IPTL: Indian Aces beat Singapore Slammers in inaugural match

Manila, Nov 28 (IBNS): Indian Aces defeated Singapore Slammers 26-16 in the first match of the inaugural International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) here on Friday.

Cricketers, fans pays tribute to Phillip Hughes online

New Delhi/Sydney, Nov 28 (IBNS): Cricketers and other sports personalities joined netizens in giving a spontaneous #putoutyourbats tribute over micro-blogging site Twitter to late Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes who passed away on Thursday.

Football legend Pele in ICU

Sao Paolo, Nov 27 (IBNS) Brazilian soccer star Pele is currently admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at the Sao Paulo hospital on Thursday, media reports said.

Aussie cricketer Phil Hughes passes away

Sydney, Nov 27 (IBNS): Curtains came down unexpectedly on the life of Australian Test batsman Philip Hughes, who demised on Thursday after staying in induced coma for two days, after being hit by a bouncer in the head during a domestic match.

Team Kohli grieves on Hughes' demise

Sydney, Nov 27 (IBNS): The touring Indian cricket team expressed its deepest condolences at the tragic demise of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes, who succumbed to his injuries on Thursday at a Sydney hospital after being hit by a bouncer in a Sheffield Shield match couple of days ago.

Sad Day for Cricket: Sachin Tendulkar

Sydney, Nov 27 (IBNS): The tragic untimely demise of Australia batsman Philip Hughes was described as a "sad day for cricket" by batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar.

Hughes' death: India's tour match called-off, First test doubtful

Sydney, Nov 27 (IBNS): Following the tragic death of Australian batsman Philip Hughes on Thursday, shadow loomed over the start of first India-Australia Test sheduled at Brisbane from Dec 4, media reported.

ICC condoles passing of Phillip Hughes

Dubai, Nov 27 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has offered its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Australia batsman Phillip Hughes who has passed away following an injury he suffered during a first-class match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes dies

Sydney, Nov 27 (IBNS): Australian Test cricketer Phillip Hughes died in a hospital after he was in coma for three days following a head injury sustained while playing in a Sheffield Shield game in Sydney, media reports said. He was 25.

Mumbai FC Under-19 face Customs in Nadkarni Cup

Mumbai, Nov 27 (IBNS) Mumbai FC will field their under-19 squad for the MDFA Nadkarni Cup against Mumbai Customs at the RCF Ground, Chembur on Thursday.

Bharat FC bags New Zealand international Kris Bright

Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS): Bharat FC has signed its first player for the 2014-15 season of the I-League, acquiring New Zealand's Kris Bright on a season-long contract.

Mumbai FC defeats Karnataka Sports Association 2-1

Mumbai, Nov 26 (IBNS) Mumbai won an eventful MDFA Elite Division encounter against Karnataka Sporting Association.

Sachin bats to save Sarita Devi's career

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): Indian Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar took to a different pitch --- this time to save the career of fellow boxer Sarita Devi who is facing international ban for her Asian Games medal fiasco, media reported.

Sania announced as UN Women's Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS): UN Women, the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment, on Tuesday announced the appointment of tennis superstar and youth icon Sania Mirza as the South Asia Goodwill Ambassador.

Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza named UN Goodwill Ambassador

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS) The UN Women has named Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza as the United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for the South Asian region.