Tata Steel Organises Hockey Training Workshop with Australian Coaches at Gomardih in Sundargarh
Jul 09, 2016, at 04:17 am
New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS) Tata Steel in association with Hockey Australia, the governing body of Hockey in Australia, has launched a grass-root hockey development programme ‘Hooking2Hockey’ at Gomardih in Kutra block of Sundargarh, the district known as cradle of hockey in Odisha which has produced some of the finest international hockey players.
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Suresh Raina shared video where MS Dhoni is seen playing flute
Jul 09, 2016, at 01:55 am
New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has shared a video on his Twitter page where country's limited overs captain MS Dhoni is seen playing a flute.
Malan to lead youthful Lions squad
Jul 09, 2016, at 01:48 am
London, July 8 (IBNS) Dawid Malan will lead a strikingly youthful England Lions squad in a 50-over Tri-Series against the A-teams of Pakistan and Sri Lanka later this month.
Audi quattro Cup 2016 India final today
Jul 08, 2016, at 11:01 pm
Hua Hin, Thailand, July 8 (IBNS): The India final of one of the finest and biggest events on the corporate golf calendar – the Audi quattro Cup 2016 tees off at the very challenging Banyan Golf Club here on Saturday.
Jul 08, 2016, at 06:58 pm
Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS): The Prince of Kolkata, Sourav Ganguly turned 44 on Friday.
Leander-Martina knocked out of Wimbledon
Jul 08, 2016, at 06:55 pm
London, July 8 (IBNS): Ending the Indian challenge, tennis ace Leander Paes and his Swiss mixed doubles partner Martina Hingis bowed down to Henri Kontinen and Heather Watson on Thursday in the third round of the Wimbledon Mixed Doubles category.
Griezmann double takes France through to final
Jul 08, 2016, at 03:52 pm
Marseille, July 8 (IBNS): France will have the chance to emulate their 1984 European champions after two assured Antoine Griezmann finishes earned a semi-final win in Marseille and ended Germany's hopes of adding the European crown to the world title they lifted two years ago.
Cloete keen to encourage next generation of West Indies Match Officials at Hero CPL
Jul 08, 2016, at 03:35 pm
Georgetown, July 8 (IBNS)The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is well underway and aside from the top quality players on display from all four corners of the world, there is a strong team of Match Officials from across the Caribbean, north America and beyond who are ensuring that the highest possible standards are being met.
Spinners dominate Hero CPL thriller in Providence
Jul 08, 2016, at 03:33 pm
Georgetown, July 8 (IBNS) On a pitch where the spinners were dominant the Guyana Amazon Warriors and Jamaica Tallawahs produced a thrilling contest in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) that was full of twists and turns.
Mumbai City FC sign four domestic players
Jul 08, 2016, at 04:12 am
Mumbai, July 7 (IBNS): In preparation for season three of the Indian Super League (ISL) Mumbai City FC has signed in David Lalrinmuana, Pronay Halder, Lalhmangaihsanga Ralte, and Anwar Ali after their formidable performance in past leagues.
Jul 07, 2016, at 04:58 pm
Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): In a cricket crazy nation like India, where millions turn up on match days to cheer for their favourite team and everyone seems to house an opinion, it's easy to lose one's cool, but only few have managed to keep it intact, none better than birthday boy Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who turned 35 on Thursday.
Portugal reach EURO final as Wales fairy tale ends
Jul 07, 2016, at 02:37 pm
Lyon, July 7 (IBNS) Cristiano Ronaldo scored one and set up the other as Portugal struck twice in four minutes early in the second half to book their place in the UEFA EURO 2016 final.
Steyn and Harper braced for top-of-the-table Hero CPL clash
Jul 07, 2016, at 02:30 pm
Saint Kitts and Nevis, July 7 (IBNS) South African fast bowler Dale Steyn believes that the Jamaica Tallawahs are in a good place as the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) resumes on Thursday night with a mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash against hosts Guyana Amazon Warriors in Providence (7pm).
Jaipur Pink Panthers crush Dabang DelhiKC 51-26
Jul 07, 2016, at 04:29 am
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS) A commanding performance by Rajesh Narwal laid the foundation for Jaipur Pink Panthers’ emphatic victory over Dabang DelhiKC.
Roger Federer beats Marin Cilic to reach Wimbledon semis
Jul 07, 2016, at 03:36 am
London, July 6 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer reached the semi-final of the Wimbledon by beating Marin Cilic here on Wednesday.
Tax fraud: Football star Lionel Messi handed jail term
Jul 06, 2016, at 11:25 pm
Barcelona, July 6 (IBNS): Argentina's football star Lionel Messi and his father Jorge Messi were sentenced to a prison term by a Spanish court in connection with tax fraud committed between 2007 and 2009.
Atletico Madrid signs Sime Vrsaljko for five seasons
Jul 06, 2016, at 10:04 pm
Madrid, July 6 (IBNS): Footballer club Atletico Madrid on Wednesday said it has signed Croatian international Sime Vrsaljko for five seasons.
ICC declares 2-day holiday for Eid Al-Fitr
Jul 06, 2016, at 06:16 pm
Dubai, July 6 (IBNS): The Dubai office of the International Cricket Council will be closed for the two-day celebration of Eid Al-Fitr on Wednesday, July 6 and Thursday, July 7, an official release stated.
FIFA reduces Jérôme Valcke and Chung Mong-joon's ban by 2 and 1 year respectively
Jul 06, 2016, at 06:00 pm
Zurich, July 6 (IBNS): The FIFA Appeal Committee, chaired by Larry Mussenden (Bermuda), has partially confirmed the decisions taken by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee regarding Jérôme Valcke, whose ban has been reduced from 12 to ten years, and Chung Mong-joon, whose ban has been reduced from six to five years, an official release said.
Sohail Tanvir hails Amazon Warriors spin threat as Hero CPL moves onward to Guyana
Jul 06, 2016, at 03:29 pm
Guyana, July 6 (IBNS) Guyana Amazon Warriors fast bowler Sohail Tanvir believes that his side will take confidence from their fine start as the early pace-setters start the home leg of their Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches against an in-form Jamaica Tallawahs on Thursday (7pm).
AB de Villiers fifty sees Tridents to first Hero CPL 2016 win
Jul 06, 2016, at 03:24 pm
St Kitts & Nevis , July 6 (IBNS) A game that was full of ebbs and flows at Warner Park, St Kitts saw the Barbados Tridents claim victory over the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Delhi Dynamos appoints Gianluca Zambrotta as head coach
Jul 05, 2016, at 11:09 pm
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): ISL side Delhi Dynamos on Tuesday announced it ha appointed Italian World Cup winner Gianluca Zambrotta as its head coach.
Barcelona buys back midfielder Denis Suarez
Jul 05, 2016, at 10:52 pm
Barcelona, July 5 (IBNS): Barcelona club on Tuesday said it has decided to to exercise the buy back clause for the player Denis Suárez, currently at Villarreal CF.
AIFF conducts Workshop for National Women's League
Jul 05, 2016, at 09:14 pm
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS) In an attempt to bolster the successful launch of the National Women’s League, which is slated to kick-off later this year, the All India Football Federation conducted a Women’s League Workshop at the AIFF Headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday.
PM Modi meets Indian Olympic contingent, wishes good luck
Jul 05, 2016, at 07:19 pm
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who on Monday met with the Indian Olympic contingent, wished them luck for the upcoming mega event.
Gayle strikes gold as Jamaica Tallawahs chase down Trinbago Knight Riders
Jul 05, 2016, at 03:23 pm
St. Kitts & Nevis, July 5 (IBNS): Chris “Universe Boss†Gayle once again proved his status as the greatest T20 batsman of all time as he helped the Jamaica Tallawahs to victory against the Trinbago Knight Riders in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Faf du Plessis aiming to build "momentum" when Patriots face Tridents in Hero CPL
Jul 05, 2016, at 02:47 pm
St. Kitts & Nevis, July 5 (IBNS) St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots captain Faf du Plessis believes that his side will take confidence from their victory on Sunday as they bid to finish the home leg of Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches on a high note against the visiting Barbados Tridents on Tuesday (7pm).
Sania,Martina reach Wimbledon quarterfinals
Jul 05, 2016, at 03:00 am
London, July 4 (IBNS): Putting up a strong show, Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and her doubles partnerMartina Hingis moved to the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon here on Monday.
Rohan,Florin crash out of Wimbledon
Jul 05, 2016, at 02:52 am
London, July 4 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his doubles partner Florin Mergea crashed out of the Wimbledon after they were defeated in the third round of the clash here.
Roger Federer reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals
Jul 05, 2016, at 02:35 am
London, July 4 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer on Monday cruised to the Wimbledon quarter-finals by beating Steve Johnson here.