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Catching them young in the Indian Premier League

Catching them young in the Indian Premier League

Rediff.com   26 May 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the youngsters who impressed during the course of the eighth edition of the cash-rich Twenty20 extravaganza.

PHOTOS: Harbhajan ditches bhangra to waltz with Nita Ambani

PHOTOS: Harbhajan ditches bhangra to waltz with Nita Ambani

Rediff.com   25 May 2015

The mood was celebratory after Mumbai Indians won the Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday night.

PHOTOS: WAGS, kids join Chelsea players in celebrating EPL title win

PHOTOS: WAGS, kids join Chelsea players in celebrating EPL title win

Rediff.com   25 May 2015

On the final day of matches in the English Premier League, Chelsea, who finished the season with 87 points after beating Sunderland 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, lifted the trophy on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Cheers and tears as champions Barca give Xavi emotional send-off

PHOTOS: Cheers and tears as champions Barca give Xavi emotional send-off

Rediff.com   24 May 2015

It was a night of mixed emotions at the Camp Nou on Saturday as FC Barcelona's veteran midfielder and captain, Xavi, known for his slick short passes, played his final La Liga match against Deportivo la Coruna.

One match to go, but Chelsea's champion players are already partying!

One match to go, but Chelsea's champion players are already partying!

Rediff.com   22 May 2015

Chelsea won the English Premier League earlier this month with three games to spare. And the players tried to make maximum out of the situation.

PHOTOS: Tennis stars Serena, Caroline party with Eva Longoria

PHOTOS: Tennis stars Serena, Caroline party with Eva Longoria

Rediff.com   21 May 2015

The World No 1 Serena was joined by Hollywood actress Eva Longoria at a Champ'Seed party in Monaco.

IPL 8 PHOTOS: The many moods of Anushka Sharma and Dipika Pallikal

IPL 8 PHOTOS: The many moods of Anushka Sharma and Dipika Pallikal

Rediff.com   21 May 2015

Yet again, the Bollywood sensation Anushka Sharma was spotted at the IPL.

Are Dhoni's 'acche din' over?

Are Dhoni's 'acche din' over?

Rediff.com   21 May 2015

There have always been question marks about temperament of Kohli. However, BCCI has always stood by him. Precisely what happened in Dhoni's case when Srinivasan was in charge. If this isn't a clear indication, what is?

Should Sourav Ganguly replace Ravi Shastri as Team India Director?

Should Sourav Ganguly replace Ravi Shastri as Team India Director?

Rediff.com   19 May 2015

With the new Board of Control for Cricket in India bosses meeting on Wednesday, speculation is rife that Team India Director Ravi Shastri will be replaced by former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

PHOTOS: Valencia pay tribute to Nepal earthquake victims

PHOTOS: Valencia pay tribute to Nepal earthquake victims

Rediff.com   19 May 2015

Valencia paid tributes to the victims of Nepal earthquake in their match against Celta Vigo during La Liga on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Barca players let their hair down after 23rd La Liga title win

PHOTOS: Barca players let their hair down after 23rd La Liga title win

Rediff.com   18 May 2015

Spain's footballing giants, FC Barcelona won their 23rd La Liga crown after defeating Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Sunday. And after winning, what was their fifth title in seven years, the Barca players let their hair down and celebrated in style at the Vincent Calderon stadium. Rediff.com invites you a peek into their wild celebrations. Have a look...

While Bhajji's girl celebrates, it's gloom Mrs Dhawan!

While Bhajji's girl celebrates, it's gloom Mrs Dhawan!

Rediff.com   18 May 2015

Bollywood actress Geeta Basra was back in the stands, and cheering for Mumbai Indians during the Indian Premier League match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, on Sunday.

This time it's rain...not Anushka

This time it's rain...not Anushka

Rediff.com   18 May 2015

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli snatched a few moments with his actress girlfriend Anushka Sharma.

PHOTOS: Team Piku spotted at Wankhede!

PHOTOS: Team Piku spotted at Wankhede!

Rediff.com   15 May 2015

There was a dash of Bollywood to the IPL sizzling contest.

PHOTOS: How Barca celebrated their march to the final

PHOTOS: How Barca celebrated their march to the final

Rediff.com   13 May 2015

Their stunning football has been a pleasure to watch for both fans and neutrals this season.

Why Guardiola's money is on Barcelona

Why Guardiola's money is on Barcelona

Rediff.com   13 May 2015

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola is now backing his former club Barcelona.

Newly married Murray wears his wedding ring on his ...errrr shoelace

Newly married Murray wears his wedding ring on his ...errrr shoelace

Rediff.com   12 May 2015

Andy Murray had his wedding ring tied to his shoelace.

A collection to boast of!

A collection to boast of!

Rediff.com   12 May 2015

Barcelona's Gerard Pique is envied. Not just for his footballing skills bout also his football jersey collection.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com   11 May 2015

The past week saw a lot of brilliance in sports. It started with Juventus and Barcelona lighting up the Champions League with their inspiring football and, later in the week, Mercedes' Nico Rosberg stoked the F1 circuit in Spain, capping a brilliant win to cut teammate Lewis Hamilton's lead to 20 points. Rediff.com has this, and many more memorable moments snapped right here.

How Sweet! Ajax players get walked onto pitch by their mothers!

How Sweet! Ajax players get walked onto pitch by their mothers!

Rediff.com   11 May 2015

The world celebrated Mother's Day on Sunday but Ajax players did it in style.