Megalicense Entertainment to manage FIFA’s retail and licensing programme for Russia
May 18, 2017, at 06:59 pm
Zurich, May 18 (IBNS): FIFA and Russian company Megalicense Entertainment have signed an agreement for the latter to manage the retail and licensing programme of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup, an official release stated.
ICC announces umpire, match referee appointment for Champions Trophy
May 18, 2017, at 06:03 pm
Dubai, May 18 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Thursday announced the umpire and match referee appointments for the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, which will be staged from 1-18 June at Cardiff Wales Stadium, Edgbaston and The Oval.
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IPL Playoffs: Kolkata Knight Riders knock Sunrisers Hyderabad out of IPL by 7 wickets
May 18, 2017, at 08:08 am
Bangalore, May 18 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in D/L method in the eliminator match of the playoffs and knocked the defending champion out of the tenth edition of Indian Premier League, on Thursday.
IPL Playoffs: Kolkata Knight Riders restrict Sunrisers Hyderabad to 128/7 in 20 overs
May 18, 2017, at 04:12 am
Bangalore, May 17 (IBNS): With a tight bowling performance, Kolkata Knight Riders restricted Sunrisers Hyderabad to only 128/7 in 20 overs in the eliminator match of the playoffs in the tenth edition of Indian Premier League, on Wednesday.
May 18, 2017, at 03:33 am
Mumbai, May 17 (IBNS): Star Sports which is the official broadcaster of the Champions Trophy 2017 launched a new 'Sabse Bada Moh' advertisement for the India-Pakistan face off that would take place on June 4 in Edgbaston, media reports.
IPL Playoffs: Kolkata Knight Riders wins toss, elects to field
May 18, 2017, at 01:22 am
Bangalore, May 17 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir won the toss against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the eliminator match of the play-offs in the tenth edition of Indian Premier League, on Wednesday.
Countdown to FIFA U-17 Football World Cup begins, Mini-Football Fest Delhi tomorrow
May 18, 2017, at 12:32 am
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): The countdown to FIFA U-17 Football World Cup has already begun and even as the football fever rises, ticket sales are already on in the presence of legendary footballer Carles Puyol.
PCB suspends Mohammad Nawaz for two months
May 17, 2017, at 10:46 pm
Lahore, May 17 (IBNS): In a major decision, the Pakistan Cricket Board has suspended cricketer Mohammad Nawaz for two months in connection with the investigation with the the spot-fixing scandal.
IPL: Cricket world appreciates Dhoni for his charismatic innings against MI
May 17, 2017, at 09:32 pm
Mumbai, May 17 (IBNS): Former Indian captain MS Dhoni, who nearly had a silent run in the IPL, showed his brilliance when it mattered the most for his team Rising Pune Supergiant as he played a destructive knock of 26-ball 40 not out which helped his side in reaching the final of the tournament by beating Mumbai Indians.
World Cup Winner Carles Puyol plays with school children at Mumbai's MXIM Festival
May 17, 2017, at 07:08 pm
Mumbai, May 17 (IBNS): Children from schools across Mumbai had a chance to play and demonstrate their skills in front of World Cup Winner Carles Puyol at the Mission XI Million festival in the Mumbai Football Arena, Andheri Sports Complex.
IPL play-offs: Rahane and Tiwari score half centuries, Pune post 162/4
May 17, 2017, at 03:48 am
Mumbai, May 16 (IBNS): Ajinkya Rahane's 56 (43) and Manoj Tiwari's 58 (48) along with the cameo of aggressive unbeaten 40 from the former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni helped the Rising Pune Supergiant to post 162 for the loss of four wickets in 20 overs, in the first qualifier of the tenth edition of Indian Premier League, on Tuesday.
BCCI-WICB announce India's tour to West Indies
May 17, 2017, at 03:41 am
Mumbai, May 16 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) have confirmed India's tour to the West Indies starting June 23, 2017.
IPL play-offs: Mumbai Indians wins toss, elects to field
May 17, 2017, at 01:26 am
Mumbai, May 16 (IBNS): Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field first against the Rising Pune Supergiants in the first qualifier of the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League on Tuesday.
Match fixing offences: Junn Mitsuhashi banned for life
May 17, 2017, at 01:01 am
Tokyo, May 16 (IBNS): Japanese tennis player Junn Mitsuhashi (27) has been banned for life and fined US$50,000 after being found guilty of breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (Program).
Roger Federer to miss French Open
May 16, 2017, at 11:59 pm
New York, May 16 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer has announced that he will not participate in the French Open.
Sunset+Vine named Host Broadcast Producers for Hero CPL
May 16, 2017, at 10:40 pm
New York, May 16 (IBNS): Sunset+Vine, the UK-based TV sports production and media company which is part of the Tinopolis Group, has secured the host broadcast production contract for the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2017 which takes place between 4th August and 9th September 2017.
ICC takes a celebration of cricket to the heart of Birmingham
May 16, 2017, at 10:38 pm
Birmingham, May 16 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced it will be taking the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 action to even more fans after unveiling the first ever ICC Official Fan Park for the opening weekend of the tournament in Victoria Square, Birmingham.
BCCI congratulates Indian Women’s Team
May 16, 2017, at 03:53 am
Mumbai, May 15 (IBNS): The BCCI congratulates Deepti Sharma, Punam Raut and the Indian Women’s Cricket Team for their outstanding performance in the ODI against Ireland Women that saw several records being broken.
Sammy feels he still has something to offer to West Indies cricket
May 16, 2017, at 03:48 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Two times ICC World T20 winning skipper of West Indies Darren Sammy feels that he has more to contribute for the national side.
Vijay Goel, Carles Puyol hand over First Ticket of FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017
May 16, 2017, at 03:06 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Vijay Goel attended an event to promote the ticketing launch for FIFA Under-17 World Cup India 2017 at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, here on Monday.
Indian Women's Team for ICC Women's World Cup 2017 announced
May 16, 2017, at 02:28 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): The All-India Women's Selection Committee met on Monday to select the India Women’s Cricket Team for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup 2017.
Angelique Kerber holds top position on WTA rankings
May 16, 2017, at 01:29 am
London, May 15 (IBNS): Grman star Angelique Kerber hold the top position in the WTA rankings that was released on Monday.
Andy Murray remains no 1 player
May 15, 2017, at 11:23 pm
London, May 15 (IBNS): British Tennis star Andy Murray remained the top of the ATP rankings list released on Monday.
U 17 World Cup Soccer match tickets to be sold on line from May 16
May 15, 2017, at 03:37 am
Kolkata, May 14 (IBNS): Price of tickets for the forthcoming U 17 World Cup soccer matches at different venues in India have been kept reasonably low so that more spectators can watch the world cup matches live, U 17 World Cup Soccer tournament Director Javier Ceppi announced here on Sunday.
Mohun Bagan see off Kingfisher East Bengal to reach Fed Cup
May 15, 2017, at 03:05 am
Cuttack, May 14 (IBNS): Mohun Bagan defeated Kingfisher East Bengal 2-0 in the semi-finals of the Hero Federation Cup at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha on Sunday.
IPL: Pune beat Kings XI Punjba, reach play-offs
May 15, 2017, at 02:49 am
Pune, May 14 (IBNS): On their home turf, Rising Pune Supergiant defeated Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets in an IPL clash to qualify for the playoffs of the tournament on Sunday.
Bengaluru FC defeat Azawl FC to reach Fed Cup finals
May 15, 2017, at 02:28 am
Cuttack, May 14 (IBNS): Cameron Watson’s 8th-minute penalty strike led JSW Bengaluru FC to reach the final of the Hero Federation Cup after Alberto Roca’s men defeated Aizawl FC 1-0 in their semi-final bout held at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha on Sunday.
ICC announces Champions Trophy prize money details
May 14, 2017, at 07:43 pm
Dubai, May 14 (IBNS): The upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in England and Wales from 1-18 June carries a total prize money of $4.5 million with the winner of the eight-team tournament taking home a cheque of $2.2 million, the International Cricket Council announced on Sunday.
Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 9 runs, stay at the top of the table
May 14, 2017, at 06:01 am
Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS): Mumbai Indians defeated host team Kolkata Knight Riders by nine runs to finish the league matches at the top spot, in the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League, on Saturday.
Shah Rukh Khan visits Kolkata to cheer for his team KKR
May 14, 2017, at 04:15 am
Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS): Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is also the owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders, flew down to Kolkata for the first time to support his team in the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League on Saturday.