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Dropped chances, last-over carnage: De Klerk stuns MI

Dropped chances, last-over carnage: De Klerk stuns MI

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Nadine de Klerk's four-fer, followed by a match-winning half-century, powered RCB to open their account with a win in the opening match of WPL 2026 against MI on Friday in Navi Mumbai.

AFC rejects direct ACL 2 entry for ISL clubs this season

AFC rejects direct ACL 2 entry for ISL clubs this season

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'With the exception of any additional slot(s) allocated to a Member Association in accordance with Articles 3.4 and 3.5, Member Associations that fail to fulfil the Member Association Eligibility Criteria shall, subject to Article 4.4, be eligible to be allocated only indirect slots for the relevant AFC Club Competition.'

T20 WC: Ticket site crashes amid huge demand for India-Pak game

T20 WC: Ticket site crashes amid huge demand for India-Pak game

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Ticketing site crashes as sale opens for India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash

Sabalenka's cheeky victory speech sets engagement buzz

Sabalenka's cheeky victory speech sets engagement buzz

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka set social media abuzz with playful romance rumours after a cheeky remark about her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, during her Brisbane International victory speech on Sunday.

Sindhu storms into Malaysia Open quarters; Sen, Ayush ousted

Sindhu storms into Malaysia Open quarters; Sen, Ayush ousted

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Sen, who had broken the three-year jinx of first-round exits in the tournament when he defeated Singapore's Jia Heng Jason Teh on Wednesday, succumbed in the pre-quarterfinals against Hong Kong-China's Lee Cheuk Yiu 22-22, 15-21 in 53 minutes.

Malaysia Open: Shetty stuns Olympic medallist; Lakshya off to a flyer

Malaysia Open: Shetty stuns Olympic medallist; Lakshya off to a flyer

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

India ace Lakshya Sen made a fine start to the new season, advancing to the men's singles second round with a hard-fought win over Jia Heng Jason Teh of Singapore at the Malaysia Open Super 750 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

After MI heist, RCB face star-studded UP Warriorz

After MI heist, RCB face star-studded UP Warriorz

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to build on those gains when they take on a star-studded UP Warriorz in the WPL in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand ends Day 1 as joint leader

Tata Steel Chess: Anand ends Day 1 as joint leader

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Tata Steel Chess: Anand, Niemann in joint lead after three rounds of Rapid

Veterans Wawrinka, Cilic roll back the years at Australian Open

Veterans Wawrinka, Cilic roll back the years at Australian Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'The only reason I come back is because of the love you (fans) give me'

Tata Chess Blitz: So in sole lead, Erigaisi second after Rd 9

Tata Chess Blitz: So in sole lead, Erigaisi second after Rd 9

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Tata Chess: Wesley So in sole lead, Erigaisi & Nihal not far behind in Blitz

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka, Alcaraz survive to advance

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka, Alcaraz survive to advance

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

IMAGES from Day 4 of the matches played at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Rohit reflects on missing T20 World Cup, tough selection calls

Rohit reflects on missing T20 World Cup, tough selection calls

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Former India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said watching T20 World Cup from the sidelines for the first time in his career will be a "strange" experience as he reflected on the difficult selection calls and leadership decisions that defined his captaincy tenure.

'Jadeja Doesn't Know What To Do'

'Jadeja Doesn't Know What To Do'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Given Ravindra Jadeja's recent performances in ODIs, he hasn't been up to the mark, and murmurs have begun to surface.

'Virat Kohli will beat me': Sachin Tendulkar predicted

'Virat Kohli will beat me': Sachin Tendulkar predicted

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Rajeev Shukla recalled his conversations with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, revealing that the 'Master Blaster' had expressed confidence that a young Virat Kohli could one day break his major batting records.

Bencic leads Switzerland into United Cup final

Bencic leads Switzerland into United Cup final

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Bencic and Paul coasted through the first set but won a total of just 12 points in the second set as the match went into a tiebreak.

RCB to play IPL 2026 home games outside Bengaluru

RCB to play IPL 2026 home games outside Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

RCB are set to shift their IPL 2026 home matches from Bengaluru to the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur.

Aus Open: Daniil Medvedev Stuns With Epic Comeback; Aryna Sabalenka Advances

Aus Open: Daniil Medvedev Stuns With Epic Comeback; Aryna Sabalenka Advances

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka fended off a serious challenge from Anastasia Potapova to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.

Ranji Trophy: Shami, Akash Deep give Bengal upper hand

Ranji Trophy: Shami, Akash Deep give Bengal upper hand

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Nitish Reddy fails with bat as Vidarbha take first-innings lead against Andhra

Alcaraz begins career Grand Slam bid in grand fashion

Alcaraz begins career Grand Slam bid in grand fashion

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Alcaraz swats aside Walton as career Grand Slam bid begins in Melbourne

Erigaisi outclasses Praggnanandhaa; Gukesh held by Sindarov

Erigaisi outclasses Praggnanandhaa; Gukesh held by Sindarov

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Top seed Arjun Erigaisi scored a convincing victory over compatriot R Praggnanandhaa in the first round of the Tata Steel Masters.

After stint in Greek League, Manisha Kalyan moves to Peru

After stint in Greek League, Manisha Kalyan moves to Peru

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Renowned Indian women's team midfielder Manisha Kalyan has been signed up by Peruvian club Alianza Lima, a move aimed at bolstering the "team's attack"

Jamwal stuns Shiva as Nikhat, Lovlina cruise at boxing nationals

Jamwal stuns Shiva as Nikhat, Lovlina cruise at boxing nationals

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The 23-year-old Jamwal registered a comprehensive unanimous decision victory over Assam's Shiva, underlining his emergence from the shadow of his senior compatriot.

Manchester City sign winger Semenyo from Bournemouth

Manchester City sign winger Semenyo from Bournemouth

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Antoine Semenyo has bewildered defences with 10 goals and three assists this season for Bournemouth.

Play fearless: Clear message for India U-19s at World Cup

Play fearless: Clear message for India U-19s at World Cup

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

As India's U-19 boys prepare for the upcoming ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 with a focus on fearless cricket.

Sindhu returns with convincing win at Malaysia Open

Sindhu returns with convincing win at Malaysia Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

P V Sindhu, returning from a long injury lay-off, defeated Chinese-Taipei's Sung Shuo Yun in the opening round at the Malaysia Open.

World No.3 Antonsen pulls out of India Open due to pollution

World No.3 Antonsen pulls out of India Open due to pollution

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'Crossing my fingers that it will be better in the summer when the World Championships take place in Delhi.'

WPL: RCB's Vastrakar sidelined for two weeks

WPL: RCB's Vastrakar sidelined for two weeks

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

In absence of Pooja, RCB handed the responsibility of bowling to new recruits -- England left-arm spinner Linsey Smith, Arundhati Reddy and de Klerk as they managed to keep the opponents to 154-6.

Bayern crush Wolfsburg 8-1; Napoli hold Inter Milan

Bayern crush Wolfsburg 8-1; Napoli hold Inter Milan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Bayern Munich, helped by two record-breaking VfL Wolfsburg own goals and two from man-of-the-match Michael Olise, demolished the visitors 8-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

WPL: Harman stars in Mumbai's emphatic win over Delhi

WPL: Harman stars in Mumbai's emphatic win over Delhi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in Women's Premier League match in Navi Mumbai.

Malegaon May Chart A New Course For Muslim Politics

Malegaon May Chart A New Course For Muslim Politics

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Whichever combination finally emerges, Malegaon could set a record for being a town run neither by Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti, nor by the Opposition MVA, but by a combination of two or three Muslim parties.

Gauff leads US past Greece into United Cup semis

Gauff leads US past Greece into United Cup semis

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The US raced into a 5-0 lead in the tiebreak, and though the Greek duo rallied to level at 6-6 a perfectly placed volley from Harrison squeezed through Tsitsipas's legs and sealed a 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 victory.

WPL: Warriorz assert dominance with easy win over MI

WPL: Warriorz assert dominance with easy win over MI

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

UP Warriorz beat Mumbai Indians by 22 runs in WPL

Tata Steel Chess: Anand, Nihal share lead after Rd 6

Tata Steel Chess: Anand, Nihal share lead after Rd 6

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand recovered from an early setback to register two victories and emerge as joint leader with Nihal Sarin after six rounds of the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid, in Kolkata, on Thursday.

'I can still beat anyone,' insists defiant Djokovic

'I can still beat anyone,' insists defiant Djokovic

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

A defiant Novak Djokovic is adamant he can still beat any player on his day but at 38 the Serb is no longer focusing on the Grand Slam record, saying he does not need the pressure it brings.

'No expectations': Swiatek plays down Slam milestone

'No expectations': Swiatek plays down Slam milestone

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Iga Swiatek has dismissed suggestions the career slam is driving her Australian Open campaign this year, with the world number two saying on Friday that she tries to block out outside noise and focus only on "grinding match by match".

Harleen's statement knock helps Warriorz down Mumbai

Harleen's statement knock helps Warriorz down Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Harleen Deol bounced back from the disappointment of being retired out with a match-winning half-century twenty-four hours later as UP Warriorz downed defending champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets for their first victory of WPL 2026, in Navi Mumbai, on Thursday.

HIL: Jugraj hits hat-trick in Bengal Tigers' win over TN Dragons

HIL: Jugraj hits hat-trick in Bengal Tigers' win over TN Dragons

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Though the second quarter was goalless with Dragons trying their best to equalise with Uttam Singh leading the charge, there was not much they could gain from the attempts.

Real Madrid calm storm; Bayern demolish Leipzig

Real Madrid calm storm; Bayern demolish Leipzig

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Real Madrid ended a turbulent week with a 2-0 LaLiga win over lowly Levante on Saturday courtesy of second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio.

'Not one tournament, we want to dominate all year'

'Not one tournament, we want to dominate all year'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Smriti Mandhana on Thursday said the Indian women's cricket team is aiming to be the best across formats and the WPL is going to have a major role in this mission after being a key contributor to their maiden ODI World Cup triumph.

The Hot Bollywood Deal You Need To Know About

The Hot Bollywood Deal You Need To Know About

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

'We hope we will have created a world where music for films appeals to fans across the country, across languages and genres.'