Hosts beat Colombia, set up Germany semi
Jul 05, 2014, at 03:08 pm
Fortaleza , July 5 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Brazil have set up a FIFA World Cupâ„¢ semi-final with Germany after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Colombia in Fortaleza. The hosts were indebted to their two centre-halves, Thiago Silva and David Luiz, for providing the goals at the Estadio Castelao that ultimately rendered James Rodriguez's late penalty a mere consolation.
Wimbledon: Leander-Radek lose semi-final clash
Jul 05, 2014, at 05:49 am
London, July 4 (IBNS): Indiia's Leander Paes and his doubles partner Czech partner Radek Stepanek lost the semi-final clash of the Wimbledon against unseeded Canadian-American pair of Vasek Pospisil and Jack Sock here on Friday.
Federer, Djokovic meet in Wimbledon final
Jul 05, 2014, at 05:41 am
London, July 4 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis legend Roger Federer will face Novak Djokovic in the final of the Wimbledon here.
Hummels heads Germany past France and into semis
Jul 05, 2014, at 05:21 am
Rio De Janeiro, July 4 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Mats Hummels headed Germany past France at the Maracana and into a FIFA World Cup semi-final at the Mineirao.
Adidas unveils official match ball for FIFA finale
Jul 05, 2014, at 04:53 am
Rio de Janeiro, July 4 (IBNS): Apparel, hardware and footwear manufacturer Adidas on Friday unveiled the brazuca Final Rio, the official match ball for the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.
Pune FC seeds Pranav dream; extends support for training stint in Japan
Jul 04, 2014, at 09:45 pm
Pune, July 4 (IBNS) Pune FC has decided to send upcoming city youngster Pranav Kale for a training programme to Japan.
Inaugural ICC Women's Championship to commence in August
Jul 04, 2014, at 09:25 pm
Dubai, July 4 (IBNS) The inaugural edition of the ICC Women's Championship kicks off in August and will see the top eight sides in the game lock horns in a multi year, bilateral qualifying competition that will lead into the pinnacle event in women's cricket, the ICC Women’s World Cup.
ICC Cricket World Cup trophy to visit participating countries
Jul 04, 2014, at 02:12 am
Dubai, July 3 (IBNS) The ICC Cricket World Cup trophy will visit countries that will participate in next year’s extravaganza to be staged in Australia and New Zealand from Feb 14next year, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday.
Gurkirat Singh clinches Tata Steel Royal Juniors Challenge 2014
Jul 04, 2014, at 02:09 am
Kolkata, July 3 (IBNS): Local lad Gurkirat Singh showcased his dominance for the second day running to card a two-over 74 at the Par-72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club to clinch the Tata Steel Royal Juniors Challenge 2014 by three strokes, completing 5 legs of the Tata Steel East Zone Feeder and Sub-Junior Tour.
Sardar to lead Indian hockey team in CWG
Jul 03, 2014, at 11:16 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Hockey India on Thursday announced that Sardar Singh will lead the senior men hockey team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games to be held at Glasgow later this month.
Wimbledon: Sania reaches mixed-doubles pre-quarters
Jul 03, 2014, at 11:02 pm
London, July 2 (IBNS)India's Sania Mirza and her mixed doubles partner Horia Tecau has moved to the pre-quarterfinals of the Wimbledon by beating Mate Pavic and Bojana Jovanovski here.
Umbro to host 5-a-side football tournament in India
Jul 03, 2014, at 10:02 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS) :As part of its global commitment towards development of football and its focus on popularizing grassroots football in India, UK-based soccer brand Umbro is hosting the ‘Umbro Cup’ in the country.
HI announces women Hockey team for CWG
Jul 03, 2014, at 06:50 am
New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): Hockey India (HI) on Wednesday announced its senior women Hockey team for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games which are scheduled to take place at Glasgow (Scotland) later this month.
Wimbledon: Leander- Stepanek reach quarter-finals
Jul 03, 2014, at 06:42 am
London, July 2 (IBNS): India's Tennis icon Leander Paes and his doubles partner Radek Stepanek reached the quarter-finals of the Wimbledon doubles event by beating Netherlands' Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau of Romania here on Wednesday.
Roger, Novak reach Wimbledon semis
Jul 03, 2014, at 06:40 am
London, July 2 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis icon Roger Federer and Serbian star Noak Djokovic advanced to the semi-finals of the Wimbledon here on Wednesday.
England-India Test: Ben Stokes recalled
Jul 03, 2014, at 06:36 am
London, July 2 (IBNS) England selectors on Wednesday announced a 13-man squad where they have included all-rounder Ben Stokes for the 1st Investec Test against India starting from July 9 at Trent Bridge.
18 players sign in favour of MB
Jul 03, 2014, at 06:35 am
Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS) As many as 18 players signed with Kolkata's football giant Mohun Bagan at the IFA office on Wednesday.
Gurkirat Singh leads Tata Steel Royal Juniors Challenge 2014
Jul 03, 2014, at 04:11 am
Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS): Local lad Gurkirat Singh shot a two-over 74 to lead the Tata Steel Royal Juniors Challenge by three strokes, being played here at the prestigious Par-72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club. This is the fifth leg of the Tata Steel East Zone Feeder and Sub-Junior Tour.
Women’s preparatory camp for Asian Games to kick-off on July 11
Jul 03, 2014, at 03:24 am
New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS) The preparatory camp for the Indian Women’s Team for the forthcoming Incheon Asian Games will kick-off in Mumbai from July 11 to Aug 25.
Jul 03, 2014, at 02:32 am
London, July 2 (IBNS): Defending champion Andy Murray crashed out of the Wimbledon after he was defeated by Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov here on Wednesday.
Jul 02, 2014, at 03:12 pm
Salvador, July 2 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku finally took the umpteenth opportunities of a pulsating game as Belgium survived a late USA rally to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
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Wimbledon: Young Nick Kyrgios beats Nadal, reaches quarter-finals
Jul 02, 2014, at 07:02 am
London, July 2 (IBNS): In yet another upset in the ongoing Wimbledon, Spanish Tennis icon Rafael Nadal crashed out of the tournament after he was defeated by Australian teenager Nick Kyrgios in the men's singles event here on Tuesday.
Last-gasp Di Maria saves Argentina, sinks Swiss
Jul 02, 2014, at 05:58 am
Sao Paulo, July 1 (FIFA.com/IBNS)Angel Di Maria's strike in the 11th hour of extra time sunk Switzerland and snatched Argentina a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. A goalless draw seemed inevitable until, on 118 minutes, Lionel Messi produce one of his patented dribbles to set up the Real Madrid man, who duly booked La Albiceleste a trip to Brasilia.
New Zealand bowlers star in Reliance ICC Rankings after historic win
Jul 02, 2014, at 04:56 am
Dubai, July 1 (IBNS):New Zealand bowlers are marching up the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers after the side’s historic series’ win against the West Indies in Bridgetown on Monday.
India to host major ICC events from 2016-2023
Jul 02, 2014, at 04:55 am
Dubai, July 1 (IBNS) India will host three major ICC events, including the ICC World Cup, from 2016 to 2023.
Wimbledon: Kerber stuns Sharapova
Jul 02, 2014, at 03:45 am
London July 1 (IBNS): French Open title holder Maria Sharapova of Russia crashed out of the Wimbledon after she was defeated by German ninth seed Angelique Kerber in the fourth round of the event here on Tuesday.
ICC backs ECB decision to ban Lou Vincent
Jul 01, 2014, at 08:13 pm
Dubai, July 1 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Tuesday supported the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) Governing Council decisions to life bans on Lou Vincent for breaching their respective Anti-Corruption Codes.
CLT20 announces life ban of spot-fixing tainted Lou Vincent
Jul 01, 2014, at 07:28 pm
Mumbai, July 1 (IBNS) Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) Tuesday announced that former Auckland Aces batsman Lou Vincent has been banned for life from participating in the tournament after pleading guilty to seven charges relating to spot fixing.
Preparatory camp for Incheon Asian Games kicks off
Jul 01, 2014, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS) The Indian Team’s Preparatory Camp for the Incheon Asian Games kicks off in Bangalore from July 1 (Tuesday). The boys who would also be assembling in Bangalore on the day will commence training under National Coach Wim Koevermans from July 2.
Schurrle, Ozil scrape Germany into France showdown
Jul 01, 2014, at 03:38 pm
Porto Alegre, July 1 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Extra-time goals from Andre Schurrle and Mesut Ozil proved enough to edge Germany past Algeria and into a FIFA World Cup quarter-final against France. After the first 90 minutes ended goalless, Schurrle’s sublime flick broke the deadlock and Ozil doubled the European giants’ lead, with Abdelmoumene Djabou’s 11th-hour goal proving too little, too late for the spirited north Africans.