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Aditi Ashok on a roll, wins inaugural Qatar Ladies Open

Aditi Ashok on a roll, wins inaugural Qatar Ladies Open

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Indian teen golfer Aditi Ashok shot a final round of three-under 69 on a weather-hit last day to notch up her second successive victory on the Ladies European Tour at the inaugural Qatar Ladies Open in Doha on Saturday.

Why Rayudu escaped punishment for '3d glasses' tweet

Why Rayudu escaped punishment for '3d glasses' tweet

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The Hyderabad batsman created a frenzy by tweeting that he plans to buy 3D glasses to watch the showpiece which begins May 30 in the UK.

IPL Auction: 48-year-old Tambe still in demand

IPL Auction: 48-year-old Tambe still in demand

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Pravin Tambe believes that one's age is what one feels and at 48, the Mumbai leg-spinner doesn't think that he is one day older than 20. On a day when youngsters went unsold at the IPL auctions in Kolkata, the former Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner, who was the oldest player in the list, was snapped up by Kolkata Knight Riders at his base price of Rs 20 lakh.

Is Hamilton close to winning fourth F1 title?

Is Hamilton close to winning fourth F1 title?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Lewis Hamilton took a huge stride towards a fourth Formula One title on Sunday with victory in an incident-packed Singapore Grand Prix after Ferrari title rival Sebastian Vettel crashed out at the start.

South Africa rue dropping Rohit on Day 1

South Africa rue dropping Rohit on Day 1

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Rohit scored 212 and Ajinkya Rahane contributed 115 as India declared their first innings at 497 for 9. South Africa are 9 for 2 at close of play.

Class of '83 review

Class of '83 review

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Class of '83 is no Ardh Satya and Bobby Deol is no Om Puri, notes Sukanya Verma.

PHOTOS: Kohli steers RCB to easy win over CSK

PHOTOS: Kohli steers RCB to easy win over CSK

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, in Dubai.

Pak's Ali looking forward to wreak havoc alongside fellow paceman Irfan

Pak's Ali looking forward to wreak havoc alongside fellow paceman Irfan

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Pakistan's rookie pace bowler Rahat Ali, who branded his sudden inclusion in the World Cup squad as a 'pleasant' surprise , has pledged that he would make his mark in the one-day game and is looking forward to play alongside his close friend Mohammad Irfan.

Krunal Pandya is costliest uncapped buy in IPL history

Krunal Pandya is costliest uncapped buy in IPL history

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Krunal Pandya on Saturday became the costliest uncapped buy in IPL history, going for a whopping Rs 8.8 crore to Mumbai Indians as rookie players, both Indian and overseas, turned overnight millionaires in the auction in Bengaluru.

20 yrs on: The day Senna grabbed F1's attention

20 yrs on: The day Senna grabbed F1's attention

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

While Formula One remembers Ayrton Senna on the 20th anniversary of his death at Imola, happier memories of another race 10 years earlier highlight just why the great Brazilian is still so sorely missed.

South Africa tour will be Pujara's baptism by fire

South Africa tour will be Pujara's baptism by fire

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

After impressive scores against New Zealand, Australia and West Indies on docile Indian conditions, Cheteshwar Pujara has a chance to prove himself on the challenging tracks of South Africa, writes Bikash Mohapatra.

F1: Bottas pips Hamilton to British GP pole

F1: Bottas pips Hamilton to British GP pole

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

The Finn was a mere 0.006 of a second quicker than the five times world champion as the two Silver Arrows once again locked out the front row of the grid on a cloudy afternoon at Silverstone.

Arsenal sign Japanese sensation Asano

Arsenal sign Japanese sensation Asano

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Arsenal have agreed to sign 21-year-old Japan forward Takuma Asano from J-League side Sanfrecce Hiroshima subject to a medical and regulatory processes, the club said on Sunday. Several teams have been chasing Asano, who has five caps after making his international debut in August last year and is expected to be a part of the Japan squad for the Rio Olympics.

Leclerc wins pole in Austria; Hamilton handed grid penalty

Leclerc wins pole in Austria; Hamilton handed grid penalty

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Red Bull's Max Verstappen, last year's winner at his team's home circuit, qualified third.

Bailey wary of quicky newbie Shami

Bailey wary of quicky newbie Shami

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Rattled by Mohammad Shami's three-wicket burst with the new ball in the abandoned fourth ODI, Australian skipper George Bailey has instructed his batsmen to watch out for the rookie Indian pacer in the remaining games of the ongoing seven-match series.

Styrian Grand Prix: Verstappen leads practice; Ricciardo crashes

Styrian Grand Prix: Verstappen leads practice; Ricciardo crashes

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Red Bull's Max Verstappen went fastest in Styrian Grand Prix practice, on Friday, while Australian Daniel Ricciardo crashed his Renault

Hundred review

Hundred review

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Hundred is all fun as it lasts, says Joginder Tuteja.

Hamilton can sign off in style at Abu Dhabi finale

Hamilton can sign off in style at Abu Dhabi finale

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Hamilton has won half of the season's 20 races so far, propelling his team to an unprecedented sixth successive title double, but Brazil was a disappointing weekend with Valtteri Bottas retiring.

'I'm looking forward to testing myself against the mighty Indian batting'

'I'm looking forward to testing myself against the mighty Indian batting'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

It's not just about taming the mighty Indian batting, the West Indies rookie left-arm spinner Veerasammy Permaul is also looking forward to learn a thing or two from his famed rival spinners.

Run-feast on cards in India-Aus T20 series decider

Run-feast on cards in India-Aus T20 series decider

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

India will be itching to avenge the thrashing they got in Guwahati when they take on an edgy but resilient Australia in the series-deciding third and final Twenty20 International in Hyderabad on Friday.

At No. 6, Australia drop to 34-year low in ODI rankings

At No. 6, Australia drop to 34-year low in ODI rankings

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The embattled Australian team hit a 34-year low in the ICC ODI rankings, dropping to sixth place following back-to-back defeats against England in the ongoing five-match series. With defeats to the world No. 1 ODI team in London and Cardiff, Australia slipped to 102 rankings points and sits a fraction of a point below 2017 Champions Trophy winners Pakistan.

'India will make it a tougher contest of white-ball cricket'

'India will make it a tougher contest of white-ball cricket'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Not impressed by Australia's dominance in the summer of 2015 with Test wins against New Zealand and a lackluster West Indies, former pacer Geoff Lawson believes that India will make "tougher opponents" in the upcoming ODI series starting January 12.

Hamilton takes pole at Australian Grand Prix

Hamilton takes pole at Australian Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton took pole for Mercedes at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

England's Archer sets sight on Kohli's scalp in World Cup

England's Archer sets sight on Kohli's scalp in World Cup

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'I'd quite like to get Virat out, because I was not able to get him in the IPL because I think a leggie got him in every game he played'

Armaan Ebrahim makes history

Armaan Ebrahim makes history

Rediff.com16 May 2005

The 15-year old Indian Formula BMW junior and rookie astounded the Asian racing fraternity with a brilliant victory in Round 4 of Formula BMW Asia.

F1 hopeful Daruvala's special flight gamble pays off

F1 hopeful Daruvala's special flight gamble pays off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

It was a repatriation flight for the Indians stuck in London and being exposed to infection during the long journey was a risk but Formula 1 hopeful Jehan Daruvala had no option.

What caused the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant?

What caused the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board began arriving in the area on Sunday to launch separate crash investigations.

Dhawan's fifty in vain as India 'A' lose to South Africa 'A'

Dhawan's fifty in vain as India 'A' lose to South Africa 'A'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Opener Shikhar Dhawan was back amongst the runs with a brisk 52 off 43 balls but it wasn't enough to get India 'A' over the line against South Africa 'A' in a rain-hit unofficial fourth ODI.

Bangla series: Focus on Kohli's workload; both Pant, Samson could be in T20 squad

Bangla series: Focus on Kohli's workload; both Pant, Samson could be in T20 squad

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Selection committee will leave it on Kohli to decide whether he needs a break or continue playing.

Love at first sight! McLaren show off new F1 car

Love at first sight! McLaren show off new F1 car

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

The blue and papaya orange MCL34 car was unveiled by 34 team employees at the former champions' Woking headquarters before Sainz and 19-year-old British rookie team mate Lando Norris stepped up to admire it.

Hamilton on pole in France, Vettel seventh

Hamilton on pole in France, Vettel seventh

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualified third with team mate Sebastian Vettel a distant seventh on a distinctly off day for the German.

Indian-origin pacer Gurinder Sandhu wins Steve Waugh Medal

Indian-origin pacer Gurinder Sandhu wins Steve Waugh Medal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Upcoming Australian pacer Gurinder Sandhu of Indian origin has toppled veteran wicketkeeper Brad Haddin to win the prestigious Steve Waugh Medal as the best New South Wales cricketer for the year 2012-13.

Taskin Ahmed ruled out of Bangladesh A's tour of India

Taskin Ahmed ruled out of Bangladesh A's tour of India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed has been ruled out of Bangladesh A's tour of India after sustaining a side strain in their crushing 96-run loss to India 'A' in the first of the three-match ODI series.

The SEXIEST models in the world right now

The SEXIEST models in the world right now

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Maxim released its list of Hot 100 World's Sexiest Women. Scroll down to take a look at the models who featured on the list.

Massa and Gutierrez handed grid penalties

Massa and Gutierrez handed grid penalties

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Ferrari's Felipe Massa and Sauber's Mexican rookie Esteban Gutierrez were handed three-place grid penalties at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday for impeding rivals in qualifying.

Warner, Smith bans will stand, CA says ahead of India series

Warner, Smith bans will stand, CA says ahead of India series

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Cricket Australia will not reconsider reducing the ban on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft in the ball-tampering case despite a series against a full-strength India awaiting them next month.

Marquez becomes youngest MotoGP winner

Marquez becomes youngest MotoGP winner

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Spanish rookie Marc Marquez out-duelled Repsol Honda team mate Dani Pedrosa to win the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin, Texas on Sunday and become the youngest ever winner in the MotoGP premier class.

Hamilton has Schumacher's biggest records in sight

Hamilton has Schumacher's biggest records in sight

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton and his team will take centre stage, hoping for another year of dominance after winning both titles for the past six years and ending up fastest in winter testing. Ferrari can be trusted to provide plenty of headlines with four-times champion Sebastian Vettel fighting to reassert himself at the team after being outshone by quick newcomer Leclerc, a double winner in 2019.

Djokovic not as smooth on romantic dates as on tennis court...

Djokovic not as smooth on romantic dates as on tennis court...

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

It seems Novak Djokovic's moves with the ladies are not as perfect as the moves with his tennis.

Webber, Gutierrez handed grid penalties for Bahrain GP

Webber, Gutierrez handed grid penalties for Bahrain GP

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Red Bull's Mark Webber and Sauber's Esteban Gutierrez were handed grid penalties for next weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix after Formula One stewards ruled they were to blame for collisions in Sunday's race in China.