Asian Athletics: India's Anas, Rajiv & Jacob qualify for 400m semifinals

Jul 06, 2017, at 09:06 pm

Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IBNS): Indians made an excellent start in the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship with National record holder Muhammed Anas making it to the semi-finals of the men’s 400m race in the morning session here at the Kalinga Stadium.

Lionel Messi marries longtime girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo

Jul 01, 2017, at 06:35 pm

Rosario, Jul 1 (IBNS): Argentine Footballer and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo in his hometown Rosario.

Broadcast coverage of women's cricket World Cup will be a turning point: ICC

Jun 20, 2017, at 10:18 pm

London, June 20 (IBNS) The ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 will see unprecedented broadcast coverage as the International Cricket Council today announces the 31 match television and online schedule.

PCB names squad for Champions Trophy

Apr 26, 2017, at 02:09 am

Islamabad, Apr 25 (IBNS):The National Selection Committee headed by Inzamam ul Haq has selected 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, 2017 to be played in England and Wales from June 1, 2017 to June 18, 2017.

Day 2: Australia take 48 runs lead against India

Mar 05, 2017, at 11:36 pm

Bangalore, Mar 5 (IBNS): Australia finished the second day of the second Test against India in style by adding 48 runs to the lead.

Adam Voges announces retirement from international cricket

Feb 15, 2017, at 02:39 am

Sydney, Feb 14 (IBNS): Australian batsman Adam Voges has announced his retriement from international cricket.

Argentine striker Carlos Tevez joins China's Shanghai Shenhua for a hefty fee

Dec 29, 2016, at 07:41 pm

Beijing/New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): Footballer Carlos Tevez of Argentina has signed for China's Shanghai Shenhua club, according to media reports. He was playing for Boca Juniors.

Fifth Test last day : England 167/4 at tea

Dec 20, 2016, at 08:16 pm

Chennai, Dec 20 (IBNS) : Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes appeared to have steadied England as the visitors scored 167 for four at tea after losing three quick wickets on the fifth day of the last cricket test match against India on Tuesday.

Registration up by 20 per cent for TSK 25k

Dec 04, 2016, at 01:30 am

Kolkata, Dec 3 (IBNS) The city of joy is warming up to distance running as with 7 days left for closing of registration the graph has spiked by 20 per cent for 25 and 10 km run in the TSK 25K promoted by Procam International Pvt Ltd.

Ind-NZ: Williamson , Latham reach respective half-centuries, play out session

Sep 23, 2016, at 07:59 pm

Kanpur, Sept 23 (IBNS): Continuing their fine form, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and Tom Latham completed their respective half-centuries by keeping the Indian bowlers at bay for the post lunch session here on Friday, day two of the first Test match.

Sonia Gandhi wishes Indian contingent of athletes for Olympics

Aug 06, 2016, at 01:12 am

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday congratulated the Indian contingent of athletes for the Olympics.

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.

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.

Albania await their fate after historic victory

Jun 20, 2016, at 04:45 pm

Lyon, Jun 20 (IBNS): Debutants Albania must wait to learn if they will progress to the UEFA EURO 2016 knockout phase after leapfrogging Group A rivals Romania into third with a historic 1-0 victory – their first at a major finals.

Hockey Champions Trophy: India reach finals, to face off against Australia

Jun 17, 2016, at 04:37 pm

London, Jun 17 (IBNS): Thriving on a 3-3 draw by England and Belgium, the Indian hockey team reached their first final in the Hockey Champions Trophy and will face off against Australia in the finals on Friday.

IPL: BCCI names Vizag as neutral venue for Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants

Apr 30, 2016, at 02:17 am

Mumbai, Apr 29 (IBNS): The Indian Premier League Governing Council on Friday announced that Vizag will be the neutral venue for Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants home matches post May 1 for the 2016 VIVO IPL season.

Right now I am not thinking about my retirement: Vishwanathan Anand

Apr 25, 2016, at 09:06 pm

Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): Five-time world chess champion Vishwanathan Anand on Sunday said that right now he has no plans to retire in the near future while addressing the press in an award ceremony in Kolkata.

World T20: England put up 155 runs after initial setback

Apr 04, 2016, at 02:09 am

Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS) Playing in the final match of the ICC World T20 against West Indies at the iconic Eden gardens, England managed 155 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, riding on Joe Root's 54 runs knock, here on Sunday.

FIFA reports loss for 2015, but increases middle-term financial objectives

Mar 18, 2016, at 02:41 pm

Zurich, Mar 18 (IBNS) The unprecedented events that occurred in 2015 have impacted upon FIFA’s financial results, however the organisation’s healthy reserves have allowed it to weather the storm.

Mohammed Shami ruled out of Asia Cup

Feb 20, 2016, at 02:08 pm

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IBNS): Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the Asia Cup.

12th SAG: India continue to dominates with 76 gold medals

Feb 10, 2016, at 02:28 am

Guwahati, Feb 9 (IBNS) : Host country India continued their domination in the 12th South Asian Games (SAG) with 76 gold medals and secured top in medal tally followed by Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

T20: India post 188-3 in 20 overs, Kohli hits unbeaten 90

Jan 26, 2016, at 09:28 pm

Adelaide, Jan 26 (IBNS) A heroic unbeaten 55-ball 90 runs knock by India's Test skipper Virat Kohli helped India post a competitive 188 runs for the loss of three wickets in the first T20 match against Australia here on Tuesday.

"Rushing an injured player will incur a loss for all the stakeholders"

Dec 02, 2015, at 08:59 pm

Even as around 600 dignitaries from all over the World attend the three-day 5th AFC Medical Conference in the Capital, www.the-aiff.com caught up with Chief FIFA Medical Officer Prof. Jiri Dvorak, also the Chairman FIFA Medical Assessment and Research Centre to understand the influence of Football in the present sociological context all over the World. In an exclusive interview Prof. Jiri spoke at length about his expectations from the Participants, the connect between Sports Medicine and present day society, prevention of sudden Cardiac arrests, rushing an injured Player and much more. Excerpts:

Third Test: Ashwin, Jadeja maul South Africa, hand an unwanted record

Nov 26, 2015, at 05:29 pm

Nagpur, Nov 26 (IBNS) South Africa was handed an unwanted record by the Indian spin trio of Amit Mishra, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, who bowled out the visitors for 79 runs in their first innings, here on Thursday.

Quinton de Kock smashes 103 to post 270/7 against India

Oct 18, 2015, at 10:57 pm

Rajkot, Oct 18 (IBNS) Quinton de Kock smashed 103 which helped South Africa post 270 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 50 overs in the third ODI match of the ongoing series against India on Sunday.

Delhi Dynamos’ team launch their official Kit at the Taj Mahal

Sep 20, 2015, at 02:22 am

Agra, Sept 19 (IBNS) :ISL side Delhi Dynamos on Saturday unveiled their armour for the new season in front of the majestic Taj Mahal in the presence of Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav and the Mayor of the Agra city Indrajeet Arya.

Udayjit Bhalotia claims Bengal Juniors title

Sep 11, 2015, at 01:45 am

Kolkata, Sept 10 (IBNS): Udayjit Bhalotia overturned a two stroke deficit to claim the Bengal Juniors title here at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club with a score of eight-over 150. He won by a huge margin of eight strokes over Karan Verma who shot identical 79s to finish ahead of Bishwam Ghosh.

MS Dhoni, Shahid Afridi to play charity match this month

Sep 02, 2015, at 11:29 pm

London,Sept 2 (IBNS): Indian ODI and T20 skipper MS Dhoni will share dressing room with Virender Sehwag and Pakistani player Shahid Afridi for a charity match which will be played at the Kia Oval in London on Sept 17.

Ishant Sharma joins 200 wickets club

Sep 02, 2015, at 12:49 am

Colombo, Sept 1 (IBNS) Ishant Sharma on Tuesday became the eighth Indian bowler to take 200 Test wickets when he dismissed Angelo Mathews in the last day of the third Test match that India won to put an end on their 22 years wait of winning a Test match series here.