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Younger players see T20 WC as more significant than ODI WC

Younger players see T20 WC as more significant than ODI WC

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

As many as 30 percent of the players picked T20 as the most important format.

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova emulates mentor Novotna

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova emulates mentor Novotna

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Jana Novotna, who lifted the Wimbledon title 26 years ago in 1988, tragically died in 2017 following a battle with ovarian cancer aged 49.

India bids to host Gukesh-Liren World Chess Championship match

India bids to host Gukesh-Liren World Chess Championship match

Rediff.com29 May 2024

India has submitted its bid to host the much-anticipated World Chess Championship clash between teen sensation D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China in November-December this year.

SC ends caste-based discrimination in jails, overrules jail manuals

SC ends caste-based discrimination in jails, overrules jail manuals

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside caste-based discriminatory provisions of prison manuals of around 11 states while deprecating the practice of distribution of work and segregation of prisoners in separate wards on basis of their castes.

Soccer PIX: Leaders Real Madrid held to frustrating draw

Soccer PIX: Leaders Real Madrid held to frustrating draw

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

La Liga leaders Real Madrid were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at lowly city rivals Rayo Vallecano on Sunday as Joselu's early strike was cancelled out by Raul de Tomas' penalty, a result that could spice up the title race with surprise package Girona.

Unstoppable Duplantis breaks World record for 8th time!

Unstoppable Duplantis breaks World record for 8th time!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The Swede broke his own pole vault world record with a 6.24 metres effort in the first Diamond League meeting.

'You made me love tennis'

'You made me love tennis'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.

Retaining the title will be tougher for Chelsea, feels Mourinho

Retaining the title will be tougher for Chelsea, feels Mourinho

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho feels it will be more difficult for his side to retain the Premier League title with the other contenders having made strong additions to their squads.

Will sprinter Hima Das return to 400m race?

Will sprinter Hima Das return to 400m race?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Running individual 400m is not yet over for Hima, hints at doing that again in postponed Asian Games

World Championships: Israeli swimmer booed by crowd

World Championships: Israeli swimmer booed by crowd

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Politics infused the event in Doha where Belarusian swimmers competed as neutrals due to restrictions imposed on their athletes, and Russia's, stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- which Moscow called a "special military operation".

Vinesh's title hopes go up in smoke at Wrestling Worlds

Vinesh's title hopes go up in smoke at Wrestling Worlds

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

It was a second consecutive defeat for Vinesh against the Japanese this season after losing to the two-time world champion at the Asian Championship in China.

Olympics PIX: St Lucia's Alfred storms to women's 100m gold

Olympics PIX: St Lucia's Alfred storms to women's 100m gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Julien Alfred won the women's 100 metres final to claim Saint Lucia's first-ever Olympic medal.

Bezzecchi emerges champion in inaugural Indian GP

Bezzecchi emerges champion in inaugural Indian GP

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Bezzecchi, riding for Mooney VR46 Racing Team, had to ward off stiff competition from Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia, the championship leader, before standing on the victor's podium at the Buddh International Circuit.

Man Singh becomes second Indian man to win gold at Asian Marathon C'ships

Man Singh becomes second Indian man to win gold at Asian Marathon C'ships

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Man Singh became only the second Indian man to clinch a gold medal at the Asian Marathon Championships as he won the race with a personal best time in Hong Kong on Sunday.

Will Hamilton fight the odds to retain F1 title?

Will Hamilton fight the odds to retain F1 title?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Fresh from his 50th Formula One win, triple world champion Lewis Hamilton remains convinced anything is possible in the title race even if he could lose his crown as early as Sunday.

Busta downs Hurkacz for maiden Masters 1000 title

Busta downs Hurkacz for maiden Masters 1000 title

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Pablo Carreno Busta rallied from a set down to defeat Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in Montreal to claim the biggest title of his career at the Canadian Masters on Sunday.

Alcaraz fights back to reach Wimbledon final

Alcaraz fights back to reach Wimbledon final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Alcaraz, whose tournament so far has been typified by lapses in concentration and drops in intensity, was on the back foot as Medvedev clinched the first set in a tiebreak.

PIX: Rune outlasts Djokovic in Paris to win first Masters title

PIX: Rune outlasts Djokovic in Paris to win first Masters title

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Danish teenager Holger Rune fought back from a set down to beat hot favourite Novak Djokovic 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 and win his first Masters title in Paris on Sunday.

PIX: Duplantis breaks own pole vault World record

PIX: Duplantis breaks own pole vault World record

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Images from the Track and Field action at the Parish Olympics on Monday.

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Here's your complete guide to when India's athletes compete at the Paris Olympics, with dates, events, and timings in IST.

Tenacity, altruism define white-ball maestro Dhawan

Tenacity, altruism define white-ball maestro Dhawan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

In a career that spanned over 14 years, the calmness that Dhawan exuded on and off the field was one characteristic that set him apart from the other stalwarts of Indian cricket.

F1: Fresh trouble for Red Bull boss Horner after anonymous email

F1: Fresh trouble for Red Bull boss Horner after anonymous email

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A widely-circulated anonymous email put fresh focus on recent allegations of misconduct toward a female colleague.

F1: Verstappen takes 40th pole after Austrian sprint win

F1: Verstappen takes 40th pole after Austrian sprint win

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen followed up a Saturday sprint win with a statement pole position for Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix, with McLaren's Lando Norris again alongside on the front row.

Olympics TT: Akula, Manika advance; Kamal makes shock exit

Olympics TT: Akula, Manika advance; Kamal makes shock exit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal made a shock exit from the Paris Olympics men's singles competition.

PIX: Muchova stuns former champion Osaka; Swiatek cruises

PIX: Muchova stuns former champion Osaka; Swiatek cruises

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Thursday.

Indians are a long shot in Candidates: Viswanathan Anand

Indians are a long shot in Candidates: Viswanathan Anand

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Giving prominence to experience over youthful exuberance, five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand feels the three Indian participants remain far from winning the Candidates chess title, saying they "should first settle into the tournament."

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner ease into quarter-finals

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner ease into quarter-finals

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 7 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Sunday.

F1: Verstappen starts season with win in Bahrain

F1: Verstappen starts season with win in Bahrain

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Red Bull's Max Verstappen started the season with a commanding Bahrain Grand Prix win from pole position.

French Open: Alcaraz cruises; Wawrinka sends Murray packing

French Open: Alcaraz cruises; Wawrinka sends Murray packing

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start in his bid to claim a first French Open title

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Despite all the trials and tribulations he suffered in the build-up, no one could prevent Nadal from lifting the Musketeers' Cup for a record-extending 14th time.

EPL: Pep talk ended Manchester City's title bid, says Pellegrini

EPL: Pep talk ended Manchester City's title bid, says Pellegrini

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

ManchesterCity's Premier League title challenge derailed once the club announced Pep Guardiola would take charge from next season, outgoing manager Manuel Pellegrini has said.

Sprinter Jyothika eyes medal in 2028 Olympics

Sprinter Jyothika eyes medal in 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Jyothika said the Indian women's relay team can hope for a medal in the 2028 Olympics.

PIX! Liverpool clinch record-breaking win over Manchester United

PIX! Liverpool clinch record-breaking win over Manchester United

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Liverpool hammered seven past Manchester United to keep their top-four bid alive in the Premier League.

F1 Virtual GP: Button wins Legends race

F1 Virtual GP: Button wins Legends race

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Jenson Button won a 'Legends Trophy' esports race on Saturday with fellow retired Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve going from last to sixth on his virtual debut.

ACT PIX: India set up China final after Harmanpreet brace

ACT PIX: India set up China final after Harmanpreet brace

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

China stunned Pakistan 2-0 in the shoot-out to enter the final of Hero Asian Champions Trophy for the first time in the history of the tournament.

Why 'underdog' Sen could pull off surprise at Paris Games?

Why 'underdog' Sen could pull off surprise at Paris Games?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Lakshya had struggled through much of 2023 and early part of 2024. He fell behind in the qualification race but turned things around in time with two semi-final finishes at the All England Championship and the French Open to seal his place in the Olympics.

Can Haalaand break Salah's goal record?

Can Haalaand break Salah's goal record?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Arsenal play away to City on Wednesday hoping to regain their grip on the title race after securing draws in their last three games.

EPL PIX: United down Chelsea, Liverpool win; City lose at Villa

EPL PIX: United down Chelsea, Liverpool win; City lose at Villa

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

PIX: Man City breathe a sigh of relief; In-form Everton beat Chelsea

PIX: Man City breathe a sigh of relief; In-form Everton beat Chelsea

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish scored three minutes apart as Manchester City came from behind to beat Premier League newcomers Luton Town.

Salah's late penalty earns Liverpool draw with Man Utd

Salah's late penalty earns Liverpool draw with Man Utd

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Mohamed Salah scored a late equaliser from a penalty kick as Liverpool escaped Old Trafford with a single point in a 2-2 draw with Manchester United to climb to even on points with Premier League leaders Arsenal.