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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.

Can Knight Riders halt Sunrisers Hyderabad's winning run?

Can Knight Riders halt Sunrisers Hyderabad's winning run?

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad, riding high on a five-match winning streak, will face a resurgent Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match. SRH's strong batting line-up, featuring in-form players like Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen, will challenge KKR's bowling attack. KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, aims to continue their comeback after consecutive wins.

Indian Super League: East Bengal cruise to victory against Odisha FC

Indian Super League: East Bengal cruise to victory against Odisha FC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

East Bengal FC showcased a dominant performance, securing a 3-0 victory over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League. Bipin Singh Thounaojam's early goal and Youssef Ezzejjari's second-half brace sealed the win, propelling East Bengal up the league table.

Indian Team Gears Up For World Athletics Relays

Indian Team Gears Up For World Athletics Relays

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A 21-member Indian athletics team, led by Animesh Kujur, will participate in five events at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. The team includes eight women and will focus on events including the mixed relays and men's relays.

AFI To Conduct SRY Gene, DNA Tests On Athletes

AFI To Conduct SRY Gene, DNA Tests On Athletes

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will conduct SRY Gene tests at the Federation Cup in Ranchi to ensure only biological females compete in the women's category. The AFI will also start DNA testing of Indian athletes to collect data for research, injury prevention, and training methods.

Punjab FC blank Zinc FA to defend AIFF Youth League title

Punjab FC blank Zinc FA to defend AIFF Youth League title

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Punjab FC defeated Zinc Football Academy 3-0 to successfully defend their AIFF Elite Youth League title, with three second-half goals sealing the victory.

Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7: Key Players And Auction Highlights

Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7: Key Players And Auction Highlights

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Manav Thakkar joins UP Prometheans with Yang Liu, while Divya Chitale remains the highest-valued Indian player at the UTT auction. Bernadette Szocs tops the auction, joining Dempo Goa Challengers. The seventh season will be held in Goa from July 9-26.

Madrid Open: World No. 1 Sinner packs off Norrie to reach quarterfinals

Madrid Open: World No. 1 Sinner packs off Norrie to reach quarterfinals

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

World number one Jannik Sinner brushed aside Britain's Cameron Norrie 6-2 7-5 on Tuesday to book a place in the Madrid Open quarterfinals, stretching his ATP Masters 1000 winning streak to 25 matches as the players avoided the worst of the heat.

Asian Games Gold Medallist Vismaya Suspended For Doping

Asian Games Gold Medallist Vismaya Suspended For Doping

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Asian Games gold-winning quarter-miler VK Vismaya has been suspended for two years by NADA after testing positive for a banned substance, while sprinter N Shanmuga Srinivas received a four-year ban for evading sample collection.

Vinesh Phogat Confirms Entry To Gonda Ranking Tournament

Vinesh Phogat Confirms Entry To Gonda Ranking Tournament

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat confirms her participation in the upcoming ranking tournament in Gonda after initial registration issues with the Wrestling Federation of India.

Modric undergoes cheekbone surgery ahead of World Cup

Modric undergoes cheekbone surgery ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Croatia and AC Milan's Luka Modric sustained the injury following a clash of heads with Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli during their Serie A match on Sunday.

'Shorter matches, greater pressure': Players divided over new scoring system

'Shorter matches, greater pressure': Players divided over new scoring system

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Badminton's new 15-point scoring system, set for the 2028 Olympics, has divided players, with some welcoming shorter matches and others warning of increased pressure and tactical shifts.

Bollywood's Bronze Beauties

Bollywood's Bronze Beauties

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Be it a sun-kissed glow or golden tan, the magic of bronzer in one's make-up kit is all you need to pay a scorching ode to summer glamour. Bollywood's most stylish gals demonstrate the trend.

Indian Weightlifters Shine At Commonwealth Championships

Indian Weightlifters Shine At Commonwealth Championships

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Indian weightlifters have secured four gold medals at the Commonwealth Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships and the Universal Cup (Senior) in Apia, Samoa.

Indian Weightlifters Shine At Commonwealth Championships

Indian Weightlifters Shine At Commonwealth Championships

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Indian weightlifters have achieved significant success at the Commonwealth Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships and the Universal Cup in Apia, Samoa, winning four gold medals.

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Harmanpreet Singh, Smriti Mandhana, Divya Deshmukh among five Indian stars nominated for BBC awards

UP Prometheans Replace Chennai Lions in Ultimate Table Tennis League

UP Prometheans Replace Chennai Lions in Ultimate Table Tennis League

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

UP Prometheans will replace Chennai Lions in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league. Season 7 will be held in Goa in July and will feature seven teams competing in a single round-robin format.

India Out Of Uber Cup After 0-5 Loss To China

India Out Of Uber Cup After 0-5 Loss To China

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

India's Uber Cup campaign concluded with a 0-5 defeat to China, despite a promising start from PV Sindhu. The Indian team struggled to capitalise on opportunities against the formidable Chinese side.

India Out Of Uber Cup After 0-5 Loss To China

India Out Of Uber Cup After 0-5 Loss To China

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

India's Uber Cup campaign ended with a 0-5 defeat to China, despite a strong start from PV Sindhu. The Indian team struggled to capitalise on opportunities against the formidable Chinese side.

Casemiro, Sesko fire Manchester United closer to Champions League return

Casemiro, Sesko fire Manchester United closer to Champions League return

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko scored first-half goals as Manchester United beat Brentford 2-1, moving closer to Champions League qualification with a strong hold on a top-five Premier League finish.

IPL 2026: CSK And MI Fight For Survival

IPL 2026: CSK And MI Fight For Survival

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, both struggling in the IPL 2026 season, face a crucial match in Chennai to keep their playoff hopes alive.

India men cruise to Thomas Cup quarters, women struggle in Uber Cup

India men cruise to Thomas Cup quarters, women struggle in Uber Cup

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

India's men's team secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Australia to reach the Thomas Cup quarterfinals, while the women's team faces a tough road in the Uber Cup after PV Sindhu's defeat against Wang Zhiyi.

Iran bans teams from hostile nations, FIFA World Cup at risk

Iran bans teams from hostile nations, FIFA World Cup at risk

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Iran has banned national and club sports teams from travelling to countries it considers hostile, citing concerns over the safety of its athletes.

Gavaskar warns MI: Win all or miss IPL 2026 playoffs

Gavaskar warns MI: Win all or miss IPL 2026 playoffs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concerns about Mumbai Indians' inconsistent performance in IPL 2026, stating they must win all remaining matches to secure a playoff spot after a heavy defeat to Chennai Super Kings.

All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship Kicks Off

All India Shree Cement Bridge Championship Kicks Off

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

The 9th Annual All India Shree Cement Bridge Championships begins in Kolkata, featuring over 400 participants competing for a prize pool of Rs 10 lakh.

IPL 2026: How Yuvraj transformed Abhishek's game

IPL 2026: How Yuvraj transformed Abhishek's game

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Abhishek Sharma, the world's number one T20I batter, discusses the significant impact of training with Yuvraj Singh, highlighting how it strengthened his mindset for high-pressure situations and international cricket.

How Anshul Mishra Became India's Top Amateur Golfer

How Anshul Mishra Became India's Top Amateur Golfer

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Anshul Mishra has been officially ranked as India's top amateur golfer, according to the latest Gentlemen Merit List issued by the Indian Golf Union (IGU).

East Bengal Extends Lead In Indian Women's League

East Bengal Extends Lead In Indian Women's League

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

East Bengal FC defeated Sribhumi FC 3-1 in their Indian Women's League match, extending their lead at the top of the table. Fazila Ikwaput scored a hat-trick, becoming the competition's second-highest scorer.

France striker Kylian Mbappe diagnosed with hamstring injury ahead of World Cup

France striker Kylian Mbappe diagnosed with hamstring injury ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered a hamstring injury, the LaLiga club said on Monday, weeks before the start of the World Cup.

Elena Rybakina Hits Out At Line-Calling System after Madrid Row

Elena Rybakina Hits Out At Line-Calling System after Madrid Row

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Elena Rybakina said she has lost faith in the electronic line-calling system after the Australian Open champion was left fuming over a disputed call during her three-set victory over Zheng Qinwen at the Madrid Open on Sunday.

Xavi Simons suffers ACL injury, set to miss World Cup

Xavi Simons suffers ACL injury, set to miss World Cup

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Tottenham Hotspur on Monday confirmed that midfielder Xavi Simons will require surgery on his right knee after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.

ISL Clubs Request More Time to Evaluate AIFF Commercial Rights Bidders

ISL Clubs Request More Time to Evaluate AIFF Commercial Rights Bidders

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Indian Super League clubs are urging the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to postpone any binding decisions regarding the new long-term commercial rights holder, citing insufficient opportunity to properly assess the bidders.

Adidas gains as Sawe, Assefa shine in record-breaking London Marathon

Adidas gains as Sawe, Assefa shine in record-breaking London Marathon

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Adidas shares rise after Sabastian Sawe's historic sub-two-hour London Marathon win, with top finishers wearing the brand's premium Adizero Pro Evo 3 "supershoes."

How Zoravar Singh Is Preparing For The 2028 Olympics

How Zoravar Singh Is Preparing For The 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Trap shooter Zoravar Singh, buoyed by his World Championships bronze, is now focused on qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, emphasising relentless training and tactical analysis.

Two Arrested For Sabotaging CCTV System At Bengaluru IPL Match

Two Arrested For Sabotaging CCTV System At Bengaluru IPL Match

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly tampering with the CCTV surveillance system at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during an IPL match between RCB and GT. The accused reportedly disrupted surveillance coverage by damaging network video recorder systems and optical fibre connections.

Why Mirabai Chanu Is Skipping Asian Championships

Why Mirabai Chanu Is Skipping Asian Championships

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Mirabai Chanu will miss the Asian Championships due to a shoulder injury sustained during the National Championships. Komal Kohar is expected to replace her in the Indian team.

Indian Rider Johann Emmanuel Clinches Qatar Superstock Title

Indian Rider Johann Emmanuel Clinches Qatar Superstock Title

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Johann Emmanuel, a 19-year-old from Chennai, has become the first Indian to win the Qatar Superstock 600 Championship (QSTK) after winning both races in the final round.

Manu Bhaker Determined To Reignite Competitive Spark

Manu Bhaker Determined To Reignite Competitive Spark

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is preparing for the Asian Games and World Championships, aiming to reignite her competitive edge after a quiet spell following the Paris Games. She also expressed excitement about shooting's return to the 2030 Commonwealth Games in India.

Bengaluru FC rope in Savio Medeira as Head of Youth Development

Bengaluru FC rope in Savio Medeira as Head of Youth Development

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Bengaluru FC appoint former India coach Savio Medeira as Head of Youth Development, aiming to strengthen its grassroots pathway and nurture local talent.

India Sweeps Australia To Reach Thomas Cup Quarters

India Sweeps Australia To Reach Thomas Cup Quarters

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

India secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Australia in their Group A tie at the Thomas Cup Finals, earning them a place in the quarterfinals.