US Open: Venus Williams loses in second round
Aug 29, 2019, at 11:30 am
New York, Aug 29 (Xinhua): Venus Williams was knocked out of the U.S. Open in the second round by Ukraine's No. 5 seed Elina Svitolina, who saw off the American 6-4, 6-4, but the winner of 49 singles titles will continue to play further tournaments this autumn on the WTA's Asian swing.
Rafael Nadal advances at US Open
Aug 28, 2019, at 05:22 pm
New York, Aug 28 (Xinhua/UNI) Rafael Nadal raced past Australia's John Millman 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in the opening round of the US Open on Tuesday.
PT Usha shares old image of PV Sindhu, praises her for World Championship win
Aug 28, 2019, at 05:14 pm
Chennai, Aug 28 (IBNS): ‘Payyoli Express’ PT Usha, one of the biggest sports personalities of India, on Wednesday shared an old image of herself with the rising star PV Sindhu.
Ex-Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi to visit LoC soon
Aug 28, 2019, at 04:48 pm
Islamabad, Aug 28 (IBNS): Amid ongoing tension between India and Pakistan following the Narendra Modi-led government's decision to scrap Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, ex-Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi on Wednesday said he will visit the Line of Control soon.
Saquib Hussain leads Milky Moo Tolly Challenge 2019
Aug 28, 2019, at 03:22 pm
Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS): Local lad Saquib Hussain shot a six over 76 to take the halfway lead at the Milky Moo Tolly Challenge being played at the Tollygunge Club here.
What is a White Label Sportsbook?
Aug 28, 2019, at 01:29 pm
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New Delhi: Feroz Shah Kotla to be renamed as Arun Jaitley Stadium
Aug 27, 2019, at 05:27 pm
New Delhi, Aug 27 (UNI) The Delhi and District Cricket Association on Tuesday announced to rename the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium as Arun Jaitley Stadium in the memory of its former president who passed away on August 24.
Stokes on a high after epic effort in Ashes Test match
Aug 27, 2019, at 05:08 pm
London, Aug 27 (IBNS): All-rounder Ben Stokes’s stupendous effort in the third Test against Australia at Headingly has helped him reach career-best positions among batsmen and all-rounders in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings.
De Grandhomme, Delport and Viljoen amongst changes to St Lucia Zouks squad
Aug 27, 2019, at 04:53 pm
Gros Islet, St Lucia, Aug 27 (IBNS): The St Lucia Zouks have announced a number changes to their playing roster for the upcoming season.
'Champion' PV Sindhu meets Indian PM Narendra Modi
Aug 27, 2019, at 03:27 pm
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS): India's badminton queen PV Sindhu, who recently won the World Championship title, met PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday who described her as a 'champion'.
Roger Federer defeats India's spirited player Sumit Nagal after initial jolt
Aug 27, 2019, at 09:38 am
New York, Aug 27 (IBNS): India's Sumit Nagal gave Swiss master Roger Federer as he defeated him in the first set but then went down in the first round match of the US Open here on Tuesday.
Finally, the wait ended: PV Sindhu
Aug 27, 2019, at 09:12 am
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS): Becoming World Champion, badminton star PV Sindhu became emotional when she expressed her feelings on the social media and said she lost words while describing her mood after seeing the national flag flying higher following her victory in the final.
Emphatic victory for India: Sachin Tendulkar
Aug 26, 2019, at 11:11 am
Antigua/Mumbai: Lauding India for the big win against Windies in the first Test here, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar said Virat Kohli and his men's victory is "emphatic".
India defeat West Indies by 318 runs to take 1-0 lead
Aug 26, 2019, at 09:15 am
North Sound, Aug 26 (IBNS): India dominated the first Test and defeated West Indies by 318 runs to take 1-0 lead in the series here on Sunday.
Ben Stokes' thrilling century helps England to survive in the Ashes series
Aug 25, 2019, at 11:56 pm
Leeds, Aug 25 (IBNS) : Ben Stokes left everyone amazed by his outstanding solo performance of 135 not out against Australia and kept the team's hope alive to lift the trophy in the Ashes at Headingley.
Indian badminton icon PV Sindhu creates history, wins World Championships
Aug 25, 2019, at 10:10 pm
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS): India's badminton sensation PV Sindhu created a new chapter in history when she defeated her Japanese opponent Nozomi Okuhara to win the women’s singles event of the World Championship in Basel on Sunday.
PV Sindhu wins World Championship gold, Modi leads India in wishing her
Aug 25, 2019, at 07:48 pm
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS): Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday led the nation in celebrating and wishing the World Championship victory of badminton icon PV Sindhu.
PV Sindhu creates history, defeats Nozomi Okuhara to win World Championship gold
Aug 25, 2019, at 06:22 pm
Basel, Aug 25 (IBNS): PV Sindhu, India's badminton icon, added one more feather to her cap as she won the final of the World Championship by beating her strong competitor Nozomi Okuhara of Japan on Sunday.
BWF World Championship: Indian badminton star PV Sindhu thrashes Chen Yu Fei to reach final
Aug 24, 2019, at 05:58 pm
Basel, Aug 24 (UNI) PV Sindhu advanced to the final of ongoing Badminton World Federation Championship, here on Saturday.
Hockey India condoles sad demise of former Indian FM Arun Jaitley
Aug 24, 2019, at 05:49 pm
New Delhi, Aug 24 (UNI) Hockey India on Saturday condoled the sad demise of former Union Minister Arun Jaitley, who was also a huge supporter of Indian hockey.
BCCI, IPL condole death of Arun Jaitley
Aug 24, 2019, at 03:49 pm
Mumbai, Aug 24 (IBNS): The Indian Premier League on Saturday condoled the death of former IPL Governing Council member Arun Jaitley in New Delhi.
Ishant Sharma puts India on top as West Indies struggle at 189/8
Aug 24, 2019, at 09:26 am
Antigua, Aug 24 (IBNS): After being bowled out for competitive 297 runs in the first innings, West Indies were reduced to 189 runs for the loss of eight wickets at the end of second day of the first Test match here on Friday.
Antigua Test: India score 203/6 at stumps on Day 1, Rahane 81
Aug 23, 2019, at 10:38 am
Antigua: Riding on Ajinkya Rahane's 81, India scored 203/6 against Windies at stumps on day one of the first Test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium here on Thursday.
India, Windies begin Test Championship journey today
Aug 22, 2019, at 01:33 pm
Antigua: India and Windies will begin their Test Championship journey on Thursday with their first of the two Test matches at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium here.
Paytm gets title sponsorship for BCCI matches
Aug 21, 2019, at 05:15 pm
Mumbai, Aug 21 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced that One97 Communication Ltd, which owns the popular e-commerce payment system Paytm, has acquired the rights to sponsor India's international and domestic matches, till 2023.
Pakistan to tour England in 2020
Aug 21, 2019, at 03:34 pm
Lahore, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced the schedule of their men’s team’s tour of England next year.
Steve Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test
Aug 20, 2019, at 04:08 pm
London, Aug 20 (IBNS): After suffering a concussion during the second Ashes Test, Australian batsman Steve Smith has been ruled out of the third Test of the iconic series.
Ashes kept Test cricket alive: Ex-Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly
Aug 19, 2019, at 05:30 pm
New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has said that the Ashes series between England and Australia have 'kept Test cricket alive".
Steve Smith closes in on top-ranked Indian skipper Virat Kohli in Test Rankings
Aug 19, 2019, at 03:37 pm
Dubai, Aug 19 (IBNS): The Australia batsman has overtaken New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and is now only nine points behind Kohli, but the India captain will get a chance to consolidate his position in the two-Test series in the West Indies starting Thursday.
Virat Kohli completes 11 years in international cricket, looks back with heartwarming message
Aug 19, 2019, at 10:59 am
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS): On the completion of his 11 years in international cricket, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has shared a heartwarming message on social media remembering his journey.