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'Ageing' CSK will look to rebuild team, says coach Fleming

'Ageing' CSK will look to rebuild team, says coach Fleming

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Coach Stephen Fleming said that the planning for next season will start after Mahendra Singh Dhoni is back from the World Cup.

'Gutted' Pearson withdraws in blow to CWG 2018

'Gutted' Pearson withdraws in blow to CWG 2018

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

A Commonwealth Games already blighted by high-profile withdrawals suffered a hammer blow on Thursday, when the hosts' top track champion Sally Pearson was forced to pull out with a serious Achilles injury.

Upsets on Day 6 at US Open: French Open champion ousted

Upsets on Day 6 at US Open: French Open champion ousted

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Rediff.com presents matches that shook up US Open.

Gebrselassie grabs centre stage

Gebrselassie grabs centre stage

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Brad Pitt makes MTV debut!

Brad Pitt makes MTV debut!

Rediff.com4 May 2004

Gebrselassie targets February comeback

Gebrselassie targets February comeback

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

The former world and double Olympic 10,000m champion is back in training after surgery on his Achilles tendon injury.

England to avoid Ashes sickbay

England to avoid Ashes sickbay

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

'No Pant in the WC squad! India must be bonkers'

'No Pant in the WC squad! India must be bonkers'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Dinesh Karthik pipped Pant in the fight for the second wicketkeeper's slot in India's 15-strong squad for the World Cup

5 asanas to begin your yoga journey

5 asanas to begin your yoga journey

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Yoga expert Shikha Pandey shows you how simple asanas can help you become fitter this year.

Modi's visa denial: Who did it?

Modi's visa denial: Who did it?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Fit-again Ronaldo, Bale to return against Villarreal

Fit-again Ronaldo, Bale to return against Villarreal

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale will return to action for Real Madrid's La Liga game with Villarreal on Wednesday, coach Zinedine Zidane said.

Van Nistelrooy to undergo calf scan

Van Nistelrooy to undergo calf scan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

The Manchester United striker will undergo a scan on Friday as concern over his calf injury deepens.

What's cooking, Brad Pitt?

What's cooking, Brad Pitt?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

Steve Waugh: Australia must be wary of West Indies

Steve Waugh: Australia must be wary of West Indies

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Barty too hot for Kenin as Aussie's French Open run continues

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'If the chief minister says there are areas in her home state where she cannot enter, where has she driven the state to!'

McGrath to miss first 2 Tests, Lehmann out

McGrath to miss first 2 Tests, Lehmann out

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Middle-order batsman Lehmann hopes to return for the limited overs tri-series against India and Zimbabwe starting in January.

Review: Samsung Gear S3 Classic, the Star Trek watch

Review: Samsung Gear S3 Classic, the Star Trek watch

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

With a lively screen and fabulous watch faces, this is Samsung's best effort at a smartwatch yet, says Abhik Sen.

EPL PHOTOS: Record-breaking Aguero 'tricks' in City win over Villa

EPL PHOTOS: Record-breaking Aguero 'tricks' in City win over Villa

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The Argentine scores a hat-trick to become the highest foreign goal scorer in the Premier League on Sunday. Also, in bagging a 12th Premier League hat-trick he surpassed the 11 of Alan Shearer with whom he had shared the record.

Robben out for six weeks; Klopp hopes Matip injury not serious

Robben out for six weeks; Klopp hopes Matip injury not serious

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has been ruled out for around six weeks after sustaining a groin muscle injury in Saturday's friendly against lower division side Lippstadt, the Bundesliga champions said.

Sharapova's Brisbane withdrawal a 'precaution' ahead of Australian Open

Sharapova's Brisbane withdrawal a 'precaution' ahead of Australian Open

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Multiple grand slam champion Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Brisbane International on Tuesday after suffering an arm injury in practise less than two weeks before the Australian Open.

Sports Shots: Barca star Rafinha set to miss crucial month

Sports Shots: Barca star Rafinha set to miss crucial month

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

A summary of sports stories from across the globe

Prior, Trott lose England contracts, Stokes a surprise

Prior, Trott lose England contracts, Stokes a surprise

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Wicketkeeper Matt Prior and struggling batsman Jonathan Trott have lost their central contacts with England, though all-rounder Ben Stokes has been rewarded despite a poor home series against India.

WC Semis: New Zealand seam attack vs Indian top-order

WC Semis: New Zealand seam attack vs Indian top-order

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

To India's comfort, New Zealand's tournament has gone on a downward spiral during their last three games but their initial good work helped them beat Pakistan to a last four spot.

6 reasons why Bayern Munich lost to Porto

6 reasons why Bayern Munich lost to Porto

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Bayern Munich's surprise 3-1 Champions League loss to Porto was the price the five-time European champions paid for a string of injuries and a tired squad.

Flustered Champion Ostapenko falls at first French Open hurdle

Flustered Champion Ostapenko falls at first French Open hurdle

Rediff.com28 May 2018

By losing, Ostapenko joins a ignominious group including, as well as Myskina, Steffi Graf, Jennifer Capriati, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Angelique Kerber who all lost as Grand Slam champions on the first run of their defences.

Asia Cup: India aim to test middle-order against Afghanistan

Asia Cup: India aim to test middle-order against Afghanistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The only problem for India in the Asia Cup so far has been lack of batting time for the likes of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav and Dinesh Karthik.

Real Madrid not in crisis, says Zidane

Real Madrid not in crisis, says Zidane

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane denied his side were facing a crisis after they drew 1-1 at home to La Liga minnows Eibar and racked up a fourth consecutive draw for the first time in more than 10 years.

Serena ready to take New York spotlight at US Open

Serena ready to take New York spotlight at US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Sloane Stephens will be defending her title at the U.S. Open but all eyes will be on Serena Williams over the coming two weeks as the six-times champion attempts to win her first Grand Slam title since becoming a mother.

How many Indian athletes have failed dope tests in 2017?

How many Indian athletes have failed dope tests in 2017?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Athletics continued to be India's achilles' heel in its anti-doping campaign, accounting for 21 of the 71 positive tests recorded by the National Anti-Doping Agency in the last one year, according to the latest WADA report.

Prior pledges to respond to KP's 'back-stabbing' claims

Prior pledges to respond to KP's 'back-stabbing' claims

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

England wicketkeeper batsman Matt Prior has reportedly pledged to respond to former international teammate Kevin Pietersen's claims that he was back-stabbing and a bad influence on the team.

China's star hurdler Liu Xiang retires

China's star hurdler Liu Xiang retires

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

China's Olympic gold medal-winning hurdler Liu Xiang announced his retirement on Tuesday.

PIX: Different French Open, same start for Nadal

PIX: Different French Open, same start for Nadal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Images from Monday's action at the French Open.

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal tames Pella

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal tames Pella

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka advanced to the Rogers Cup quarter-finals on Thursday to set up their first meeting since the American's infamous row with an umpire overshadowed last year's US Open final.

Soccer Extras: Man City want Bayern target Sane to stay, says Guardiola

Soccer Extras: Man City want Bayern target Sane to stay, says Guardiola

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Hard working Nehwal senses GOLDEN Rio opportunity

Hard working Nehwal senses GOLDEN Rio opportunity

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Saina Nehwal eschews the 'natural talent' tag thrust upon her by Indian media and says only hard graft and good coaching have given her the chance to turn the Olympic badminton bronze she won four years ago in London into gold at the Rio Games.

After SA's India tour, Amla's performance has only gone downhill...

After SA's India tour, Amla's performance has only gone downhill...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

South African captain Hashim Amla has singled out his horrible performance in the recently concluded Test series in India, especially the Delhi Test as one of lowest points of the year 2015.

Sai's Take: Masood over Maoism

Sai's Take: Masood over Maoism

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'As casualties go, Maoism has been exacting a heavy price, and with a sickening regularity.' 'Yet, it is the other threat that hog all the limelight, the headlines and the TV studio debates,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

EPL: Wenger confirms Mesut Ozil out for at least six weeks

EPL: Wenger confirms Mesut Ozil out for at least six weeks

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Mesut Ozil faces around six weeks out with a knee ligament injury, a problem that was only discovered when the midfielder joined up with the Germany squad for international duty last week.

Sports Shorts: Raptors squander opportunity to clinch NBA title

Sports Shorts: Raptors squander opportunity to clinch NBA title

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday