Wales beat Slovakia on dream debut
Bordeaux, June 11 ( IBNS) Substitute Hal Robson-Kanu applied the finishing touch after an Aaron Ramsey assist to give Wales victory against Slovakia on their UEFA EURO finals debut on Saturday.
Switzerland hold on against ten-man Albania
Lens Agglo, June 11 (IBNS) Switzerland made a winning start to UEFA EURO 2016 but the ten men of Albania gave them an almighty scare in the teams' first Group A outing.
Rahul smashes 100 no,Rayudu contribute 62 no to help India beat Zimbabwe
Harare, June 11 (IBNS): KL Rahul dominated the show and smashed an unbeaten 100 as he joined Ambati Rayudu (62) in a crucial second wicket partnership which helped India win the first ODI against host Zimbabwe by nine wickets here on Saturday.
It's honour to represent the nation at the Rio Olympics: Leander Paes
Mumbai, June 11 (IBNS): Gearing up to represent India for the seventh straight times in the Olympics, Tennis star Leander Paes on Saturday said it is an honour for him to be able to represent his nation in the mega sports event.
Badminton: Saina Nehwal reaches Australian Open Super Series final
Sydney, June 11 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal stormed to the final of the Australian Open Super Series on Saturday.
Olympics: Mamata Banerjee congratulates Leander Paes
Kolkata, June 11 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wishes Indian Tennis star Leander Paes for making it to his seventh straight Olympics.
Rohan issues statement on pairing with Leander Paes, explains his decision to choose Saketh
New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS); A day when the All India Tennis Association (AITA) chose veteran Leander Paes to partner Rohan Bopanna in the men's doubles tennis tournament at the Rio Olympics, the Tennis star from Bangalore released a statement and explained behind choosing wanting to partner Saketh and not Olympic medal winner Paes.
India restrict Zimbabwe at 168
Harare, June 11 (IBNS) In a series to taste India's young brigade, MS Dhoni's men bowled out Zimbabwe for 168 runs in 49.5 overs in the first ODI here on Saturday.
Saina Nehwal in Australian Open final
Sydney, June 11 (IBNS) : India's shuttle queen Saina Nehwal on Saturday entered the final of Australian Open Badminton tournament in Sydney breezing past fourth seed Yihan Wang of China in straight games , 21-8, 21-12, reports said.
Leander Paes chosen to partner Bopanna in Rio Olympics tennis men's doubles
New Delhi, Jun 11 (IBNS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA), on Saturday, chose veteran Leander Paes to partner Rohan Bopanna in the men's doubles tennis tournament at the Rio Olympics, according to media reports.
Euro 2016: Payet's late goal seals it for France
Saint-Denis, Jun 11 (IBNS): Playing their first match against Romania, Euro 2016 host France registered a victory by the thinnest of margin as a 89th minute goal from Dimitri Payet sealed the deal for them.
Bureau of the FIFA Council lifts suspension of Benin Football Association (FBF)
Zurich, Jun 11 (IBNS): The Bureau of the FIFA Council has lifted the suspension that was imposed on the Benin Football Association (FBF) on May 9, 2016, in accordance with article 16 of the FIFA Statutes for failing to hold elections within a set deadline because of a judicial ruling by a local court, an official release said.
World bids farewell to Muhammad Ali
Louisville, June 11 (IBNS):Thousands assembled on streets of Louisville as the world bade farewell to boxing legend Muhammad Ali on Friday.
Zampa confident of playing Test
Adelaide, June 10 (IBNS)Australian spinner Adam Zampa said his bowling has improved with time.
Abhinav Bindra to quit after Olympics
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): Iconinc Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra on Friday announced he will retire after the 2016 Olympics.