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After patchy display in Rome, Murray 'undecided' on what's next

After patchy display in Rome, Murray 'undecided' on what's next

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Following a first round exit at the Italian Open, Andy Murray is undecided on what's next.

Record-equalling Verstappen continues winning run

Record-equalling Verstappen continues winning run

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Formula One leader Max Verstappen won the British Grand Prix on Sunday as Red Bull stayed unbeaten in 2023 and equalled McLaren's 1988 record run of 11 victories in a row.

Is Disha Out On A Date?

Is Disha Out On A Date?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Manushi looks sunny... Shanaya has a problem... Patralekhaa has a new show...

Giroud becomes France's all-time top scorer

Giroud becomes France's all-time top scorer

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Olivier Giroud scored against Poland in their World Cup last-16 clash on Sunday to become France's all-time top scorer with 52 goals.

PIX: Manchester City rout United; Liverpool cruise

PIX: Manchester City rout United; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Can India pick up a historic whitewash over Australia?

Can India pick up a historic whitewash over Australia?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Skipper Rohit Sharma would fancy a perfect culmination to Indian team's World Cup preparations as hosts eye a rare clean sweep of Australia in the third and final ODI in Rajkot on Wednesday.

Ashes: 'England playing CazBall not Bazball'

Ashes: 'England playing CazBall not Bazball'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Legendary pacer Glenn McGrath has slammed England for playing casual cricket against Australia in the ongoing Ashes.

'When people don't like a dismissal under the laws, they cite spirit of cricket'

'When people don't like a dismissal under the laws, they cite spirit of cricket'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Former ICC elite umpire Simon Taufel said people cite the 'spirit of the game' when they don't like a dismissal under the laws of cricket.

PIX: King Kohli reigns supreme!

PIX: King Kohli reigns supreme!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Fascinating glimpses from Day 4 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Australia batters make it rare 1-2-3 in ICC Test rankings

Australia batters make it rare 1-2-3 in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Steve Smith and Travis Head join top-ranked Marnus Labuschagne following their centuries in the ICC World Test Championship Final against India.

Will Neymar be fit to face South Korea?

Will Neymar be fit to face South Korea?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Neymar has suffered many issues with his right foot and underwent surgery four years ago for a fractured metatarsal.

Ashes: 'My innings wasn't a response to Bairstow's dismissal'

Ashes: 'My innings wasn't a response to Bairstow's dismissal'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Ben Stokes played another magnificent innings, but the England skipper wasn't able to finish the job as Australian won the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

Mohali ODI: Perfect platform for Surya, Iyer to test themselves against Aus

Mohali ODI: Perfect platform for Surya, Iyer to test themselves against Aus

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

As much as Ishan Kishan has done his bit, India will need Iyer, the proverbial slayer of spin bowling in the middle overs during the World Cup.

Way To Go, India!

Way To Go, India!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Fascinating glimpses from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia in Nagpur.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

As a sporting spectacle Alcaraz and Djokovic matches have delivered on every level and would be worthy of the Big Apple spotlight.

Emotional Khawaja shuts down English crowd with century

Emotional Khawaja shuts down English crowd with century

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

'...It's just nice to show I can score runs. I am happy to be out there and show the real me. I don't know why I threw my bat in the air, but that is me.'

FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The squad and Tite will gather on Nov. 14 at Juventus' training facilities in Turin, where Brazil will hold a five-day training camp before flying to Doha on Nov. 19.

England out-bat India to pull off record chase, level series

England out-bat India to pull off record chase, level series

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Bairstow's unbeaten 114 was his second hundred of the match as England triumphed with two sessions to spare.

Good friends can...: UK envoy on raids at BBC offices

Good friends can...: UK envoy on raids at BBC offices

Rediff.com10 May 2023

"The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a globally respected institution and broadcaster whose news material I consume everyday. Secondly, all organisations have to obey the law of India. BBC is talking to Indian authorities about that," Ellis said.

Can England's bowlers cope without Archer, Leach?

Can England's bowlers cope without Archer, Leach?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

England's bowling attack will struggle to bowl out Australia in the Ashes if they prepare flat wickets

U-17 women's assistant coach sacked for 'sexual misconduct'

U-17 women's assistant coach sacked for 'sexual misconduct'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The Indian women Under-17 team's assistant coach Alex Ambrose has been sacked for alleged sexual misconduct, S Y Quraishi, a member of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) overseeing the All India Football Federation, said on Sunday.

The Great Indian Collapse!

The Great Indian Collapse!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins' side stayed in control at the end of Day 2 of the WTC Final.

UK to remove Chinese surveillance cameras from sensitive sites

UK to remove Chinese surveillance cameras from sensitive sites

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

It says the move builds on action taken last year to halt the installation of new equipment on the government estate and will provide "reassurance" that departments are removing surveillance equipment from sensitive sites.

NZ's WC Boost: Boult returns despite contract snub

NZ's WC Boost: Boult returns despite contract snub

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

"He has indicated he's available for the World Cup," Stead told reporters.

Alcaraz stunned; Samsonova upsets Sabalenka

Alcaraz stunned; Samsonova upsets Sabalenka

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Carlos Alcaraz's US Open preparations suffered a setback on Friday as the world number one fell to American Tommy Paul

CWG Cricket: India edge England, meet Australia in final

CWG Cricket: India edge England, meet Australia in final

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

All-rounder Sneh Rana showed nerves of steel by choking runs in the death overs as the India women's cricket team pipped hosts England by four runs to enter the final of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Saturday.

Verstappen wins Austrian GP to extend world championship lead

Verstappen wins Austrian GP to extend world championship lead

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Max Verstappen won Red Bull's home Austrian Grand Prix from pole position and with the fastest lap on Sunday for the team's 10th successive Formula One victory and ninth in nine races this season.

PIX: Barcelona win at Athletic; Juventus close in on top six

PIX: Barcelona win at Athletic; Juventus close in on top six

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Barcelona winger Raphinha secured a 1-0 win in LaLiga for the second straight week this time at Athletic Bilbao as his side tightened their grip on top spot.

PHOTOS: Sharath leads India to CWG TT team semis

PHOTOS: Sharath leads India to CWG TT team semis

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Sharath Kamal led India's charge into the men's team table tennis final, trouncing world No. 15 Aruna Quadri as the defending champions whipped Nigeria 3-0 at the Commonwealth Games, on Monday.

Sweden's Musovic steals spotlight; Rapinoe's tearful exit

Sweden's Musovic steals spotlight; Rapinoe's tearful exit

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic emerged as the hero as her team beat the United States 5-4 on penalties

Flawless! Ananya In Metallic Blue

Flawless! Ananya In Metallic Blue

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Bold, bright and beautiful Ananya Panday in blue.

WTC Final: 'Once in a lifetime moment'

WTC Final: 'Once in a lifetime moment'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur said the WTC final is a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity.

He'll be terrific: Ponting picks Australia's playing XI for WTC final

He'll be terrific: Ponting picks Australia's playing XI for WTC final

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Ahead of the WTC final between India and Australia, Ricky Ponting picked Australia's playing XI.

French Open: Tough road ahead as Swiatek sets sight on third Paris title

French Open: Tough road ahead as Swiatek sets sight on third Paris title

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Iga Swiatek will have her task cut out as she aims to pick up her third title in four years in Paris.

French Open: Djoko eyes Grand Slam record

French Open: Djoko eyes Grand Slam record

Rediff.com25 May 2023

With Rafael Nadal out with injury, can Novak Djokovic go past the Spaniard and pick up a record 23rd Grand Slam title.

PIX: Rain forces stumps on Day 4 as Aus chase 384 for win

PIX: Rain forces stumps on Day 4 as Aus chase 384 for win

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 5th Ashes Test played between England and Australia at The Oval, London, on Sunday.

EPL PIX: United down Forest; Arsenal draw at West Ham

EPL PIX: United down Forest; Arsenal draw at West Ham

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Manchester United climbed to third place in their quest for a berth in next season's Champions League.

Verstappen takes Red Bull's 100th win in Formula One

Verstappen takes Red Bull's 100th win in Formula One

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

As impressive as those results have been, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner took the opportunity after the race to issue a scary warning that his team is capable of winning every grand prix this season.

Golf: Aditi makes cut in France; Diksha misses out

Golf: Aditi makes cut in France; Diksha misses out

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Aditi Ashok played a steady round of even par 72 to be tied-28th after the second round of the Amundi Evian Championship.

Australia overcome Croatia to enter Davis Cup final

Australia overcome Croatia to enter Davis Cup final

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Australia beat Croatia 2-1 on Friday in Malaga, Spain, to reach the Davis Cup final for the first time in 19 years and will next face either Canada or Italy.