Djokovic maintains top spot in rankings

London, May 25 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic maintained the top position in the men's singles rankings which was released by ATP on Monday.

MI beat CSK, clinch IPL for 2nd time

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS): Mumbai Indians thrashed Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs in an one-sided IPL match to lift the title for the second time here on Sunday.

SRK feels 'sad' as KKR not playing IPL final

Mumbai, May 24 (IBNS): With Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings playing the final of the Indian Premier League in Kolkata, actor Shah Rukh Khan said he is feeling 'sad' as his Kolkata Knight Riders is not playing in the trophy deciding clash of the tournament.

Brace from Dudu concludes Kingfisher East Bengal's homerun on high

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS) : A brace by Dudu Omagbemi helped East Bengal humble royal Wahingdoh 2-0 in the last home game of the season.

Contract system proposed for the Indian women's team: BCCI

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS) The Women’s Cricket Committee of the BCCI met in Kolkata on Sunday and recommended to the Working Committee a contract system for international women cricketers was proposed.

I-League: Pune FC complete double over Shillong Lajong with a 1-0 win

Pune, May 24 (IBNS) Pune FC recorded a stunning 1-0 win and completed a double over Shillong Lajong FC in an I-League Round-21 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Sunday.

Venues for South Africa and Sri Lanka's finalised

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS) The Tour Programme and Fixtures Committee of the BCCI met in Kolkata earlier today to finalise the venues for South Africa and Sri Lanka's tours of India in 2015-16.

Chennai to take on Mumbai in IPL 8 finale

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS): Two-time former champion Chennai Super Kings will take on Mumbai Indians at an extravagant finale of the eighth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata on Sunday.

119th IFA Shield: Pune FC hammer Mohun Bagan 5-2; book place in the semis

Pune, May 23 (IBNS) Pune FC Under-19s booked their place in the semifinals of the 119th IFA Shield with a dominant 5-2 win over Mohun Bagan U19s in their Group-B opener at the Mohun Bagan ground on Saturday.

I-League: Pune FC aim for a double over Shillong Lajong

Shillong, May 23 (IBNS) Pune FC will be looking to build on their impressive form when they take on Shillong Lajong FC in an I-League Round-21 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Sunday.

Constantine needs 'support' to improve football

Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS) Indian National Football Team Manager Stephen Constantine on Friday said he needs the support of every person, including the clubs, to develop football in India.

CSK thrash RCB to reach IPL final

Ranchi, May 22 (IBNS): In MS Dhoni's home turf Ranchi, Chennai Super Kings snatched a 1-ball thriller as the side defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by three wickets to reach the final of the IPL on Friday.

CABI announces Indian blind cricket team's tour to England

Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) affiliated to Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and World Blind Cricket (WBC) today announced Indian Blind Cricket Team’s Tour to England for Bi-Lateral Series and Bahrain for friendly matches.

Shane Watson joins Sydney Thunder

Sydney, May 22 (IBNS): Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has signed with Sydney Thunder for the Big Bash League (BBL) domestic competition this season.

Gurkirat Singh clinches Royal Juniors Open 2015

Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): Overnight leader Gurkirat Singh strolled home to a four stroke victory at the Royal Juniors Open 2015 on a day when extreme weather conditions could allow only fourteen holes to be completed at the Par 72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club here. He finished with a gross of six-over par 133 to beat city mate Rajvir Randhawa who came in second place with a gross of 137.