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Ronaldo and Portugal chase elusive FIFA World Cup title

Ronaldo and Portugal chase elusive FIFA World Cup title

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo, playing his 6th FIFA World Cup, headlines the Portugal squad that has a glittering supporting cast that includes Vitinha, Joao Neves, Bruno Fernandes and Nuno Mendes.

Why Rashid Khan may not play upcoming Test match against India

Why Rashid Khan may not play upcoming Test match against India

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Rashid Khan considers stepping back from Test cricket after medical warnings over his back injury, with the Afghanistan star prioritising fitness and ODI longevity.

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals thump Mumbai Indians in rain-hit match

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals thump Mumbai Indians in rain-hit match

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive batting helped Rajasthan Royals reach 150 for 3 in a rain-curtailed IPL match.

French Open: Zverev joins Grand Slam club with hard-fought win over Cobolli

French Open: Zverev joins Grand Slam club with hard-fought win over Cobolli

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Alexander Zverev finally ended his long wait for a Grand Slam title by winning the French Open men's singles crown on Sunday, defeating Italy's Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 6-7(5), 6-1 in a keenly contested final.

Iran's World Cup team arrives in Tijuana amid US tensions

Iran's World Cup team arrives in Tijuana amid US tensions

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

For Iran's team, the FIFA World Cup has been marred by fraught politics at home, the war with the US, and tensions over whether they would actually be able to set foot on US soil to play their games.

Fonseca halts Djokovic's Grand Slam quest, opens up French Open draw

Fonseca halts Djokovic's Grand Slam quest, opens up French Open draw

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Novak Djokovic's latest bid to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title was left in tatters after his 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 third-round defeat by Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca at the French Open on Friday.

'India are favourites for T20 World Cup': Jemimah

'India are favourites for T20 World Cup': Jemimah

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

India are not lacking in self-belief after their historic women's ODI World Cup triumph last year and they are the "favourites" to win the upcoming T20 World Cup in England, says star batter Jemimah Rodrigues.

IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG: Will Rain Ruin the Match Tonight at Eden Gardens?

IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG: Will Rain Ruin the Match Tonight at Eden Gardens?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Rain is threatening the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens.

Satwik-Chirag Eye Thailand Open Crown After Singapore Triumph

Satwik-Chirag Eye Thailand Open Crown After Singapore Triumph

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Fresh from their Singapore Open victory, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are set to compete in the Thailand Open Super 1000 badminton tournament, while other Indian shuttlers including PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will also participate.

SAFF Women's C'ship: Chhetri questions team's attitude after sealing final spot

SAFF Women's C'ship: Chhetri questions team's attitude after sealing final spot

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Sanfida Nongrum's second-half strike sent India into the SAFF Women's Championship final, but coach Crispin Chhetri criticised his side's attitude and admitted Bhutan 'deserved to win' after a scrappy 1-0 semi-final victory.

CBSE chairman, secretary removed from positions after OSM fiasco

CBSE chairman, secretary removed from positions after OSM fiasco

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The chairman and secretary of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) have been removed from their positions following allegations of irregularities in the digital evaluation system for the class 12 examination process.

How Sabalenka Beat Osaka To Reach French Open Quarter-Finals

How Sabalenka Beat Osaka To Reach French Open Quarter-Finals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka in a thrilling match to reach the French Open quarter-finals, while other players including Diana Shnaider and Anna Kalinskaya also advanced.

Heartbreak For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi As Batting Heroics Fall Short

Heartbreak For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi As Batting Heroics Fall Short

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left heartbroken after Rajasthan Royals suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match.

IPL 2026: King Kohli's Masterclass On Dance Floor

IPL 2026: King Kohli's Masterclass On Dance Floor

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Virat Kohli celebrated in style with some slick moves on dance floor to celebrate his match-winning half-century in the IPL 2026 final.

Will Djokovic Return To The French Open Next Year?

Will Djokovic Return To The French Open Next Year?

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Novak Djokovic expresses uncertainty about his future participation in the French Open after a surprising defeat to Joao Fonseca, raising questions about his continued presence at Roland Garros.

Kalinskaya, Chwalinska, Shnaider seal French Open last-eight berth

Kalinskaya, Chwalinska, Shnaider seal French Open last-eight berth

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Anna Kalinskaya reached her maiden French Open quarterfinal with a 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (10-7) win over 28th seed Anastasia Potapova on Monday, marking only the second time the Russian has entered that stage of a Grand Slam.

ODI series: MI's Ghazanfar eager to test his skills against India's star batters

ODI series: MI's Ghazanfar eager to test his skills against India's star batters

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Having observed Rohit Sharma up close during his stint with Mumbai Indians, Afghanistan's rising spin star AM Ghazanfar is eager to put those learnings to the test when he takes on the Indian batting great in the upcoming ODI series.

Iran to play FIFA World Cup warm-up games behind closed doors

Iran to play FIFA World Cup warm-up games behind closed doors

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Iran will play their final World Cup warm-up behind closed doors in Turkey on Thursday before departing for their tournament base in Mexico on Saturday.

Playing two Tests a year on average has been the bane for Afghan cricket: Shahidi

Playing two Tests a year on average has been the bane for Afghan cricket: Shahidi

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Afghanistan Test captain Hashmatullah Shahidi addressed Rashid Khan's Test future, stating it's a matter for selectors. Shahidi emphasised the need for Afghanistan to play more Test matches to develop their red-ball team, despite their domestic red-ball structure. He also highlighted the talent beyond T20 leagues and expressed confidence in his team's ability to handle conditions and compete against India.

Satwik-Chirag End Title Drought At Singapore Open

Satwik-Chirag End Title Drought At Singapore Open

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Singapore Open title, marking their first BWF World Tour crown since 2024. The victory held special significance for Satwik, who dedicated the win to his family after a period of personal challenges.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Universal Baby Boss: An Unfolding Fairy Tale

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Universal Baby Boss: An Unfolding Fairy Tale

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

What lies behind Vaibhav's amazing journey over the last couple of years is something beyond mere analysis. By any stretch of imagination, some of the shots he has played seem to remain in the realm of impossibility. Doubtless reams will be written about this and we will still not have a clue, because he would have moved on to newer peaks, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Errani-Vavassori retain French Open mixed doubles title

Errani-Vavassori retain French Open mixed doubles title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori overcame a first-set deficit to defeat Evan King and Gabriela Dabrowski in a closely contested French Open mixed doubles final.

Back in the nets, Rohit Sharma grabs spotlight with trademark strokeplay

Back in the nets, Rohit Sharma grabs spotlight with trademark strokeplay

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Rohit Sharma joined India's white-ball nets in Mohali on Wednesday and remained the box-office attraction despite the presence of young and emerging stars.

3rd T20I: India women aim to clinch series vs England, address batting concerns

3rd T20I: India women aim to clinch series vs England, address batting concerns

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The Indian women's cricket team will be looking to address their middle-order concerns in the final T20 International against England, aiming for a series-clinching victory ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Siraj, Prasidh lead India's intense Test preparations vs Afghanistan

Siraj, Prasidh lead India's intense Test preparations vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Indian cricketers, including Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, underwent an intense practice session in Mullanpur ahead of their one-off Test against Afghanistan. The session focused on bowler fitness, emerging talent, and assessing all-round capabilities, with key players like KL Rahul and Shubman Gill also participating.

Al-Ahly goalkeeper El-Shenawy gets four-match ban for striking referee on head

Al-Ahly goalkeeper El-Shenawy gets four-match ban for striking referee on head

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Al-Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy was handed a four-match ban after striking a referee on the head following a 1-1 draw with Ceramica Cleopatra, the Egyptian Pro League said on Thursday.

Joao Fonseca: The first teenager to beat Djokovic at a Grand Slam

Joao Fonseca: The first teenager to beat Djokovic at a Grand Slam

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Novak Djokovic's quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title ended in a stunning third-round defeat to Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca at the French Open.

Box Office: Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Opens Fair, Peddi Struggles

Box Office: Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Opens Fair, Peddi Struggles

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, secures fair opening weekend at box office; Peddi's Hindi version underperforms.

IPL to Tests: Stokes defends Archer's workload management

IPL to Tests: Stokes defends Archer's workload management

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Ben Stokes defended England's decision to rest Jofra Archer for the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord's after the fast bowler's Indian Premier League stint, with the captain warning that mishandling such situations could drive players away from international cricket.

Teen sensation Andreeva storms into French Open semis

Teen sensation Andreeva storms into French Open semis

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Mirra Andreeva, a Russian teenager, secured her spot in the French Open semi-finals with a decisive victory over Sorana Cirstea, continuing her impressive run in a tournament that has seen several top players eliminated.

Cummins may skip IPL 2027 to prioritise Tests and ODI World Cup

Cummins may skip IPL 2027 to prioritise Tests and ODI World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Pat Cummins has hinted at skipping IPL 2027 as Australia's packed schedule, including a Test series in India, the Ashes and the ODI World Cup, takes priority over franchise cricket.

Gill second-fastest Indian to 1,000 Test runs as skipper

Gill second-fastest Indian to 1,000 Test runs as skipper

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Captain Shubman Gill became only the 11th Indian to complete 1000 Test runs as skipper, attaining the landmark during the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur on Saturday.

'Slight Miscalculation': What Went Wrong For Gujarat Titans In IPL 2026 Final

'Slight Miscalculation': What Went Wrong For Gujarat Titans In IPL 2026 Final

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Gujarat Titans' Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki admitted that they "miscalculated" an appropriate score on the Narendra Modi Stadium pitch, leading to a five-wicket defeat at the hands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 final.

Karnataka Leaders Laud RCB's Second IPL Title

Karnataka Leaders Laud RCB's Second IPL Title

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Karnataka's chief minister-designate D K Shivakumar and outgoing chief minister Siddaramaiah congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru on winning their second consecutive Indian Premier League title. Shivakumar criticised IPL organisers for moving the final match venue to Gujarat, calling it an injustice to Karnataka and alleging political motivation.

RCB Heavy Favourites Against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Final

RCB Heavy Favourites Against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Final

Rediff.com30 May 2026

In a fascinating battle of ideologies, the well-balanced and bold Royal Challengers Bengaluru will have to subdue a phlegmatic Gujarat Titans to lift their second consecutive IPL title.

Afghanistan coach Richard Pybus admits team's DRS rustiness

Afghanistan coach Richard Pybus admits team's DRS rustiness

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Afghanistan head coach Richard Pybus admitted his team's "rusty" performance in making correct DRS calls, citing a lack of conviction and poor decision-making during matches against India, which cost them crucial wickets. He also offered insights into the rigorous review process for on-field umpires.

IPL 2026: Why Didn't RCB Remember Fans Lost In 2025 Stampede?

IPL 2026: Why Didn't RCB Remember Fans Lost In 2025 Stampede?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A year after 11 fans died during RCB title celebrations, the franchise's IPL 2026 triumph has sparked discussion over whether the victims should have been acknowledged.

'You need wickets': Patidar's IPL 2026 final masterplan

'You need wickets': Patidar's IPL 2026 final masterplan

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar expresses confidence in his team's bowling attack, led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, to secure their second consecutive IPL title against Gujarat Titans.

How Yastika Bhatia Overcame Injury To Star Against England

How Yastika Bhatia Overcame Injury To Star Against England

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Yastika Bhatia made a remarkable comeback from an ACL injury, scoring a match-winning half-century against England in the first women's T20I. Bhatia's resilience and partnership with Jemimah Rodrigues led India to a 38-run victory.

A star is born! Mirra Andreeva comes of age with Grand Slam crown

A star is born! Mirra Andreeva comes of age with Grand Slam crown

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Mirra Andreeva announced herself as the latest member of women's tennis's elite on Saturday, defeating surprise finalist Maja Chwalinska to become the youngest French Open champion in more than three decades.