Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win China Open title
Beijing, Oct 11 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic defeated Spanish icon of the game Rafael Nadal in the China Open final to clinch the title on Sunday.
Harbhajan Singh included in Indian squad for remaining series against India
Mumbai, Oct 11 (IBNS) Senior Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has been included in the Indian squad after R Ashwin was injured during the first ODI match against South Africa.
Pakistan and England bid for second place in ICC Test rankings
Dubai, Oct 11 (IBNS) England and Pakistan will have the number-two position in the ICC Test Team Rankings in their sights when they meet in the first of a three-Test series in the UAE, which starts in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, 13 October.
Football legend Pele arrives in Kolkata
Kolkata, Oct 11 (IBNS): Amid thunderous welcome, Brazilian football legend Pele arrived in Kolkata after 38 years.
South Africa beat India by five runs to take 1-0 lead
Kanpur, Oct 11 (IBNS): Rohit Sharma's blistering 150 went in vain as Kagiso Rabada took two crucial wickets in the final over to help South Africa beat India by five runs in the first ODI match of the series here on Sunday.
Vijender Singh makes pro boxing debut with a win over Sonny Whiting
London, Oct 10 (IBNS): Indian boxer Vijender Singh made a strong start to his professional career as he defeated Sonny Whiting of Britain on Saturday.
56th Subroto Cup: Pune FC Under-17s go down 0-1 to AIFF Academy
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IBNS) Pune FC Under-17s ended their campaign in the 56th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament with a narrow 0-1 loss to AIFF Academy Under-17s in a Pool-G Round 2 encounter at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.
Harbhajan Singh meets PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IBNS): Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.
Carlos' injured finger prevents him from playing at the first home game
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IBNS): Delhi Dynamos marquee coach cum player, the Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos got injured during the training session before the first match against Goa and suffered a major fracture in his right hand finger.
India puts its number-two position in the ICC ODI Team Rankings on the line
Dubaai, Oct 10 (IBNS) India will defend its number-two position on the ICC ODI Team Rankings when it takes on third-ranked South Africa in a five-match series, which starts in Kanpur on Sunday.
Taj Bengal all set to play the perfect host to soccer legend Pele
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS) Thirty-eight years ago 'The Black Pearl' enthralled football faithfuls of Kolkata (then Calcutta) with his soccer skills in a friendly match against Mohun Bagan at the Eden Gardens and he promised to return, Pele, now 74, will set foot in the city again on Oct 13.
Indian national teams stuck in Ashgabat due to bad weather
New Delhi Oct 9 (IBNS) The Indian Senior National Team travelling from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Muscat, Oman via Dubai got stuck up at the Ashgabat International Airport due to late arrival of flights.
Pune FC Women's Team clinch Forces of Football 5-a-side Tourney
Pune, Oct 9 (IBNS) Pune FC Women’s Team kicked off the 2015-16 season in style after being crowned champions of the inaugural Forces of Football 5-a-side Tournament in Mundhwa on Friday.
South Africa players rise after T20 series win over India
Dubai, Oct 9 (IBNS) Virat Kohli of India has lost the top spot in the ICC Player Rankings for T20I Batsmen to Australia’s Aaron Finch following India’s 2-0 defeat to South Africa in the three-match series, which concluded in Kolkata on Thursday.
Garbine Muguruza qualifies for 2015 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global
St Petersburg, Fl, Oct 9 (IBNS) The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) on Thursday, announced that Garbiñe Muguruza has qualified for this year’s BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global.