Brazil held 1-1 by Switzerland in WC clash

Jun 18, 2018, at 09:58 am

Rostov, June 18 (IBNS): Brazil failed to win their opening World Cup match as a spirited  Switzerland managed to earn a valuable draw here on Sunday.

Germany stunned in opening match, Mexico win 1-0

Jun 17, 2018, at 10:45 pm

Moscow, June 17 (IBNS): Germany made a poor start to their attempt of defending the title as they were stunned by Mexico in their opening match of the World Cup on Sunday.

Serbia beat Costa Rica 1-0 in World Cup clash

Jun 17, 2018, at 09:14 pm

Samara, June 17 (IBNS): Serbia fired a goal to manage a 1-0 win over Costa Rica in a World Cup clash on Sunday.

Roger Federer defeats Milos Raonic to win Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart

Jun 17, 2018, at 06:56 pm

Stuttgart, June 17 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer has defeated  Milos Raonic to win the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart.

Suresh Raina to replace Ambati Rayudu in India's ODI squad

Jun 17, 2018, at 11:31 am

Mumbai, June 17 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Suresh Raina as Ambati Rayudu’s replacement in India’s ODI squad for the series against England.  

Denmark manages 1-0 victory over Peru

Jun 17, 2018, at 08:39 am

Saransk, June 17 (IBNS): Denmark managed to earn a hard-fought victory against Peru in a World Cup match here on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup: Iceland compete with Argentina to draw 1-1

Jun 16, 2018, at 08:49 pm

Moscow, Jun 16 (IBNS): Putting up a tough fight, Iceland denied a win to Argentina as the match ended in a draw at the Spartak Stadium here on Saturday.

France beat Australia 2-1 in World Cup clash

Jun 16, 2018, at 07:54 pm

Kazan, June 16 (IBNS): The first World Cup penalty after a video review and a deflected Paul Pogba goal helped France in defeating Australia in their opening match of the World Cup here on Saturday.

David Warner to feature in CPL this year

Jun 16, 2018, at 04:36 pm

St. Lucia, June 16 (IBNS): Carribean Premier League side St Lucia Stars on Saturday announced signing of banned Australian cricketer David Warner for the upcoming season of the T20 tournament.

Real Madrid confirms deal for teenager Rodrygo

Jun 16, 2018, at 04:07 pm

Madrid, June 16 (IBNS): Football giant Real Madrid on Saturday confirmed that it has reached an agreement with Brazil under-20 forward Rodrygo Goes from Santos.

Ronaldo scores hat-trick as Portugal manages 3-3 draw with Spain

Jun 16, 2018, at 07:45 am

Sochi, June 16 (IBNS): A magical display by Christiano Ronaldo helped Portugal draw their first World Cup match with former champions Spain here on Friday.

Iran win first World Cup match in 20 years by beating Morocco 1-0

Jun 15, 2018, at 11:37 pm

St. Petersburg, June 15 (IBNS): Stunning Morocco, Iran registered a 1-0 victory in a World Cup match here on Friday.

Uruguay beat Salah-less Egypt 1-0 in World Cup

Jun 15, 2018, at 10:48 pm

Yekaterinburg, June 15 (IBNS): Without  Mohamed Salah, Egypt looked a powerless opponent as Uruguay snatched a 1-0 win in their first match of the World Cup on Friday.

India defeat Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs in debut test

Jun 15, 2018, at 06:51 pm

Bangalore, June 15 (IBNS): Afghanistan tasted defeat in their one-off Test series against India by an innings and 262 runs as the hosts bowled out their neighbours twice on the same day on Friday.

Only Test: Afghanistan bowl out India for 474 runs in first innings

Jun 15, 2018, at 12:04 pm

Bengaluru, Jun 15 (IBNS): Afghanistan bowled out India for 474 runs in the first innings of an one-off Test match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Friday.

FIFA World Cup: Russia trounce Saudi Arabia in opening match

Jun 15, 2018, at 10:50 am

Moscow, Jun 15 (IBNS): Playing the opening fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2018 in front of the home crowd, host Russia trounced Saudi Arabia 5-0 at the Luzhniki Stadium here on Thursday.

Smriti Mandhana to play in Kia Super League

Jun 14, 2018, at 10:43 pm

Mumbai, June 14 (IBNS): India Women’s Cricket team opener Smriti Mandhana will become the first Indian player to appear in Kia Super League (Women’s cricket super league in England)

BCCI hails Shikhar Dhawan for scoring century before lunch on Test Day 1

Jun 14, 2018, at 09:51 pm

Mumbai, June 14 (IBNS): The BCCI has congratulated Shikhar Dhawan for becoming the first Indian cricketer to score a century before lunch on Day 1 of a Test.

Only Test: India 347/6 at stumps on Day 1 against Afghanistan

Jun 14, 2018, at 08:22 pm

Bengaluru, Jun 14 (IBNS): India scored 347/6 at stumps on the first day of an one-off Test match against Afghanistan at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday.

India-Afghanistan test match: Rain halts the game

Jun 14, 2018, at 03:52 pm

Bengaluru, Jun 14 (IBNS) : Recurrent showers halted the one-off test match between India and Afghanistan at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.

FIFA World Cup 2018 to begin today with Russia-Saudi Arabia clash

Jun 14, 2018, at 02:47 pm

Moscow, Jun 14 (IBNS): While footballing legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi or a Mohamed Salah would vie for their crowns as kings of the game, the FIFA World Cup 2018 begins on Thursday with an opening match between host country Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki Stadium here.

Only Test: Shikhar Dhawan hits ton; India 158/0 at lunch on Day 1

Jun 14, 2018, at 12:26 pm

Bengaluru, Jun 14 (IBNS): Riding on an aggressive century by Shikhar Dhawan, India scored 158/0 in the first session of an one-off Test match against Afghanistan at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday.  

Only Test: India win toss, elect to bat first against Afghanistan

Jun 14, 2018, at 10:42 am

Bengaluru, Jun 14 (IBNS): In an one-off Test match which marks the beginning of Afghanistan's journey in the longest format of the sport, India won the toss and elected to bat first at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday.

Spain sack head coach Julen Lopetegui ahead of World Cup 2018

Jun 13, 2018, at 09:49 pm

Madrid, Jun 13 (IBNS): Just two days ahead of their first match in the FIFA World Cup 2018, Spain have sacked their head coach Julen Lopetegui after the latter was named as the new boss of Spanish football team Real Madrid, media reports said.

Canada, Mexico and USA selected as hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Jun 13, 2018, at 06:00 pm

Zurich, June 13 (IBNS): The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be staged in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

New Zealand cricket legend Sir Richard Hedlee diagnosed with bowel cancer

Jun 13, 2018, at 04:57 pm

Hamilton, June 13 (IBNS): Former New Zealand cricketer Sir Richard Hedlee has been diagnosed with cancer, media reports said.

Virat Kohli receives Polly Umrigar Award, says Anushka's presence made it 'special'

Jun 13, 2018, at 04:23 pm

Mumbai, Jun 13 (IBNS): Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday received the Polly Umrigar Award for his brilliant performances with bat in the last two seasons.

Gautam Gambhir attacks Bishan Singh Bedi, Chauhan over Saini selection

Jun 13, 2018, at 03:55 pm

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday took a dig at former cricketers and Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) members Bishan Singh Bedi and Chetan Chauhan after pacer Navdeep Saini was named in the Indian Test squad against Afghanistan.

Indian Grandmaster withdraws from Asian Team Chess Championship in Iran due to compulsory headscarf rule

Jun 13, 2018, at 03:36 pm

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS):  Woman Grandmaster and former world junior girls' champion Soumya Swaminathan on Tuesday said she has withdrawn her name from   Asian Team Chess Championship in Iran as she felt that the compulsory-headscarf rule in the country was violating her personal rights.

Indian coach helps Bangladesh girls lift Asia Cup title

Jun 12, 2018, at 05:32 pm

Dhaka, June 12 (IBNS): Bangladesh women cricket team's coach  Anju Jain created magic since taking the job last month as it was under her guidance that the side defeated favourites India to win the Asia Cup last Sunday.