Vijender promises to rain punches in Delhi, ahead of Hope fight
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Confident about taking down his opponent, pugilist Vijender Singh, who turned professional last year and has remained unbeaten in the six matches he has fought so far, promises to continue his streak as he takes on Australian Kerry Hope on Saturday in the national capital.
FIFA announces Club World Cup schedule
Zurich, July 16 (IBNS): Football's highest governing body, FIFA on Friday announced the schedule for the upcoming Club World Cup matches.
Early wickets fail to stop Jamaica Tallawahs romping home at Hero CPL
Kingston, July 16 (IBNS): A remarkable match at Sabina Park saw the Jamaica Tallawahs recover from the loss of four wickets in seven balls at the start of their innings to defeat the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Guyana Amazon Warriors call up Maddinson as Hero CPL replacement for Guptill
Bridgetown, July 16 (IBNS): Guyana Amazon Warriors have added Australian international Nic Maddinson to their squad for the remainder of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign as Martin Guptill has been called up to the New Zealand squad for the forthcoming tour of Zimbabwe.
Cancer survivor Molino wants to win on every pitch
Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): If Antonio Habas Lopez brought rogue aggression to Atletico de Kolkata for the first two seasons, cancer survivor and new manager Jose Francisco Molina Jimenez brings with him a never-say-die spirit and hopes it will soar the team to new heights.
Nilesh to lead new look Bengal Warrior
Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS) Skipper Nilesh Shinde will lead a new look Bengal Warriors of Future Group for the home leg of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi here from the July 16 to 19.
Goenka dismisses concern over stadium availability as ATK give new look team
Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): While Atletico de Kolkata promises a brand new look side, the owners are still unsure as to whether the Salt Lake Stadium will be ready for the season opener.
Vijender invites Amit Shah to witness his match against Kerry Hope
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Olympic medalist Indian boxer Vijender Singh, who will soon meet Kerry Hope on the ring, has invited BJP president Amit Shah to witness the fight.
SAIL supports Yogeshwar Dutt to Rio Olympics
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) Minister for Steel Chaudhary Birender Singh conferred the SAIL logo on Rio Olympics wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt in New Delhi on July 15.
England to visit India to play five Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is
Mumbai, July 15 (IBNS): England cricket team will visit India from November to February to play five Tests, three ODIs and three T20 Internationals here, BCCI confirmed on Friday.
AIFF NFC: Manipur, Haryana set up final date
Cuttack, July 15 (IBNS): Haryana sealed the final date with Manipur in the Junior NFC 2016-17 by virtue of their hard-earned win over the home team Odisha, courtesy the solitary goal by Nisha in the 78th minute.
Slum Soccer partners with Tata Trusts and FPAI for Homeless World Cup 2016
Mumbai / Kolkata, July 14 (IBNS): Slum Soccer, an organization that uses Football as a tool for the social upliftment of downtrodden demographics and at-risk youth, announced that it has partnered with Tata Trusts and Football Players Association of India (FPAI) for team India's participation in the Homeless World Cup 2016.
FIFA kick-starts overhauled development programme
Zurich, July 14 (IBNS): The FIFA Development Committee, chaired by FIFA vice-president and AFC President Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, met in Zurich on Wednesday and started putting in motionForward, FIFA’s overhauled development programme approved by the FIFA Congress in May 2016, an official release stated. The meeting took place in the presence of the chairman of FIFA’s Audit and Compliance Committee, Tomaž Vesel.
AB de Villiers blasts Tridents to victory over Patriots in Hero CPL
Bridgetown, July 14 (IBNS): A brilliant innings from AB de Villiers helped the Barbados Tridents to victory in their Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match against the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
JSW Bengaluru FC announces plans for Residential Academy
Bengaluru, July 13 (IBNS) : JSW Bengaluru FC, on Wednesday, revealed its plans of a full-fledged residential academy at the JSW Township in Vijayanagar, Bellary, at a press conference addressed by club COO Mustafa Ghouse, CTO Mandar Tamhane and new Head of Youth Development John Kila at the club offices at the Bangalore Football Stadium.