Amway state athletic championship flags off today

May 29, 2015, at 06:43 am

Kolkata, May 28 (IBNS): Amway 65th State Athletic Championship 2015 has kicked off in right spirit today in Kolkata. Amway India, the largest direct selling health and beauty Direct Selling FMCG Company has reinforced its commitment to holistic development in athletics this year and collaborated with the prestigious West Bengal Athletic Association (WBAA) for the third year.

Saina reaches Australian Open Q/F

May 29, 2015, at 06:17 am

Sydney, May 28 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal moved to the quarterfinal of the Australian Open Super Series badminton tournament by beating China's Sun Yu on Thursday.

Bindra grabs quota place for Rio Olympics

May 29, 2015, at 05:23 am

Munich, May 28 (IBNS): Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra has clinched a quota place for the Rio Olympics as he finished at sixth place in the Men's 10m Air Rifle final at the ISSF Shooting World Cup here on Thursday.

The Golf Foundation launches pan India talent search programme

May 29, 2015, at 04:58 am

New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS): The Golf Foundation is all set to mark it footprints across the country as it launches a nationwide Talent Search for Excellence in Golf to identify and nurture the realm's top junior golfing talent. In a launch conference held here on Thursday, The Golf Foundation announced that it has set up four Zonal Centers – Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Pune in its quest for unearthing rare talent in a structured manner.

Another attempt of expanding one's own jurisdiction: Putin targets US

May 29, 2015, at 12:54 am

Moscow, May 28 (IBNS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday accused the US of expanding its jurisdiction on other countries by arresting FIFA officials.

Nitin Patel resigns Indian team?

May 28, 2015, at 05:03 am

Mumbai,May 27 (IBNS): Indian team physio Nitin Patel has resigned from his post, media reports said on Wednesday.

Shane Watson shares pictures of daughter Matilda Victoria with fans

May 28, 2015, at 04:39 am

Sydney, May 27 (IBNS): Australian cricketer Shane Watson on Wednesday posted pictures of her daughter on micro-blogging site Twitter.

Sania Mirza congratulates husband Malik for hitting century

May 28, 2015, at 12:46 am

Lahore, May 27 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza congratulated her husband Shoaib Malik after he hit a century against Pakistan's ODI match against Zimbabwe.

FIFA officials arrested

May 28, 2015, at 12:08 am

Zurich, May 27 (BNS) Adding troubles to FIFA, Swiss police have arrested six of its officials from a hotel here on Wednesday.

Pepsi IPL Fan Park, a huge success in its inaugural year: BCCI

May 27, 2015, at 11:20 pm

Mumbai, May 27 (IBNS) Among those who watched the Pepsi IPL 2015 Final, played between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 24 May 2015, were over 15,000 fans in the Pepsi IPL Fan Park, at the Shree Chhatrapati Shivaji Stadium at Nashik, the BCCI said.

Mahesh Bhupathi crashes out of French Open

May 27, 2015, at 05:13 am

Paris, May 26 (IBNS): Indo-Australian pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Nick Kyrgios crashed out of the French Open first round after they were defeated by Lucas Pouille andThanasi Kokkinakis on Tuesday.

French Open: Rafael beat Quentin Halys

May 27, 2015, at 04:06 am

Paris, May 26 (IBNS): Bidding to win his 10th French Open title, Rafael Nadal started his campaign with a win as he defeated Frenchman Quentin Halys in the first round on Tuesday.

Brett Lee backs Ganguly for new coach of Indian team

May 27, 2015, at 03:59 am

Sydney, May 26 (IBNS): Former Australian pacer Brett Lee feels that ex-Indian captain Sourav Ganguly can do a 'great job' if selected as the coach of the Indian national cricket side.

Trevor Bayliss appointed as England coach

May 27, 2015, at 03:58 am

London, May 26 (IBNS): The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday said Trevor Bayliss has been appointed as the Head Coach of the England side.

119th IFA Shield: Pune FC U19s end campaign with a 0-4 semifinal loss to United SC

May 27, 2015, at 02:23 am

Kolkata, May 26 (IBNS) Ten-man Pune FC Under-19s suffered a heartbreaking 0-4 loss to United SC and exited the 119th IFA Shield at the semifinal stage at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday.

BSF South Bengal organises 39th Inter Frontier Football tournament

May 26, 2015, at 03:43 am

Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS) The 39th inter Frontier Football Competition of the Border Security Force (BSF) will be held at Kalyani from May 26 to 30.

Trevor Bayliss to become new England coach?

May 26, 2015, at 03:41 am

London, May 25 (IBNS): Australian Trevor Bayliss is likely to be appointed as the coach of the England national cricket side, media reports said.

Serena, Sania maintains number one positions

May 26, 2015, at 02:24 am

London, May 25 (IBNS): US Tennis star Serena Williams maintained the top spot in the WTA rankings list released on Monday.

119th IFA Shield: Pune FC U-19s top Group-B after a goalless draw against Mohammedan

May 26, 2015, at 01:42 am

Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS) Pune FC Under-19s sealed the top spot in Group-B with a goalless draw against Mohammedan SC in their final group game at the East Bengal Ground in Kolkata on Monday.

Djokovic maintains top spot in rankings

May 26, 2015, at 01:41 am

London, May 25 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic maintained the top position in the men's singles rankings which was released by ATP on Monday.

MI beat CSK, clinch IPL for 2nd time

May 25, 2015, at 05:27 am

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS): Mumbai Indians thrashed Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs in an one-sided IPL match to lift the title for the second time here on Sunday.

SRK feels 'sad' as KKR not playing IPL final

May 25, 2015, at 03:00 am

Mumbai, May 24 (IBNS): With Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings playing the final of the Indian Premier League in Kolkata, actor Shah Rukh Khan said he is feeling 'sad' as his Kolkata Knight Riders is not playing in the trophy deciding clash of the tournament.

Brace from Dudu concludes Kingfisher East Bengal's homerun on high

May 25, 2015, at 02:26 am

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS) : A brace by Dudu Omagbemi helped East Bengal humble royal Wahingdoh 2-0 in the last home game of the season.

Contract system proposed for the Indian women's team: BCCI

May 25, 2015, at 02:22 am

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS) The Women’s Cricket Committee of the BCCI met in Kolkata on Sunday and recommended to the Working Committee a contract system for international women cricketers was proposed.

I-League: Pune FC complete double over Shillong Lajong with a 1-0 win

May 25, 2015, at 02:14 am

Pune, May 24 (IBNS) Pune FC recorded a stunning 1-0 win and completed a double over Shillong Lajong FC in an I-League Round-21 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Sunday.

Venues for South Africa and Sri Lanka's finalised

May 25, 2015, at 02:13 am

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS) The Tour Programme and Fixtures Committee of the BCCI met in Kolkata earlier today to finalise the venues for South Africa and Sri Lanka's tours of India in 2015-16.

Chennai to take on Mumbai in IPL 8 finale

May 24, 2015, at 07:09 pm

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS): Two-time former champion Chennai Super Kings will take on Mumbai Indians at an extravagant finale of the eighth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata on Sunday.

119th IFA Shield: Pune FC hammer Mohun Bagan 5-2; book place in the semis

May 24, 2015, at 03:13 am

Pune, May 23 (IBNS) Pune FC Under-19s booked their place in the semifinals of the 119th IFA Shield with a dominant 5-2 win over Mohun Bagan U19s in their Group-B opener at the Mohun Bagan ground on Saturday.

I-League: Pune FC aim for a double over Shillong Lajong

May 24, 2015, at 12:22 am

Shillong, May 23 (IBNS) Pune FC will be looking to build on their impressive form when they take on Shillong Lajong FC in an I-League Round-21 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Sunday.

Constantine needs 'support' to improve football

May 23, 2015, at 09:09 pm

Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS) Indian National Football Team Manager Stephen Constantine on Friday said he needs the support of every person, including the clubs, to develop football in India.