Narsingh innocent,victim of conspiracy : WFI
New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS) : The Wrestling Federation of India on Monday stood behind Narsingh Yadav,, who , who is in trouble following a failed dope test+ b before the Rio Olympics, saying the grappler is a victim of conspiracy, reports said.
Smith receives ICC Test Championship mace
Dubai, July 25 (IBNS): Australia captain Steve Smith on Monday received the ICC Test Championship mace and US$ 1 million in prize money for leading his side to the number-one ranking on the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings on the annual April 1 cut-off date, an official release said.
R Ashwin picks up seven wickets to help India thrash WI by an innings and 92 runs
Antigua, July 25 (IBNS): Ravichandran Ashwin performed brilliantly as he picked up seven wickets to destroy the West Indies batting line-up and help India script a victory by an innings and 92 runs over the current T20 World Champions in the first Test of the four-match series here on Sunday.
Someone has sabotaged my food supplements and water intake: Narsingh Yadav
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS) Freestyle wrestler Narsingh Yadav, who has secured a quota for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in the 74 kg category, has been alleged to have tested positive for a banned substance.
Rio Olympics: IOC not to impose blanket ban on Russia
Lausanne, July 24 (IBNS): Giving relief, the The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided not to impose blanket ban on Russia from Rio Olympics following the doping scandal which hit the nation recently.
Serena Williams withdraws from Coupe Rogers
New York, July 24 (IBNS): US Tennis star Serena Williams has withdrawn her name from Coupe Rogers due to injury.
Indian hockey team departs for Rio Olympics
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): With dreams of creating a new history, Indian men's hockey team departed for Madrid from where the players will head to play the Rio Olympics.
Zouks maintain winning feeling against Tridents in Hero CPL
Antigua, July 24 (IBNS) The St Lucia Zouks have made it two Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) wins in two at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium thanks to the bowling of Sammy himself and runs from Johnson Charles and Andre Fletcher. The win takes them to six points and makes qualification for the knockout stages for the first time in their history a real possibility for the St Lucian side.
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/c) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel has congratulated Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for creating world record on way to the gold in the IAAF world Under -20 athletics Championship at Bydgoszcz, Poland on Saturday.
Rio-bound wrestler Narsingh Yadav fails dope test
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Indian contender in wrestling (74kg) at the 2016 Rio Olympics Narsingh Yadav has failed a dope test conducted on him.
Third day: Umesh Yadav, Shami puts India on top,WI struggle at 21-1 in 2nd innings
Antigua, July 24 (IBNS): Brilliant bowling by Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav put India in a dominating state at the end of the third day of the firs Test against West Indies here on Saturday.
Shadab Jakati joins political party in Goa
Panaji, July 23 (IBNS) Cricketer Shadab Jakati, who is known for his appearances in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), on Saturday said he has joined Goa Forward Party.
PM Modi says sports can be a great means of national integration
New Delhi, Jul 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Reliance Foundation Youth Sports, through video conferencing, in New Delhi on Saturday.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 logo unveiled
Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): With exactly a year to go to the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, the International Cricket Council on Saturday released the event logo which reflects the unique connection between the spirit of the sport and its place of origin in England and Wales, an official release said.
Countdown for ICC World Cricket League Division 4 begins
Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): Friday marked the 100 days until the opening of ICC World Cricket League Division 4 to be played at Woodley Park in Los Angeles, CA, an official release said.