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Sub Krul wins shoot-out for Dutch

Jul 06, 2014, at 02:23 pm

Salvador , July 6 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Tim Krul emerged as the unlikeliest of heroes as the Netherlands edged Costa Rica on penalties to book a FIFA World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Exhibition match: Shane Warne suffers broken hand

Jul 06, 2014, at 05:52 am

London, July 5 (IBNS): Australian spin legend Shane Warne suffered a broken hand after being hit by former national team mate Brett Lee's beamer during an exhibition match at Lord's here on Saturday.

Higuain's early strike enough for Argentina

Jul 06, 2014, at 05:27 am

Brasilia , July 5 (FIFA.com/IBNS): An eighth minute half volley from Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain proved to be enough for Argentina to reach the semi-finals of Brazil 2014 at the expense of Belgium side who failed to fire in Brasilia.

Exhibition match:Aaron Finch guides Sachin's MCC to victory

Jul 06, 2014, at 05:23 am

London, July 5 (IBNS) Amid legends of the game, young Aaron Finch did not fail to make a mark in a 50-over exhibition match as he smashed unbeaten 181 to guide Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to a seven wicket victory against Rest of the World XI here on Saturday.

Petra Kvitova clinches Wimbledon title

Jul 06, 2014, at 02:05 am

London, July 5 (IBNS) Petra Kvitova defeated Canada's Eugenie Bouchard to lift Wimbledon title here on Saturday.

Brazil gears up for semis without Neymar

Jul 06, 2014, at 01:56 am

Fortaleza, July 5 (IBNS): With key player Neymar thrown out of thw ongoling World Cup due to injury, the rest of the Brazil team are now focusing on the crucial semi-final clash against Germany next week.

Exhibition match: Rest post 293/7 against Sachin's MCC

Jul 06, 2014, at 01:13 am

London, July 5 (IBNS):The Rest of the World XI posted 293 for seven on the scoreboard in a 50-over exhibition match against Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at Lord's here on Saturday.

Fever 104 FM Kolkata inaugurates city's biggest 'Football Fan Park'

Jul 05, 2014, at 08:39 pm

Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS) Fever 104 FM Kolkata organized a unique international football fan park concept in India turning the EDF ground, on Prince Anwar Shah Road in the city, into a soccer hotspot for the rest of World Cup with giant LED screens beaming the beautiful game.

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.

Murray bows out of Wimbledon

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.

Belgium edge USA in thriller

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.

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.