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Seasoned Vishal Singh and rookie Arjun Prasad set the bar in round one of IndianOil SERVO Masters Golf 2017

Nov 23, 2017, at 12:12 am

Digboi, Assam, Nov 22 (IBNS): Seasoned campaigner Vishal Singh of Jaipur and Delhi-based rookie Arjun Prasad, playing his first event at the Digboi Golf Links, set the bar at five-under-67 in round one of the IndianOil SERVO Masters Golf 2017. 

Sri Lankan batsman tries to invent new shot from behind stumps, fails

Nov 22, 2017, at 09:47 pm

Colombo, Nov 22 (IBNS): Evolution of new shots have been a part of cricket fields since the emergence of T20 cricket.

We want to win Hero I-League: Arnab Mondal

Nov 22, 2017, at 09:35 pm

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): After finishing third in the yester edition of the Hero I-League, Kingfisher East Bengal’s old warhorse Arnab Mondal has set his eyes on winning the elusive Hero I-League trophy for the Kolkata outfit in the 11th edition of the domestic league which is slated to kick-off from November 27, 2017.

Ravi Shastri unveils Urbana's new clubhouse Club Urbana

Nov 22, 2017, at 08:25 pm

Kolkata, Nov 22 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer and present head coach of the national team, Ravi Shastri, has recently unveiled Urbana's new clubhouse 'Club Urbana' in the city.

Sourav Ganguly commits innocent mistake, calls Harbhajan Singh's daughter a 'boy'

Nov 21, 2017, at 11:26 pm

Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly recently committed an innocent mistake when he called spinner Harbhajan Singh's daughter a 'boy' as he wished him on Twitter recently.

Important ranking points up for grabs in Ashes

Nov 21, 2017, at 09:41 pm

Dubai, Nov 21 (IBNS): Important ranking points will be up for grabs in The Ashes as Australia and England battle it out in five Tests starting in Brisbane on Thursday.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shikhar Dhawan released from Indian Test team

Nov 21, 2017, at 04:38 am

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IBNS): The BCCI on Monday informed that Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Shikhar Dhawan have been released from India's Test team. 

India ‘A’ (women's) squad for home series against Bangladesh ‘A’ announced

Nov 21, 2017, at 03:49 am

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IBNS): The All-India Women's Selection Committee has named the India ‘A’ squad for the upcoming home series against Bangladesh ‘A’ comprising three one-day and three T20 matches. 

West Bromwich sacks coach Tony Pulis

Nov 21, 2017, at 12:56 am

London, Nov 20 (IBNS): Football club  West Bromwich on Monday said it has sacked its coach Tony Pulis.

Sussex appoints Jason Gillespie as head coach

Nov 20, 2017, at 11:55 pm

London, Nov 20 (IBNS): England's cricket club Sussex has appointed Jason Gillespie as its head coach.

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies

Nov 20, 2017, at 11:47 pm

London, Nov 20 (IBNS): Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna passed away on Sunday.

Sachin shares old image of his son, daughter

Nov 20, 2017, at 11:01 pm

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IBNS): Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Monday shared images of his two child on World Children's Day.

Indian pacers put up fight on Day 5 of Kolkata Test, SL manage to survive

Nov 20, 2017, at 10:47 pm

Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): Despite an impeccable effort by the Indian pacers on the final day of the first Test match, Sri Lanka managed to survive and draw the game at the Eden Gardens here on Monday.

India-Sri Lanka first Test match ends in draw

Nov 20, 2017, at 09:59 pm

Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): The first Test match between India and Sri Lanka ended in a draw at the Eden Gardens here on Monday.

Kolkata Test: Sri Lanka 8/2 at tea, 223 more runs to win

Nov 20, 2017, at 07:59 pm

Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): Chasing a target of 231 on the fifth day of the first Test match against India, Sri Lanka have been reduced to 8/2 at the Eden Gardens.

Kolkata Test: Kohli hits hundred, India set 231 as target for SL

Nov 20, 2017, at 07:22 pm

Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): Boasting on the century by captain Virat Kohli in the second innings, India have set a target of 231 for Sri Lanka to win the Kolkata Test at the Eden Gardens.

Kolkata Test: India 251/5 at lunch on Day 5, lead SL by 129 runs

Nov 20, 2017, at 05:11 pm

Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): India are at 251/5 at the lunch break on the final day of the first test match against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens here on Monday.

FC Goa become first winners in ISL 4

Nov 20, 2017, at 03:46 am

Panjim, Goa,Nov 19 (IBNS): An enthralling first half display from FC Goa saw them edge familiar rivals Chennaiyin FC in a tight contest at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. 

Read Madrid confirms Sergio Ramos' fractured nose

Nov 20, 2017, at 01:03 am

Madrid, Nov 19 (IBNS): Football club Real Madrid on Sunday confirmed that Sergio Ramos has suffered from fractured nose.

India-Sri Lanka Test: Dhawan, KLRahul give India strong start in second innings

Nov 20, 2017, at 12:16 am

Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS): Indian batsmen-KL Rahul (73) and Shikhar Dhawan (94)- managed to give home side strong opening stand in the second innings of the ongoing first Test match against Sri Lanka here on Sunday.

Veteran mountaineer and journalist Manik Banerjee & Lt. Col. R S Jamwal receive IMF Awards

Nov 19, 2017, at 10:12 pm

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS) Veteran mountaineer and sports journalist Manik Banerjee and noted climber Lt. Col R S Jamwal  were presented “Nain Singh Kishen Singh Lifetime Achievement Award “ and" IMF Gold Medal" respectively here by the Indian Mountaineering  Foundation  ( IMF) for the year 2017.

Debutants Bengaluru ready for Mumbai City in epic contest

Nov 19, 2017, at 07:33 pm

Bengaluru, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Hero Indian Super League (ISL) will witness a historic moment as Bengaluru FC face off against Mumbai City FC in their opener at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. 

Stephen Constantine attending EPL match

Nov 19, 2017, at 01:42 am

London, Nov 18 (IBNS): Indian football coach Stephen Constantine is attending today's English Premier League (EPL) tie between Arsenal and Tottenham.

On ISL’s opening day, Kochi scores full marks again

Nov 18, 2017, at 11:29 pm

Kochi, Nov 18 (IBNS): If it was breathtaking for even those who have witnessed it before, then the reactions on the faces of those who soaked in the Kochi atmosphere for the first time at the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) opener were nothing less than expected. 

Sri Lanka in steady position in Kolkata Test, trail India by seven runs

Nov 18, 2017, at 10:46 pm

Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): After demolishing the Indian batting order to just 172 runs, Sri Lanka continued to keep a strong hold in the match as they are just seven runs behind India's first innings total at stumps on day three at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.

Ex-Indian skipper Bhaichung Bhutia offers to train Kashmiri Youth Majid

Nov 18, 2017, at 10:39 pm

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS):Former Indian Captain Bhaichung Bhutia has written to the Jammu and Kashmir Football Federation offering a training stint to Kashmiri Youth Majid Khan at Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, New Delhi.

Kolkata Test: Sri Lanka 165/4 at stumps on Day 3, trail India by seven runs

Nov 18, 2017, at 09:51 pm

Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): Sri Lanka scored 165/4 at the end of the third day's play of the first Test match at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.

Serena Williams marries Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian

Nov 18, 2017, at 09:27 pm

Washington, Nov 18 (IBNS): US Tennis star Serena Williams has tied the knot with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in a private ceremony.

Thirimanne and Mathews steady Sri Lanka at 113/2 at tea

Nov 18, 2017, at 08:32 pm

Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS) : Lahiru Thirimanne and Angelo Mathews played the anchor with an unbeaten 79-run partnership, as Sri Lanka went for tea at 113 for the loss of two wickets keeping up the fightback after early losses  in their first innings against India on the third day of the first test match.

Eden Gardens test : Sri Lanka 93 for two in reply to India's 172 in first innings

Nov 18, 2017, at 07:42 pm

Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS) : India fought back  forcing  Lanka to  struggle at  93 for two wickets   at the end of the  24th over in their first innings after they were all out at 172 before lunch on the third day of their first test match at the Eden Gardens on Saturday..