Indian team for two-match T20 series against West Indies named
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IBNS): Indian selectors have named a 14-men side for the upcoming T20 series against World Champions West Indies in the USA this month.
Altitude is bit of an issue, says Constantine
Altitude is bit of an issue, says Constantine
Indian sports minister Vijay Goel courts controversy in Rio over protocol
Rio, Aug 12 (IBNS) Union Minister of State for Sports Vijay Goel has landed himself in a trouble at the Rio Olympics with the organisers warning him that his accreditation would be cancelled if he does not take action to correct his conduct at the venue.
Michael Phelps clinches his 22nd Olympics gold
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 12 (IBNS): Beating Ryan Lochte, US swimmer Michael Phelps clinched the Olympic gold medals in the 200m individual medley event at the Rio Olympics.
Clinical Saina routs opponent, reaches second round
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 11 (IBNS): Ace Indian shuttler, Saina Nehwal followed her compatriot PV Sindhu and won her first match to set up a second round date.
PV Sindhu starts off Olympic campaign with a win
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 11 (IBNS): Indian Badminton player PV Sindhu kick started her Rio Olympics campaign with a win.
Rio: Spirited Indian Hockey team go down 1-2 to Netherlands
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 11 (IBNS): A spirited Indian Hockey team took on the unbeaten Netherlands in the group B fixture and lost the match 1-2, here on Thursday.
Sachin Tendulkar mourns demise of Hanif Mohammad
Mumbai, Aug 11 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer and sporting legend, Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday mourned the demise of Hanif Mohammad, former Pakistani cricketing great.
Former cricket Hanif Mohammad passes away, aged 81
Karachi, Aug 11 (IBNS): Bidding adieu to the cricketing fraternity, former Pakistani cricketer and batting legend Hanif Mohammad passed away at the Aga Khan Hospital on Thursday, reports said.
Rio: Manoj Kumar beat London Olympics bronze-medalist Evaldas Petrauskas
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 11 (IBNS): Indian boxer Manoj Kumar put up a strong show as he defeated London Olympics bronze-medalist Evaldas Petrauskas in a crucial Rio Olympics clash on Thursday.
Rio: Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa defeated by Japanese opponents
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 11 (IBNS): Indian women doubles partner Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa were defeated by Japan's Takahashi and Matsumoto in a Rio Olympics clash here.
England to face Spain in November
London, Aug 11 (IBNS): England will face Spain in a friendly clash at the Wembley Stadium here on Nov 15.
Hanif Mohammad's heart beat restored, says son
Karachi, Aug 11 (IBNS): Former Pakistani cricketer Hanif Mohammad's heart beat has been restored, his son said on Thursday.
Wales football captain Ashley Williams joins Everton
London, Aug 11 (IBNS): Wales football captain Ashley Williams has joined British football club Everton.
Tim Cahill joins Melbourne City FC
Melbourne, Aug 11 (IBNS): Melbourne City FC has signed Tim Cahill on a three-year deal.