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'Collective failure,' says Rohit after Mumbai Indians exit IPL

'Collective failure,' says Rohit after Mumbai Indians exit IPL

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma looks back at the team's showing in the second leg that led to their early exit from the Indian Premier League.

PICS: Sweden send Poland home after last-ditch win

PICS: Sweden send Poland home after last-ditch win

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Winger Emil Forsberg scored a double, including the second fastest strike in European Championship history, before Viktor Claesson's stoppage-time goal to help Sweden seal a 3-2 win over Poland on Wednesday and top Group E, heading into the last-16.

EPL PHOTOS: Salah tricks as Reds down impressive Leeds

EPL PHOTOS: Salah tricks as Reds down impressive Leeds

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Salah himself blasted home the spot-kick and Leeds looked as though they may be in for a very long day.

Online chess: Anand wins but Russia hold India

Online chess: Anand wins but Russia hold India

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The seasoned Anand beat Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in just 17 moves in a fifth round match. But India were held to a 2-2 draw by Russia in the ongoing Online Nations Cup.

Skipper Rani 'super proud' of team after making semis

Skipper Rani 'super proud' of team after making semis

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

India's women's hockey team skipper Rani Ramphal says the team is now looking forward to the semi-finals.

'Success hasn't changed Shah Rukh one bit'

'Success hasn't changed Shah Rukh one bit'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

As Shah Rukh Khan turns 56 on November 2, the Men In White Abbas-Mustan talk to Rediff.com Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya about the time when Khan would keep them sleepless for several nights.

Rajasthan Royals look to win, end KKR's campaign

Rajasthan Royals look to win, end KKR's campaign

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The best-case scenario for RR would be Kings XI Punjab losing their last match and Sunrisers Hyderabad winning no more than one in their last two outings.

Windies' Shai Hope, Kyle test positive for Covid-19

Windies' Shai Hope, Kyle test positive for Covid-19

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Shai Hope, and his brother Kyle Hope have been ruled out of the upcoming Super50 Cup

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Scotland's Clarke names uncapped trio in Euro squad.

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

India have won the Asia Cup on seven occasions, Sri Lanka on five occasions, with Pakistan winning it twice.

The moment of madness which cost Sweden against Ukraine

The moment of madness which cost Sweden against Ukraine

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

A red card for a moment of madness from Marcus Danielson brought Sweden's Euro 2020 to an abrupt end as they crashed out with a 2-1 defeat in their last-16 match against Ukraine on Tuesday.

Can Dhoni's CSK bounce back this year?

Can Dhoni's CSK bounce back this year?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Chennai Super Kings will be determined to erase their IPL 2020 nightmare when they failed to make it to the IPL play-offs for the first time.

Bunty Aur Babli 2 Review

Bunty Aur Babli 2 Review

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The cons are dull, the chemistry is off, the zingers are in short supply and a kitschy display of brand logos and hammy accents takes centre stage, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Struggling CSK, Royals in battle for survival

Struggling CSK, Royals in battle for survival

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have failed to live up to expectations in the IPL so far and are placed sixth and seventh respectively on the points table in the eight-team competition.

Day 2: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 2: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Home favourite Su Yiming of China made his Olympic debut on Sunday and received a standing ovation in return.

Rajasthan Royals kick start IPL preparation

Rajasthan Royals kick start IPL preparation

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

The camp is a part of Rajasthan Royals's preparations after their three-day camp in Guwahati, with hotter weather in Nagpur and varied pitches.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai knocked out; Bihar win

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai knocked out; Bihar win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Domestic giants Mumbai crashed out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after suffering their third straight defeat

IPL final: How MSD's CSK overpowered Morgan's KKR

IPL final: How MSD's CSK overpowered Morgan's KKR

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Chennai Super Kings spank Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs to win fourth IPL title.

Grand Swiss Chess: Harika finishes 5th, qualifies for next GP cycle

Grand Swiss Chess: Harika finishes 5th, qualifies for next GP cycle

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Sankalp Gupta becomes India's 71st GM.

Turning Point: Archer's final assault flattens CSK

Turning Point: Archer's final assault flattens CSK

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Jofra Archer, who smashed 27 from eights, helped Royals hammer 30 runs off the final over to finish on a massive 216 for seven in their 20 overs.

IPL: KKR eye big win over RR to stay in play-offs race

IPL: KKR eye big win over RR to stay in play-offs race

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders would strive for a handsome win over struggling Rajasthan Royals in their last round-robin game to stay ahead in the IPL play-offs race in Sharjah on Thursday.

IPL: CSK start favourites against inconsistent Punjab

IPL: CSK start favourites against inconsistent Punjab

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Eyeing a top-two finish, Chennai Super Kings will start as the firm favourites when they take on Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, in Dubai, on Thursday.

Chhetri scores 76th goal but Bangladesh hold India

Chhetri scores 76th goal but Bangladesh hold India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Sunil Chhetri, playing in his 121st international in the SAFF Championship, struck in the 27th minute to place himself just a goal shy of legendary Brazillian Pele (77 goals from 92 matches).

PIX: Ukraine snatch extra-time win over Sweden to enter QF

PIX: Ukraine snatch extra-time win over Sweden to enter QF

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Artem Dovbyk's goal in stoppage time at the end of extra-time earned Ukraine a 2-1 victory over 10-man Sweden in Glasgow on Tuesday and the last available berth in the European Football Championship quarter-finals.

'Surreal' as tennis resumes in Germany amid pandemic

'Surreal' as tennis resumes in Germany amid pandemic

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The Tennis Point Exhibition Series in Germany is taking place without spectators, line judges and ball kids and there are no handshakes after the match. Players arrive alone and have their own designated space in the venue to prepare. Once on court they sit at opposite sides during the changeovers.

Young Isak stakes claim to Zlatan's crown

Young Isak stakes claim to Zlatan's crown

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

21-year-old Real Sociedad striker shines as Sweden beat Slovakia.

Federer to auction off Grand Slam memorabilia

Federer to auction off Grand Slam memorabilia

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The 20-times Grand Slam champion is putting various items under the hammer in two sales in June and July at Christie's to raise money for his foundation.

Kerala HC commutes jail term of defrocked priest in minor girl's rape case

Kerala HC commutes jail term of defrocked priest in minor girl's rape case

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The Kerala high court on Wednesday reduced to 10 years, the 20 year jail term awarded by a lower court to a defrocked priest convicted in the Kottiyoor rape case.

AB is a freak; greatest of all time, says RCB coach Katich

AB is a freak; greatest of all time, says RCB coach Katich

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Royal Challengers head coach Simon Katich was all praise for the South African after he single-handedly won the IPL game against Rajasthan Royals for them, in Dubai on Saturday.

India thrash Korea to storm into Asian Champions Trophy semis

India thrash Korea to storm into Asian Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick as defending champions India defeated South Korea 4-1 in their final round robin match to keep a clean slate and storm into the semi-finals of the Asian Champions Trophy.

Djokovic has Nadal in his sights at London finale

Djokovic has Nadal in his sights at London finale

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The Serb was knocked off top spot by Rafael Nadal on Monday despite winning the Paris Masters last week and will need a strong finish alongside the River Thames to snatch it back.

Goa's Mendonca, 14, is India's 67th Grandmaster

Goa's Mendonca, 14, is India's 67th Grandmaster

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Goa's 14-year-old Leon Mendonca has become India's 67th chess Grandmaster by winning the third and final norm at a tournament in Italy.

PIX: Germany salvage late draw against Hungary to advance

PIX: Germany salvage late draw against Hungary to advance

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

A late Leon Goretzka goal salvaged a 2-2 draw for Germany against Hungary on Wednesday night, in a whip-saw contest that sets the Germans up for a June 29 Round of 16 match against England at Wembley.

On this day in 1999: Ganguly, Dravid thrashed Lanka in Taunton

On this day in 1999: Ganguly, Dravid thrashed Lanka in Taunton

Rediff.com26 May 2020

This stand between Dravid and Ganguly is the fourth highest partnership in the history of ODI cricket.

Tennis: Medvedev seals last four spot at ATP Finals

Tennis: Medvedev seals last four spot at ATP Finals

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Muguruza wins all-Spanish clash with Badosa at WTA Finals

PIX: Germany bounce back with emphatic win over Portugal

PIX: Germany bounce back with emphatic win over Portugal

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Germany move into second place in the group on three points, one behind leaders France and level with Portugal.

PHOTOS: Knight Riders too good for Rajasthan Royals

PHOTOS: Knight Riders too good for Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Images from Wednesday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, in Dubai.

Uthappa set to switch from Karnataka to Kerala

Uthappa set to switch from Karnataka to Kerala

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Kerala Cricket Association secretary Jayesh George on Tuesday said Robin Uthappa is set to leave Karnataka and join Kerala for the upcoming domestic season.

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Quaison fires Sweden to extra-time World Cup playoff win over Czechs

Chinese League players all test negative for COVID-19

Chinese League players all test negative for COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Players and officials from the 16 participating teams will be confined to their hotel and parts of the stadiums and tests will be conducted once a week during the tournament