FIWC 2016 launch on dual consoles with historic new tournament structure
Sep 10, 2015, at 05:15 pm
Zurich, Sept 10 (IBNS) The FIFA Interactive World Cup 2016 (FIWC 2016) will kick-start on October 1, 2015 and for the first time in the history of the tournament, players on Xbox One and PlayStation4 will compete against each other as part of the gaming quest to be crowned FIWC 2016 Champion.
Hero Indian Super League 2015 Opening Ceremony ticket available online
Sep 10, 2015, at 01:39 am
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) Online ticket sales to the much anticipated Hero Indian Super League 2015 Opening Ceremony scheduled on 3rd October 2015 in Chennai, commenced on Wednesday .
Amway India renews support to West Bengal Athletics Association team
Sep 10, 2015, at 01:30 am
Kolkata, Sept 9 (IBNS) : Amway India, the largest Direct Selling FMCG Company in India, has announced an annual sponsorship for the team of West Bengal State Athletic Association today.
Delhi Dynamos FC add Ghanian wonder kid Richard Gadze to their line-up
Sep 09, 2015, at 09:38 pm
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS): Richard Gadze, one of the brightest prospects from Ghana, has been signed for the Dynamos.
Cricket Australia and Cricket NSW pay tributes to Brad Haddin
Sep 09, 2015, at 06:51 pm
Melbourne, Sept 9 (IBNS) Cricket Australia and Cricket NSW have paid tributes to Brad Haddin after he announced retirement from international and state cricket on Wednesday.
US Open: Serena halts Venus, progress, Novak in semis after a fiery Lopez encounter
Sep 09, 2015, at 06:46 pm
New York, Sept 9 (IBNS) Serena Williams dropped a set against her sister, Venus, to book a semifinal berth, as did Novak Djokovic after an exhausting match against Feliciano Lopez, here on day 9 of the US Open.
FIFA TMS's Big 5 report released
Sep 09, 2015, at 05:33 pm
Zurich, Sept 9 (IBNS) FIFA TMS on Tuesday launched its latest Big 5 Transfer Window Analysis report. The 2015 summer edition examines official international transfer figures for the Big 5 countries- England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Rasu's big hitting 95 takes Vanuatu to victory over Norway in ICC World Cricket League Division
Sep 09, 2015, at 05:28 pm
Dubai, Sept 9 (IBNS) Joshua Rasu's big hitting took Vanuatu to a win over Norway on Tuesday at The Glebe ground in Essex on day two of the ICC World Cricket League Division 6.
Valiant India go down fighting against Iran
Sep 09, 2015, at 05:18 am
Bangalore, Sept 8 (IBNS) A disciplined and organized India went down fighting 3-0 to ‘Giants of Asia’ Iran in the Russia 2018 Preliminary Joint Qualification on a windy Tuesday night at the Kanteerava Stadium in here.
BCB announces Bangladesh A side for India tour
Sep 09, 2015, at 05:13 am
Dhaka, Sept 8 (IBNS): Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced a 15-member 'A' squad for the upcoming series against India.
Delhi Dynamos gear up for BK Hacken challenge
Sep 09, 2015, at 01:17 am
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS): Delhi Dynamos is a firm believer of making history as it will become the first Indian team to play against a top tier European club on Thursday against BK Hacken.
Bengal Juniors Challenge tees off today
Sep 08, 2015, at 11:05 pm
Kolkata, Sept 8 (IBNS): The Mecca of Indian golf, Royal Calcutta Golf Club is in readiness to host the Bengal Juniors over its Par - 72 layout.
US Open: Anderson ends Murray's hope, Federer, Wawrinka rolls on
Sep 08, 2015, at 09:02 pm
New York, Sept 8 (IBNS) Kevin Anderson, the world number 14 pulled up a major upset as he played some scintillating tennis to beat Andy Murray and set up a quarterfinal berth, here on Monday.
Brazilian football legend Pele to attend Subroto Cup final in India
Sep 08, 2015, at 01:13 am
New Delhi, Sept 7 (IBNS) In what could be the most glorious moment for Subroto Cup in its history of 56 years, the greatest football player of all time, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, who is better known as Pelé would be attending the final match of the 2015 edition on Oct 16 at New Delhi as a Special Ambassador for the tournament.
US Open: Serena, Venus advance to set up an all Williams quarterfinal clash
Sep 07, 2015, at 08:41 pm
New York, Sept 7 (IBNS) Former US Open champion Venus Williams and her younger sibling Serena won their fourth round matches here on Sunday to set up an all Williams encounter in the quarterfinals.
Sourav Ganguly launches book on APJ Abdul Kalam
Sep 07, 2015, at 06:10 am
Kolkata, Sept 6 (IBNS) Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday launched 'Pupils' President APJ Abdul Kalam’, a piece handpicked to chart the life and journey of ex- Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam at Oxford Bookstore in Kolkata.
East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan to win CFL
Sep 07, 2015, at 01:37 am
Kolkata, Sept 6 (IBNS) In a thrilling Kolkata Derby clash, East Bengal completely dominated the match to beat arch-rivals Mohun Bagan 4-0 and win the sixth Calcutta Football League (CFL) premier division title in Kolkata on Sunday.
Australian all-rounder Shane Watson quits Test cricket
Sep 06, 2015, at 11:51 pm
London/ Sydney, Sept 6 (IBNS) Australian all-rounder Shane Watson on Sunday announced his retirement from Test cricket.
US Open: Double delight for Bopanna, Sania-Martina-Leander advance to next round
Sep 06, 2015, at 08:17 pm
New York, Sept 6 (IBNS) Rohan Bopanna won both his matches in the Men's Doubles and Mixed Doubles category to advance to the next round, other Indian players, Sania Mirza and Leander Peas too advanced in the Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles respectively with their common partner Martina Hingis, here on Saturday.
Sep 06, 2015, at 04:48 am
Kolkata, Sept 5 (IBNS): The champions of the first season of Indian Super League comes closer to people of The City of Joy with the inauguration of the first Atletico de Kolkata merchandise kiosk which is situated at the basement level near Spencer’s Retail Store at the Quest Mall in Kolkata.
"Iran are special team but we are not afraid"
Sep 06, 2015, at 04:46 am
New Delhi, Sept 5 (IBNS) A couple of days prior to India's World Cup Qualifier clash against 'Giants of Asia,' Iran, Subrata Paul stressed that India will stay all "focussed" and play with "passion" when it kicks-off at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Sept 8.
Sachin Tendulkar greets his coach Ramakant Achrekar on Teacher's Day
Sep 06, 2015, at 01:47 am
Mumbai, Sept 5 (IBNS): Former India skipper and batting icon Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday greeted his coach Ramakant Achrekar on the occasion of Teacher's Day.
Denesh Ramdin removed as West Indies Test skipper, Jason Holder replaces him
Sep 05, 2015, at 11:58 pm
Bridgetown, Sept 5 (IBNS): West Indies selectors have removed Denesh Ramdin as the Test captain, officials said on Saturday.
BCCI announces Bangladesh 'A' tour of India
Sep 05, 2015, at 11:45 pm
Mumbai, Sept 5 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have confirmed the schedule for Bangladesh 'A' tour of India, 2015.
Rafael Nadal crashes out of US Open
Sep 05, 2015, at 09:46 pm
New York, Sept 5 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal on Saturday was defeated by Italian Fabio Fognini in the US Open Men's singles event, ending his hopes of clinching the title here.
US Open: Fognini shocks Nadal; Sania, Leander bow out
Sep 05, 2015, at 05:58 pm
New York, Sept 5 (IBNS) In a thrilling five-set encounter for 3 hours and 46 minutes, Italy’s Fabio Fognini came from behind to beat former world number one and higher ranked Rafael Nadal, here on Friday.
BCCI constitutes committee for managing Rajasthan cricket
Sep 05, 2015, at 12:30 am
Mumbai, Sept 4 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has constituted an ad-hoc committee for managing cricket affairs in Rajasthan. The committee has been tasked to ensure the participation of Rajasthan teams in various BCCI tournaments in the upcoming domestic season.
Productive first meeting of the 2016 FIFA Reform Committee in Berne
Sep 05, 2015, at 12:27 am
Zurich, Sept 4 (IBNS) The 2016 FIFA Reform Committee on Thursday concluded its first meeting following a productive two day session in Switzerland’s capital Berne.
Sep 04, 2015, at 09:02 pm
Segovia/Kolkata, Sept 4 (IBNS): Atlético de Kolkata won their first friendly match against Gimnástica Segoviana CF U-19 team at the Los Angeles de San Rafael ground in El Espinar, Segovia, Spain.
US Open: Martina-Sania enter second round, Wozniacki crashes out
Sep 04, 2015, at 06:00 pm
New York, Sept 4 (IBNS) The Indo-Swiss pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis entered the second round with ease but in another encounter Caroline Wozniacki's progress was halted by the unseeded P Cetkovska as the fourth seeded Danish tennis star was ousted in the second round, here on Thursday.