Exclusive FIFA Course for Women Referees kick-off
Nov 17, 2014, at 10:39 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): All India Football Federation’s first-ever exclusive Referees Course for Women – the FIFA-MA Women Referees Course was inaugurated by Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, FIFA Development Officer for South and Central Asia, at a City Hotel in New Delhi on Monday.
IPL scam: Mudgal panel gives clean chit to Srinivasan, indicts Meiyappan
Nov 17, 2014, at 10:31 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President-in-exile Narayanswamy Srinivasan got a fresh lease of life on Monday Mudgal panel report stated that he was not directly involved in any match-fixing or betting scandal or tried to put spanner in a probe into IPL. The report though said, he knew about the scam but didn't try to stop it.
India score a dozen past Afghanistan to cruise into semis
Nov 17, 2014, at 09:03 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): There is no stopping the India Women’s Senior National Team juggernaut at the 3rd SAFF Women’s Championship.
Srinivasan name cleared in IPL scam by Mudgal panel
Nov 17, 2014, at 08:45 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President-in-exile Narayanswamy Srinivasan is not involved in any match-fixing or betting scandal or tried to put spanner in a probe into it, said the Justice Mukul Mudgal panel's inquiry report, a part of which was made public by the Supreme Court on Monday.
Pune FC log first overseas win
Nov 17, 2014, at 04:27 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): It was a day to remember for Pune FC as they opened their King’s Cup campaign in style with a 2-1 win over defending champions Manang Marshyangdi Club, Nepal in their Group-B opener at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Sunday.
Atletico de Kolkata management show causes Mohammed Rafique for not attending training session
Nov 17, 2014, at 04:25 am
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): Atletico de Kolkata team management has show caused team member Mohammed Rafique for not attending the training session on Sunday at Salt Lake Stadium here and for not informing the team management in advance.
Virat guides India to victory against SL
Nov 17, 2014, at 04:24 am
Ranchi, Nov 16 (IBNS) Indian skipper Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 139 to guide his side to a three-wicket victory in the last ODI against Sri Lanka and clinch the series here on Sunday.
Nov 17, 2014, at 03:08 am
Ranchi, Nov 16 (IBNS) India defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets to clinch the five-match ODI series 5-0 here on Sunday.
Mumbai score a hard fought victory against Indian Navy
Nov 17, 2014, at 02:53 am
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IBNS) Kali Alaudeen and Josimar Da Silva's goals were enough to help Mumbai FC extend their lead at the top of the table to five points.
Atletico de Kolkata players meet students of Aircel a+ centre
Nov 16, 2014, at 07:09 pm
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): Aircel a+ centre students got the opportunity to meet and interact with some of the most celebrated football stars of Atletico de Kolkata (ATK).
Chess: Carlsen beats Anand in 6th game
Nov 16, 2014, at 03:03 am
Sochi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Norway's Magnus Carlsen defeated India's Viswanathan Anand in the sixth game of the World Chess Championship here on Saturday.
Badminton: Saina, Srikanth reach China Open final
Nov 16, 2014, at 02:44 am
Fuzhou, Nov 15 (IBNS): Indian badminton player Srikanth Kidambi reached the final of the Thaihot China Open here on Saturday.
Mumbai FC look to continue rampant form in the MDFA Elite Division
Nov 16, 2014, at 01:37 am
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IBNS) Mumbai FC find themselves at the top of the table after scoring a hat-trick of wins in as many games in the MDFA Elite Division.
King's Cup: Pune FC look for first overseas win
Nov 16, 2014, at 01:36 am
Pune, Nov 15 (IBNS) Pune FC is in for a huge challenge as they ready to kick start their campaign against defending champions Manang Marshyangdi Club, Nepal in the King's Cup at the Changlimithang Stadium in Bhutan's Thimphu city on Sunday.
Indian women overwhelm Bangladesh, win 5-1
Nov 16, 2014, at 01:15 am
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS) India senior women’s national team bettered India U-16 Team’s performance recently in the AFC Qualifiers against Bangladesh, as they swept aside their neighbours 5-1 in a Group A tie of the 3rdSAFF Women’s Championship at Islamabad in Pakistan on Saturday.
Tennis star Sania Mirza turns 28
Nov 15, 2014, at 03:28 pm
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IBNS): Indian tennis star Sania Mirza turned 28 years of age on Saturday.
Kolkata, Chennai share honours
Nov 15, 2014, at 02:50 am
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS) Bad habits die hard. Salt Lake Stadium is perhaps the prime example of the adage. Plunging into darkness at its biggest moments is its second nature. The stadium did not disappoint on Friday when in the galleries Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Shoaib Akhtar and Ian Bishop sat watching the table-toppers' tie between Atletico de Kolkata and Chennaiyan FC.
Viraj Madappa seals victory at Tata Steel West Bengal Amateur
Nov 15, 2014, at 02:38 am
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): Howntown favourite Viraj Madappa closed out a brilliant wire-to-wire victory with an even par 70 on Saturday at the Par – 70 Tollygunge Club here.
Pune FC set to present Urzza Cup
Nov 15, 2014, at 02:34 am
Pune, Nov 14 (IBNS) Pune FC is all set to present the Urzza Cup 2014, an inter-corporate five-a-side football tournament, which kicks off at Score Turfs in Seasons Mall on Nov 15.
Chess: Fifth game between Anand, Carlsen ends in a draw
Nov 15, 2014, at 02:23 am
Sochi, Nov 14 (IBNS): The fifth match of the World Chess Championship between Indian Chess icon Viswanathan Anand and Norway's Magnus Carlsen ended in a draw here on Friday.
Johnson takes top honours at LG ICC Awards 2014
Nov 14, 2014, at 10:00 pm
Dubai, Nov 14 (IBNS): Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson was today announced as the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year. The 33-year-old was also named as the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year.
Nov 14, 2014, at 09:58 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President-in-exile Narayanswamy Srinivasan got a huge blow as the Supreme Court on Friday directed the board to hold back the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elections due next week. It also disclosed some names including Indian all-rounder Stuart Binny in connection with IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal, media reported.
Viraj Madappa primed to win the Tata Steel West Bengal Amateur 2014
Nov 14, 2014, at 06:13 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Overnight leader Viraj Madappa shot his third consecutive red digits to all but assure himself of a magnificent win the Tata Steel West Bengal Amateur 2014 after carding a one-under par 69 at the Par – 70 Tollygunge Club here.
Brasil's Atletico Paranaense inks deal with AIFF
Nov 14, 2014, at 06:11 am
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): All India Football Federation (AIFF) signed a historic agreement with Brazilian Professional Football Club, Clube Atlético Paranaense (CAP), on Thursday (November 13) at AIFF Headquarters in Football House.
Staying for 50 overs was absolutely pleasing: Rohit
Nov 14, 2014, at 04:58 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Indian batting star Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said he is pleased to stay on the crease for 50 overs.
Rohit's 264 powers India to victory against SL
Nov 14, 2014, at 02:51 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): In a record-breaking ODI, India defeated Sri Lanka by massive 153 runs in the fourth match of the series here on Thursday with opener Rohit Sharma creating 264 runs.
Rohit's record breaking 264 powers India to 404
Nov 13, 2014, at 11:35 pm
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): In what can be described as a dream comeback, Rohit Sharma proved his prodigal class by becoming the highest individual run-getter in history in an one-day international (ODI) innings when he scored 264 runs in the fourth ODI here at Eden Gardens.
Hafeez reported for suspected illegal bowling action
Nov 13, 2014, at 10:04 pm
Dubai, Nov 13 (IBNS): Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been reported with a suspected illegal bowling action during the first cricket Test against New Zealand, which the host side won by 248 runs in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Virat Kohli to be ambassador for next year's Cricket World Cup
Nov 13, 2014, at 08:36 pm
Dubai, Nov 13, (IBNS): The ICC on Thursday announced the appointment of its ambassadors for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 - Australia fast-bowler Mitchell Johnson, New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, India's Virat Kohli, Sri Lanka's former captain Kumar Sangakkara and Australia's Shane Watson.
Rohit, Karn in as India bats in fourth ODI at Eden
Nov 13, 2014, at 07:08 pm
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Captain Virat Kohli has won the toss and has opted to bat in the fourth one-day international (ODI) match against Sri Lanka which will undergo shortly at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.