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CSA T20 League: Du Plessis named as marquee signing by CSK-owned team

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis named as marquee signing by CSK-owned team

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The inaugural edition of the CSA T20 League is scheduled to be played in January-February 2023 and all the six franchises in the tournament have been acquired by current IPL team owners.

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

In the test, a space rocket boosted a hypersonic glide vehicle, one capable of carrying a nuclear device, which circled the globe before impacting.

PIX: Raptors down Warriors to win their first NBA title

PIX: Raptors down Warriors to win their first NBA title

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Canada's only NBA team put the finishing touches to a remarkable 4-2 series upset that denied the Warriors a fourth championship in five years.

World Athletics PIX: Eid Naser wins 400m in third-fastest time

World Athletics PIX: Eid Naser wins 400m in third-fastest time

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Images from Thursday's proceedings at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha.

'WADA not fit for purpose, should be replaced'

'WADA not fit for purpose, should be replaced'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The World Anti-Doping Agency is not fit for purpose and should be replaced, Britain's double Olympic decathlon champion Daley Thompson has said following its decision last month to lift a ban on Russia's anti-doping body.

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday, Day 4.

Wimbledon PIX: Tsitsipas, Swiatek, Kyrgios advance

Wimbledon PIX: Tsitsipas, Swiatek, Kyrgios advance

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 4 of the Wimbledon Champions at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Thursday

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

NBA Finals: LeBron's 51 points in vain; Warriors outlast Cavaliers

NBA Finals: LeBron's 51 points in vain; Warriors outlast Cavaliers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The Golden State Warriors overcame a 51-point effort from Cleveland Cavaliers' star forward LeBron James before dominating in overtime to seal a thrilling 124-114 Game One triumph in the NBA Finals on Thursday.

Olympics PIX: Ethiopian Barega wins 10,000m gold

Olympics PIX: Ethiopian Barega wins 10,000m gold

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Selemon Barega of Ethiopia won the men's 10,000 metres gold medal, the first of the Olympic athletics programme, on Friday, defeating world champion and world record holder Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda.

Shorts: Nuggets seal playoff bid as Nikola Jokic makes history

Shorts: Nuggets seal playoff bid as Nikola Jokic makes history

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Tennis: Felix Auger-Aliassime toppled in Morocco

PICS: Wightman wins shock 1,500m gold with dad commentating

PICS: Wightman wins shock 1,500m gold with dad commentating

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday, Day 5.

Federer loses to Auger-Aliassime in Halle

Federer loses to Auger-Aliassime in Halle

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Auger-Aliassime was a step up for Federer who was far from his best in an error-strewn display.

Verstappen on a roll with Red Bull after French win

Verstappen on a roll with Red Bull after French win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Formula One leader Max Verstappen passed Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton on the penultimate lap to win a tense French Grand Prix for Red Bull on Sunday and canter 12 points clear at the top.

Dutee Chand finishes last in 200m heat

Dutee Chand finishes last in 200m heat

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The sprinter clocked her season best timing of 23.85 seconds but was unable to make it to the semi-finals after finishing seventh in Heat 4.

Man City's Dias named PL Player of Season, Guardiola wins manager's award

Man City's Dias named PL Player of Season, Guardiola wins manager's award

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

City boss Pep Guardiola was named Manager of the Season for a third time.

Stroll fastest as Hulk returns at Racing Point

Stroll fastest as Hulk returns at Racing Point

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Max Verstappen lapped with a best time of one minute 27.422 seconds.

Hamilton wins in Japan; closes in on F1 title

Hamilton wins in Japan; closes in on F1 title

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, the Briton's closest rival, finished only sixth after an early collision with Red Bull's Max Verstappen left the German fighting back from 19th place.

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Following's Verstappen's 2021 title win, here's a list of F1 champions over the years...

Japanese F1 Grand Prix cancelled for 2021

Japanese F1 Grand Prix cancelled for 2021

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The 2021 Japanese Formula One Grand Prix has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the second successive year.

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Zendaya wins. Sheryl Lee Ralph makes history. Micheal Keaton delivers a beautiful speech.

Starc wins maiden Allan Border medal; Gardner bags Belinda Clarke award

Starc wins maiden Allan Border medal; Gardner bags Belinda Clarke award

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Senior pacer Mitchell Starc claimed his maiden Allan Border medal, while Ashleigh Gardner became the first indigenous person to win the Belinda Clarke award, the top two honours at Cricket Australia (CA) Awards.

F1: Hamilton wins in Portugal to go eight points clear

F1: Hamilton wins in Portugal to go eight points clear

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton overtook main rival Max Verstappen and Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas to win the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday and go eight points clear in the Formula One standings.

Why is Shabana appealing to Putin?

Why is Shabana appealing to Putin?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'We call on you, Mr President, to ensure that Alexey Navalny is immediately given the medical treatment and care that he urgently requires.'

Can Verstappen clinch maiden F1 title in Saudi Arabia?

Can Verstappen clinch maiden F1 title in Saudi Arabia?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Max Verstappen will have his first shot at clinching the Formula One title in Saudi Arabia in two weeks' time but Red Bull's championship leader could also see his advantage disappear entirely.

All about French Open champion Rafael Nadal

All about French Open champion Rafael Nadal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Rafael Nadal is the oldest title winner in the history of the clay-court tournament.

Farah misses Olympic 10,000m qualification time

Farah misses Olympic 10,000m qualification time

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Bromell runs fastest 100 meters this year

Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Manchester United

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

A statement from Premier League club on Friday evening read: "Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical."

Hamilton condemns racist abuse of England players

Hamilton condemns racist abuse of England players

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'We must work towards a society that doesn't require Black players to prove their value or place in society only through victory. Ultimately everyone on the England team should be so proud of their achievement and how they represented us.'

Bubbles within bubbles as F1 teams gear up for season start

Bubbles within bubbles as F1 teams gear up for season start

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Formula One teams will operate in bubbles within bubbles when the season starts behind closed doors in Austria next week after being stalled since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be no spectators, no sponsors or VIP guests wandering the paddock and limited social interaction even between team mates.

PICS: Relay golds cap amazing week for Italy, Jamaica

PICS: Relay golds cap amazing week for Italy, Jamaica

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

On a night when American Allyson Felix also became the most decorated track and field athlete in Olympic history and Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan's dream of an unprecedented Games treble disappeared, Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei wiped away his 10,000 metres disappointment with an impressive 5,000m win.

Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole in Abu Dhabi

Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Team boss Christian Horner said Verstappen's lap of one minute 22.109 seconds was one of his best of the year and the Dutch driver sounded remarkably relaxed given the amount of pressure on him.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Expect to have real, inclusive govt in Afghanistan: US

Expect to have real, inclusive govt in Afghanistan: US

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The United States, Blinken said, is committed to looking at everything done from day one through the present and draw lessons from it.

Jaishankar-Blinken talks focus on Covid relief, LAC situation

Jaishankar-Blinken talks focus on Covid relief, LAC situation

Rediff.com29 May 2021

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that he had a productive meeting with visiting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during which they discussed the bilateral ties, COVID-19 relief efforts, India-China border situation and Afghanistan and vowed to work together to address areas of shared concern.

Ahead of return, Kyrgios says 'did not miss tennis that much'

Ahead of return, Kyrgios says 'did not miss tennis that much'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

No complaints but quarantine differentials were a mistake: Zverev

PIX: Hamilton wins Styrian Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

PIX: Hamilton wins Styrian Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton dominated the Styrian Grand Prix in a Mercedes one-two on Sunday to celebrate his 85th Formula One win and move a step closer to Michael Schumacher's record of 91 victories. Finnish Team mate Valtteri Bottas, winner of last weekend's season-opener behind closed doors at the same Austrian circuit, finished a distant runner-up with his championship lead cut to six points.

World Athletics PIX: Asher-Smith seizes golden opportunity

World Athletics PIX: Asher-Smith seizes golden opportunity

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Dina Asher-Smith seized her golden opportunity to win the World Championship 200 metres on Wednesday and become the first British woman to claim a global sprint title.

Austria gives OK to crowd-free F1 races on July 8, 12

Austria gives OK to crowd-free F1 races on July 8, 12

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Austria's health ministry on Saturday gave the green light to two Formula One motor races on July 8 and 12 - the delayed season-openers - to be held without spectators in line with plans aimed at halting the spread of COVID-19. Austria is among countries moving ahead with easing restrictions as new coronavirus infections wane.

Prices of white goods rise third time in 2021

Prices of white goods rise third time in 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The latest hike is likely to be followed by another such move next month, said industry players. Before the latest hike, companies had initiated price hikes to the tune of 12-13 per cent in 2021 but they weren't able to fully cover the increase in costs.