Chess: 8th games ends in a draw
Nov 19, 2014, at 05:51 am
Sochi, Nov 18 (IBNS) In the eight game of the World Chess Championship, Viswanathan Anand drew with his opponent Magnus Carlsen of Norway.
Nov 19, 2014, at 03:55 am
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): The Union Sports Ministry has urged the local governments to take immediate steps to promote good governance and transparency in the functioning of state and district-level associations by issuing suitable instructions or framing appropriate legislations.
BCCI postpones AGM, quashes allegations against Srinivasan
Nov 19, 2014, at 01:19 am
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): In what can be described as a bid to pave way for Srinivasan's entry, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday put off the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled on November 20. It also declared allegations levelled against Narayanswamy Srinivasan as baseless and that there is no taint on the conduct of Srinivasan.
Allegations against Srinivasan "baseless": BCCI
Nov 19, 2014, at 12:47 am
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday declared allegations leveled against Narayanswamy Srinivasan as baseless and that there is no taint on the conduct of Srinivasan.
Dilip Vengsarkar to get CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award
Nov 18, 2014, at 10:33 pm
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): The eighth annual BCCI Awards Ceremony, to recognize and reward India's top cricketing performers in the 2013-14 season, will be held on Friday.
President congratulates Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth
Nov 18, 2014, at 10:27 pm
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday congratulated Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth for winning women’s singles title and men’s singles title respectively at the China Open 2014 Super Series Premier event.
Terry Walsh resigns as India hockey coach
Nov 18, 2014, at 10:26 pm
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Terry Walsh on Tuesday resigned as the coach of Indian mens hochey team, media reported.
Top amateurs to play Tata Steel Eastern India Amateur 2014
Nov 18, 2014, at 06:08 am
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): The cream of India's amateur talent will be on display when the Tata Steel Eastern India Amateur 2014 tees off at the Par-72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club here from Tuesday.
H Stanly Rozario to assist Watkiss at Kalyani group’s football club
Nov 18, 2014, at 05:50 am
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS) The Kalyani Group has announced the appointment of H Stanly Rozario to the post of assistant coach at the group’s football club.
India batsmen progress following Sri Lanka series win
Nov 17, 2014, at 10:48 pm
Dubai, Nov 17 (IBNS): India’s hard-hitting batsman Virat Kohli has moved to second place in the Reliance ICC ODI Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen following India’s 5-0 victory over Sri Lanka in the series that finished in Ranchi on Sunday, while his team-mate Rohit Sharma has vaulted to 15th, as the reigning World Cup champion continues its preparations for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.
Exclusive FIFA Course for Women Referees kick-off
Nov 17, 2014, at 10:39 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): All India Football Federation’s first-ever exclusive Referees Course for Women – the FIFA-MA Women Referees Course was inaugurated by Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, FIFA Development Officer for South and Central Asia, at a City Hotel in New Delhi on Monday.
IPL scam: Mudgal panel gives clean chit to Srinivasan, indicts Meiyappan
Nov 17, 2014, at 10:31 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President-in-exile Narayanswamy Srinivasan got a fresh lease of life on Monday Mudgal panel report stated that he was not directly involved in any match-fixing or betting scandal or tried to put spanner in a probe into IPL. The report though said, he knew about the scam but didn't try to stop it.
India score a dozen past Afghanistan to cruise into semis
Nov 17, 2014, at 09:03 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): There is no stopping the India Women’s Senior National Team juggernaut at the 3rd SAFF Women’s Championship.
Srinivasan name cleared in IPL scam by Mudgal panel
Nov 17, 2014, at 08:45 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President-in-exile Narayanswamy Srinivasan is not involved in any match-fixing or betting scandal or tried to put spanner in a probe into it, said the Justice Mukul Mudgal panel's inquiry report, a part of which was made public by the Supreme Court on Monday.
Pune FC log first overseas win
Nov 17, 2014, at 04:27 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): It was a day to remember for Pune FC as they opened their King’s Cup campaign in style with a 2-1 win over defending champions Manang Marshyangdi Club, Nepal in their Group-B opener at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Sunday.
Atletico de Kolkata management show causes Mohammed Rafique for not attending training session
Nov 17, 2014, at 04:25 am
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): Atletico de Kolkata team management has show caused team member Mohammed Rafique for not attending the training session on Sunday at Salt Lake Stadium here and for not informing the team management in advance.
Virat guides India to victory against SL
Nov 17, 2014, at 04:24 am
Ranchi, Nov 16 (IBNS) Indian skipper Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 139 to guide his side to a three-wicket victory in the last ODI against Sri Lanka and clinch the series here on Sunday.
Nov 17, 2014, at 03:08 am
Ranchi, Nov 16 (IBNS) India defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets to clinch the five-match ODI series 5-0 here on Sunday.
Mumbai score a hard fought victory against Indian Navy
Nov 17, 2014, at 02:53 am
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IBNS) Kali Alaudeen and Josimar Da Silva's goals were enough to help Mumbai FC extend their lead at the top of the table to five points.
Atletico de Kolkata players meet students of Aircel a+ centre
Nov 16, 2014, at 07:09 pm
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): Aircel a+ centre students got the opportunity to meet and interact with some of the most celebrated football stars of Atletico de Kolkata (ATK).
Chess: Carlsen beats Anand in 6th game
Nov 16, 2014, at 03:03 am
Sochi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Norway's Magnus Carlsen defeated India's Viswanathan Anand in the sixth game of the World Chess Championship here on Saturday.
Badminton: Saina, Srikanth reach China Open final
Nov 16, 2014, at 02:44 am
Fuzhou, Nov 15 (IBNS): Indian badminton player Srikanth Kidambi reached the final of the Thaihot China Open here on Saturday.
Mumbai FC look to continue rampant form in the MDFA Elite Division
Nov 16, 2014, at 01:37 am
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IBNS) Mumbai FC find themselves at the top of the table after scoring a hat-trick of wins in as many games in the MDFA Elite Division.
King's Cup: Pune FC look for first overseas win
Nov 16, 2014, at 01:36 am
Pune, Nov 15 (IBNS) Pune FC is in for a huge challenge as they ready to kick start their campaign against defending champions Manang Marshyangdi Club, Nepal in the King's Cup at the Changlimithang Stadium in Bhutan's Thimphu city on Sunday.
Indian women overwhelm Bangladesh, win 5-1
Nov 16, 2014, at 01:15 am
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS) India senior women’s national team bettered India U-16 Team’s performance recently in the AFC Qualifiers against Bangladesh, as they swept aside their neighbours 5-1 in a Group A tie of the 3rdSAFF Women’s Championship at Islamabad in Pakistan on Saturday.
Tennis star Sania Mirza turns 28
Nov 15, 2014, at 03:28 pm
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IBNS): Indian tennis star Sania Mirza turned 28 years of age on Saturday.
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Kolkata, Chennai share honours
Nov 15, 2014, at 02:50 am
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS) Bad habits die hard. Salt Lake Stadium is perhaps the prime example of the adage. Plunging into darkness at its biggest moments is its second nature. The stadium did not disappoint on Friday when in the galleries Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Shoaib Akhtar and Ian Bishop sat watching the table-toppers' tie between Atletico de Kolkata and Chennaiyan FC.
Viraj Madappa seals victory at Tata Steel West Bengal Amateur
Nov 15, 2014, at 02:38 am
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): Howntown favourite Viraj Madappa closed out a brilliant wire-to-wire victory with an even par 70 on Saturday at the Par – 70 Tollygunge Club here.
Pune FC set to present Urzza Cup
Nov 15, 2014, at 02:34 am
Pune, Nov 14 (IBNS) Pune FC is all set to present the Urzza Cup 2014, an inter-corporate five-a-side football tournament, which kicks off at Score Turfs in Seasons Mall on Nov 15.
Chess: Fifth game between Anand, Carlsen ends in a draw
Nov 15, 2014, at 02:23 am
Sochi, Nov 14 (IBNS): The fifth match of the World Chess Championship between Indian Chess icon Viswanathan Anand and Norway's Magnus Carlsen ended in a draw here on Friday.