Germany to lock horns with Argentina in the World Cup 2014 finale
Jul 13, 2014, at 04:55 pm
Rio de Janeiro, July 13 (IBNS): The month long soccer extravaganza of the 2014 FIFA World Cup will finally come to an end on Sunday as the world will be watching out the fierce battle between Argentina and Germany to bag the trophy.
Dutch deny Brazil send-off, seal third place
Jul 13, 2014, at 09:08 am
Brasilia , July 13 (FIFA.com/ IBNS) The Netherlands secured the consolation of third place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup courtesy of a straightforward 3-0 victory over Brazil, who were denied an opportunity to sign off from their own tournament in style at the Estadio Nacional.
Test: India take 128-run lead at stumps
Jul 13, 2014, at 04:54 am
Nottingham, June 12 (IBNS): In 24 hours time, England placed themselves in comfortable position as India scored 167 runs for the loss of three wickets, leading the visitors by 128 runs at the end of the fourth day here on Saturday.
FIFA announce nominees for Golden Ball
Jul 13, 2014, at 01:17 am
Sao Paulo, July 12 (IBNS): FIFA has announced the names of 10 players who are in the run for the adidas Golden Ball.
Record last wicket stand gives England lead over India
Jul 13, 2014, at 12:50 am
Nottingham, June 12 (IBNS): A record last wicket stand in the history of Test cricket helped England take 39 runs lead over India in the first Test here on Saturday.
Indian bowlers shine, Root continues fighting
Jul 12, 2014, at 05:28 am
Nottingham, July 11 (IBNS): India cemented a clearer advantage on the third day of the first Test match as England suffered a batting collapse to stand at 352 for nine, trailing the visitors by 105 runs, here on Friday.
AIFF XI keen to build on momentum
Jul 11, 2014, at 06:04 pm
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Buoyed by the first away win over more fancied Frenz United Indonesia in their last encounter, AIFF XI will look to build on the momentum when they take on a Timor Leste U-16 National Team in a Group A Asian Champions Trophy match in Timor on Saturday (July 12, 2014).
Extraordinary last wicket stand give s India control over England
Jul 11, 2014, at 05:32 am
Nottingham, July 10 (IBNS): A extraordinary last wicket partnership of 111 runs between Bhuvneshwar Kumar and number 11 Mohammed Shami helped India to sit at a comfortable zone at the end of the second day of the first Test against England here on Thursday.
Romero the shoot-out hero as Argentina reach final
Jul 10, 2014, at 03:33 pm
Sao Paulo, July 10 (FIFA.com/IBNS)Sergio Romero inspired Argentina to a 4-2 victory over the Netherlands on penalties and FIFA World Cup final place for the first time in 24 years.
Jul 10, 2014, at 04:32 am
Nottingham, July 9 (IBNS) Murali Vijay's gutsy unbeaten 122 helped India finish the first day's play of the first Test against England at 259 for four wickets here on Wednesday.
MB signs Pierre Boya as marquee player
Jul 10, 2014, at 03:18 am
Kolkata, July 9 (IBNS): Kolkata's football giant Mohun Bagan on Wednesday announced the signing of Cameroon forward Pierre Boya as their marquee player for the 2014-2015 football season.
Jeff Crowe completes double-century
Jul 09, 2014, at 10:20 pm
Dubai, July 9 (IBNS) Jeff Crowe of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees added another feather to his cap when he became only the third match referee after Ranjan Madugalle (279) and Chris Broad (245) to complete 200 One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
Selecao stunned, seventh heaven for Germany
Jul 09, 2014, at 03:46 pm
Belo Horizonte, July 9 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Germany have advanced to the FIFA World Cup Final with a sensational 7-1 drubbing of Brazil at the Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte.
NSHM announces Ravi Shastri as Goodwill Ambassador
Jul 09, 2014, at 06:06 am
Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS): Education institute, NSHM on Tuesday announced former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri as its Goodwill Ambassador at the launch of its "Celebrating Inspiration" campaign in Kolkata.
Ex- captain Sourav Ganguly turns 42 today
Jul 08, 2014, at 03:26 pm
Kolkata, July 8 (IBNS): Former captain Sourav Ganguly, who had guided a young Indian team to the World Cup final in 2003, turned 42 years of age on Tuesday.
Mamata launches Atletico de Kolkata's jersey
Jul 08, 2014, at 06:59 am
Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unveiled Indian Super League team Atletico de Kolkata's team jersey and the official logo at an event in state secretariat Nabanna on Monday.
Sania Mirza touches career- best doubles ranking
Jul 08, 2014, at 05:04 am
London, July 7 (IBNS): Indian Tennis icon Sania Mirza touched her career-best doubles rank of number five in the latest WTA doubles chart released on Monday.
Novak becomes number one Tennis player in world
Jul 08, 2014, at 05:02 am
London, July 7 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic on Monday moved to the number one spot in the latest world rankings.
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan banned for 6 months
Jul 08, 2014, at 04:47 am
Dhaka, July 7 (IBNS): In a major step taken by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), country's all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been banned from playing all forms of cricket for six months.
Atletico de Kolkata's team jersey and logo unveiled
Jul 08, 2014, at 02:39 am
Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS) At a glittering event in the Official Secretariat of the West Bengal government 'Nabanna', state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unveiled Indian Super League team Atletico de Kolkata's team jersey and the official logo on Monday.
England and India seek improvement in Test Rankings
Jul 07, 2014, at 10:21 pm
Dubai, July 7 (IBNS) The five-Test series between England and India gets underway in Nottingham on Wednesday, with both sides aiming to improve their rankings in the Reliance ICC Test Team Rankings Table.
Novak beats Federer to win Wimbledon
Jul 07, 2014, at 04:44 am
London, July 6 (BNS): In a thrilling encounter between two of the biggest names in the world of Tennis, Serbia's Novak Djokovic defeated Swiss icon Roger Federer to lift the Wimbledon title here on Sunday.
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.