Wawrinka ends Federer's run in French Open

Jun 03, 2015, at 07:25 am

Paris, June 2 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis legend Roger Federer's dream of clinching the ongoing French Open title as he was defeated by Stan Wawrinka in the men's singles quater-finals.

Umpire Steve Davis to retire at the end of England-New Zealand ODI series

Jun 03, 2015, at 03:13 am

Dubai, June 2 (IBNS) Steve Davis of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires today announced that he will retire from international umpiring at the end of the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series between England and New Zealand, which concludes at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street on June 20.

AIFF enters into agreement with FFF

Jun 03, 2015, at 01:41 am

New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS) Barely a month after All India Football Federation entered into a partnership with the German Football Association (DFB), Praful Patel, President, All India Football Federation, signed an agreement with French Football Federation (FFF) in Munich.

India to host 2016 AFC U-16 finals

Jun 03, 2015, at 01:29 am

New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS) The Asian Football Confederation have officially confirmed India as hosts of the 2016 AFC U-16 finals.

Zaheer Abbas to be nominated for ICC presidency?

Jun 02, 2015, at 10:48 pm

Islamabad, June 2 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to name former skipper Zaheer Abbas for ICC presidency, media reports said on Tuesday.

Ravi Shastri appointed director of Team India for Bangladesh tour

Jun 02, 2015, at 06:34 pm

Mumbai, Jun 2 (IBNS) Ravi Shastri, former India Captain, has been appointed as Director of the Indian cricket team for the tour of Bangladesh, starting on June 10, said the BCCI on Tuesday.

I want to create strong bonds: Virat Kohli on Team India

Jun 02, 2015, at 05:25 pm

Kolkata, Jun 2 (IBNS) Virat Kohli, India's Test captain, has outlined an ambitious vision for the team, saying that India has the ability to be the best in the world in conversation with The Cricket Monthly, ESPNcricinfo's digital magazine

Women's cricket teams named for Challenger Trophy

Jun 02, 2015, at 01:40 am

Mumbai, June 1 (IBNS) The Women's Selection Committee met in Delhi earlier on Monday, to pick the India Red, India Blue and India Green (Under-19) teams for the Challenger Trophy, to be played at Mysore from June 14 to 17 in preparation for New Zealand’s tour of India in June-July 2015.

Defending champion Maria Sharapova crash out of French Open

Jun 01, 2015, at 10:34 pm

Paris, June 1 (IBNS): Maria Sharapova's dream of clinching French Open title was shattered on Monday as the Russian crashed out of the tournament after being defeated by Lucie Safarova here.

Parle FC successfully defend the Vile Parle Premier League title

Jun 01, 2015, at 09:59 pm

Mumbai, June 1 (IBNS) Parle FC defeat Parle Dazzlers to win the Vile Parle Premier League (VPPL) while Vile Parle Championship (VPC) team, Parle Tigers, clinch promotion to VPPL by beating Parle Wanderers in a promotion play-off at Dubashi Ground, Vile Parle East, Mumbai.

Sachin, Sourav, Laxman in BCCI advisory committee

Jun 01, 2015, at 08:03 pm

Mumbai, June 1 (IBNS) Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman have been incorporated in the cricket advisory committee of the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI).

French Open: Sania-Martina reach Q/F

Jun 01, 2015, at 06:22 am

Paris, May 31 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania Mirrza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis reached the quarter-final of the French Open by beating Karin Knapp and Roberta Knapp in the clash here on Sunday.

Bello's header seals Hero I-League trophy for Mohun Bagan after 13 years

Jun 01, 2015, at 05:41 am

Bangalore, May 31 (IBNS) Bello Rasaq scored a late goal as he helped Kolkata's giants Mohun Bagan lift the prestigious I- League by managing to hold Bengaluru FC to a 1-1 draw in a crucial match of the tournament here on Sunday.

Mohun Bagan clinch I-League

Jun 01, 2015, at 04:28 am

Bangalore, May 31 (IBNS): Kolkata erupted in joy as Mohun Bagan clinched the I-League by finishing the crucial match against Bengaluru FC to a 1-1 draw here on Sunday.

Asia's Biggest School Rowing Meet at Rabindra Sarobar from May 31

Jun 01, 2015, at 04:26 am

Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS) 43rd KC Mahindra All India school rowing championship, the biggest school regatta in Asia , being organized by Lake Club, will be held at Rabindra Sarobor lake here from May 31 to June 6.

Singh qualifies for Rio Olympics

Jun 01, 2015, at 02:10 am

Munich, May 31 (IBNS) Indian shooter Gurpreet Singh has qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games after he finished fourth in the 10m Air Pistol category at the ongoing ISSF World Cup here on Sunday.

Kolkata: Amway 65th State Athletic Championship concludes

Jun 01, 2015, at 01:35 am

Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS) The four- day long Amway 65th State Athletic Championship culminated in the gala closing ceremony with felicitation of athletes and district units.

Contenders ready to kick-start Intercontinental Cup 2015-17

Jun 01, 2015, at 01:33 am

Dubai, May 31 (IBNS): All four Associate nations, which recently impressed at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, will be in action from Tuesday in their opening round matches of the four-day first-class Intercontinental Cup 2015-17, which is a pathway for Test cricket.

Paes-Hingis crash out of French Open

May 31, 2015, at 10:57 pm

Paris, May 31 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Leander Paes and his mixed doubles partner Martina Hingis crashed out of the French Open after being defeated by Katarina Srebotnik and Horia Tecau in a round two clash here.

Chanderpaul left out of WI Test squad against Australia

May 31, 2015, at 10:28 pm

Roseau,Dominica, May 31 (IBNS): Senior batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has been left out of the 14-man West Indies squad for the first Test of the International Home Test Series against Australia, starting this Wednesday at Windsor Park here.

Gurpreet Singh finishes fourth, misses Olympics quota place

May 31, 2015, at 06:10 am

Munich, May 30 (IBNS): Indian shooter Gurpreet Singh finished fourth in the Men's 25-metre Rapid Fire Pistol event at the World Cup here on Saturday, missing a quota place for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Taisuke's superb late effort lifts Mumbai FC to victory and sixth position

May 31, 2015, at 02:39 am

Mumbai, May 30 (IBNS) Japanese midfielder Taisuke Matsugae brilliant late strike helped Mumbai FC clinch a decisive 2-1 win against Bharat FC in the final round I-League match at the Cooperage ground on Saturday evening. Playwin is the official sponsor of Mumbai FC, the only team for Mumbai who are participating in the country’s top club competition.

I-League: Pune FC finish in fifth place after a 0-4 loss to Sporting Goa

May 31, 2015, at 02:38 am

Fatorda, May 30 (IBNS) Pune FC ended their campaign in the I-League with a 0-4 defeat to Sporting Clube de Goa in the final game of the season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Saturday.

I'm the president of all: Blatter

May 31, 2015, at 12:18 am

Zurich, May 30 (IBNS): FIFA supremo Sepp Blatter on Saturday said he is the president of 'all' and even of those who voted against him.

Current allocation of FIFA World Cup confederation slots maintained

May 30, 2015, at 10:57 pm

Zurich, May 30 (IBNS): Chaired by FIFA President Sepp Blatter, the FIFA Executive Committee held its first meeting in its new composition on Saturday at the Home of FIFA in Zurich.

I-League: Pune FC hope to end season on a high; face Sporting Goa in final game

May 30, 2015, at 12:25 am

Fatorda, May 29 (IBNS) Pune FC will look to end the 2014-15 season on a high when they take on Sporting Clube de Goa in an I-League Round-22 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Saturday.

Saina crashes out of Australian Open

May 29, 2015, at 10:18 pm

Sydney, May 29 (IBNS) Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal crashed out of the Australian Open Superseries after she was defeated by China's Shixian Wang in the quater-finals on Friday.

Sania-Bruno crash out of French Open

May 29, 2015, at 09:51 pm

Paris, May 29 (IBNS): Shocking her fans, Sania Mirza and her mixed double partner Bruno Soares of Brazil crashed out of the French Open after they were defeated in the first round clash of the French Open at the hands of Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Jean-Julien Rojer here.

Kolkata hosts football tournament for Nepal earthquake victims

May 29, 2015, at 09:49 pm

Kolkata, May 29 (IBNS): A three- day football tournament was organised to support victims of Nepal earthquake at the Ram Lila ground in Kolkata recently.

Blatter opens the 65th FIFA Congress

May 29, 2015, at 06:47 am

Zurich, May 28 (IBNS) Amid arrests of several of its officials, the opening ceremny of the 65th FIFA Congress was held here on Thursday.