Everest tribute planned for Phil Hughes

Sydney, Dec 26 (IBNS): A memorial for late Australian cricketer Phillip ­Hughes, who died last month after staying in induced coma for two days following his on-field accident during a domestic match, is being planned on top of Mount Everest next year.

3rd Test: Smith shines with unbeaten 72, Australia post 259/5

Melbourne, Dec 26 (IBNS): Skipper Steve Smith shined with his willow and remained unbeaten at 72 as Australia scored 259 for five at the end of the first day of the third Test here on Friday.

Shubhankar Sharma grabs round one lead with blistering eight-under-64

Kolkata, Dec 25 (IBNS) The Rs. 1.5 crore McLeod Russel Tour Championship, the year-ending event of the PGTI, got off to a cracking start at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) on Thursday as teenager Shubhankar Sharma of the DLF Golf & Country Club, Gurgaon, posted a blistering eight-under-64 for the round one lead.

Dhoni denies spat between Kohli, Dhawan

Melbourne, Dec 25 (IBNS) Indian skipper MS Dhoni used his wit and rejected reports of a dressing room spat between Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan and vice-captain Virat Kohli on the fourth day of the Brisbane Test.

Saina Nehwal participates in Swachh Bharat campaign

Hyderabad, Dec 25 (IBNS) Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal on Thursday joined the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' organised by oil Bharat Petroleum here.

India-Australia Test: Joe Burns to bat at no 6

Melbourne, Dec 25 (IBNS): Debutant Joe Burns, who got a place in the Australian side as a replacement for Mitch Marsh, will bat at number six in the third Test against India from Friday.

'Mumbai FC is a very good squad to win Fed Cup'

The Federation Cup is just a few days away. Mumbai FC Head Coach - Khalid Jamil - in conversation with media

Atwal plans to open gold academies in India

Kolkata, Dec 24 (IBNS) Indian golfing professional Arjun Atwal is planning to open a number of golf academies in India.

Mumbai FC u19 give up one goal lead to lose against DSK Shivajians

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IBNS) DSK Shivajians u19 beat Mumbai FC u19 3-1 in a thrilling encounter at the Cooperage Football Stadium in the U19 I-League. Mumbai FC had taken a half time lead at half time but three goals in the space of fifteen minutes stole the thunder off Abdul Siddique's side.

Maiden crown for Karnataka girls; PSPBA boys retain title

Rajahmundry, Dec 24 (IBNS): The Petroleum Sports Promotion Board Academy (PSPBA) boys, as expected, retained their title in the sub-junior section beating Telangana 3-1 in the final of the 76th Cadet and Sub-Junior National Table Tennis Championships at the Cherukuri Convention Centre here on Wednesday.

Clarke to do commentary during Boxing Day Test

Melbourne, Dec 24 (IBNS): Injured Australian skipper Michael Clarke will join the Wide World of Sports commentary team for the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia in Melbourne, officials said on Wednesday.

Mamata felicitates Atletico de Kolkata players

Kolkata, Dec 24 (IBNS): At a glittering ceremony the victorious team of the inaugural edition of the Indian Super League, Atlético de Kolkata, was felicitated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee besides other dignitaries from the State Government and Kolkata Municipal Corporation at Netaji Indoor Stadium.

Mumbai FC launches its first Grassroots Football School

The launch marks an important day in the history of Mumbai FC and as it looks to produce home-grown footballing stars who would go on to represent both club and country.

WB govt, KMC to felicitate all ISL participants: Mamata

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said her government and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation will felicitate all the ISL participants at Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday.

MPs, journalists fight in T20 match

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IBNS) Members of Parliament and journalists today faced off at the second annual "Batting for Life" Twenty20 cricket match, dedicated to child health.