Under-19 I-League: Pune FC aim to bounce back

Dec 28, 2014, at 11:35 pm

Pune, Dec 28 (IBNS) Pune FC Under-19 will be eager to bounce back to winning ways when they face PIFA Colaba FC in a Round-3 Maharashtra Zone clash of the Under-19 I-League 2014-15 at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Monday.

Shankar Das surges ahead with timely 65

Dec 28, 2014, at 05:24 am

Kolkata, Dec 27 (IBNS): Shankar Das of Kolkata fired a timely seven-under-65 to surge ahead in round three of the Rs. 1.5 crore McLeod Russel Tour Championship at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) on Saturday. Shankar's three-day total now stands at 13-under-203 and he enjoys a two-shot lead over his nearest rival Rashid Khan of Delhi who shot a 71 in the third round. Delhi's Shamim Khan lies third at 10-under-206.

Voleyball: Delhi keep a clean slate, Maharashtra win a tough battle

Dec 28, 2014, at 05:08 am

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IBNS): Delhi boys kept their slate clean and claimed full points on day two of the 37th Sub-Junior National Volleyball Championships, beating Jharkhand 25-22, 25-22, 25-16 in what turned out to be a one-sided affair at the Ajmal Khan Park here on Saturday.

Indian elite runners ready for face off at inaugural Tata Steel Kolkata 25K

Dec 28, 2014, at 05:04 am

Kolkata, Dec 27 (IBNS) : Top national athletes Sudha Singh, Kavita Raut, Nitendra Rawat and Soji Mathew came together ahead of the inaugural Tata Steel Kolkata 25K representing a field of more than 40 leading track and field Indian athletes.

Ankita beats Katy to win NECC-ITF title

Dec 28, 2014, at 05:00 am

Pune, Dec 27 (IBNS): Ankita Raina capped her tumultuous year with an inspiring straight set victory over Briton Katy Dunne to win the $25,000 NECC-ITF tennis title, a first for an Indian after a gap of 14 years, at the Deccan Gymkhana courts on Saturday.

Ajmal not to feature in WC

Dec 28, 2014, at 04:01 am

Islamabad, Dec 27 (IBNS): Ahead of next year's World Cup, Pakistan received a huge blow as their star spinner Saeed Ajmal will not participate in the mega cricketing event, reports said.

Hope to be an ideal example for youngsters: Sunil Chhetri

Dec 28, 2014, at 02:36 am

Mumbai, Dec 27 (IBNS) Immediately after being declared the '2014 AIFF Player of the Year' National Team Captain Sunil Chhetri spoke exclusively to www.the-aiff.com on its significance, the responsibilities, expectations and much more. Excerpts:

Sunil voted AIFF Player of the Year

Dec 28, 2014, at 02:34 am

Mumbai, Dec 27 (IBNS) Indian National Team captain Sunil Chhetri has been declared the 'AIFF 2014 Player of the Year.'

Smith's 192 heroics take Australia to 530, India 108/1

Dec 28, 2014, at 02:12 am

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IBNS): Riding on Steve Smith's memorable 192 runs, Australia posted a mammoth 530 on the scoreboard before picking up the wicket of Shikhar Dhawan (28) as the hosts finished the second day's play at 108 runs here on Saturday.

Mumbai FC rope in Mohammed Rafi and Climax Lawrence for season 2014-15

Dec 27, 2014, at 06:09 am

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IBNS): Mumbai FC have added two more players to their squad in Mohammed Rafi and Climax Lawrence. The two players plied their trade for Mumbai FC last season too and Head Coach Khalid Jamil was more than happy to get the duo for another season.

Mumbai FC announce squad for Federation Cup

Dec 27, 2014, at 06:08 am

Mumbai ,Dec 26 (IBNS) Mumbai FC recently registered their twenty member squad for the Federation Cup 2014-15 that is to be held in Goa.

Federation Cup: Midfielder Arata Izumi to lead 20-man Pune FC squad

Dec 27, 2014, at 06:08 am

Mumbai, Dec 26 ((IBNS): Long serving midfielder Arata Izumi will lead a 20-member Pune FC squad at the 36th edition of Federation Cup, in Goa.

Everest tribute planned for Phil Hughes

Dec 27, 2014, at 02:45 am

Sydney, Dec 26 (IBNS): A memorial for late Australian cricketer Phillip ­Hughes, who died last month after staying in induced coma for two days following his on-field accident during a domestic match, is being planned on top of Mount Everest next year.

3rd Test: Smith shines with unbeaten 72, Australia post 259/5

Dec 27, 2014, at 02:36 am

Melbourne, Dec 26 (IBNS): Skipper Steve Smith shined with his willow and remained unbeaten at 72 as Australia scored 259 for five at the end of the first day of the third Test here on Friday.

Shubhankar Sharma grabs round one lead with blistering eight-under-64

Dec 26, 2014, at 05:52 am

Kolkata, Dec 25 (IBNS) The Rs. 1.5 crore McLeod Russel Tour Championship, the year-ending event of the PGTI, got off to a cracking start at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) on Thursday as teenager Shubhankar Sharma of the DLF Golf & Country Club, Gurgaon, posted a blistering eight-under-64 for the round one lead.

Dhoni denies spat between Kohli, Dhawan

Dec 26, 2014, at 05:23 am

Melbourne, Dec 25 (IBNS) Indian skipper MS Dhoni used his wit and rejected reports of a dressing room spat between Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan and vice-captain Virat Kohli on the fourth day of the Brisbane Test.

Saina Nehwal participates in Swachh Bharat campaign

Dec 26, 2014, at 04:21 am

Hyderabad, Dec 25 (IBNS) Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal on Thursday joined the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' organised by oil Bharat Petroleum here.

India-Australia Test: Joe Burns to bat at no 6

Dec 26, 2014, at 04:03 am

Melbourne, Dec 25 (IBNS): Debutant Joe Burns, who got a place in the Australian side as a replacement for Mitch Marsh, will bat at number six in the third Test against India from Friday.

'Mumbai FC is a very good squad to win Fed Cup'

Dec 25, 2014, at 09:34 pm

The Federation Cup is just a few days away. Mumbai FC Head Coach - Khalid Jamil - in conversation with media

Atwal plans to open gold academies in India

Dec 25, 2014, at 05:39 am

Kolkata, Dec 24 (IBNS) Indian golfing professional Arjun Atwal is planning to open a number of golf academies in India.

Mumbai FC u19 give up one goal lead to lose against DSK Shivajians

Dec 25, 2014, at 05:20 am

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IBNS) DSK Shivajians u19 beat Mumbai FC u19 3-1 in a thrilling encounter at the Cooperage Football Stadium in the U19 I-League. Mumbai FC had taken a half time lead at half time but three goals in the space of fifteen minutes stole the thunder off Abdul Siddique's side.

Maiden crown for Karnataka girls; PSPBA boys retain title

Dec 25, 2014, at 05:17 am

Rajahmundry, Dec 24 (IBNS): The Petroleum Sports Promotion Board Academy (PSPBA) boys, as expected, retained their title in the sub-junior section beating Telangana 3-1 in the final of the 76th Cadet and Sub-Junior National Table Tennis Championships at the Cherukuri Convention Centre here on Wednesday.

Clarke to do commentary during Boxing Day Test

Dec 25, 2014, at 04:59 am

Melbourne, Dec 24 (IBNS): Injured Australian skipper Michael Clarke will join the Wide World of Sports commentary team for the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia in Melbourne, officials said on Wednesday.

Mamata felicitates Atletico de Kolkata players

Dec 24, 2014, at 10:54 pm

Kolkata, Dec 24 (IBNS): At a glittering ceremony the victorious team of the inaugural edition of the Indian Super League, Atlético de Kolkata, was felicitated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee besides other dignitaries from the State Government and Kolkata Municipal Corporation at Netaji Indoor Stadium.

Mumbai FC launches its first Grassroots Football School

Dec 24, 2014, at 04:09 am

The launch marks an important day in the history of Mumbai FC and as it looks to produce home-grown footballing stars who would go on to represent both club and country.

WB govt, KMC to felicitate all ISL participants: Mamata

Dec 23, 2014, at 04:53 am

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said her government and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation will felicitate all the ISL participants at Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday.

MPs, journalists fight in T20 match

Dec 23, 2014, at 04:30 am

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IBNS) Members of Parliament and journalists today faced off at the second annual "Batting for Life" Twenty20 cricket match, dedicated to child health.

BCCI drops Yuvi, Gautam from contract list

Dec 23, 2014, at 02:33 am

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday dropped senior cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Gautam Gambhir from its contracts list.

Axar Patel to replace Jadeja in team against Australia

Dec 22, 2014, at 10:37 pm

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IBNS) Axar Patel will join the Indian team in Australia for the remainder of the Test Series as a replacement for Ravindra Jadeja, who has a shoulder injury and will be returning to India to undergo a rehabilitation program.

Tendulkar announced as ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Ambassador

Dec 22, 2014, at 07:12 pm

Dubai, Dec 22 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday announced Sachin Tendulkar as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Ambassador.