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Mbappe penalty seals Alonso's winning LaLiga start

Mbappe penalty seals Alonso's winning LaLiga start

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty earned Real Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Osasuna in their opening LaLiga game of the season

'Mumbai Did Everything To Help Prithvi Shaw'

'Mumbai Did Everything To Help Prithvi Shaw'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'We have done everything in our power to help him take his game to the next level and become a star player.'

Kangana's next big role isn't in movies or politics...

Kangana's next big role isn't in movies or politics...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Kangana Ranaut named brand ambassador of World Para Athletics Championships

Chennai Grandmasters: Erigaisi remains second with win

Chennai Grandmasters: Erigaisi remains second with win

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Erigaisi in second place, German GM Keymer leads after three rounds of Chennai chess

It's official: Inter Kashi are I-League champions!

It's official: Inter Kashi are I-League champions!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Inter Kashi become I-League champions after CAS rejects AIFF Appeal Committee decision

US Open PIX: Sabalenka's sweet revenge; Rybakina routs Raducanu

US Open PIX: Sabalenka's sweet revenge; Rybakina routs Raducanu

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Aryna Sabalenka got the revenge she craved on Friday by defeating Leylah Fernandez to erase the sting of her 2021 US Open semi-final upset.

World Blitz: Harikrishna goes down in quarters; MGD1 finish in 5th spot

World Blitz: Harikrishna goes down in quarters; MGD1 finish in 5th spot

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Team MGD1, with Grandmaster Arjun Erigiaisi playing on the top board, had earlier made it to the 16-team knockout and beaten Generation XYZA 4-0 in the first round.

PIX: Arsenal Edge Man United; Chelsea held

PIX: Arsenal Edge Man United; Chelsea held

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Arsenal's Calafiori secures 1-0 win at Manchester United; Crystal Palace hold Chelsea to 0-0 draw.

Fan of Sachin & Hardik, UAE lad set for India battle

Fan of Sachin & Hardik, UAE lad set for India battle

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Admirer of Tendulkar, inspired by Pandya, UAE's Alishan Sharafu ready for India challenge in Asia Cup

How Rohit Sharma coped with Test cricket's mental grind

How Rohit Sharma coped with Test cricket's mental grind

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'A lot of work starts behind the scenes. Like I said, in preparation. I have to go back again to that because that is where it all starts.'

US Open Ramps Up Prize Money!

US Open Ramps Up Prize Money!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

The US Open announced $90 million in prize money will be on offer at this year's final major, marking the largest purse in tennis history, up 20 percent from 2024.

Tokyo is my main target, not 90m: Chopra reveals

Tokyo is my main target, not 90m: Chopra reveals

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Neeraj Chopra said with Czech great Jan Zelezny by his side as his coach and with his own determination, he is confident of good results.

Rohit wins javelin gold to keep Worlds hopes alive

Rohit wins javelin gold to keep Worlds hopes alive

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Rohit Yadav clinched the javelin throw gold medal at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships to keep himself in contention for a berth in the World Championships in Tokyo.

Neeraj Chopra-Arshad Nadeem rivalry put on hold

Neeraj Chopra-Arshad Nadeem rivalry put on hold

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Neeraj Chopra's much-anticipated showdown with Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem at the Diamond League Meeting in Silesia, Poland, on August 16 will not take place

'This is good publicity..' Tirkey on move to host Pak

'This is good publicity..' Tirkey on move to host Pak

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Waiting for ministry confirmation, but good decision to give Pak the nod: Tirkey

PIX: Barca off to winning start; Heartbreak for Nice

PIX: Barca off to winning start; Heartbreak for Nice

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

On debut, substitute Marcus Rashford became the first Englishman to play a first-team game for Barcelona since former England striker Gary Lineker in 1989.

Set back for Real Madrid ahead of new LaLiga season

Set back for Real Madrid ahead of new LaLiga season

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

An RFEF judge ruled that in order to preserve the integrity of the competition only a case of force majeure would warrant a change to the official calendar, and that Real's case did not justify an alteration, Europa Press news agency reported.

Neeraj vs Nadeem: Javelin rivals set for epic rematch

Neeraj vs Nadeem: Javelin rivals set for epic rematch

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Chopra and Nadeem will be facing each other one year after the mouth-watering men's javelin competition in Paris on August 8, 2024, when the Pakistani had beaten the Indian for the gold with a stunning 92.97m throw.

Deepika's Gift For Pappa's 70th Birthday

Deepika's Gift For Pappa's 70th Birthday

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

On her badminton legend father Prakash Padukone's milestone 70th birthday, Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone unveiled an ambitious expansion of the Padukone School of Badminton.

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern script fighting wins

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern script fighting wins

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

IMAGES from football matches played across European Leagues on Saturday.

Arjuna Awardee sprinter Baruah slams Assam govt's sports policy

Arjuna Awardee sprinter Baruah slams Assam govt's sports policy

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Assam's first Arjuna Awardee sprinter Bhogeswar Baruah has criticised the state government's sports policy, saying it is not taking enough initiatives to identify and nurture talent in rural areas.

Sabalenka Shocks Fans with Holiday Pic

Sabalenka Shocks Fans with Holiday Pic

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Aryna Sabalenka shocks fans with topless holiday post after Wimbledon heartbreak.

FIDE Bans Chinese Chess Player For Sandbagging

FIDE Bans Chinese Chess Player For Sandbagging

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

'Sandbagging' means a player deliberately losing his games, along with it his rating points, so as to play in a lower rated player tournaments and win cash prizes.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Djokovic oldest man in last 16

US Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Djokovic oldest man in last 16

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Novak Djokovic's battling victory under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium made him the oldest man to reach the last 16 at the US Open.

World Boxing to introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers

World Boxing to introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers

Rediff.com31 May 2025

World Boxing said Paris Olympics gold medallist Imane Khelif will not be allowed to compete until she undergoes a mandatory sex test.

Rashford takes pay cut as Barca come calling

Rashford takes pay cut as Barca come calling

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The move came after Manchester-born Rashford, who made 426 senior appearances and scored 138 goals for United in all competitions, fell out of favour with manager Ruben Amorim.

AIFF: ISL crucial, but court bars MRA renewal

AIFF: ISL crucial, but court bars MRA renewal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Following a directive from the Supreme Court, the AIFF has been asked not to negotiate new terms of the MRA with FSDL, the apex governing body's commercial partner running the ISL, until a final judgment is delivered in the AIFF draft constitution case.

Alcaraz, Djokovic lose in US Open mixed doubles

Alcaraz, Djokovic lose in US Open mixed doubles

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'We heard it was like the Hollywood of mixed doubles.'

Mentally it has been more tiring: Gill on captaincy

Mentally it has been more tiring: Gill on captaincy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

India captain Shubman Gill has had a trial by fire in his debut series as captain with all three Tests against England lasting five days but more than the physical fatigue, he feels tired mentally.

Kane hits hat-trick in season opener; PSG win

Kane hits hat-trick in season opener; PSG win

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Friday.

Glory and redemption: Premier League ready to rumble

Glory and redemption: Premier League ready to rumble

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Fresh off a dominant title-winning campaign, Liverpool kick off the new Premier League season on Friday as the team to beat, as the Reds have transitioned from Juergen Klopp's high-octane chaos to a more measured possession-based style under Arne Slot.

Out on parole, Pistorius attends triathlon event!

Out on parole, Pistorius attends triathlon event!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Oscar Pistorius competes in triathlon 12 years after murdering girlfriend

Abdulla Aboobacker wins triple jump gold

Abdulla Aboobacker wins triple jump gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The 29-year-old Indian athlete finished ahead of South Korea's Yu Gyumin and Kim Jang-woo, both Asian Championships bronze medal winners.

The Hundred keen to feed off IPL's 'phenomenal growth'

The Hundred keen to feed off IPL's 'phenomenal growth'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The Hundred looking to feed off IPL's "phenomenal growth" after drawing Indian investment

PIX: Palace stun Liverpool to lift Community Shield

PIX: Palace stun Liverpool to lift Community Shield

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Crystal Palace beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the Community Shield after an entertaining 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday.

Neeraj thanks fans after win in Bengaluru

Neeraj thanks fans after win in Bengaluru

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

'I didn't expect such a crowd and support in the first season.'

'100 Things' Crippling West Indies Cricket Diagnosed!

'100 Things' Crippling West Indies Cricket Diagnosed!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Cricket West Indies (CWI) have "identified about a hundred things" that need improvement, including inculcating a sense of pride among young players, raising the standard of domestic tournaments, and bringing in more money, said the board after after an emergency meeting with the island's past players.

Advances worth 8cr to TOPS athletes unaccounted for

Advances worth 8cr to TOPS athletes unaccounted for

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

As per the official procedure, athletes have to submit bills within 15 days of the completion of a training or competition for which advance has been disbursed.

Two-Time Wimbledon Champion Set To Call It Quits

Two-Time Wimbledon Champion Set To Call It Quits

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova announced on Thursday that she will retire from tennis at the conclusion of the US Open later this year.

16 women's soccer teams for '28 Olympics; 12 men's

16 women's soccer teams for '28 Olympics; 12 men's

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will feature an increase in women's soccer teams from 12 to 16, while the men's competition will be downsized from 16 to a dozen teams, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.