James Anderson, Adil Rashid and Ben Stokes added to the England squad
Jul 19, 2016, at 08:17 pm
London, July 19 (IBNS): England selectors have added Lancashire bowler James Anderson, Yorkshire leg-spinner Adil Rashid and Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes to the squad for the second Investec Test at Emirates Old Trafford starting on Friday.
Alfa-Bank unveiled as first-ever Regional Supporter for the FIFA World Cup
Jul 19, 2016, at 05:13 pm
Zurich, July 19 (IBNS): Russia’s Alfa-Bank was announced as the first FIFA World Cup Regional Supporter during an event in Moscow on Monday, marking an important milestone in FIFA’s commercial strategy, an official release said.
All-round brilliance by Russell take Tallawahs to top of Hero CPL
Jul 19, 2016, at 05:11 pm
Kingston, July 19 (IBNS): The Jamaica Tallawahs have moved to the top of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) table with a fine win against the Trinbago Knight Riders at Sabina Park, their third successive home victory in three matches.
Anderson, Rashid and Stokes named in England squad for 2nd Test against Pakistan
Jul 19, 2016, at 03:52 am
London, July 18 (IBNS): Cricketers James Anderson, Adil Rashid and Ben Stokes have been named in the English squad for the second Investec Test against Pakistan which will commence at Emirates Old Trafford starting on Friday.
Hero CPL teams confirm changes for closing stages of tournament
Jul 19, 2016, at 02:31 am
Bridgetown, July 18 (IBNS) With a number of South African internationals set to complete their Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) stints, the tournament organisers have confirmed a list of three replacement players for the remainder of the tournament.
Delhi Dynamos signs Milan Singh, Soram Poirei
Jul 19, 2016, at 12:15 am
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): ISL side Delhi Dynamos on Monday said it has signed footballers Milan Singh and Soram Poirei.
Yasir Shah on top of the world
Jul 18, 2016, at 08:36 pm
Dubai, July 18 (IBNS): Wrist spinner Yasir Shah has become the number-one ranked Test bowler in the world after he bowled Pakistan to a 75-run victory over England in the first Test at Lord’s on Sunday.
Pooran’s career best knock gives Tridents the win at Hero CPL
Jul 18, 2016, at 04:24 pm
Bridgetown, July 18 (IBNS): The Barbados Tridents ended their home leg of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a victory over the St Lucia Zouks.
Manipur Overpower Haryana To Win Junior NFC 2016-17
Jul 18, 2016, at 02:39 am
Cuttack, July 17 (IBNS): Manipur proved to be too strong for Haryana in the final of the Junior National Football Championship for girls as they overpowered their counterparts by an unassailable margin of 4-1. Ratanbala Devi scored on the either side of the break and Hemolata Devi nailed a second-half brace for the Highlanders whereas Renu scored the solitary goal for Haryana.
FC Bayern player Arjen Robben sidelined due to injury
Jul 17, 2016, at 09:49 pm
Zurich, July 17 (IBNS): FC Bayern on Sunday said its player Arjen Robben has been sidelined for approximately six weeks due to injury.
Bajaj Allianz Junior Football Camp holds city trial in Kolkata
Jul 17, 2016, at 08:11 pm
Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, a private life insurers, conducted the selection process for its Junior Football Camp (JFC) Season 7 in Kolkata on Sunday.
Munro brilliance bests Barbados Tridents at Hero CPL
Jul 17, 2016, at 03:45 pm
Bridgetown, July 17 (IBNS): The Trinbago Knight Riders have found some of the form that saw them conquer the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) last season as they brushed aside the Barbados Tridents at the Kensington Oval on Saturday afternoon. A blistering fifty from New Zealander Colin Munro saw them chase down a stiff target of 173 with 16 balls to spare.
Hero CPL honours Sir Garry Sobers ahead of 80th birthday celebrations
Jul 17, 2016, at 03:44 pm
Bridgetown, July 17 (IBNS) The great Sir Garfield Sobers received a special presentation ahead of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) between Barbados Tridents and Trinbago Knight Riders at the Kensington Oval on Saturday morning.
Vijender defeats Hope, celebs toast victory
Jul 17, 2016, at 02:29 pm
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Moments after Vijender Singh achieved the unthinkable by defeating Aussie boxer Kerry Hope to lift the WBO Asia Pacific Middleweight title, celebs joined in to hail the star.
Vijender jabs all odds to lift WBO Asia Pacific title
Jul 17, 2016, at 05:07 am
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): For months, the Indian boxing faithfuls were looking forward to their poster boy Vijender Singh to brave all odds and beat veteran Aussie pugilist Kerry Hope and extend his professional career lead, things which Vijender delivered on the given day by clinching victory by unanimous decision (98-92. 98-92, 100-90) on Saturday, here in the national capital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Vijender Singh
Jul 17, 2016, at 04:37 am
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished boxer Vijender Singh after he won the WBO Asia-Pacific Title.
Vijender Singh beats Kerry Hope to clinch WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title
Jul 17, 2016, at 04:32 am
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Beating tough Kerry Hope, India's iconic boxer Vijender Singh won the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title here on Saturday.
Jul 17, 2016, at 02:12 am
London, July 16 (IBNS): Chelsea on Saturday confirmed signing Leicester City midfielder N'Golo Kante.
Vijender promises to rain punches in Delhi, ahead of Hope fight
Jul 16, 2016, at 06:59 pm
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Confident about taking down his opponent, pugilist Vijender Singh, who turned professional last year and has remained unbeaten in the six matches he has fought so far, promises to continue his streak as he takes on Australian Kerry Hope on Saturday in the national capital.
FIFA announces Club World Cup schedule
Jul 16, 2016, at 05:25 pm
Zurich, July 16 (IBNS): Football's highest governing body, FIFA on Friday announced the schedule for the upcoming Club World Cup matches.
Early wickets fail to stop Jamaica Tallawahs romping home at Hero CPL
Jul 16, 2016, at 04:24 pm
Kingston, July 16 (IBNS): A remarkable match at Sabina Park saw the Jamaica Tallawahs recover from the loss of four wickets in seven balls at the start of their innings to defeat the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Guyana Amazon Warriors call up Maddinson as Hero CPL replacement for Guptill
Jul 16, 2016, at 03:42 pm
Bridgetown, July 16 (IBNS): Guyana Amazon Warriors have added Australian international Nic Maddinson to their squad for the remainder of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign as Martin Guptill has been called up to the New Zealand squad for the forthcoming tour of Zimbabwe.
Cancer survivor Molino wants to win on every pitch
Jul 16, 2016, at 12:29 am
Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): If Antonio Habas Lopez brought rogue aggression to Atletico de Kolkata for the first two seasons, cancer survivor and new manager Jose Francisco Molina Jimenez brings with him a never-say-die spirit and hopes it will soar the team to new heights.
Nilesh to lead new look Bengal Warrior
Jul 15, 2016, at 11:42 pm
Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS) Skipper Nilesh Shinde will lead a new look Bengal Warriors of Future Group for the home leg of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi here from the July 16 to 19.
Goenka dismisses concern over stadium availability as ATK give new look team
Jul 15, 2016, at 10:07 pm
Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): While Atletico de Kolkata promises a brand new look side, the owners are still unsure as to whether the Salt Lake Stadium will be ready for the season opener.
Vijender invites Amit Shah to witness his match against Kerry Hope
Jul 15, 2016, at 09:23 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Olympic medalist Indian boxer Vijender Singh, who will soon meet Kerry Hope on the ring, has invited BJP president Amit Shah to witness the fight.
SAIL supports Yogeshwar Dutt to Rio Olympics
Jul 15, 2016, at 08:52 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) Minister for Steel Chaudhary Birender Singh conferred the SAIL logo on Rio Olympics wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt in New Delhi on July 15.
England to visit India to play five Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is
Jul 15, 2016, at 08:46 pm
Mumbai, July 15 (IBNS): England cricket team will visit India from November to February to play five Tests, three ODIs and three T20 Internationals here, BCCI confirmed on Friday.
AIFF NFC: Manipur, Haryana set up final date
Jul 15, 2016, at 07:43 pm
Cuttack, July 15 (IBNS): Haryana sealed the final date with Manipur in the Junior NFC 2016-17 by virtue of their hard-earned win over the home team Odisha, courtesy the solitary goal by Nisha in the 78th minute.
Slum Soccer partners with Tata Trusts and FPAI for Homeless World Cup 2016
Jul 15, 2016, at 03:00 am
Mumbai / Kolkata, July 14 (IBNS): Slum Soccer, an organization that uses Football as a tool for the social upliftment of downtrodden demographics and at-risk youth, announced that it has partnered with Tata Trusts and Football Players Association of India (FPAI) for team India's participation in the Homeless World Cup 2016.