King's Cup: Pune FC face Bangladesh's Sheikh Jamal in final

Pune, Dec 1 (IBNS): Pune FC will aim to clinch their first-ever overseas title when they face Bangladesh’s Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi in the showpiece final of the 2014 King’s Cup at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Tuesday.

Image of cricket not tarnished: Srinivasan

Chennai, Dec 1 (IBNS): Though facing the Supreme Court displeasure over his action on the IPL spot fixing and betting scandal, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president-in-exile N. Srinivasan Monday said the scam has not tarnished the image of Indian cricket, said media reports.

ICC announces MRF TYRES as Global Partner

Dubai, Dec 1 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a new partnership with MRF Tyres of India which extends to the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2015.

Sindhu wins Macau Open title

Macau, Nov 30 (IBNS): Indian Badminton icon P.V. Sindhu defeated South Korean Kim Hyo Min in the women's singles final of the Macau Open Grand Prix Gold to clinch the title.

King's Cup: Pune FC down Mohun Bagan 7-6 in sudden death

Pune, Nov 30 (IBNS) Pune FC held nerves till the end and walked tall with a 7-6 penalty shootout win over Mohun Bagan AC which secured a place in the King’s Cup final at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Sunday.

Bhaichung receives AFC Hall of Fame Award

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS) Former Indian National Captain and National Icon Bhaichung Bhtutia was honoured with the 'AFC Hall of Fame Award' at the Asian Football Confederation's Annual Awards Night on occasion of AFC's 60th Anniversary in Manila on Sunday.

Phil Hughes was a brother I never had: Michael Clarke

Sydney, Nov 30 (IBNS): As the curtains came down shockingly on the life of Australian Test batsman Philip Hughes, the cricketer received a heart-rendering tribute from team's captain Michael Clarke on his 26th birth anniversary on Sunday.

King's Cup, Bhutan: Pune FC battle Mohun Bagan for a place in final

Thimpu, Nov 29 (IBNS): Pune FC will be up against Kolkata's Mohun Bagan AC as they fight for a place in the final of the King's Cup at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Sunday.

Viraj Madappa wins IGU Yes Bank All India Juniors 2014

Bengaluru, Nov 29 (IBNS): The much awaited India Juniors Golf Championship came to an end of the last leg with Eagleton GC, Bengaluru playing host to India's brightest junior talent on the circuit.

South Africa players make rankings gains after ICC Women's Championship win over India

Dubai, Nov 29 (IBNS): South Africa has moved to second place in the ICC Women’s Championship after defeating India 2-1 in the second round clash, which concluded in Bangalore on Friday. The ICC Women’s Championship is a qualifying tournament for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 with the top four sides earning automatic qualification for the event to be staged in England.

Cricket Australia retires Hughes' number 64 ODI jersey

Sydney, Nov 29 (IBNS): Cricket Australia has decided to retire deceased batsman Phillip Hughes' one day international shirt number 64.

India-Australia first Test postponed

Sydney, Nov 29 (IBNS): Following the tragic end of Aussie batsman Phil Hughes, the First test between India and Australia schedued to start on Dec 4 at Brisbane hass been postponed, media reported.

I am doing fine: Pele

Sao Paulo, Nov 28 (IBNS): Brazilian soccer legend Pele, who is undergoing treatment in the intensive care of Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital, has said is 'fine'.

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.