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PIX: Team India shines at WICB Players' Awards Ceremony

PIX: Team India shines at WICB Players' Awards Ceremony

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2016

The West Indies Cricket Board and the West Indies Players Association on Tuesday, July 19, honoured the best performances by West Indian players, in both regional and international cricket in Antigua.

IS threat to Rio Olympics: Brazil to deploy 85,000 troops

IS threat to Rio Olympics: Brazil to deploy 85,000 troops

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2016

'All threats related to the Rio 2016 Games are being meticulously investigated, particularly those related to terrorism.'

PHOTOS: It's crazy, chaotic at Tour de France!

PHOTOS: It's crazy, chaotic at Tour de France!

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Highlights from all the stages of the the Tour de France cycling race.

Vijender wins WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title

Vijender wins WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2016

In front of a packed arena, in his first pro bout that lasted all ten rounds, Vijender Singh beat Kerry Hopes 98-92-98-92 and 100-92 in a close contest to win the WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title fight in New Delhi on Saturday.

Team India's day off... and a bonding session to remember!

Team India's day off... and a bonding session to remember!

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2016

Rediff.com gives you a peek into Team India's fun-filled bonding session around St Kitts.

Brazil football legend Ronaldinho arrives in India for Premier Futsal

Brazil football legend Ronaldinho arrives in India for Premier Futsal

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2016

Former Brazilian superstar footballer Ronaldinho arrived in India late on Wednesday to participate in the Virat-Kohli backed Premier Futsal.

Deepika, Serena inspire fans to 'sweat with sport'

Deepika, Serena inspire fans to 'sweat with sport'

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

The new Da da ding Nike ad, featuring actor Deepika Padukone, has gone viral. It has been appreciated by most but panned by some, and despite the mixed reviews it has nearly crashed the internet.

PHOTOS: Dominika Cibulkova sizzles in wedding gown

PHOTOS: Dominika Cibulkova sizzles in wedding gown

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

Dominika Cibulkova took the loss in her stride and focused her energy into her nuptials.

Wimbledon 2016: Britain didn't have to wait long this time

Wimbledon 2016: Britain didn't have to wait long this time

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

The man who ended Britain's 77-year wait took only three more years to add to that glorious chapter. Andy Murray has now won the Wimbledon title twice in the last four years.

Ronaldo the cheerleader or assistant manager?

Ronaldo the cheerleader or assistant manager?

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

When you're a star as big as Cristiano Ronaldo, it's very difficult to fade into the background.

Ronaldo celebrates Euro win with Ferguson

Ronaldo celebrates Euro win with Ferguson

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his nation's maiden Euro 2016 victory with a special man.

'Messi' moth buzzing around Ronaldo breaks Twitter

'Messi' moth buzzing around Ronaldo breaks Twitter

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

As Ronaldo cried over his fate while the moth sat on his eye, some smart folk decided to create a meme out of the situation.

Contemporaries, fans and friends hail champion Serena

Contemporaries, fans and friends hail champion Serena

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2016

Tennis fans -- commoners and celebrities -- took to Twitter to convey their congratulatory messages to newly crowned Wimbledon champion Serena, who claimed a record-equalling 22nd major title with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Angelique Kerber in Saturday's Wimbledon final.

'Dada' turns 44. Wish him!

'Dada' turns 44. Wish him!

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly turns 44, on Friday, as wishes from the cricketing fraternity all over the world poured in on social media.

Wimbledon outfits: The short and sweet of 2016

Wimbledon outfits: The short and sweet of 2016

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

Check out the various outfits that caused controversy during the tournament.

Celebrate Dhoni's birthday as National Helicopter Day?

Celebrate Dhoni's birthday as National Helicopter Day?

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2016

India's One-Day-International captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrates his 35th birthday, on Thursday, July 7.

Wimbledon's much sought-after towels made in India!

Wimbledon's much sought-after towels made in India!

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

Welspun India Ltd bought British towel manufacturer Christy in 2006. And since then they have been manufacturing all the towels for the tournament at their facility in Vapi, Gujarat.

Euro exit: English WAGs comfort the stars

Euro exit: English WAGs comfort the stars

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2016

The Wives and girlfriends of the England stars playing in cash-rich Premier League have rocked England shirts with their other-half's name on.

The highs and lows of Lionel Messi's Argentina career

The highs and lows of Lionel Messi's Argentina career

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2016

Argentina's star player Lionel Messi on Monday announced his retirement from international football after missing a penalty in the team's 2-4 defeat against Chile in the Copa America Centenario final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Following Messi's retirement from international football, Rediff.com lists the highs and lows from the player's Argentina career...

Banned tennis star Sharapova is off to Harvard Business School

Banned tennis star Sharapova is off to Harvard Business School

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2016

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova is putting her time away from tennis to good use.