Spanish Footballers detained for match-fixing
May 28, 2019, at 03:34 pm
Madrid, May 28 (Xinhua/UNI) The Spanish National police force have confirmed the arrest of several footballers who either play or have played in the Liga Santander or the Liga 123 (Spanish first and second divisions) as part of an anti match-fixing operation.
Warm-up match: Bangladesh win toss, opt to field first against India
May 28, 2019, at 03:21 pm
Cardiff, May 28 (IBNS): Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first against India in a warm-up match before the World Cup begins here on Tuesday.
Bangladesh win toss, elect to bowl first against India
May 28, 2019, at 02:46 pm
Cardiff, May 28 (IBNS): Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the second warm-up match here on Tuesday.
India up against Bangladesh in second warm-up match today
May 28, 2019, at 02:12 pm
Cardiff, May 28 (IBNS): After going down against New Zealand, India are up against Bangladesh in their second warm-up match against Bangladesh ahead of the commencement of Cricket World Cup 2019 here on Tuesday.
FIFA upholds life ban on Brazilian Football Confederation president Del Nero
May 28, 2019, at 10:47 am
Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (Xinhua): FIFA's appeal committee has upheld a life ban on former Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Marco Polo Del Nero for corruption, the sport's global governing body said on Monday.
Dani Alves replaces Neymar as Brazil captain for Copa America
May 28, 2019, at 10:41 am
Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (Xinhua): Veteran full-back Dani Alves will captain Brazil during the Copa America, replacing his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Monday.
Djokovic, Nadal cruise into French Open second round
May 28, 2019, at 10:30 am
Paris, May 28 (Xinhua/UNI) Title favorites Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal took on straight-set wins to book their men's singles second round spots in the French Open here on Monday.
Saparya and Aman clinch WB State under-9 chess title
May 28, 2019, at 12:15 am
Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS): Saparya Ghosh seized u-9 title with 6.5 points out of 7 rounds while Aman Dhanuka scored 7 points out of 8 rounds to become the champion of 31st WB State Under-9 Fide Rated Chess Championship 2019, which commenced at Kolkata from 25th to 27th March.
Saurabh Chaudhary wins gold in 10m Air Pistol at ISSF World Cup in Munich,
May 27, 2019, at 07:24 pm
Munich, May 27 (IBNS): Saurabh Chaudhary (17) from India bagged a gold in the 10 metre Air Pistol category at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, media reports said.
IKLF BOLT Kettlebell Sport comes to India
May 27, 2019, at 05:51 pm
Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS): Paving a fresh chapter for Kettlebell sport in India, CoreFit, a health & fitness start-up by Samrat Sen, introduced BOLT Kettlebell Lifting sport of the International Kettlebell Lifting Federation (IKLF) to India.
Indian coach Ravi Shastri turns 57, Virat Kohli wishes him
May 27, 2019, at 04:27 pm
London, May 27 (IBNS): At a time when he is spending busy time in the UK, coaching the Indian national side for the World Cup, coach Ravi Shastri turned 57 on Monday.
May 27, 2019, at 03:46 pm
Colombo, May 27 (IBNS): Fake news regarding the deaths of celebrities have often hit the social media like a storm and this time it was the turn of former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya to face a similar situation.
No need to panic, says Sachin Tendulkar after India's defeat in first warm-up match
May 27, 2019, at 03:00 pm
Mumbai, May 27 (IBNS): Despite India's crushing defeat in the warm-up match against New Zealand, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar feels there is no need for the men-in-blue to panic.
Federer makes winning return, Kerber stunned in French Open opening day
May 27, 2019, at 10:25 am
Paris, May 27 (Xinhua/UNI) Roger Federer made a triumphant return to French Open after three-year absence, easing past Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in straight sets in the men's singles first round, while fifth-seeded Angelique Kerber was shocked by Russian teenager Anastasia Potapova in the women's singles here on Sunday.
Former Australia skipper Allan Border picks top three World Cup captains
May 25, 2019, at 05:31 pm
Melbourne, May 25 (UNI) Former Australia captain Allan Border has chosen top three ODI captains Virat Kohli, Eoin Morgan and Aaron Finch for the ICC Cricket World Cup beginning in England and Wales from May 30.
Virat Kohli meets a football icon in England, posts selfie with him on social media
May 25, 2019, at 04:00 pm
London, May 25 (IBNS): Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, who is currently in England to lead his side in the World Cup, met another icon from the field of football and was quick in sharing a selfie with him.
Who Will Win the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup?
May 25, 2019, at 11:42 am
The ICC Cricket World Cup is just around the corner, with hundreds of million of eyes all preparing to watch proceedings unfold across England and Wales. Australia go into the tournament as the reigning champions and one of the most successful international teams in history, but they will go up against a strong Indian team and a very strong England team.
May 24, 2019, at 04:22 pm
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli, who is currently leading the national side in England as they gear up for the World Cup, praised PM Narendra Modi over his second consecutive victory in the Lok Sabha polls and said the country is going to reach greater heights with his vision.
Uzbekistan to host the maiden international tournament called “The Wrestling Gamesâ€
May 24, 2019, at 03:23 pm
Tashkent, May 24 (IBNS): The 1st open international tournament “The Wrestling Games” will take place in Khiva city of Uzbekistan, from June 7-9, 2019.
Uzbekistan gets ready to bid for 21st Asian Games to be held in 2030
May 24, 2019, at 11:55 am
Tashkent, May 24 (IBNS): Central Asian country Uzbekistan has begun preparations to bid for the hosting of 2030 Asian Games, according to media reports.
Poland gears up for FIFA U20 World Cup
May 23, 2019, at 03:28 pm
Warsaw, May 23 (Xinhua/UNI) Excitement is building in Poland ahead of the 2019 FIFA under-20 World Cup which kicks off on Thursday in the city of Lodz.
2022 World Cup to keep 32-team format, says FIFA
May 23, 2019, at 09:29 am
Paris, May 23 (Xinhua/UNI) FIFA shrugged off any possibility of expansion from 32 to 48 teams at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Alex Hales heading to Barbados after 2019 Hero Caribbean Premier League
May 23, 2019, at 07:50 am
Barbados, May 23 (IBNS): Alex Hales was a happy man after being picked up by the Barbados Tridents as first pick during the 2019 Hero Caribbean Premier League draft at the Gfinity eSports Arena in London.
Hardik Pandya touted to be the Trump card this World Cup: ESPNcricinfo FANtastic Survey
May 22, 2019, at 05:03 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): ESPNcricinfo, the go-to digital destination for all things cricket, ahead of the ICC World Cup, announced the findings of its third edition of FANtastic survey. As per the survey, Hardik Pandya’s fan-following seem to have only grown as half the respondents felt that he would be India’s trump card this World Cup.
ICC partners with Bytedance for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019
May 22, 2019, at 04:28 pm
Dubai, May 22 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced a partnership with ByteDance, a leading technology company operating a range of content platforms around the world. The partnership focuses on delivering exciting campaigns and unique content at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 through the platforms of TikTok and Helo.
Team India leave for England to play Cricket World Cup 2019
May 22, 2019, at 10:47 am
Mumbai, May 22 (UNI): The Indian Cricket team on Wednesday left Mumbai airport for England to take part in the much awaited International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Cricket World Cup in England, starting from May 30.
Shanghai SIPG beat Ulsan Hyundai 5-0 in AFC Champions League
May 22, 2019, at 09:54 am
Shanghai, May 22 (Xinhua/UNI) A hat-trick from Oscar and goals from Li Shenglong and Hu Jinghang saw Shanghai SIPG thrash Ulsan Hyundai 5-0 here in AFC Champions League Group H.
Sydney FC thrashed 4-0 by Kawasaki in AFC Champions League
May 22, 2019, at 09:53 am
Sydney, May 22 (Xinhua/UNI) Sydney FC were thrashed 4-0 by visiting Kawasaki Frontale in Asian Champions League match in the final Group H match, leaving Sydney without a win and rooted to the bottom of the group.'
MS Dhoni will be a big player in this World Cup: Ravi Shastri
May 21, 2019, at 05:51 pm
Mumbai, May 21 (IBNS): Indian coach Ravi Shastri has predicted that MS Dhoni is going to be the 'big player' in the upcoming World Cup which will be hosted by England and Wales this year.
Jofra Archer included in England squad for World Cup
May 21, 2019, at 04:51 pm
London, May 21 (IBNS): England selectors have added pacer Jofra Archer in the final 15-men squad for the World Cup which will start from May 30.