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Fiorentina hold Milan in fight for Champions League place

Fiorentina, two goals down and reduced to...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

Chhetri, Alemao denied Singapore visa for AFC Cup match

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri and...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

ONGC hold Shillong Lajong to 1-1 draw

ONGC came from behind to hold Shillong...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

Rupesh crowned Asian Billiards champion

Reigning world champion Rupesh Shah added...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

EPL: Sigurdsson's strike rescues Spurs, Reds drop points

Gylfi Sigurdsson scored a late equaliser...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

I-League: Odafe ends Sporting's unbeaten run

Odafe Okolie scored a hatrick as Mohun...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

Australia's Ormsby holds nerve for maiden win, Kapur 4th

Shiv Kapur had the best performance among...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

Davis Cup: Rosol propels Czech Republic into semis

Lukas Rosol beat Evgeny Korolev 7-6, 67,...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

Davis Cup: Somdev, Yuki complete Indonesia whitewash

Somdev Devvarman and Yuki Bhambri posted...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

Balotelli fined for smoking in train toilet

AC Milan's maverick forward Mario...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

Jaideep appointed as president of ITPA

Former Davis Cupper Jaideep Mukherjea was...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

South African Clark named junior men's hockey coach

Former South African Olympian Gregg Clark...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

Divij-Purav end runners-up at Leon Challenger

Divij Sharan and Purav Raja had to be...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

Russian Serebryakov suspended after positive EPO test

Euskaltel-Euskadi's Russian rider...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

Serena crushes Venus in Charleston semis

World No 1 Serena Williams breezed past...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

Late Vucinic brace gives Juventus victory

Juventus took another step towards a...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

Davis Cup: Serbia, Canada eye semis berth after epic wins

Serbia and Canada both won marathon...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

La Liga: Fabregas, Alexis help Barca maul Mallorca 5-0

Cesc Fabregas and Alexis Sanchez were on...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

EPL PIX: Arsenal eye top-four spot after Rosicky double

Images from the English Premier League...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

FACTBOX - Bayern set Bundesliga records

Bayern Munich set several Bundesliga...

Sports News Sun, Apr 7, 2013

Paes-Sanam win relegation play-off vs Indonesia

Veteran tennis star Leander Paes has said...

Sports News Sat, Apr 6, 2013

I-League: Pailan Arrows beat 10-man Dempo

Pailan Arrows scored a goal in each half...

Sports News Sat, Apr 6, 2013

Kapur tied 3rd; Ormsby keeps lead to stay ahead of Lam

Shiv Kapur braved tough conditions to...

Sports News Sat, Apr 6, 2013

Davis Cup: Holders Czechs stunned by Kazakhstan

Outsiders Kazakhstan stayed alive in their...

Sports News Sat, Apr 6, 2013

Bayern win 22nd Bundesliga title in record time

Bayern Munich won their 22nd Bundesliga...

Sports News Sat, Apr 6, 2013

EPL: Rosicky brace lifts Arsenal to fourth

Arsenal climbed back into the Premier...

Sports News Sat, Apr 6, 2013

EPL: Southampton push Reading closer to relegation

Southampton delivered a huge blow to the...

Sports News Sat, Apr 6, 2013

Nanjappa wins bronze in men's 10m air pistol at World Cup

India's Prakash Nanjappa won a bronze...

Sports News Sat, Apr 6, 2013

Srinath retains Asian Junior Chess title

India's International Master Narayanan...

Sports News Sat, Apr 6, 2013

Divij-Purav in summit clash of Leon ATP Challenger

Divij Sharan and Purav Raja shocked top...

Sports News Sat, Apr 6, 2013

Williams sisters set for showdown in Charleston semis

Serena and Venus Williams set up a...

Sports News Sat, Apr 6, 2013

Davis Cup: Djokovic beats Isner, but Querrey puts US level

Top American Sam Querrey picked a good...

Sports News Sat, Apr 6, 2013

Raninder gets second term in charge as NRAI chief

Raninder Singh was on Saturday re-elected...

Sports News Sat, Apr 6, 2013

Vijender dropped from Indian boxing squad

Top boxer Vijender Singh, who finds...

Sports News Sat, Apr 6, 2013

Davis Cup: Somdev, Yuki win opening singles vs Indonesia

Somdev Devvarman and Yuki Bhambri scored...

Sports News Fri, Apr 5, 2013

Prez to honour Tomy for circumnavigation feat

It will be a dream come true for Lt...

Sports News Fri, Apr 5, 2013

Hearing postponed for referees in sexual bribes case

Three Lebanese soccer officials accused of...

Sports News Fri, Apr 5, 2013

Shooter Sarnobat scripts history; wins World Cup gold

Rahi Sarnobat scripted history on Friday,...

Sports News Fri, Apr 5, 2013

Europa League PHOTOS: Bumper helping of goals and drama

The much-maligned Europa League threw up a...

Sports News Fri, Apr 5, 2013

Murray signs with Bhupathi's agency

US Open and Olympic champion Andy Murray...

Sports News Fri, Apr 5, 2013

Armstrong ineligible for Austin swim event

American cyclist Lance Armstrong, who was...

Sports News Fri, Apr 5, 2013

Veteran Paes dreams of playing 2016 Olympics

Veteran Indian tennis player Leander Paes...

Sports News Fri, Apr 5, 2013

Davis Cup: Djokovic eyes return to form in tie against US

Novak Djokovic believes he has left his...

Sports News Fri, Apr 5, 2013

Refs for E Bengal's AFC Cup match received sexual bribes

Three Lebanese football officials have...

Sports News Thu, Apr 4, 2013

Pistorius family deny 'Blade Runner' back in training

Oscar Pistorius's family issued a...

Sports News Thu, Apr 4, 2013

Four Indians in Asian billiards QF

Rupesh Shah, Alok Kumar, B Bhaskar and K...

Sports News Thu, Apr 4, 2013

Somdev to open relegation play-off vs Indonesia

India's number one singles player will...

Sports News Thu, Apr 4, 2013

Interview: Beckham not giving up on playing for England yet

David Beckham looks ahead to the upcoming...

Sports News Thu, Apr 4, 2013

Gurusaidutt goes down fighting to No 1 Wei

India's campaign at the Australian Open...

Sports News Thu, Apr 4, 2013

OM apologise on behalf of Barton after 'ladyboy' tweets

Olympique Marseille and Joey Barton have...

Sports News Thu, Apr 4, 2013

Violence mars Ronaldinho show in Libertadores Cup

Atletico Mineiro's 5-2 victory over...

Sports News Thu, Apr 4, 2013

PSG threaten action against Barton for 'ladyboy' tweets

Paris St German threatened action against...

Sports News Thu, Apr 4, 2013

Photos: Real outclass Galatasaray, Malaga hold Dortmund

Real Madrid showed the attacking power...

Sports News Thu, Apr 4, 2013

Messi's hamstring injury not as bad as feared

Lionel Messi will miss this weekend's La...

Sports News Thu, Apr 4, 2013

Guilty Tevez handed community service, ban and fine

ManchesterCity striker Carlos Tevez was...

Sports News Thu, Apr 4, 2013

Vijender undergoes out-of-competition dope test

India's Olympic hero Vijender Singh, who...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

CSI accuses Malhotra of deliberately delaying the process

Clean Sports India (CSI), a movement for...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

Indonesia expects miracle to beat India in Davis Cup

Indonesian team is expecting a miracle to...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

IOA-IOC meet postponed as differences persist

The joint meeting between the...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

Mourinho could be tempted by Chelsea return: Drogba

Didier Drogba says Jose Mourinho could be...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

SAI yet to approve Vijender Singh's leave

India's star boxer Vijender Singh, who is...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

Australian Open Grand Prix: Gurusaidutt enters 3rd round

Shuttler R M V Gurusaidutt was the lone...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

UAE investors invited to bid for I-League clubs

In a move to revive football in India, the...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

English clubs eye redemption in Europa League

After a collective blow-out in the...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

Pistorius gets support from female Twitter group

Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

Chinese table tennis players to partner rivals at Korea Open

Chinese table tennis players will pair up...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

Greek athletics federation wants wrestling kept in Games

The Greek athletics federation (SEGAS)...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

NBA: Anthony's 50 points fires playoff warning shot to Heat

Carmelo Anthony's stunning 50-point...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

PHOTOS: Late drama as PSG scramble draw with Barca

Barcelona stayed on track for a sixth...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

Messi, Mascherano add to Barca injury woes

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi injured his...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

PHOTOS: Bayern hurt Juve on Buffon off night

Bayern Munich tore Juventus apart on a...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

Ronaldinho, Pato recalled to experimental Brazil squad

Ronaldinho and Pato have been recalled to...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

Mourinho defends decision to leave Casillas out again

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

Kuzenkova and Krivelyova get two-year bans for doping

Former world and Olympic champions...

Sports News Wed, Apr 3, 2013

Churchill too good for Singapore's Warriors FC

A depleted Churchill Brothers registered...

Sports News Tue, Apr 2, 2013

'Cops planted Vijender's car outside drug peddler's flat'

The drug scandal implicating Vijender...

Sports News Tue, Apr 2, 2013

Champions League: Footballers who share a Barca-PSG link

In the footballing world, players are...

Sports News Tue, Apr 2, 2013

Ministry in a fix as NADA refuses to test Vijender

The National Anti-Doping Agency's refusal...

Sports News Tue, Apr 2, 2013

Debutants Malaga eyeing prize Dortmund scalp

Debutants Malaga have toppled European...

Sports News Tue, Apr 2, 2013

Barcelona coach Vilanova back on bench in Paris

Coach Tito Vilanova, back after undergoing...

Sports News Tue, Apr 2, 2013

PHOTOS: Drogba back to where he began for Real clash

The wheel will have come full circle for...

Sports News Tue, Apr 2, 2013

Powell withdraws from Melbourne meet

Former 100 metres World record holder...

Sports News Tue, Apr 2, 2013

China's Sun back on track after coaching clouds clear

China's double Olympic gold medallist Sun...

Sports News Tue, Apr 2, 2013

QPR move closer to the drop after Fulham defeat

Fulham withstood a fierce fightback from...

Sports News Tue, Apr 2, 2013

Cole and Cahill to miss Chelsea fixture pile-up

European champions Chelsea will be without...

Sports News Tue, Apr 2, 2013

Ba goal gives Chelsea FA Cup win over Manchester United

A brilliant goal by Demba Ba gave Chelsea...

Sports News Mon, Apr 1, 2013

Sports Ministry asks NADA to test Vijender

In a bid to put an end to the drug...

Sports News Mon, Apr 1, 2013

Bhupathi-Bopanna set to renew partnership for rest of 2013

After pairing up with different partners...

Sports News Mon, Apr 1, 2013

Sunderland turn to Di Canio as saviour

Sunderland entrusted flamboyant Italian...

Sports News Mon, Apr 1, 2013

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com presents the Best Photos of the...

Sports News Mon, Apr 1, 2013

C League: PSG face massive test with Barca in quarters

Qatari-backed Paris St Germain's mission...

Sports News Mon, Apr 1, 2013

Photos: Champions League promises jewels and duels

The Champions League tie between Bayern...

Sports News Mon, Apr 1, 2013

Murray goes to No. 2 with Miami win over Ferrer

Britain's Andy Murray defeated Spain's...

Sports News Mon, Apr 1, 2013

Murray happy to get over the line after 'brutal' match

An exhausted Andy Murray credited his...

Sports News Mon, Apr 1, 2013

Xavi, Alba return for Barca's Champions League tie

Barcelona's Xavi and Jordi Alba have both...

Sports News Mon, Apr 1, 2013

Vijender took heroin 12 times: Punjab Police

In fresh trouble for Olympic bronze...

Sports News Mon, Apr 1, 2013

Liverpool increase Villa's relegation worries

Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard struck...

Sports News Mon, Apr 1, 2013

Photos: I don't give records any importance, says Messi

Barcelona's World Player of the Year...

Sports News Sun, Mar 31, 2013

Photos: Williams sinks Sharapova for Miami title

World No. 1 Serena Williams fought back...

Sports News Sun, Mar 31, 2013

EPL Photos: Manchester United move closer to title

Manchester United edged closer to their...

Sports News Sun, Mar 31, 2013

La Liga: Real, Barca draw as Europe takes priority

Barcelona and Real Madrid both drew away...

Sports News Sun, Mar 31, 2013

Bayern crush Hamburg 9-2 to stride towards title

League leaders Bayern Munich demolished...

Sports News Sun, Mar 31, 2013

Juventus close in on title, Napoli win thriller

Juventus moved a step closer to a second...

Sports News Sun, Mar 31, 2013

EPL: Own goal helps United move closer to title

A Titus Bramble own goal helped Manchester...

Sports News Sat, Mar 30, 2013

Lewandowski goal delays Bayern title party

Bundesliga top scorer Robert Lewandowski...

Sports News Sat, Mar 30, 2013

Juventus beat Inter to move 12 points clear in Serie A

Juventus extended their lead at the top of...

Sports News Sat, Mar 30, 2013

Chiangmai Golf Classic: Bhullar sizzles with 65

Gaganjeet Bhullar made the great charge...

Sports News Sat, Mar 30, 2013

Pistorius set to receive snub from major athletic events

The sporting world is set to snub Oscar...

Sports News Sat, Mar 30, 2013

German officials welcome cyclist's doping admission

Rider Stefan Schumacher's admission that...

Sports News Sat, Mar 30, 2013

Soccer player to quit game after revealing he is gay

United States international Robbie Rogers...

Sports News Sat, Mar 30, 2013

FA seek evidence of racism claims against Ferdinands

The English FA has yet to establish...

Sports News Sat, Mar 30, 2013

Berdych to skip Czech Davis Cup quarters

World No 6 Tomas Berdych will miss Czech...

Sports News Sat, Mar 30, 2013

Miami Masters: Murray to face Ferrer in final

Britain's Andy Murray fought back for a...

Sports News Sat, Mar 30, 2013

United SC hold East Bengal

A goalkeeping folly by Gurpreet Singh...

Sports News Fri, Mar 29, 2013

Ferdinand shocked by allegations of England racism

Rio Ferdinand is shocked by the allegation...

Sports News Fri, Mar 29, 2013

Batra appointed to FIH committee for second term

Hockey India secretary general, Narinder...

Sports News Fri, Mar 29, 2013

Doping: Hall of Shame!

The levels of doping in sport are now...

Sports News Fri, Mar 29, 2013

PHOTOS: Will Sharapova overpower Serena in Miami?

Maria Sharapova will face Serena Williams...

Sports News Fri, Mar 29, 2013

Title race is over, says Manchester City boss Mancini

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini...

Sports News Fri, Mar 29, 2013

Mexican weightlifter Soraya Jimenez dies at age 35

Mexican weightlifter Soraya Jimenez, a...

Sports News Fri, Mar 29, 2013

England reported to FIFA after Ferdinand racially abused

England have been reported to world...

Sports News Fri, Mar 29, 2013

Newcastle and Wigan assistants fined for clash

Newcastle United assistant manager John...

Sports News Fri, Mar 29, 2013

Pistorius granted permission to travel abroad

Oscar Pistorius, charged with murdering...

Sports News Thu, Mar 28, 2013

Vettel apologises to Red Bull staff

Formula One world champion Sebastian...

Sports News Thu, Mar 28, 2013

EPL: Leaders Manchester United eyeing record points haul

With a 20th league title virtually in the...

Sports News Thu, Mar 28, 2013

F1: Red Bull undecided on Webber's future

Red Bull have dismissed reports that...

Sports News Thu, Mar 28, 2013

Haas marches into Miami semis; Sharapova edges Errani

Veteran Tommy Haas backed up his upset of...

Sports News Thu, Mar 28, 2013

Van Persie wants to end career at Manchester United

Robin van Persie feels he could stay at...

Sports News Thu, Mar 28, 2013

PHOTOS: When Indian tennis aces matched the best

Check out these Indian players who put up...

Sports News Thu, Mar 28, 2013

NBA: Miami's 27-game win run ends

Miami Heat's 27-game winning streak in the...

Sports News Thu, Mar 28, 2013

Barca's Pedro sidelined for 10 days with calf injury

Barcelona forward Pedro has damaged a calf...

Sports News Thu, Mar 28, 2013

WC qualifier: Uruguay's Suarez banned for Venezuela game

Striker Luis Suarez will miss South...

Sports News Thu, Mar 28, 2013

Inter chief confirms approaching Mourinho for manager job

Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti expects...

Sports News Thu, Mar 28, 2013

Saina in race for BWF's Player of the Year Award

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has been...

Sports News Wed, Mar 27, 2013

KL squash: Bright start for Pallikal

India's top woman squash player Dipika...

Sports News Wed, Mar 27, 2013

Messi's Argentina slip, Venezuela close to World Cup spot

Lionel Messi struggled in the thin air of...

Sports News Wed, Mar 27, 2013

Sania-Bethanie lose in quarters of Miami Masters

India's Sania Mirza and her American...

Sports News Wed, Mar 27, 2013

US frustrate Mexico in goalless draw

A battling United States held Mexico to...

Sports News Wed, Mar 27, 2013

WC qualifiers: Asian heavyweights wounded by underdogs

Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni was left to...

Sports News Wed, Mar 27, 2013

Veteran Haas ends Djokovic dominance in Miami

Germany's Tommy Haas recorded the upset of...

Sports News Wed, Mar 27, 2013

Spain back on track as big guns hit the target

Europe's top teams took important steps...

Sports News Wed, Mar 27, 2013

One leg handicap won't deter Arunima in Everest climb

Arunima Sinha, who lost her left leg after...

Sports News Tue, Mar 26, 2013

Sharapova powers through to Miami quarters

Maria Sharapova powered her way past...

Sports News Tue, Mar 26, 2013

Photos: Sania keeps Indian hopes alive in Miami

Sania Mirza kept the Indian hopes alive by...

Sports News Tue, Mar 26, 2013

Woods reclaims World No 1 spot following Bay Hill win

Not even a ferocious storm that pushed the...

Sports News Tue, Mar 26, 2013

PHOTOS: Yellow fever grips the tennis courts

Yellow seems to be the choice of tennis...

Sports News Tue, Mar 26, 2013

Soccer friendly: Fred rescues Brazil in draw with Russia

Fred scored a last-minute equaliser to...

Sports News Tue, Mar 26, 2013

Red Bull have clear no 1: Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has turned his fire on...

Sports News Tue, Mar 26, 2013

FBI denies arresting Chelsea owner Abramovich

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation...

Sports News Tue, Mar 26, 2013

Restoring trust is Red Bull's big challenge

Sebastian Vettel's 'stab-in-the-back'...

Sports News Mon, Mar 25, 2013

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