Umar Akmal denies Zouks perfect home record at Hero CPL
Jul 27, 2016, at 03:48 pm
Antigua, July 27 (IBNS): The St Lucia Zouks missed out on making it four wins out of four at the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) against the Trinbago Knight Riders having looked all but assured of victory. A brilliant half century from Umar Akmal saw his team home against an in form Zouks team to keep TKR in the hunt for a knockout spot.
Injured Federer to miss Olympics, rest of season
Jul 27, 2016, at 03:38 pm
New York, July 27 (IBNS): Shocking his fans, Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer on Tuesday announced that he will miss the upcoming Olympics and the rest of the season due to knee injury.
Gayle aiming to whip up a storm at historic Hero CPL clashes in Lauderhill
Jul 27, 2016, at 04:34 am
Antigua, July 26 (IBNS) Jamaica Tallawahs captain Chris Gayle believes, that, the historic Lauderhill leg of Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches starting this week in Central Broward Stadium.
FIFA extends match-manipulation sanction against vice-president of Equatorial Guinea FA
Jul 27, 2016, at 12:13 am
Zurich, July 26 (IBNS): FIFA on Monday confirmed the worldwide extension of the two-year ban that was imposed on the vice-president of the Equatorial Guinea FA, Gustavo Ndong Edu, by the CAF Disciplinary Board on July 9, 2016, for attempts to offer money to the match officials of the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualifier between Equatorial Guinea and Mali on April 10, 2016, an official release stated.
Hope senior cricketers in each country keep promoting Test cricket: Waugh
Jul 26, 2016, at 10:21 pm
Sydney, July 26 (IBNS): Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh has said he hopes to see senior cricketers keep promoting Test cricket.
After wrestler Narsingh, Rio-bound shot putter Inderjeet Singh tests positive in dope test
Jul 26, 2016, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi, July 26 (IBNS) : After wrestleer Narsingh Yadav, Shot putter Inderjeet Singh has became the second Rio Olympics-bound Indian athlete to test positive in dope test, reports said on Tuesday.
Ashwin regains top spot in bowlers’ rankings after Antigua Test
Jul 26, 2016, at 08:37 pm
Dubai, July 26 (IBNS):India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has surged to the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers after a superb outing in the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua which the visiting side won by an innings and 92 runs.
Ex-India, Tata SC star Marto Gracias passes away
Jul 26, 2016, at 07:13 am
Mumbai, July 26 (IBNS): Former Indian football star, Maharashtra and Tata Sports Club captain Marto Gracias passed away following a cardiac arrest on Sunday here.
Tallawahs star Andre Russell looks ahead to Lauderhill leg of Hero CPL matches
Jul 26, 2016, at 06:48 am
Antigua, July 25 (IBNS) Jamaica Tallawahs star all-rounder Andre Russell is excited about the potential of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) as Central Broward Stadium in Lauderhill gets ready to welcome all six teams later this week.
China: Man U, Man City match cancelled
Jul 26, 2016, at 12:07 am
London, July 25 (IBNS) The derby match between Manchester United and Manchester City, which was scheduled to be held in China, ha been cancelled.
I will always support fellow wrestlers: Sushil
Jul 25, 2016, at 11:13 pm
New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): Olympic medal winning Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar reacted to Narsingh Yadav and the trouble he has been facing following failed dope test and said he will always support fellow wrestlers.
Jul 25, 2016, at 10:08 pm
Kolkata, July 25 (IBNS): Tata Salt, a pioneer in the Indian branded salt market recently launched a significant campaign, “Namak ke Waastey†that aims at catalyzing conversations and generate mass support for the Indian Olympians.
Land Rover bar rule waves in Portsmouth
Jul 25, 2016, at 09:56 pm
Portsmouth, July 25 (IBNS): Britain's chances of winning the America's Cup for the first time were given a significant boost at the weekend after Sir Ben Ainslie's team sealed an emphatic victory on their home water of Portsmouth.
Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Kohli,Ashwin, Kumble for victory against WI
Jul 25, 2016, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Monday congratulated skipper Virat Kohli, coach Anil Kumble and spinner R Ashwin after they scripted a remarkable victory against West Indies in the first Test on Sunday.
Mamata Banerjee congratulates Indian team over victory against West Indies in first Test
Jul 25, 2016, at 09:15 pm
Kolkata, July 25 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday wished the Indian team for beating West Indies in the first Test of the series on Sunday.
Charles inspires Zouks to third successive home Hero CPL win
Jul 25, 2016, at 08:46 pm
Antigua, July 25 (IBNS) match-winning stand between Shane Watson and Johnson Charles saw the St Lucia Zouks to victory over Guyana Amazon Warriors at the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on Sunday.
Narsingh innocent,victim of conspiracy : WFI
Jul 25, 2016, at 08:31 pm
New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS) : The Wrestling Federation of India on Monday stood behind Narsingh Yadav,, who , who is in trouble following a failed dope test+ b before the Rio Olympics, saying the grappler is a victim of conspiracy, reports said.
Smith receives ICC Test Championship mace
Jul 25, 2016, at 07:41 pm
Dubai, July 25 (IBNS): Australia captain Steve Smith on Monday received the ICC Test Championship mace and US$ 1 million in prize money for leading his side to the number-one ranking on the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings on the annual April 1 cut-off date, an official release said.
R Ashwin picks up seven wickets to help India thrash WI by an innings and 92 runs
Jul 25, 2016, at 03:06 pm
Antigua, July 25 (IBNS): Ravichandran Ashwin performed brilliantly as he picked up seven wickets to destroy the West Indies batting line-up and help India script a victory by an innings and 92 runs over the current T20 World Champions in the first Test of the four-match series here on Sunday.
Someone has sabotaged my food supplements and water intake: Narsingh Yadav
Jul 25, 2016, at 05:37 am
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS) Freestyle wrestler Narsingh Yadav, who has secured a quota for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in the 74 kg category, has been alleged to have tested positive for a banned substance.
Rio Olympics: IOC not to impose blanket ban on Russia
Jul 25, 2016, at 05:03 am
Lausanne, July 24 (IBNS): Giving relief, the The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided not to impose blanket ban on Russia from Rio Olympics following the doping scandal which hit the nation recently.
Serena Williams withdraws from Coupe Rogers
Jul 25, 2016, at 03:51 am
New York, July 24 (IBNS): US Tennis star Serena Williams has withdrawn her name from Coupe Rogers due to injury.
Indian hockey team departs for Rio Olympics
Jul 24, 2016, at 11:14 pm
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): With dreams of creating a new history, Indian men's hockey team departed for Madrid from where the players will head to play the Rio Olympics.
Zouks maintain winning feeling against Tridents in Hero CPL
Jul 24, 2016, at 09:19 pm
Antigua, July 24 (IBNS) The St Lucia Zouks have made it two Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) wins in two at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium thanks to the bowling of Sammy himself and runs from Johnson Charles and Andre Fletcher. The win takes them to six points and makes qualification for the knockout stages for the first time in their history a real possibility for the St Lucian side.
Jul 24, 2016, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/c) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel has congratulated Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for creating world record on way to the gold in the IAAF world Under -20 athletics Championship at Bydgoszcz, Poland on Saturday.
Rio-bound wrestler Narsingh Yadav fails dope test
Jul 24, 2016, at 06:44 pm
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Indian contender in wrestling (74kg) at the 2016 Rio Olympics Narsingh Yadav has failed a dope test conducted on him.
Third day: Umesh Yadav, Shami puts India on top,WI struggle at 21-1 in 2nd innings
Jul 24, 2016, at 02:45 pm
Antigua, July 24 (IBNS): Brilliant bowling by Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav put India in a dominating state at the end of the third day of the firs Test against West Indies here on Saturday.
Shadab Jakati joins political party in Goa
Jul 23, 2016, at 10:00 pm
Panaji, July 23 (IBNS) Cricketer Shadab Jakati, who is known for his appearances in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), on Saturday said he has joined Goa Forward Party.
PM Modi says sports can be a great means of national integration
Jul 23, 2016, at 09:01 pm
New Delhi, Jul 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Reliance Foundation Youth Sports, through video conferencing, in New Delhi on Saturday.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 logo unveiled
Jul 23, 2016, at 07:21 pm
Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): With exactly a year to go to the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, the International Cricket Council on Saturday released the event logo which reflects the unique connection between the spirit of the sport and its place of origin in England and Wales, an official release said.