Govt gives Rs 25 lakh to Badminton star Saina Nehwal

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Friday said it has given a cash award of Rs. 25 lakh to Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal for her runner-up position in All England Open Badminton Championship 2015 held in Birmingham this year.

NZ women cricket team will tour India

Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS) The New Zealand women's team will tour India in June-July 2015, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Hong Kong and Namibia ready to start Test cricket pathway in Intercontinental Cup

Dubai, Mar 8 (IBNS) The four-day first-class Intercontinental Cup 2015-17, which is a pathway for Test cricket, kicks off at the Wanderers, Windhoek, when Namibia plays host to Hong Kong in the opening round action on Sunday, 10 May. Both the sides have confirmed their squads for this fixture.

KKR beat DD by 13 runs

Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS) Kolkata Knight Riders returned to ther path of victory as Gautam Gambhir's side defeated Delhi Daredevils by 13 runs at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.

Hyderabad beat Rajasthan by 7 runs

Mumbai, May 7 (IBNS) In a trilling encounter Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Thursday.

Patel congratulates AIFF Elite Academy

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) The All India Football Federation President Mr. Praful Patel congratulated the AIFF Elite Academy Players and Staff for their sterling performance in the recently concluded U19 I-League, which the AIFF Elite Academy won going unbeaten throughout the campaign in the process.

Kushal Das congratulates Aizwal FC

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) : All India Football Federation’s General Secretary Mr. Kushal Das congratulated Aizawl FC for winning the Second Division League and qualifying for Hero I-League 2015-16.

BCCI clears Narine, gives him 'final warning'

Mumbai, May 7 (IBNS): The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) on Thursday said West Indies spinner Sunil Narine has been cleared once again to bowl in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL).

Sonowal 'deeply aggrieved' over Kerala athlete athlete

Alappuzha, May 7 (IBNS): Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said he was deeply aggrieved by the death of an athlete in Kerala and directed the Director General of SAI to rush to the spot and give him a factual report on the incident.

Gayle storm destroys Kings

Bangalore, May 6 (IBNS): A blistering 57-ball 117 by Chris Gayle helped Royal Challengers Bangalore post a mammoth 138 runs victory against Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Wednesday.

U19 I-League: Pune FC colts finish runners up; do city proud

Pune, May 6 (IBNS) Pune FC finished their campaign in the Under-19 I-League 2014-15 as runners up in the final phase held at the DSK Football Field in Loni.

Tickets for Pepsi IPL 2015 Eliminator on sale

Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS): The IPL officials said the tickets of the Pepsi IPL 2015 Eliminator will be available on www.iplt20.com, from 3:00 pm on Wednesday.

IPL Playoffs: Match officials announced

Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS) IPL officials has announced the match official appointments for the playoff matches of the 2015 Pepsi Indian Premier League, to be played between May 19 to 24.

Sania-Martina reach quarters

Madrid, May 6 (IBNS): Indian Tennis icon Sania Mira and her double partner Martina Hingis moved to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open.

Mumbai beat Delhi by 5 wickets

Mumbai, May 5 (IBNS): Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Daredevils by five wickets in an Indian Premier League clash here on Tuesday.