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Challenger Sprints National Rowing Championships culminates in Kolkata

Jun 08, 2014, at 07:18 am

Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): The 17th Sub-Junior and 18th Challenger Sprints National Rowing Championships 2014 organised by Rowing Federation of India and West Bengal Rowing Association at The Lake Club concluded on Saturday.

Aktar dismisses reports of getting married

Jun 08, 2014, at 05:09 am

Lahore, June 7 (IBNS) Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar on Saturday dismissed reports that he has decided to marry a 17-year-old girl later this month.

Sharapova lifts French Open title

Jun 08, 2014, at 03:40 am

Paris, June 7 (IBNS): Russian Tennis star Maria Sharapova won French Open title by defeating Simona Halep in the final of the women's singles here on Saturday.

Football: Prosenjit's hat-trick goes in vain

Jun 08, 2014, at 03:38 am

Barasat, June 7 (IBNS): Prosenjit Chakraborty's hat-trick went in vain as Harimau Muda rode on some fine strikes either side of half-time to down AIFF XI 6-3 in a Group A match of the Asia Champions Trophy at the Barasat Stadium on Saturday.

WC: India beat Malaysia 3-2

Jun 08, 2014, at 01:37 am

The Hague, June 7 (IBNS): Indian finally tasted victory in the ongoing FIH Hockey World Cup by beating Malaysia here on Saturday.

Football WC: Sony Six announces to launch two shows

Jun 08, 2014, at 01:17 am

Mumbai, Jun 7 (IBNS): Sports and entertainment television channel Sony Six recently announced the launch of a flagship prime time football wrap around show 'Café Rio' and an invigorating live breakfast show 'Football Extraaa' on all the 2014 FIFA World Cup match days.

Kolkata to host school rowing championship

Jun 07, 2014, at 09:35 pm

Kolkata, Jun 7 (IBNS): The 42nd 'K C Mahindra All India School Regatta', the school rowing event in Asia, will kick start on Sunday at Rabindra Sarovar lake here.

Kolkata to host 42nd KC Mahindra All India School Regatta

Jun 07, 2014, at 06:56 am

Kolkata, June 6 (IBNS): Lake club Kolkata in association with Mahindra will host 42nd KC Mahindra All India School Regatta 2014 from June 8 in Kolkata.

I am confident about my abilities: Dheeraj Singh

Jun 07, 2014, at 06:49 am

Barasat, June 6 (IBNS): Conceding off the last kick of the ball does not always do a goalkeeper’s confidence a world of good.

Chess: Chandreyee scored all win record

Jun 07, 2014, at 06:01 am

Kolkata, June 6 (IBNS): Chandreyee Hazra confirmed the title on penultimate day with a round to spare at the DPS Ruby Park 37th State Sub junior (Boys & Girls U 15) here .

French Open: Nadal crushes Murray to reach final

Jun 07, 2014, at 04:14 am

Paris, June 6 (IBNS): Rafael Nadal of Spain thrashed UK's Andy Murray in the semi-final to cruise to the men's singles final of the French Open here on Friday.

French Open: Novak Djokovic reaches final

Jun 07, 2014, at 02:14 am

Paris, June 6 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic reached the final of the French Open men's singles event by beating Ernests Gulbis of Latvia in the semi-final here on Friday.

West Indies, New Zealand to start season of Test cricket

Jun 06, 2014, at 08:40 pm

Dubai, Jun 6 (IBNS): The West Indies and New Zealand will kick off a season of high-octane Test cricket when they go head-to-head in a three-Test series that starts in Kingston, Jamaica, on Sunday 8 June.

WC: Brazil in no.3 in FIFA rankings

Jun 06, 2014, at 08:07 am

Rio De Janeiro , June 5 (IBNS): As the world is waiting to witness the start of the FIFA World Cup, former champions and host nation Brazil jumped one spot in the ranking table top stand at the third position on Thursday.

Misbah-ul-Haq, 4 others awarded top PCB contract

Jun 06, 2014, at 08:06 am

Islamabad, June 5 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday rewarded Category ‘A’ contracts to Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq and four others.

WC: India draw against Spain

Jun 06, 2014, at 06:43 am

The Hague, June 5 (IBNS): In a crucial match for India, the 'men in blue' managed a 1-1 draw against Spain in the Hockey World Cup match here on Thursday.

Rowing: 63 races on second day

Jun 06, 2014, at 06:37 am

Kolkata, June 5 (IBNS): On the second day of the 17th Sub-Junior and 18th Challenger Sprints National Rowing Championships, 63 races at the Repechage Round were held here on Thursday.

Chandreyee emerges champion with a round to spare

Jun 06, 2014, at 06:10 am

Kolkata, June 5 (IBNS): Top seed Chandreyee Hazra of Rishra, Hoogly, is on course for all win record in the DPS Ruby Park 37th State Sub junior (Boys & Girls U 15) here.

Zohib Islam Amiri renews his contract with Dempo Sports Club

Jun 06, 2014, at 04:42 am

New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS) Libero Sports client and Afghanistan National Team Captain Zohib Islam Amiri has extended his contract with Goan Giants Dempo Sports Club.

India U-23 team to play friendly series against Pakistan

Jun 06, 2014, at 04:31 am

New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS): The India U-23 national team, which will take part in the Incheon Asian Games in September, are scheduled to play two friendly series against the Pakistan U-23 national team in the month of August.

French Open: Maria Sharapova reaches final

Jun 06, 2014, at 03:38 am

New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS): Russian Tennis star Maria Sharapova has reached the final of the French Open by beating Eugenie Bouchard of Canada in the semi-final of the women's singles event here on Thursday.

India drops to 3rd spot in ODI

Jun 05, 2014, at 03:53 am

Dubai, June 4 (IBNS): Indian cricket team has dropped to the third spot in the latest ICC ODI team rankings that was released on Wednesday.

Chess: Chandreyee on the run, Sonkalan upset Kaustav

Jun 05, 2014, at 03:09 am

Kolkata, June 4 (IBNS): The DPS Ruby Park 37th State Sub junior (Boys & Girls U 15) entered into crucial phase on Wednesday as with three rounds to go in both sections, Chandreyee Hazra (6 points after 6th round) maintained all win record to make clear one-point lead over her nearest rivals 4th seed Shinjini Sengupta and 5th seed Asmita Das.

Michael Clarke wins Reliance ICC Test mace

Jun 04, 2014, at 09:28 pm

Dubai, Jun 4 (IBNS): Australia captain Michael Clarke on Wednesday got his hands on the Reliance ICC Test mace, a symbol of his side's status as the number-one ranked Test side in the world.

Koevermans names squad for Asian Games camp

Jun 04, 2014, at 09:25 pm

New Delhi, Jun 4 (IBNS): National coach Wim Koevermans recently named his squad of 30 for the training camp for the Incehon Asian Games.

French Open: Sania-Cara crash out

Jun 04, 2014, at 06:59 am

Paris, June 3 (IBNS): Disappointing her fans, Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Cara Black of Zimbabwe crashed out of the French Open after being defeated by Su-Wei Hsieh and Shuai Peng in the women's doubles quarterfinals on Tuesday.

French Open: Novak reaches semi-final

Jun 04, 2014, at 06:56 am

Paris, June 3 (IBNS) Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic defeated Canadian Milos Raonic to reach the semi-final of the French Open here on Tuesday.

Chess: Kaustav, Rajarshi, Chandreyee lead the table

Jun 04, 2014, at 05:34 am

Kolkata, June 3 (IBNS): The second day of the 'DPS-Ruby Park 37th West Bengal State Sub-Junior (U 15 Boys & Girls) Chess Championship -2014', saw top seed Koustav Chatterjee and seventh seed Rajarshi Dutta of the boys section and top seed of the girls section-- Chandreyee Hazra keeping up their winning run intact to lead the table after fourth round with 4 points each.

Jamie Carragher inaugurates football academy in Pune

Jun 04, 2014, at 04:02 am

Pune, June 3 (IBNS): Redsfans in the city were in for a treat when Liverpool FC legend and former player Jamie Carragher, visited to inaugurate the Liverpool FC International Football Academy – DSK Shivajians along with Shirish Kulkarni, President Liverpool FC International Football Academy – DSK Shivajians, on Tuesday.

Appeals of 4 clubs turned down

Jun 04, 2014, at 04:01 am

New Delhi, June 3 (IBNS): Club licensing appeals body which met at AIFF Headquarters, Football House on Tuesday turned down appeals of the four clubs which had contested the decision of the Club Licensing Committee First Instance Body (CLC-FIB).