Novak Djokovic beats Britain's James Ward in his Wimbledon opener
London, June 27 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic cruised to the next round of the Wimbledon on Monday by beating Britain's James Ward in the first round clash.
Australia stays on top of ODI rankings but South Africa drops behind India in fourth place
Dubai, June 27 (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.
Michel Salgado has signed a three-year deal to play in Premier Futsal
Mumbai, June 27 (IBNS): Giving good news to fans in India, former multiple-title winning Galactico and Spanish international Michel Salgado has signed a three-year deal to play in Premier Futsal.
Anusha Kutumble shines at 11Even Sports National Ranking TT Championships
Chandigarh, June 27 (IBNS): For H. Jeho of the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board Academy (PSPBA), Ajmer and Anusha Kutumble of Madhya Pradesh the season-opening 11Even Sports National Ranking (North Zone) Table Tennis Championships at the Panjab University Gymnasium Indoor Hall here proved to be a real boon.
Copa America: Messi hangs his Argentina boots as they go down to Chile
East Rutherford,New Jersey, Jun 27 (IBNS): Moments after he missed a shot in a penalty shootout and his team was defeated by Chile, who lifted the Copa America silverware, Argentina skipper Lionel Messi announced his retirement.
Germany go through the gears to see off Slovakia
Lille Métropole, Jun 27 (IBNS): Germany produced one of the most complete performances of UEFA EURO 2016 so far to beat Slovakia 3-0 and reach the quarter-finals.
Griezmann helps France fight back to oust Ireland
Lyon, Jun 27 (IBNS): Two goals in four minutes from Antoine Griezmann kept alive France's UEFA EURO 2016 hopes and finally ended the resistance of a dogged Republic of Ireland in Lyon.
Hazard-inspired Belgium blow away Hungary
Toulouse, Jun 27 (IBNS): An early Toby Alderweireld header was the prelude to three late goals that sent Belgium past Hungary and into a UEFA EURO 2016 quarter-final against Wales.
Puneri Paltan beat rivals U Mumba 41-19
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS) It was a statement of intent from Puneri Paltan as they recorded a historic win over their bitter rivals.
Schalke confirms signing Breel Embolo
Berlin, June 26 (IBNS): German football club Schalke on Sunday confirmed the transfer of Swiss striker Breel Embolo.
Quaresma snatches extra-time win for Portugal
Lens Agglo, June 26 (IBNS) : Substitute Ricardo Quaresma turned in a rebound three minutes from the end of extra time as Portugal edged a tense encounter with Croatia to book a UEFA EURO 2016 quarter-final date with Poland.
McAuley agony as Wales advance to last eight
Paris, June 26 (IBNS) An own goal by the unfortunate Gareth McAuley sent Wales into their first UEFA European Championship quarter-final, finishing Northern Ireland's hugely entertaining stay in France.
Poland edge past Switzerland on penalties
Saint-Etienne, June 26 (IBNS) Poland are through to the quarter-finals of UEFA EURO 2016 after defeating Switzerland on penalties at the end of an entertaining 1-1 draw in Saint-Etienne.
BCCI appoints Sanjay Bangar as Assistant Batting Coach for West Indies tour
Mumbai, June 25 (IBNS): The BCCI on Saturday appointed former Indian all-rounder Sanjay Bangar as the Assistant Batting Coach of the Indian side for the upcoming West Indies tour.
Sydney Thunder calls report on signing Harmanpreet Kaur as 'premature'
Sydney, June 25 (IBNS): Australian cricket club Sydney Thunder on Saturday said reports on signing Indian woman cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur to the reigning Women’s Big Bash League Champions side is currently 'premature'.