Sania-Cara reach WTA Finals summit clash
Oct 26, 2014, at 06:12 am
Singapore, Oct 25 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Snaia Mirza and her doubles partner Cara Black of Zimbabwe defeated Czech-Slovenian pair of Kveta Peschke and Katarina Srebotnik to reach the summit clash of the WTA Finals here on Saturday.
Delhi Dynamos register first win, destroy Chennaiyin FC 4-1
Oct 26, 2014, at 06:01 am
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IBNS) : It was time for jubilation for people of Delhi as their Indian Super League (ISL) team Delhi Dynamos produced a fine display of attacking football to destroy Chennaiyin FC 4-1 on Saturday.
Bad boys working fine with ATK
Oct 26, 2014, at 05:34 am
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS) There is a certain romance in being bad. The arrogant rub, the undefeated spirit, the unconquerable will, the adamant motivation to carry on when everything else around is falling apart makes us love them despite knowing their follies.
Kerala could face ATK fury after suspension of Habas, Fikru
Oct 26, 2014, at 03:55 am
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS) Antonio Lopez Habas went on with the practice of his team Atletico de Kolkata wards like clockwork. Not a line on his face betrayed whirlpool of emotions that furrowed his troubled mind beyond the apparent calm. This was an ominous calm that held in its cusp a gale storm.
Pune FC add Liberian Eric Brown for the season ahead
Oct 25, 2014, at 11:28 pm
Pune, Oct 25 (IBNS) Pune FC on Saturday said it has completed the signing of Liberian playmaker Eric Brown for the upcoming 2014-15 season.
Habas suspended for 4 ties, Fikru, Pires 2 each
Oct 25, 2014, at 11:26 pm
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS) Four people, including Atletico de Kolkata coach Antonio Lopez Habas, have been suspended and fined by the AIFF Disciplinary Committee.
Cuttack to host first India-Sri Lanka ODI
Oct 25, 2014, at 11:25 pm
Mumbai, Oct 25 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced Cuttack will host the first One Day International (ODI) match between India and the visiting Sri Lanka on Nov 2.
ISL: NorthEast United FC beat Mumbai City FC
Oct 25, 2014, at 06:39 am
Mumbai, Oct 24 (IBNS): NorthEast United FC jumped to the second position by beating Mumbai City FC 2-0 in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Friday.
Pankaj clinches World Billiards Championship
Oct 25, 2014, at 06:36 am
Leeds, Oct 24 (IBNS): Indian player Pankaj Advani defeated Peter Gilchrist 6-2 in the final of the World billiards championship to clinch the title here on Friday.
FC Goa manager seeks disciplinary action against Atletico player
Oct 25, 2014, at 05:06 am
Panaji, Oct 24 (IBNS): Team manager of FC Goa Jonathan D'Sousa has complained to the match commissioner that the referee should have expelled Atletico de Kolkata player Fikru Tefera Lemessa for head butting FC Goa player Gregory Arnolin at the match on Friday played between FC Goa and Atletico de Kolkata.
Lobo helps Atletico de Kolkata script thrilling victory over FC Goa
Oct 24, 2014, at 04:38 am
Margao, Oct 23 (IBNS) Atletico de Kolkata continued their dominance in the ongoing Indian Super League as the side defeated FC Goa 2-1 here on Thursday.
BBL: Flintoff signs for Brisbane Heat
Oct 24, 2014, at 02:09 am
London, Oct 23 (IBNS): Former England skipper Andrew Flintoff will play for Brisbane Heat in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) this summer.
Badminton rankings: Saina moves to 6th spot
Oct 24, 2014, at 01:53 am
London, Oct 23 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal moved to the sixth position in the latest released Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings.
Trott's contract with Warwickshire extended till 2017
Oct 24, 2014, at 01:00 am
London, Oct 23 (IBNS) Warwickshire on Thursday announced its batsman Jonathan Trott has committed himself to the Bears until at least the end of the 2017 season after signing a new three-year contract extension at Edgbaston.
India girls breeze past Jordan 6-3
Oct 24, 2014, at 12:45 am
Dhaka, Oct 23 (IBNS) : India's Diwali was both sweet and sour as they breezed past Jordan in a freescoring 6-3 encounter but missed qualification by the skin of their teeth in their last Group B game of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship China 2015 (Qualifiers) at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday.
AIBA provisionally suspends L Sharita Devi
Oct 23, 2014, at 05:32 pm
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IBNS) The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has banned Indian boxer L Sarita Devi for not accepting her bronze medal in the Asian Games.
Loughborough becomes latest ICC-accredited testing centre
Oct 23, 2014, at 06:10 am
Dubai, Oct 22 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that National Cricket Performance Centre at Loughborough University has been accredited as a testing centre for suspected illegal bowling actions, in doing so joining Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cricket Australia’s National Cricket Centre in Brisbane and the Sri Ramachandra University in Chennai which were all announced earlier this month.
Does not have power to intervene in disputes between BCCI, WICB: ICC
Oct 23, 2014, at 02:48 am
Dubai, Oct 22 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday it does not have the power to intervene in disputes resulting from a bilateral FTP tour between India and West Indies unless the matter is referred to it.
Jordan match crucial test for India U-16 girls
Oct 22, 2014, at 08:41 pm
Dhaka, Oct 22 (IBNS): India will have prayer on the lips and win on their minds when they take on Jordan in the AFC U-16 Women's Championship China 2015 (Qualifiers) at the Bangabandhu Stadium on Thursday (October 23, 2014).
First round of ICC Women's Championship concludes
Oct 22, 2014, at 08:34 pm
Dubai, Oct 22 (iIBNS): Following the completion of the opening round of the ICC Women's Championship, the West Indies and Australia are level at the top of the table and both sides will face-off next month in Australia, as they look to cement their early advantage in what is set to be a thrilling series in Sydney (which will host the opening two ODI's) and then Bowral.
Bhaichung inducted in AFC's Hall of Fame
Oct 22, 2014, at 06:40 pm
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): Former Indian National Team captain Bhaichung Bhutia has been inducted to the AFC's Hall of Fame, a letter from Dato Alex Soosay, General Secretary, Asian Football Confederation, to All India Football Federation, confirmed.
Terry Walsh to continue as India hockey coach
Oct 22, 2014, at 06:19 pm
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): Asiad Gold-winning Indian hockey team's chief coach Terry Walsh, who resigned from his post earlier, would continue as Indian hockey coach, said reports on Wednesday quoting Sports Authority of India (SAI).
Sarita Devi suspended by AIBA for protesting at the Asian Games
Oct 22, 2014, at 06:00 pm
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): International Boxing Association (AIBA) has suspended India's Bronze-winning pugilist Sarita Devi for her actions in the Asian Games in South Korea after she alleged that she was unfairly treated by the referees and later refused to accept her medal, said reports.
ISL: Chennaiyin FC beat Kerala Blasters FC 2-1
Oct 22, 2014, at 06:48 am
Chennai, Oct 21 (IBNS) In a thrilling match of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL), Chennaiyin FC defeated Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 here on Tuesday.
Indian girls toy with hapless UAE counterparts
Oct 22, 2014, at 12:39 am
Dhaka, Oct 21 (IBNS): A ruthless India U-16 Women's National Team pulverized minnows United Arab Emirates (UAE) 12-0 in a contest that saw the ball cross UAE half only thrice in full ninety minutes.
India's chief hockey coach Terry Walsh resigns
Oct 21, 2014, at 10:36 pm
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IBNS): Asiad Gold-winning Indian hockey team's chief coach Terry Walsh resigned from his post. He has cited bureaucratic hurdles & personal issues as reasons behind quitting, media reported.
Oscar Pistorius handed five years in jail for killing girlfriend
Oct 21, 2014, at 10:19 pm
Pretoria, Oct 21 (IBNS): Six-time Paralympics champion "Blade-Runner" Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday for the killing of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp last year. The athlete was also given a three-year suspended sentence on a separate gun offence conviction, media reported.
It has been a wonderful journey: John Coutinho
Oct 21, 2014, at 09:19 pm
Mumbai, Oct 21 (IBNS): One of Mumbai FC’s long serving players, John Coutinho, faced some candid questions from the Mumbai FC Media. Here’s an excerpt from the interview:
Virat Kohli to lead India against Lanka in ODIs
Oct 21, 2014, at 07:46 pm
Hyderabad, Oct 21(IBNS): Team India Vice Captain Virat Kohli will be leading the "Men in Blue" in the upcomig one-day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka at home.
BCCI to initiate legal proceedings against WICB
Oct 21, 2014, at 07:25 pm
Hyderabad, Oct 21 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday decided to initiate legal proceedings against West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) for pulling out of India tour in the middle of the series.