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CWG: Dipika-Saurav go down in squash semis, to play for bronze

CWG: Dipika-Saurav go down in squash semis, to play for bronze

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

The Indian duo lost 7-11, 4-11 to King and Coll and missed out on a spot in the final of the event.

Tennis Roundup: Federer reaches 11th Halle final; Kvitova into Birmingham final

Tennis Roundup: Federer reaches 11th Halle final; Kvitova into Birmingham final

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Top seed Roger Federer will challenge for a ninth Halle Open title after reaching the Wimbledon warm-up event final with a 6-4 7-6(5) victory over rising Russian talent Karen Khachanov on Saturday.

Fan arrested after racism allegations at England-India Test

Fan arrested after racism allegations at England-India Test

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Birmingham Police said they arrested a man on Friday after allegations of racist behaviour during England's Test against India at Edgbaston came to light earlier this week.

Asian Games cricket gold fuels Olympic ambitions

Asian Games cricket gold fuels Olympic ambitions

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Unlike Asia's other populous giant China, India have never made much of a splash at the Olympics, their seven-medal haul at the Tokyo Games a record for the nation. Adding cricket to the Olympic programme -- as is expected for the 2028 Los Angeles Games -- could help boost the tally.

CWG: Ghosal loses squash semis, to fight for bronze

CWG: Ghosal loses squash semis, to fight for bronze

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Ghosal, ranked 15th in the world, will play the loser of the second semi-final between James Willstrop of England and Wales' Joel Makin in the bronze play-off on Wednesday.

PM, President hail 'champion of champions' Sindhu

PM, President hail 'champion of champions' Sindhu

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded P V Sindhu as 'champion of champions' after she won the gold medal in the women's badminton singles at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Monday.

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.

Can Shreyas Iyer overcome his short ball woes?

Can Shreyas Iyer overcome his short ball woes?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Iyer is a player who primarily plays with hands with not much pronounced footwork.

CWG: Lifter Harjinder bags bronze in 71kg

CWG: Lifter Harjinder bags bronze in 71kg

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

England's Sarah Davies won the gold medal with a total of 229 kgs, while Canada's Alexis Ashworth bagged the silver with 214.

Youth Games: Swimmer Shoan, shotputter Anupriya win medals

Youth Games: Swimmer Shoan, shotputter Anupriya win medals

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Ganguly surpassed Aryan Nehra's timing of 4:27:62 which he had set at the Nationals last month.

Pakistan's Arshad breaks silence on Neeraj Chopra 'rivalry'

Pakistan's Arshad breaks silence on Neeraj Chopra 'rivalry'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

There is no rivalry with Neeraj Chopra, insists Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem

CWG: Javelin thrower Annu Rani wins bronze

CWG: Javelin thrower Annu Rani wins bronze

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Before Rani, Kashinath Naik and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra had won a bronze and a gold in men's javelin throw in the 2010 and 2018 editions respectively.

Soccer PIX: Chelsea down Villa in FA Cup; Bilbao win at Atletico

Soccer PIX: Chelsea down Villa in FA Cup; Bilbao win at Atletico

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Chelsea outplay Villa in FA Cup

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 30

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 30

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India's schedule on Day 2 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Saturday.

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins could win the Ashes in England if Australia emerge victorious in the second Test, feels pace legend Glenn McGrath.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool salvage point against City; Spurs hammer Aston Villa

Soccer PIX: Liverpool salvage point against City; Spurs hammer Aston Villa

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Tottenham Hotspur hammered 10-man Aston Villa 4-0 in the Premier League on Sunday thanks to four second-half goals, allowing them to close the gap with their Birmingham rivals to two points in the chase for Champions League football next season.

Venus Williams better than ever after injury struggles

Venus Williams better than ever after injury struggles

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Williams playing at a 'better level' after injury-hit start to season

Not even one square inch of land...: Ladakh LG on Rahul's claim

Not even one square inch of land...: Ladakh LG on Rahul's claim

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

'Our armed forces are prepared for any eventuality, and God forbid if the balloon goes up, people will get a bloody nose from us'

CWG: Sharath Kamal wins singles TT gold

CWG: Sharath Kamal wins singles TT gold

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

With Monday's sensational gold, Sharath has taken his overall medal tally to 13 at the CWG, since making his Games debut in 2006.

Pant Confirms He Is A Nice Guy!

Pant Confirms He Is A Nice Guy!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Cricket fan Dhruv Matade witnessed how Pant provided a homeless man sitting under the bridge with food and also asked if he needed any further help.

Year Ender 2022: Sharath, Manika light up TT scene

Year Ender 2022: Sharath, Manika light up TT scene

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

40-year-old Sharath showed that age was just a number.

Diamond League: Neeraj participation subject to fitness

Diamond League: Neeraj participation subject to fitness

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Chopra had missed the Birmingham CWG due to a "minor" groin strain he suffered while winning a historic silver in the World Championships in Eugene, USA last month. He was advised one-month rest.

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

PICS: Commonwealth Games 2022 kick-off with slick show

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The opening ceremony has been created by British screenwriter Steven Knight, who had produced the famous crime drama 'Peaky Blinders'.

Root now 10th highest run-scorer in Test cricket

Root now 10th highest run-scorer in Test cricket

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Border scored 11,174 runs in 156 Tests at an average of 50.56, with 27 centuries and 63 fifties in the format, and a of 205.

New Zealand stun England to keep T20 series alive

New Zealand stun England to keep T20 series alive

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

New Zealand steam roll England in third T20I

PIX: Indian athletes in Commonwealth Games Village

PIX: Indian athletes in Commonwealth Games Village

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Nikhat Zareen was seen in a relaxed mood with Olympic bronze madellist Lovlina Borgohain.

June 23, 2013: The day India sealed its last ICC title

June 23, 2013: The day India sealed its last ICC title

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

It solidified Dhoni's legacy as a captain who achieved unparalleled success in ICC tournaments.

EPL PIX: Villa up to second, City back in the groove; United lose

EPL PIX: Villa up to second, City back in the groove; United lose

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Chopra primed to win World C'ships gold, Pakistan's Nadeem also in reckoning

Chopra primed to win World C'ships gold, Pakistan's Nadeem also in reckoning

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Neeraj has won gold medals in Olympics (Tokyo in 2021), Asian Games (2018) and Commonwealth Games (2018), besides becoming the Diamond League champion last year.

Toor defends Asian Athletics title but....

Toor defends Asian Athletics title but....

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Tajinderpal Singh Toor stamped his authority in the continental circuit by defending his Asian Athletics Championships title before limping out of the competition

'I am here to make you uncomfortable'

'I am here to make you uncomfortable'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'Playing for India was my dream and when I get tired, I always remind myself of this. That's where the smile is from.'

'Look for excuses or look to get better'

'Look for excuses or look to get better'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Kohli Hits The Gym!

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

James Anderson, Broad and Ollie Robinson will lead the pace attack with Moeen, who retired from tests in 2021, returning to the side after Jack Leach was ruled out of the series due to a back injury.

Amritpal's mentor, involved in attack on Indian Commission, dies in UK

Amritpal's mentor, involved in attack on Indian Commission, dies in UK

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Sikh Federation UK, which has styled itself as one of the largest Sikh organisations based in the UK, said Avtar Singh was terminally ill with blood cancer. He was on a life support system for the last few days.

CWG: Weightlifter Gururaja wins bronze in 61kg category

CWG: Weightlifter Gururaja wins bronze in 61kg category

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Malaysia's Aznil Bin Bidin Muhamad grabbed the gold medal with a Games record lift of 285kg (127+158). Morea Baru of Papua New Guinea bagged the silver with a total lift of 273kg (121+152).

IOA hands warning to India's lifting manager for rude behaviour

IOA hands warning to India's lifting manager for rude behaviour

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Khanna on his part was quick to issue a reprimand to the weightlifting team manager.

The Katrina@40 Quiz

The Katrina@40 Quiz

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about Katrina Kaif.

TT Worlds: Manika crashes out of singles; Sharath-Sathiyan exit

TT Worlds: Manika crashes out of singles; Sharath-Sathiyan exit

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Manika Batra went down fighting to Adriana Diaz of Puerto Rico 3-4 in the round of 32 at the World Table Tennis Championships in Durban.

Less than 48 hours left for departure, six CWG-bound cricketers await visa

Less than 48 hours left for departure, six CWG-bound cricketers await visa

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The BCCI is in touch with the Indian Olympic Association on the issue.

Ashes: 'Aus needs to improve but England lack depth'

Ashes: 'Aus needs to improve but England lack depth'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine reckons England lack the depth to go toe to toe with Pat Cummins and Co in the ongoing Ashes series.