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Sinner makes history, wins 5th straight Masters

Sinner makes history, wins 5th straight Masters

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Jannik Sinner, the world number one, showcased his dominance by defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets to win the Madrid Open, marking his fifth successive ATP Masters 1000 title.

AIFF Secretary Rubbishes Corruption Claims Against President Chaubey

AIFF Secretary Rubbishes Corruption Claims Against President Chaubey

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) secretary M Satyanarayanan has refuted allegations of corruption against president Kalyan Chaubey, stating that no concrete evidence has been found.

India U17 Women's Team Loses Final Friendly To Russia

India U17 Women's Team Loses Final Friendly To Russia

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The India U17 women's team concluded their series of friendlies in Sochi with a third defeat to Russia, losing 3-0. This series was part of their preparation for the upcoming AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026.

India Face Uphill Task After France Lead In Thomas Cup

India Face Uphill Task After France Lead In Thomas Cup

Rediff.com2 May 2026

India face a tough challenge in the Thomas Cup semifinal as France take a 2-0 lead, with Kidambi Srikanth losing to Alex Lanier and Ayush Shetty falling to Christo Popov.

Billie Jean King Cup: Vaishnavi Adkar loses opening singles against Thailand's Chanta

Billie Jean King Cup: Vaishnavi Adkar loses opening singles against Thailand's Chanta

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Vaishnavi Adkar's unforced errors resulted in a straight-set defeat against Aunchisa Chanta, leaving India trailing 0-1 against Thailand in their Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie.

Bangladesh outclass Pakistan to complete historic 2-0 series sweep

Bangladesh outclass Pakistan to complete historic 2-0 series sweep

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 78 runs in the second Test to complete a 2-0 series whitewash, their first clean sweep against Pakistan at home.

Chaudhari Bows Out Of ITF W35 Semifinals

Chaudhari Bows Out Of ITF W35 Semifinals

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Vaidehee Chaudhari's impressive run at the ITF W35 tournament in Tumakuru ends in the semifinals after a loss to Justina Mikulskyte. Zeel Desai retires due to injury in her semifinal match. The doubles final was also affected by injury.

How Maaya Revathy Is Preparing For Senior Tennis Circuit

How Maaya Revathy Is Preparing For Senior Tennis Circuit

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Indian tennis player Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathy is strategically balancing junior and professional tournaments as she prepares to transition to the senior circuit. Training at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain, the 16-year-old aims to build confidence and secure a strong junior ranking before fully committing to professional events.

IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan reveals why he loves scoring against Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan reveals why he loves scoring against Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Young batter Sai Sudharsan discusses his emotional connection with Chennai Super Kings, evolving into a dependable IPL batter, and his approach to the game.

IPL 2026: Kaif exposes big weakness in RCB captain Patidar

IPL 2026: Kaif exposes big weakness in RCB captain Patidar

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif has pointed out Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar's struggles with short balls in the ongoing IPL, suggesting he needs to work on his technique.

Gukesh Faces Elite Field At Norway Chess

Gukesh Faces Elite Field At Norway Chess

Rediff.com24 May 2026

World champion D Gukesh is set to compete in the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, facing a strong field including Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa. The event, held in Oslo, features top players in both Open and Women's sections, with India having four representatives.

Pratika Rawal Calls for Increased Women's Test Matches

Pratika Rawal Calls for Increased Women's Test Matches

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Indian cricketer Pratika Rawal, fresh off her Test debut, is advocating for more women's Test matches, highlighting the format's importance for player development and character building.

Tilak Blasts MI To Thrilling Win As Punjab Kings Continue To Stumble!

Tilak Blasts MI To Thrilling Win As Punjab Kings Continue To Stumble!

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Tilak Varma steered Mumbai Indians to victory with a blistering 75 not out from 33 balls, as the visitors chased down 201 with one ball to spare in a thrilling finish in Dharamsala.

T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma Doubtful For Namibia Match

T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma Doubtful For Namibia Match

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

India opener Abhishek Sharma's availability for Thursday's match against Namibia is uncertain because of a stomach bug.

Premier League: Bournemouth stun Arsenal to open title race

Premier League: Bournemouth stun Arsenal to open title race

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Bournemouth defeated Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates, throwing the Premier League title race wide open and boosting Manchester City's chances.

Why Hardik Pandya May Leave Mumbai Indians

Why Hardik Pandya May Leave Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Under-fire Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya, reportedly mentally stressed and exhausted, is considering leaving the franchise after a disastrous IPL season.

Anna Muzychuk On Key Factors In World Chess Championships

Anna Muzychuk On Key Factors In World Chess Championships

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Former world blitz and rapid champion Anna Muzychuk discusses the upcoming World Chess Championships, highlighting the importance of psychological momentum and pressure handling for Indian players D Gukesh and R Vaishali.

Confused Selections; Inconsistent Strategies: Why LSG Flopped In IPL 2026

Confused Selections; Inconsistent Strategies: Why LSG Flopped In IPL 2026

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Lucknow Super Giants' IPL season was marked by inconsistent selections, questionable combinations, and a lack of clarity in their strongest XI, leading to a disappointing campaign.

IWL 2025-26 Set to Resume in Kolkata

IWL 2025-26 Set to Resume in Kolkata

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The second phase of the Indian Women's League 2025-26 is scheduled to begin in Kolkata on April 27, following a break for international competitions. East Bengal FC currently leads the league standings.

IPL 2026: Overseas pacers key reason behind Punjab Kings' struggles, says Chawla

IPL 2026: Overseas pacers key reason behind Punjab Kings' struggles, says Chawla

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Former India spinner Piyush Chawla has blamed Punjab Kings' struggling overseas fast bowlers for the team's poor run in IPL 2026. Punjab suffered their fifth straight defeat after losing to Mumbai Indians by six wickets in Dharamsala on Thursday, May 14, 2026, putting their playoff hopes under pressure.

Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh reach Indian Open squash finals

Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh reach Indian Open squash finals

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

India's Anahat Singh will face Egypt's Hana Moataz in the women's final, while Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani secured their places in the men's final at the Indian Open squash tournament.

Carlos Alcaraz returns to clay, looks to build momentum for French Open title defence

Carlos Alcaraz returns to clay, looks to build momentum for French Open title defence

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Carlos Alcaraz said he was eager to get his socks dirty on clay again as the World No. 1 returned to his preferred surface in Monaco this week to build momentum for his French Open title defence.

IPL 2026 RCB vs SRH: Kohli, Duffy, Padikkal shine as RCB cruise past SRH in opener

IPL 2026 RCB vs SRH: Kohli, Duffy, Padikkal shine as RCB cruise past SRH in opener

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Devdutt Padikkal's 26-ball-61 crusted with class and Virat Kohli's masterly unbeaten half-century powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Punjab FC Edge Out Odisha FC In Dramatic ISL Clash

Punjab FC Edge Out Odisha FC In Dramatic ISL Clash

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Punjab FC secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Odisha FC in an Indian Super League match, boosting their title ambitions. Goals from Manglenthang Kipgen, Bede Osuji, and Dani Ramirez sealed the win for Punjab, while Suhair VP and Kartik Hantal scored for Odisha.

Mansi, Kajal, Sumit Shine At U23 Asian Wrestling

Mansi, Kajal, Sumit Shine At U23 Asian Wrestling

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Indian wrestlers Mansi Lather, Kajal, and Sumit secured gold medals at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam, leading a strong performance by the Indian contingent.

'Stop the Game': Irish footballers, celebrities demand Israel boycott

'Stop the Game': Irish footballers, celebrities demand Israel boycott

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Irish footballers, celebrities and campaigners have urged the FAI to boycott UEFA Nations League matches against Israel, citing the Gaza conflict and alleged breaches of FIFA and UEFA statutes.

Oscar Bruzon Hints At East Bengal Stay After Title Win

Oscar Bruzon Hints At East Bengal Stay After Title Win

Rediff.com22 May 2026

East Bengal coach Oscar Bruzon hints at a possible stay after guiding the team to their first national league title in 22 years, pending clarity on the future of the Indian Super League.

Sooryavanshi will break Gayle's sixes record and create history: Kumble

Sooryavanshi will break Gayle's sixes record and create history: Kumble

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the potential to surpass Chris Gayle's record for the most sixes in a single IPL season, praising his range and temperament.

Big blow for RC in IPL 2026: Injured Phil Salt returns to England

Big blow for RC in IPL 2026: Injured Phil Salt returns to England

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Phil Salt has returned to England for scans on a finger injury sustained last month, sidelining him from recent IPL matches.

IPL 2026: Irfan Pathan reveals what Virat Kohli did before his epic century

IPL 2026: Irfan Pathan reveals what Virat Kohli did before his epic century

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan praised Virat Kohli's century against KKR, highlighting his determination to overcome recent setbacks and his proactive approach to the game.

Indian Super League: Bengaluru FC rally to hold Odisha FC

Indian Super League: Bengaluru FC rally to hold Odisha FC

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Bengaluru FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Odisha FC in their Indian Super League match, with Braian Sanchez's penalty cancelling out Rahim Ali's opener.

IPL 2026: KKR stay alive in playoff race with thrilling MI win

IPL 2026: KKR stay alive in playoff race with thrilling MI win

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating Mumbai Indians by four wickets in a rain-affected IPL match on Wednesday.

McDonald backs Green to fill Maxwell void in Australia's ODI setup

McDonald backs Green to fill Maxwell void in Australia's ODI setup

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Cameron Green could take on a new ODI finishing role as Australia prepare for the post-Glenn Maxwell era, with coach Andrew McDonald backing the all-rounder's versatility ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Ayush Shetty Loses As India Trails France In Thomas Cup

Ayush Shetty Loses As India Trails France In Thomas Cup

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Ayush Shetty suffered a straight-game loss to Christo Popov as India trailed France 0-1 in the semifinals of the Thomas Cup Finals.

Ayush Shetty Loses As India Trails France In Thomas Cup

Ayush Shetty Loses As India Trails France In Thomas Cup

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Ayush Shetty suffered a straight-game loss to Christo Popov as India trailed France 0-1 in the semifinals of the Thomas Cup Finals.

Full day of play cancelled at Miami Open due to rain

Full day of play cancelled at Miami Open due to rain

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The ocean-blue Grandstand court was rendered unplayable due to the relentless downpour rendering all first-round matches unplayable at Miami Open on Wednesday.

IPL 2026: Why Did CSK Drop Hosein Against LSG?

IPL 2026: Why Did CSK Drop Hosein Against LSG?

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings suffered a damaging defeat to Lucknow Super Giants as Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran and Akash Singh exposed tactical flaws and pushed CSK to the brink of IPL 2026 playoff elimination.

5 Wins: How GT Took Over IPL 2026

5 Wins: How GT Took Over IPL 2026

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Gujarat Titans have defied expectations to lead the IPL 2026 points table, showcasing a remarkable turnaround powered by a strong bowling unit, the inclusion of Jason Holder and Shubman Gill's effective leadership.

IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan reveals GT's real playoff strategy

IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan reveals GT's real playoff strategy

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan said they are focused on sealing a top-two finish rather than obsessing over net run-rate going into their final IPL league match.

NorthEast United end ISL campaign with win over relegated Mohammedan Sporting

NorthEast United end ISL campaign with win over relegated Mohammedan Sporting

Rediff.com19 May 2026

NorthEast United FC concluded their Indian Super League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club, with goals from Jairo Samperio and Dinesh Singh Soraisham.