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PIX: McIlroy wins Masters to complete career Grand Slam

PIX: McIlroy wins Masters to complete career Grand Slam

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

The 35-year-old McIlroy arrived at the year's first major, where in 2011 he blew a four-shot lead on the back nine, seeking his first major since August 2014 to end a barren run that came with its fair share of near misses.

Crystal Palace's Mateta taken to hospital after shocking collision

Crystal Palace's Mateta taken to hospital after shocking collision

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta was taken to hospital with a head injury after a collision with Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts.

Samson's IPL wish: 'Bring back Buttler'

Samson's IPL wish: 'Bring back Buttler'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson says he is still not over Jos Buttler leaving the team and wishes the IPL would change its rule of releasing players every three years.

Afghanistan players in tricky situation over boycott calls, says coach

Afghanistan players in tricky situation over boycott calls, says coach

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

'I can see the world's concern. I am concerned. I have daughters who play cricket.'

PIX: Arsenal sink Real Madrid, join Inter in Champions League semis

PIX: Arsenal sink Real Madrid, join Inter in Champions League semis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

A round-up of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg between Real Madrid and Arsenal, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.

Neeraj heads to South Africa for crucial off-season training

Neeraj heads to South Africa for crucial off-season training

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The double Olympic medallist last competed in Brussels in the Diamond League Final in September and will spend 31 days in Potchefstroom.

Talks fail, farmers to march to Parliament today

Talks fail, farmers to march to Parliament today

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Farmers will march towards Delhi on Tuesday after a meeting with two Union ministers over their demands, including legal guarantee to minimum support price (MSP) for crops, remained inconclusive.

Rohit slams broadcasters for recording private talks

Rohit slams broadcasters for recording private talks

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Rohit Sharma on Sunday lashed out at the IPL broadcasters for 'breaching' cricketers' privacy

Did Serena Come To Cheer Old Flame?

Did Serena Come To Cheer Old Flame?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Serena was rumoured to have dated Dimitrov in the past, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the occasion.

Committed to India hosting 2036 Olympics: PT Usha

Committed to India hosting 2036 Olympics: PT Usha

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Tuesday insisted that its commitment to host the 2036 Summer Games "remained steadfast" despite the "internal challenges" her organisation has been facing due to her feud with the Executive Council members.

'He had no right to be involved with Bumrah'

'He had no right to be involved with Bumrah'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Throughout the series, Konstas had altercations with Indian players. His first major incident occurred at the iconic MCG during the Boxing Day Test when he was involved in a bumping exchange with Virat Kohli. Usman Khawaja, who was batting at the other end, was seen trying to calm things down.

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.

Sharath Kamal reveals plans to stay in TT, but not as a player

Sharath Kamal reveals plans to stay in TT, but not as a player

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

TT ace Sharath Kamal eyes administrative role while charting 'roadmap' ahead

Chhetri-powered Bengaluru host Mumbai City FC for place in semis

Chhetri-powered Bengaluru host Mumbai City FC for place in semis

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

NorthEast United and Jamshedpur FC finished fourth and fifth in the league stage and they face against each other on Sunday in Shillong to seal the last remaining semi-final spot.

Verstappen handed 'ridiculous' penalty

Verstappen handed 'ridiculous' penalty

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

'I find it ridiculous what happened, so why should I then give full answers?'

Guess The Price Of Neeraj Chopra's Watch!

Guess The Price Of Neeraj Chopra's Watch!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra didn't just capture silver at the Paris Olympics; he also turned heads with his watch too

Russian Grandmaster Boris Spassky passes away at 88

Russian Grandmaster Boris Spassky passes away at 88

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Russian chess Grandmaster Boris Spassky, who took French nationality in 1978, was the 10th World chess champion, holding the title from 1969-1972, when he lost it to American Bobby Fischer in Reykjavik in a contest later dubbed as the "Match of the Century".

'Kohli, Rohit will plan in best of Indian cricket'

'Kohli, Rohit will plan in best of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Gambhir also made it clear that he would like everyone to show up in the domestic circuit if they "had commitment towards red-ball cricket".

UCL: Barca want to pay tribute to late team doctor with win

UCL: Barca want to pay tribute to late team doctor with win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'We have to move on and go ahead, it's our job. It's an important situation for the club to advance in the competition and we want to do well to honour him.'

India, Qatar to double trade in next 5 yrs; discuss Israel-Hamas issue

India, Qatar to double trade in next 5 yrs; discuss Israel-Hamas issue

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

India and Qatar on Tuesday agreed to elevate their relationship to a strategic partnership and double bilateral trade to USD 28 billion over the next five years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani signed agreements and MoUs to strengthen economic cooperation, including a revised double taxation avoidance agreement. The strategic partnership will cover the "entire spectrum" of the bilateral relationship, including trade, energy security, and regional and international cooperation. Both leaders also discussed ways to further strengthen and broaden the energy partnership, including "exploring mutual investments." The Amir's visit provided an "excellent opportunity" for the top leadership of the two countries to discuss and "cement a strategic partnership for enhanced future cooperation."

Will Djokovic-Murray continue player-coach relationship?

Will Djokovic-Murray continue player-coach relationship?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Both Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, a three-time Grand Slam winner, were noncommittal about whether they would continue to work together.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

How rejection from cricket made Vidit Gujrathi pursue chess

How rejection from cricket made Vidit Gujrathi pursue chess

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Vidit Gujrathi was around six when he was advised to put his ambition of playing cricket on hold till he was older by a local club.

'No excuses,' says Djokovic after losing to Zandschulp

'No excuses,' says Djokovic after losing to Zandschulp

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic made no excuses for the poor performance that sent the five-time Indian Wells champion packing from the California desert on Saturday after falling 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round.

Bhumi, Vikrant's Pariksha Gyaan

Bhumi, Vikrant's Pariksha Gyaan

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'Eat well, rest well; keep improving; and go play, unplug.'

Akhilesh Yadav takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh, says prayed for harmony

Akhilesh Yadav takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh, says prayed for harmony

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took a holy dip in the Sangam at Maha Kumbh on Sunday, urging the BJP to bathe with "patience." He criticized the BJP for splashing water on each other after bathing in the Sangam, saying people come to Kumbh for virtue and charity, not for water sports. Yadav, who had earlier taken a dip in the Ganga river in Haridwar on Makar Sankranti, said he had always visited the religious congregation. The latest official figures show that 1.17 crore people took a dip in the Sangam till late Sunday afternoon, bringing the total number of 'snan' (bath) in Maha Kumbh since its start to 11.47 crore.

At 32, Burn all fired up before likely Eng debut

At 32, Burn all fired up before likely Eng debut

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I want to make as big of an impression as I can and then just try and make the next camp. But obviously, every little kid's dream is to play in a World Cup.'

Gambhir urges players to play domestic cricket

Gambhir urges players to play domestic cricket

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Both the stars were woefully out of form during the just-concluded Test series against Australia that the visitors lost 1-3 to surrender the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as well as a spot in the World Test Championship final.

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Images from Saturday's FA Cup quarter-finals.

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The push for a two-tier system gained traction following Australia's blockbuster series against India, which set attendance records.

Can't risk health for sport, says Sports Minister Rijiju

Can't risk health for sport, says Sports Minister Rijiju

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Talking specifically about the 13th edition of IPL, which has been put on hold for an indefinite period due to the pandemic, Rijiju said it is the government's prerogative to take a call on conducting any tournament in the country.

Dhawan on how Rohit mastered the art of captaincy

Dhawan on how Rohit mastered the art of captaincy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Former opener Shikhar Dhawan believes Rohit Sharma has matured as a leader over the years and shares a close bond with his teammates, which augurs well for the Indian team.

All Roads In Dubai Lead To India-Pakistan Game

All Roads In Dubai Lead To India-Pakistan Game

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The turnout of only about 10,000 spectators for the India-Bangladesh opening match of the Champions Trophy at the 30,000-capacity Dubai International Stadium has sparked debate over whether fans are only interested in an India-Pakistan clash.

Loss-making Manchester United to cut jobs, free lunches

Loss-making Manchester United to cut jobs, free lunches

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

In September, the 20-time English champions reported its fifth straight annual loss as it missed out on the lucrative European Champions League competition.

Knew my strengths, believed in myself: Shreyas Iyer

Knew my strengths, believed in myself: Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Shreyas Iyer has overcome perceptions about his batting abilities and a difficult period in his career to establish himself as a key player in India's ODI team.

AC Milan star's dream home ruined by Mayor's big mouth

AC Milan star's dream home ruined by Mayor's big mouth

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata's plan to live in a quaint village on the outskirts of the city has been ditched after the mayor revealed the Spain captain was moving into the locality in a social media blooper.

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev expressed concern over the rising number of injuries among Indian cricketers, attributing it to the demanding schedule.

'Don't give up': Manu Bhaker's message to students

'Don't give up': Manu Bhaker's message to students

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Urging young students to take up sports as career options, Manu emphasised on "dreaming big" and "hard work".

Jaspal Rana will continue as my coach: Manu

Jaspal Rana will continue as my coach: Manu

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker has affirmed that Jaspal Rana will continue to be her coach despite his recent appointment as the High Performance trainer for pistol shooters.

'Test Cricket Isn't for 37 Year Olds'

'Test Cricket Isn't for 37 Year Olds'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'Only he knows whether he has the hunger to go on.'