Test: Marsh takes Australia to safety
Melbourne, Dec 29 (IBNS) Australia left the field on a safer note as batsman Shaun Marsh struck a key half-century to help the hosts take 326 runs lead against India at the end of the fourth day of the third Test here on Monday.
Federation Cup: Pune FC clinch opener
Vasco, Dec 29 (IBNS) Pune FC showed character and belief to come from a goal down and clinch a thrilling 3-1 win over north-east side Shillong Lajong in their Federation Cup Group-B opener at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa on Monday.
Jackichand scores either side of halftime to secure first three points
Margao, Dec 28 (IBNS) : As if inspired by Sunil Chhetri's match winning performance earlier in the day in the Federation Cup opener, promising striker Jackichand Singh impressed one and all with his virtuoso display that helped Royal Wahingdoh upend Mumbai FC 2-1 in a Group A encounter here at the Nehru Stadium in Goa Sunday.
Kohli, Rahane help India fight back by posting 462/8
Melbourne , Dec 28 (IBNS): Riding on heroic knocks by Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane , India fought back strongly to post 462 for eight at the end of the third day of the third Test against host Australia here on Sunday.
Federation Cup: Pune FC eager to open campaign with a win
Vasco, Dec 28 (IBNS) Pune FC is all set to push their campaign in the Federation Cup on a positive note as they brace up against Shillong Lajong FC in a Group-B encounter at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa on Monday.
Under-19 I-League: Pune FC aim to bounce back
Pune, Dec 28 (IBNS) Pune FC Under-19 will be eager to bounce back to winning ways when they face PIFA Colaba FC in a Round-3 Maharashtra Zone clash of the Under-19 I-League 2014-15 at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi on Monday.
Shankar Das surges ahead with timely 65
Kolkata, Dec 27 (IBNS): Shankar Das of Kolkata fired a timely seven-under-65 to surge ahead in round three of the Rs. 1.5 crore McLeod Russel Tour Championship at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) on Saturday. Shankar's three-day total now stands at 13-under-203 and he enjoys a two-shot lead over his nearest rival Rashid Khan of Delhi who shot a 71 in the third round. Delhi's Shamim Khan lies third at 10-under-206.
Voleyball: Delhi keep a clean slate, Maharashtra win a tough battle
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IBNS): Delhi boys kept their slate clean and claimed full points on day two of the 37th Sub-Junior National Volleyball Championships, beating Jharkhand 25-22, 25-22, 25-16 in what turned out to be a one-sided affair at the Ajmal Khan Park here on Saturday.
Indian elite runners ready for face off at inaugural Tata Steel Kolkata 25K
Kolkata, Dec 27 (IBNS) : Top national athletes Sudha Singh, Kavita Raut, Nitendra Rawat and Soji Mathew came together ahead of the inaugural Tata Steel Kolkata 25K representing a field of more than 40 leading track and field Indian athletes.
Ankita beats Katy to win NECC-ITF title
Pune, Dec 27 (IBNS): Ankita Raina capped her tumultuous year with an inspiring straight set victory over Briton Katy Dunne to win the $25,000 NECC-ITF tennis title, a first for an Indian after a gap of 14 years, at the Deccan Gymkhana courts on Saturday.
Islamabad, Dec 27 (IBNS): Ahead of next year's World Cup, Pakistan received a huge blow as their star spinner Saeed Ajmal will not participate in the mega cricketing event, reports said.
Hope to be an ideal example for youngsters: Sunil Chhetri
Mumbai, Dec 27 (IBNS) Immediately after being declared the '2014 AIFF Player of the Year' National Team Captain Sunil Chhetri spoke exclusively to www.the-aiff.com on its significance, the responsibilities, expectations and much more. Excerpts:
Sunil voted AIFF Player of the Year
Mumbai, Dec 27 (IBNS) Indian National Team captain Sunil Chhetri has been declared the 'AIFF 2014 Player of the Year.'
Smith's 192 heroics take Australia to 530, India 108/1
Melbourne, Dec 27 (IBNS): Riding on Steve Smith's memorable 192 runs, Australia posted a mammoth 530 on the scoreboard before picking up the wicket of Shikhar Dhawan (28) as the hosts finished the second day's play at 108 runs here on Saturday.
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Mumbai FC rope in Mohammed Rafi and Climax Lawrence for season 2014-15
Mumbai, Dec 26 (IBNS): Mumbai FC have added two more players to their squad in Mohammed Rafi and Climax Lawrence. The two players plied their trade for Mumbai FC last season too and Head Coach Khalid Jamil was more than happy to get the duo for another season.