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Mueller to leave Bayern Munich after 25 years!

Mueller to leave Bayern Munich after 25 years!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Bayern Munich crowd favourite Thomas Mueller will leave the German record champions at the end of the season after 25 trophy-laden years.

Olympic, World champions headline Neeraj Chopra event

Olympic, World champions headline Neeraj Chopra event

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

The maiden edition of Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event will be teeming with stars as the likes of Anderson Peters of Grenada and Thomas Rohler of Germany are taking part.

'I am giving something back to Indian athletics'

'I am giving something back to Indian athletics'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

For Neeraj Chopra, the inaugural edition of Neeraj Chopra Classic is more than achieving success on the field, it's giving the Indian fans a chance to watch top-class competition in person, something that will help raise the profile of the sport in the country.

5 French tennis players banned for match-fixing

5 French tennis players banned for match-fixing

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Yannick Thivant, Thomas Brechemier, Gabriel Petit, Thomas Setodji and Hugo Daubias are the players sanctioned, with the punishments linked to a criminal case heard in 2023 involving a match-fixing group in Belgium, the ITIA said.

PHOTOS: Senegal shock for Kane's England

PHOTOS: Senegal shock for Kane's England

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Senegal become first African team to beat England with 3-1 win in friendly

Defending champs India lose Thomas Cup quarters to China

Defending champs India lose Thomas Cup quarters to China

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Indian men's team failed to defend its title after going down fighting 1-3 to China

Boost for boxing! LA 2028 doors open after IOC vote

Boost for boxing! LA 2028 doors open after IOC vote

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The IOC last month granted provisional recognition to World Boxing in a major step towards the sport's inclusion in the LA Games and Thursday's decision ensured the sport's Olympic presence would continue.

Hudson-Smith crowned Grand Slam Track's first champion

Hudson-Smith crowned Grand Slam Track's first champion

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

American Kenny Bednarek, a twice Olympic champion, built up an enormous lead around the turn and stumbled through the tape to win the 200m in 20.07, three-tenths of a second ahead of Briton Zharnel Hughes, and clinch the men's short sprints slam.

Was ready to strike during Operation Sindoor: Navy chief

Was ready to strike during Operation Sindoor: Navy chief

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

During Operation Sindoor, Indian naval ships, submarines and aircraft were operationally ready and deployed, projecting strength and preparedness to deter any "potential actions from our western adversary" in the maritime domain, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Friday.

SEE: Thomas Cup win in pictures!

SEE: Thomas Cup win in pictures!

Rediff.com15 May 2022

In what was India's first-ever appearance in the tournament finale, they defeated the record 14-time champions Indonesia 3-0 at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand to lift the Thomas Cup 2022 title.

With NC Classic on hold, Neeraj to attend Polish event

With NC Classic on hold, Neeraj to attend Polish event

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Neeraj Chopra to compete in event in Poland on May 23

So far so good for Tuchel as England win two in two

So far so good for Tuchel as England win two in two

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Six points was the minimum requirement for England's opening two games and while the opposition were not of the highest quality, Tuchel said they were useful tests.

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The story of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the people who shaped its growth: From wars and bomb blasts to speculators, reformers and wealth creators.

Lewis-Skelly scores on debut as England beat Albania

Lewis-Skelly scores on debut as England beat Albania

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

England debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly got new coach Thomas Tuchel's reign up and running as the 18-year-old scored the first goal in a 2-0 home victory against Albania in their World Cup qualifying Group K opener on Friday.

Know English Before Migrating to the UK

Know English Before Migrating to the UK

Rediff.com26 May 2025

According to the 2021 England and Wales Census data, of the 915,855 citizens born in India, 49 per cent (444,500) said English was their main language, followed by 41 per cent (373,583) who said another language was their main language but that they spoke English very well or well.

What is Type 5 Diabetes?

What is Type 5 Diabetes?

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'Everyone with a low BMI will not get Type 5 diabetes.'

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. Why then do they bully and belittle the English-speaking? asks Shyam G Menon.

EPL PIX: Liverpool clear after Arsenal held; Man City thrash Palace

EPL PIX: Liverpool clear after Arsenal held; Man City thrash Palace

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Sports Minister Mandaviya presents Khel Ratna to Satwik-Chirag

Sports Minister Mandaviya presents Khel Ratna to Satwik-Chirag

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya presented the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award to badminton stars Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy.

India rejoice historic badminton triumph in Thomas Cup

India rejoice historic badminton triumph in Thomas Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2022

'The Indian badminton team has scripted history'

Masai Russell runs second-fastest 100m hurdles in history

Masai Russell runs second-fastest 100m hurdles in history

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell set an American record in the 100m hurdles at the Grand Slam Track meet in Miami on Friday, breaking the tape in 12.17 seconds for the second-fastest time ever recorded in the event.

Why Pakistan's Arshad declined Neeraj's invitation

Why Pakistan's Arshad declined Neeraj's invitation

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Arshad Nadeem declines Neeraj Chopra's invite to compete in NC Classic javelin event

Bayern Munich Crowned Bundesliga Champions

Bayern Munich Crowned Bundesliga Champions

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Bayern Munich claim Bundesliga title following Bayer Leverkusen draw

ISSF Jr World Cup: Shambhavi strikes India's 2nd gold

ISSF Jr World Cup: Shambhavi strikes India's 2nd gold

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Stunning 1-2 finish for India after Shambhavi, Ojasvi's keen tussle

'Athletics prize money model is not one-size-fits-all'

'Athletics prize money model is not one-size-fits-all'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

'Nobody in the Olympic landscape should conclude that because I had a mandate in World Athletics... that this is a one-size-fits-all. That I suddenly walk straight into the (IOC) office in Lausanne next week and tell everybody they are taking prize money.'

Italy risk missing third straight World Cup; England struggle

Italy risk missing third straight World Cup; England struggle

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Italy face the shocking possibility of failing to reach the World Cup for a third consecutive time.

PIX: Rice's free-kick double as Arsenal rout Real Madrid

PIX: Rice's free-kick double as Arsenal rout Real Madrid

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

A summary of Tuesday's Champions League first leg quarter-finals between Arsenal and Real Madrid, and Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.

Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta dies in hotel fire

Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta dies in hotel fire

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta died on Thursday in a fire at a ski resort hotel in the country's northwest, the Turkey Ski Federation said.

'Compensation of athletes, IOC's main concern'

'Compensation of athletes, IOC's main concern'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Drawing comparisons with other professional sports, Moses said track and field athletes have missed out on the financial boom due to the lack of a players' union.

Bayern Munich on brink of Bundesliga title, Kane eyes record

Bayern Munich on brink of Bundesliga title, Kane eyes record

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Bayern Munich will secure the Bundesliga title on Saturday

India's next big javelin star after Neeraj Chopra?

India's next big javelin star after Neeraj Chopra?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Sachin Yadav, who will be competing in his first international competition in the Asian Championships, is considered the next big thing in men's javelin after Neeraj Chopra.

Sudirman Cup: India suffer crushing defeat vs Denmark

Sudirman Cup: India suffer crushing defeat vs Denmark

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

India's lack of bench strength was exposed as they suffered a crushing 1-4 defeat against Denmark in their opening Group D match at the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals.

Inter's super sub Frattesi pays tribute to late grandmother

Inter's super sub Frattesi pays tribute to late grandmother

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'It was tough, but I know that she's involved somehow tonight. Maybe she's cheering me on from up there.'

Three young guns get chance to share field with Neeraj

Three young guns get chance to share field with Neeraj

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Indian trio of Sachin Yadav, Rohit Yadav, Sahil Silwal named for NC Classic

Isn't That Thomas Cup Ace Lakshya Sen?

Isn't That Thomas Cup Ace Lakshya Sen?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Somappa Bommai was quick to felicitate the 20-year-old native of Almora in Uttarkhand who is now based in Bengaluru where he trains at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy.

Powell to lead WI, as Hope, Thomas return for India T20Is

Powell to lead WI, as Hope, Thomas return for India T20Is

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Kyle Mayers has been named vice-captain in the squad announced by the CWI senior men's selection panel.

Srikanth's Resurgence: A Tale of Resolve, Discipline

Srikanth's Resurgence: A Tale of Resolve, Discipline

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Srikanth's Malaysia run shows he belongs at the top

Encourage direct talks between India, Pakistan: US

Encourage direct talks between India, Pakistan: US

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The United States said it encourages 'direct communication' between India and Pakistan and commends Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for choosing the path of peace.

India determined to make Thomas Cup euphoria count

India determined to make Thomas Cup euphoria count

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Many believe the Thomas Cup victory can do for badminton what the 1983 World Cup triumph did for cricket in India.

What Jay Shah told IOC boss Bach...

What Jay Shah told IOC boss Bach...

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The duo met at the IOC's headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland and discussed about cricket's future in the Olympic programme.