PM Modi meets athletes contingent for Rio Olympics
New Delhi, Jul 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monda, met over 60 athletes who will be part of India’s contingent at the Rio Olympic Games.
Huge Patriots total sees them to first victory of Hero CPL 2016
St Kitts & Nevis, July 4 (IBNS) A superb batting display from the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots saw them make the second highest total in Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) history as they won their first match this season. The St Lucia Zouks were beaten thanks to excellent batting from Evin Lewis and Devon Thomas that allowed the Patriots to score a massive 203 for 7 off their 20 overs.
Saint-Denis, July 4 (IBNS) Hosts France are through to their first UEFA European Championship semi-final since 2000 after a thoroughly assured 5-2 win brought Iceland's remarkable run to a close.
U Mumba beat Bengal Warriors 26-18
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): A complete team performance helped U Mumba beat a disappointing Bengal Warriors side.
London, July 3 (IBNS) English soccer club Chelsea on Sunday confirmed signing Michy Batshuayi.
Wimbledon: Serena Williams beats Annika Beck
London, July 3 (IBNS): US Tennis star Serena Williams moved one step closer to clinch her seventh Wimbledon title after she defeated Germany's Annika Beck in the third round clash of the women's singles event here.
Cricketers wish Harbhajan Singh on his birthday
Mumbai, July 3 (IBNS) Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, who is known for his strong bowling skills, turned 36 on Sunday.
Leicester City signs Nampalys Mendy
London, July 3 (IBNS): Leicester City has signed Nampalys Mendy on a four -year deal.
ICC Annual Conference concludes in Edinburgh
Dubai, July 3 (IBNS) The 2016 ICC Annual Conference concluded on Saturday in Edinburgh with the ICC, IDI and IBC Board meetings, which were held under the chairmanship of Shashank Manohar.
BCCI convenes meeting to discuss roadmap of next season
Bengaluru , July 3 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) convened a meeting of all the stakeholders working with the Indian National Team, India-A sides, National Selectors, Senior staff of the NCA to discuss the roadmap of Indian cricket for the coming season of 2016-17 at Bengaluru on Sunday.
Australia stays on top of ODI rankings but South Africa drops behind India in fourth place
Dubai, July 3 (IBNS) World champion Australia has retained its number-one ranking on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings following its 58 runs victory over the West Indies in the final of the tri-series in Barbados on Sunday, but South Africa has dropped behind India in fourth place after it failed to reach the final.
Germany finally defeat Italy to stride into semis
Bordeaux, July 3 (IBNS) Jonas Hector slotted the winning penalty in an epic shoot-out as Germany overcame Italy for the first time in major tournaments to win a compelling UEFA EURO 2016 quarter-final.
Remarkable Colin Munro hundred not enough for victory in Hero CPL
Saint Kitts and Nevis , July 3 (IBNS) Colin Munro became the first overseas player to make a Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) century as he played a remarkable lone hand that helped the Trinbago Knight Riders to reach a competitive score against the Guyana Amazon Warriors, but not a winning one.
Saudi Arabia elected as ICC’s 39th Associate Member
Dubai, July 3 (IBNS) Saudi Arabia was today unanimously elected as the International Cricket Council’s 39th Associate Member during its Full Council* meeting in Edinburgh on Thursday.
Rana Daggubati to recite National Anthem on Star Sports Pro Kabaddi
Hyderabad, July 3 (IBNS): Day 9 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi in Hyderabad will begin with Telugu south sensation Rana Daggubati singing the national anthem along with thousands of fans in the stadium and millions of viewers watching it on their television screens.