Croatia defeat Denmark to reach WC Q/Fs

Jul 02, 2018, at 09:31 am

Nizhny Novgorod , July 2 (IBNS):  Croatia defeated Denmark 3-2 (1-1) via penalty shootout to move to the next round of the World Cup here on Sunday.

World Cup 2018: Russia stun Spain in shootout

Jul 01, 2018, at 10:31 pm

Moscow, July 1 (IBNS): The ongoing World Cup witnessed another shocking upset when Russia defeated 2010 champions Spain in the last 16 stage of the tournament here on Sunday.

Australia beat India to clinch Champions Trophy title

Jul 01, 2018, at 10:07 pm

New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): In a shoot out , Australia defeated India by 3-1 margin in Champions Trophy final here on Sunday.

Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of T20I series

Jul 01, 2018, at 05:14 pm

Mumbai, July 1 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday named Krunal Pandya as Washington Sundar’s replacement in India’s T20I side and Axar Patel in the ODI side for the upcoming limited-overs series against England.

Uruguay beat Portugal to reach quarter final of FIFA World Cup

Jul 01, 2018, at 01:46 am

Sochi, Jun 30 (IBNS): Edinson Cavani's twin goals helped Uruguay to reach the quarter-final of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by beating Portugal at the Fisht Stadium here on Saturday.

France end Argentinian journey in FIFA World Cup

Jun 30, 2018, at 10:09 pm

Kazan, Jun 30 (IBNS): Riding on their brilliant display of skills, France crushed Argentina's hope to make a progress in the FIFA World Cup 2018, ending a dismal journey of the Latin American team in the mega tournament at the Kazan Arena here on Saturday.

Argentina lose to France, knocked out of FIFA World Cup

Jun 30, 2018, at 09:27 pm

Kazan, Jun 30 (IBNS): Argentina crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by losing to France in a knockout match at the Kazan Arena here on Saturday.

Messi, Ronaldo face knockout challenges of FIFA World Cup today

Jun 30, 2018, at 11:02 am

Kazan/Sochi, Jun 30 (IBNS): In two separate matches on Saturday, Argentina's Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo will be in action in the knockout matches of the FIFA World Cup 2018.

Cricket: Three ICC Board Associate Member Directors elected

Jun 30, 2018, at 10:36 am

Dubai, Jun 30 (IBNS): Imran Khwaja, Mahinda Vallipuram and Tony Brian have been elected as the Associate Member Directors on the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board at the ICC Annual Conference in Dublin on Friday, an official release stated.

India destroys Ireland in 2nd T20 I, register 143 runs victory

Jun 30, 2018, at 08:43 am

Dublin, June 30 (IBNS): India defeated Ireland by a massive 143 runs in the second T20 International match of the series to commence their English tour with a strong impact on Friday.

Steve Smith scores 61 in Canadian T20, plays first game since ball-tampering ban

Jun 29, 2018, at 06:40 pm

Toronto, June 29 (IBNS): Playing his first competitive cricket match since being banned for 12 months for ball- tampering in March, Australia cricketer Steve Smith scored  61 off 41 balls.

Virat Kohli, men explore Dublin after victory against Ireland in first T20 match

Jun 29, 2018, at 06:04 pm

Dublin, June 29 (IBNS): Cherishing their first match victory against Ireland, Indian skipper Virat Kohli went for a tour of Dublin city with few of his team members.

India U-16s to play 7 international ties against 4 national teams

Jun 29, 2018, at 05:39 pm

New Delhi, June 29 (IBNS): All India Football Federation’s India U 16 colts will set out for a month long three-nation excursion this July to China, Thailand and Malaysia.

Jackichand Singh signs for FC Goa

Jun 29, 2018, at 03:52 pm

Panjim/ Goa, June 29 (IBNS): FC Goa on Friday announced the signing of Manipur winger Jackichand Singh from Kerala Blasters FC.

ICC Launches integrity app

Jun 29, 2018, at 01:17 pm

Mumbai, Jun 29 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) through an official release announced on Friday the launch of an integrity app as part of its ongoing commitment to protect the spirit and integrity of the game.

Windies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel joins Trinbago Knight Riders

Jun 29, 2018, at 04:26 am

Trinidad, June 29 (IBNS): The Trinbago Knight Riders have signed Shannon Gabriel for the 2018 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

World Cup: Belgium beat England 1-0

Jun 29, 2018, at 03:30 am

Kaliningrad, June 29 (IBNS): Belgium beat England in their last group stage match of the World Cup here on Thursday.

Japan reach World Cup knockout stage despite loss against Poland

Jun 28, 2018, at 05:43 pm

Volgograd, Jun 28 (IBNS): Despite a loss in their last Group H match against Poland, Japan qualified for the next round of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Vogograd Arena Stadium here on Thursday.

Colombia beat Senegal to reach knockout stage of FIFA World Cup

Jun 28, 2018, at 05:43 pm

Samara, Jun 28 (IBNS): Colombia defeated Senegal in their last Group H match to reach the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Samara Arena Stadium here on Thursday.

Brazil outplay Serbia to enter knockout stage of FIFA World Cup

Jun 28, 2018, at 01:36 am

Moscow, Jun 27 (IBNS): Five-time world champions Brazil comfortably reached the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by defeating Serbia in their final Group E match at the Spartak Stadium here on Wednesday.

Sweden beat Mexico to enter last 16 of FIFA World Cup 2018

Jun 27, 2018, at 10:02 pm

Yekaterinburg, Jun 27 (IBNS): Sweden entered the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by defeating Mexico in their last Group F match at the Ekaterinburg Arena Stadium here on Wednesday.

Germany lose to South Korea, crash out of FIFA World Cup 2018

Jun 27, 2018, at 09:33 pm

Kazan, Jun 27 (IBNS): Defending champions Germany crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2018 after losing their last Group F match to South Korea at the Kazan Arena here on Wednesday.

Serena Williams seeded 25th for Wimbledon

Jun 27, 2018, at 08:02 pm

London, June 27 (IBNS): After taking time off for the birth of her baby, US Tennis star Serena Williams will soon be seen in the Wimbledon championship and this time she has been seeded 25th for the tournament.

Naby Keita completes Liverpool transfer, gets number 8 jersey

Jun 27, 2018, at 07:52 pm

London, June 27 (IBNS): Footballer Naby Keita will officially complete his transfer to Liverpool Football Club on July 1 the club confirmed on Wednesday.

All-round gains for Holder in Test rankings

Jun 27, 2018, at 06:49 pm

Dubai, June 27 (IBNS): Windies skipper rises in MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings, as Windies retain their ninth position in the Test ladder.

Ramayush Ray leads by two at the Milky Moo RCGC Challenge 2018

Jun 27, 2018, at 05:02 pm

Kolkata, June 27(IBNS): Local lad Ramayush Ray took a two stroke lead at the end of the first day of the Milky Moo RCGC Challenge here at the Par-72 Royal Calcutta Golf Club. Ramayush shot 41 and 38 on the front and back nine respectively for a total over seven-over par 79 to take his advantage into the final round on Thursday.

Kevin Pietersen turns 38, cricketers wish

Jun 27, 2018, at 04:55 pm

London, June 27 (IBNS): Former English cricketer Kevin Pietersen on Wednesday turned 38 as several players from the world of sports wished him on his special day.

Chess sponsor Microsense appreciates India's new chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa

Jun 27, 2018, at 01:54 pm

New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS): S Kailashnathan, founder of wireline networking infrastructure Microsense, has congratulated chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa for his entry into list of international Grand Masters and appreciated him for his achievement.

Maradona makes obscene gesture to celebrate Rojo's goal against Nigeria

Jun 27, 2018, at 11:32 am

Saint Petersburg, Jun 27 (IBNS): An overjoyed football legend Diego Maradona was found celebrating in an obscene manner when compatriot Marcos Rojo's 86th minute goal helped Argentina edge past Nigeria in their final Group D match of the FIFA World Cup 2018, thus allowing the former to make it to the next round in the ongoing tournament.

Argentina beat Nigeria to enter last 16 of FIFA World Cup

Jun 27, 2018, at 01:43 am

Saint Petersburg, Jun 26 (IBNS): Riding on Marcos Rojo's 86th minute goal, Argentina defeated Nigeria to enter the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Saint Petersburg Stadium here on Tuesday.