Search results for ' The Defenders 2017'

ICC Rankings: India move up to 3rd place

ICC Rankings: India move up to 3rd place

Rediff.com1 May 2017

India gained five points to move up to third place with South Africa maintaining its pole position in the latest International Cricket Council ODI team rankings.

Divorcing from tennis? Not so sure anymore says Schiavone

Divorcing from tennis? Not so sure anymore says Schiavone

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Francesca Schiavone is considering giving her marriage -- with tennis, that is -- another chance.

Why US must worry about Kim's 'monster missile'

Why US must worry about Kim's 'monster missile'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The new missile could deliver 2,000 to 3,500 kilograms of payload to any point in the continental US, notes Rajaram Panda.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Kyrgios, Sabalenka advance

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

The stars gear up for Roland Garros

The stars gear up for Roland Garros

Rediff.com24 May 2018

It's French Open time! The tennis world's only clay court Grand Slam begins on Sunday and the best of the best will battle it out.

Football Focus: Barcelona buy Pjanic for Arthur

Football Focus: Barcelona buy Pjanic for Arthur

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

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

Football Briefs: Ronaldo-less Real rally to beat Leganes, go up to 3rd

Football Briefs: Ronaldo-less Real rally to beat Leganes, go up to 3rd

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

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

Sports Shorts: Facebook to livestream UEFA Champions League

Sports Shorts: Facebook to livestream UEFA Champions League

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Europe may be bigger priority for Barcelona

Europe may be bigger priority for Barcelona

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Barcelona's last Champions League triumph came in 2015, and since then they have failed to get beyond the quarter-finals while Real Madrid have monopolised the trophy.

Man killed by gau rakshaks was a dairy farmer, not cattle smuggler

Man killed by gau rakshaks was a dairy farmer, not cattle smuggler

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Pehlu Khan, the man who died after gau rakshaks beat him and four others for allegedly smuggling cows, was a dairy farmer and had the receipts of the cow purchase.

Saga of missed chances continues to hurt Indian hockey in 2018

Saga of missed chances continues to hurt Indian hockey in 2018

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

It was touted as the year which could herald a change in the fortunes Indian hockey, but 2018 turned out to be yet another saga of missed opportunities for the sport.

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp has beaten Manchester United only twice in his career and never at Old Trafford -- his worst record against any Premier League side.

Revealed! Key to Mumbai Indians' play-off journey...

Revealed! Key to Mumbai Indians' play-off journey...

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'If you want to win the tournament everyone needs to do well.'

Here's why Mourinho deserves respect...

Here's why Mourinho deserves respect...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku defended Jose Mourinho's confrontational style of management, saying that the Portuguese deserves respect for not hiding his true feelings like several Premier League bosses.

French Open PIX: Federer survives, Nadal, Djokovic march into 4th round

French Open PIX: Federer survives, Nadal, Djokovic march into 4th round

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday.

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Leonard, who also won the award in 2014 while playing for the San Antonio Spurs, joins basketball greats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history to win Finals MVP with two different franchises.

Football Focus: Guardiola is staying as City manager

Football Focus: Guardiola is staying as City manager

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

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

Turning Point: Mumbai Indians dig their own hole

Turning Point: Mumbai Indians dig their own hole

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

After Mumbai's bowlers gave the team a great start by dismissing Sunrisers Hyderabad for a mere 118, the defending champions made a hash of the chase.

Do you know why India is protesting against CAA/NRC?

Do you know why India is protesting against CAA/NRC?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'The NRC is aimed at rounding up and permanently jailing Indian Muslims who cannot produce the documents to satisfy a government which punishes those individuals who do not declare maximum number of Muslims foreigners.' 'It is for this reason that we see so many Indian Muslims protesting these laws and it is for this reason that so many non-Muslims cannot stand by and watch what is happening in their country,' says Aakar Patel.

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives scare

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives scare

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Monday

Tendulkar on kabaddi and encouraging kids to take up sport

Tendulkar on kabaddi and encouraging kids to take up sport

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

"It is important for people to stay healthy and there is no better way than taking up some sporting activity," he said at a function here to unveil the jersey of "Chennai Thalaivas" which is making its debut in Pro Kabaddi League this season.

Pooja becomes only fourth Indian grappler to win medal at Worlds

Pooja becomes only fourth Indian grappler to win medal at Worlds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

One of the two wrestlers in a medal contention, the 24-year-old Pooja executed a four-point throw in each of the two periods in the 57kg contest to deliver the best performance of her career.

Federer earns another milestone; Nadal powers past Goffin

Federer earns another milestone; Nadal powers past Goffin

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Federer beats Ruud, becomes oldest man to reach French Open 4th round since 1972

Indian football: Dheeraj gets maiden call-up for WC qualifiers

Indian football: Dheeraj gets maiden call-up for WC qualifiers

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Dheeraj, whose performance under the woodwork during the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India earned him accolades, is the third player after skipper Amarjit Singh and defender Anwar Ali from that squad, to get a call in the senior team camp.

For Smriti Irani, sky is the limit

For Smriti Irani, sky is the limit

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Throughout her campaigning, Irani asserted that people of Amethi want change and development and will vote for Modi.

Best mind-reader game has ever seen: Nehra on Dhoni

Best mind-reader game has ever seen: Nehra on Dhoni

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

When Dhoni arrived in Indian cricket, he wasn't a gym person but had an incredibly strong lower body as he played badminton and football regularly.

New Spain coach Enrique promises evolution - and surprises

New Spain coach Enrique promises evolution - and surprises

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Spain's new coach Luis Enrique said on Thursday that his tenure in charge of the 2010 world champions would be all about 'evolution, not revolution' but the former Barcelona manager also promised plenty of surprises in his first squad.

World Cup warm-ups: Uruguay cruise to win; Rashford stars for England

World Cup warm-ups: Uruguay cruise to win; Rashford stars for England

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Uruguay will head to the World Cup on a winning note after beating Uzbekistan 3-0 in a chilly warmup in front of their own fans on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Pele leaves hospital in France

Sports Shorts: Pele leaves hospital in France

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

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

Possible we are not growing at 7 pc: Raghuram Rajan

Possible we are not growing at 7 pc: Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Rajan, who has also served as chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said he had no idea what statistics are pointing at currently and "a revamp" was needed "to really figure out what India's true growth rate is".

Australia's Handscomb inches closer to World Cup spot

Australia's Handscomb inches closer to World Cup spot

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

'I didn't know if I was ever going to play a one-dayer again. It's funny how things change but it was nice to get that opportunity in Australia and take it, then to have faith (from) the selectors to keep me in, it was nice to get (maiden hundred) today. It was pretty special'

Is Kejriwal a plaything in the hands of a coterie?

Is Kejriwal a plaything in the hands of a coterie?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'In its short life, AAP has distinguished itself in many, many, governance spheres.' 'But party democracy is not one of them,' notes Aditi Phadnis.

Hardik's 5/28, one of India's finest bowling performances abroad

Hardik's 5/28, one of India's finest bowling performances abroad

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Hardik has just taken 10 Tests to record a rare feat -- scored a ton and taken 5 wickets. Still not 25, Hardik has shown that he belongs to the place, says Rajneesh Gupta, giving us the numbers that matter.

'Important for govt to accept economy is in distress'

'Important for govt to accept economy is in distress'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'We are looking at the Budget with the hope that it will address all issues even at the cost of exceeding the fiscal deficit target.'

Despite the doubters, Mo Farah bows out as the best

Despite the doubters, Mo Farah bows out as the best

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Whether or not he triumphs at the world championships in London, Mo Farah will depart as undoubtedly Britain's greatest track and field athlete and right in the mix for the title of the country's greatest performer in any sport.

Aussies all the rage as Cummins, Maxwell headline IPL Auction

Aussies all the rage as Cummins, Maxwell headline IPL Auction

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Among the Indians, while Robin Uthappa was bought by Rajasthan Royals for 3 crore, Test specialists Cheteshwar Pujara and Hanuma Vihari went unsold.

PIX: Lagat, Alemu reign in Mumbai Marathon; Nitendra, Sudha best Indians

PIX: Lagat, Alemu reign in Mumbai Marathon; Nitendra, Sudha best Indians

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Cosmas Lagat of Kenya and Worknesh Alemu of Ethiopia surprised pre-race favourites to win the men's and women's crowns respectively in the US $405,000 Tata Mumbai Marathon, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Mexico clinch CONCACAF Cup with 3-2 win over United States

Mexico clinch CONCACAF Cup with 3-2 win over United States

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Mexico won a pulsating CONCACAF Cup playoff match against the United States 3-2 in extra time at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium on Saturday to book their place in the next Confederations Cup.

Meet the TOP 8 men's contenders at US Open

Meet the TOP 8 men's contenders at US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

The eight men to watch during the US Open which starts on Monday.

Ronaldo uncertain; Bale, Neymar out to prove themselves

Ronaldo uncertain; Bale, Neymar out to prove themselves

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo's knee problem is getting better but he still might have to sit out their Champions League match at home to Atletico Madrid, coach Maurizio Sarri said on Monday.