Steyn and Harper braced for top-of-the-table Hero CPL clash
Saint Kitts and Nevis, July 7 (IBNS) South African fast bowler Dale Steyn believes that the Jamaica Tallawahs are in a good place as the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) resumes on Thursday night with a mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash against hosts Guyana Amazon Warriors in Providence (7pm).
Jaipur Pink Panthers crush Dabang DelhiKC 51-26
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS) A commanding performance by Rajesh Narwal laid the foundation for Jaipur Pink Panthers’ emphatic victory over Dabang DelhiKC.
Roger Federer beats Marin Cilic to reach Wimbledon semis
London, July 6 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer reached the semi-final of the Wimbledon by beating Marin Cilic here on Wednesday.
Tax fraud: Football star Lionel Messi handed jail term
Barcelona, July 6 (IBNS): Argentina's football star Lionel Messi and his father Jorge Messi were sentenced to a prison term by a Spanish court in connection with tax fraud committed between 2007 and 2009.
Atletico Madrid signs Sime Vrsaljko for five seasons
Madrid, July 6 (IBNS): Footballer club Atletico Madrid on Wednesday said it has signed Croatian international Sime Vrsaljko for five seasons.
ICC declares 2-day holiday for Eid Al-Fitr
Dubai, July 6 (IBNS): The Dubai office of the International Cricket Council will be closed for the two-day celebration of Eid Al-Fitr on Wednesday, July 6 and Thursday, July 7, an official release stated.
FIFA reduces Jérôme Valcke and Chung Mong-joon's ban by 2 and 1 year respectively
Zurich, July 6 (IBNS): The FIFA Appeal Committee, chaired by Larry Mussenden (Bermuda), has partially confirmed the decisions taken by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee regarding Jérôme Valcke, whose ban has been reduced from 12 to ten years, and Chung Mong-joon, whose ban has been reduced from six to five years, an official release said.
Sohail Tanvir hails Amazon Warriors spin threat as Hero CPL moves onward to Guyana
Guyana, July 6 (IBNS) Guyana Amazon Warriors fast bowler Sohail Tanvir believes that his side will take confidence from their fine start as the early pace-setters start the home leg of their Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches against an in-form Jamaica Tallawahs on Thursday (7pm).
AB de Villiers fifty sees Tridents to first Hero CPL 2016 win
St Kitts & Nevis , July 6 (IBNS) A game that was full of ebbs and flows at Warner Park, St Kitts saw the Barbados Tridents claim victory over the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Delhi Dynamos appoints Gianluca Zambrotta as head coach
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): ISL side Delhi Dynamos on Tuesday announced it ha appointed Italian World Cup winner Gianluca Zambrotta as its head coach.
Barcelona buys back midfielder Denis Suarez
Barcelona, July 5 (IBNS): Barcelona club on Tuesday said it has decided to to exercise the buy back clause for the player Denis Suárez, currently at Villarreal CF.
AIFF conducts Workshop for National Women's League
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS) In an attempt to bolster the successful launch of the National Women’s League, which is slated to kick-off later this year, the All India Football Federation conducted a Women’s League Workshop at the AIFF Headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday.
PM Modi meets Indian Olympic contingent, wishes good luck
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who on Monday met with the Indian Olympic contingent, wished them luck for the upcoming mega event.
Gayle strikes gold as Jamaica Tallawahs chase down Trinbago Knight Riders
St. Kitts & Nevis, July 5 (IBNS): Chris “Universe Boss†Gayle once again proved his status as the greatest T20 batsman of all time as he helped the Jamaica Tallawahs to victory against the Trinbago Knight Riders in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Faf du Plessis aiming to build "momentum" when Patriots face Tridents in Hero CPL
St. Kitts & Nevis, July 5 (IBNS) St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots captain Faf du Plessis believes that his side will take confidence from their victory on Sunday as they bid to finish the home leg of Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches on a high note against the visiting Barbados Tridents on Tuesday (7pm).