiting side to win the series 3-0.

England removes Mark Ramprakash as batting coach

Mar 09, 2019, at 05:24 pm

London, Mar 9 (IBNS): England selectors have removed former batsman   Mark Ramprakash from the country's  coaching set-up for the Ashes. 

All England C'ships: K Srikanth loses to World No 1 Momota in quarters, Indian challenge ends

Mar 09, 2019, at 05:22 pm

Birmingham, Mar 9 (UNI) Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth has lost to World No 1 Japan's Kento Momota in straight games 12-21, 16-21 in the quarter-final of All England Championships here.

Rashid Khan completes domination with final round heroics at Bhatiary; Rashid becomes first Indian to capture City Bank American Express Chittagong Open title

Mar 09, 2019, at 03:43 pm

Chittagong, Bangladesh, Mar 9 (IBNS): India’s Rashid Khan completed his domination of the City Bank American Express Chittagong Open 2019 with his final round heroics at the Bhatiary Golf & Country Club (BGCC) on Saturday.

Australia beat India by 32 runs in third ODI

Mar 08, 2019, at 10:51 pm

Ranchi, Mar 8 (IBNS): A century by Indian skipper Virat Kohli couldn't win India the third ODI against Australia here on Friday.

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recognises All India Carrom Federation as National Sports Federation

Mar 08, 2019, at 07:27 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has granted provisional recognition to All India Carrom Federation (AICF) as National Sport Federation with immediate effect till up to 31st March,  2019 or decision of the High Court of Delhi in the matter, whichever is earlier, officials said.

Ranchi ODI: Team India pay tribute to Indian Armed Forces, to donate match fees

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:02 pm

Ranchi, Mar 8 (UNI) Indian team donned camouflage caps to offer their tribute to the Pulwama terror attack martyrs. Before the start of third One-Day international, the Indian players were presented with the cap by former India captain and local boy MS Dhoni.

adidas delivers special customized footwear for six-toed heptathlete Swapna Barman

Mar 08, 2019, at 03:28 pm

Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS): adidas, the German global sportswear giant, has created and delivered a customised solution for Indian heptathlete and Asian Games 2018 gold medallist, Swapna Burman, who had been battling pain by squeezing her six-toes into regular shoes.

Pakistan series: David Warner, Steve Smith ruled out of UAE tour

Mar 08, 2019, at 03:26 pm

Sydney, Mar 8 (IBNS): The Australia selectors have named  a15-man squad that travelled to India last month  for the  Qantas ODI tour against Pakistan.