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PIX: Piastri does the 'trick' in Miami to stretch F1 lead

PIX: Piastri does the 'trick' in Miami to stretch F1 lead

Rediff.com5 May 2025

The win from fourth on the grid was Australian Oscar Piastri's third in a row, after Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and fourth of the season. McLaren have so far been beaten only once.

Australia's game plan revealed: 400 or ...

Australia's game plan revealed: 400 or ...

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Alex Carey reckons Australia might need to put at least 400 runs on the board if they bat first against South Africa

Aus Open PIX: Sinner battles into last eight; Monfils retires

Aus Open PIX: Sinner battles into last eight; Monfils retires

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Jannik Sinner overcame a debilitating medical episode as well as Dane Holger Rune to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open for the third time.

All England semis: China's top seed Shi to meet compatriot Li

All England semis: China's top seed Shi to meet compatriot Li

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

The other semi-final will feature France's Alex Lanier, who beat Taiwan's Wang Tzu-wei 21-19, 21-13, and Lee Chia-hao of Taiwan who defeated Japan's Kenta Nishimoto 21-9, 21-18.

Australia unkeen to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Australia unkeen to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Australia unlikely to bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Dew factor: Will it decide Aus vs SA clash?

Dew factor: Will it decide Aus vs SA clash?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Australia and South Africa, two teams renowned for their batting prowess, will go head-to-head in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, aiming to secure a place in the Champions Trophy semifinals.

Smith, Carey's unbeaten tons put Australia in control

Smith, Carey's unbeaten tons put Australia in control

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Smith's unbeaten 120 is his second successive hundred of the series while Carey made a career-best 139 not out hitting 22 fours and three sixes between them.

How To Invest In Debt Funds Now

How To Invest In Debt Funds Now

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

With the RBI infusing Rs 7.5 lakh crore in liquidity -- and possibly more in the future -- the short- to medium-term corporate bond market is expected to benefit.

Defeat and fine: Pakistan's Champions Trophy disaster

Defeat and fine: Pakistan's Champions Trophy disaster

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Pakistan cricket team was fined five percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi.

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Young spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly will replace injured Matthew Short in the Australian squad for the knock-out stages of the ongoing Champions Trophy.

F1: Verstappen takes Saudi pole after Norris crashes

F1: Verstappen takes Saudi pole after Norris crashes

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

World champion Max Verstappen put Red Bull on pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in dramatic style on Saturday.

Chandu Pandit, 'the Alex Ferguson of Ranji Trophy'

Chandu Pandit, 'the Alex Ferguson of Ranji Trophy'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

'To go across 3 states and win Ranji trophies is a remarkable achievement and a true reflection of his dedication and commitment to the job. Well done Chandu'

Panama ends US Nations League reign

Panama ends US Nations League reign

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The United States' bid for a fourth consecutive CONCACAF Nations League title came to a stunning end

PICS: How India edged out Australia to make CT final

PICS: How India edged out Australia to make CT final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

They will meet the winner of Wednesday's second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand in the final in Dubai on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Sinner crushes Aussie hopes, faces Shelton in semis

Aus Open PIX: Sinner crushes Aussie hopes, faces Shelton in semis

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner dismissed eighth seed Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and extend the country's decades-long wait for another homegrown singles winner at the Grand Slam on Wednesday.

Davis Cup round-up: US lead Taiwan; Japan, Britain 1-1

Davis Cup round-up: US lead Taiwan; Japan, Britain 1-1

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Alex Michelsen hung on to defeat Tung-Lin Wu and help the United States take a 2-0 lead against Taiwan in the Davis Cup qualifier in Taipei City on Friday.

McLaren's Piastri takes pole in Bahrain F1 GP

McLaren's Piastri takes pole in Bahrain F1 GP

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrated pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, his 50th Formula One race, while dejected championship-leading teammate Lando Norris qualified sixth and said he had been "clueless on track".

'Inglis played the innings of his life'

'Inglis played the innings of his life'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Josh Inglis smashed a maiden ODI century (120 not out) to lead Australia to a thrilling five-wicket victory over England in a high-scoring Champions Trophy match.

PIX: Leeds-born Inglis sinks England in record chase!

PIX: Leeds-born Inglis sinks England in record chase!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Josh Inglis slammed a brilliant century as Australia completed the highest chase in an ICC men's tournament against England in Lahore on Saturday.

'You've Been The Best Team Without A Doubt'

'You've Been The Best Team Without A Doubt'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

'It was a test of character, a true pressure situation, and you responded with a phenomenal team performance.'

India umpire Menon pulls out of Champions Trophy in Pakistan

India umpire Menon pulls out of Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

India's only representative in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, Nitin Menon, has opted out of officiating in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan this month due to personal reasons.

Gill firmly perched atop ICC ODI rankings; Kohli moves up

Gill firmly perched atop ICC ODI rankings; Kohli moves up

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

In the bowling rankings, Keshav Maharaj and Matt Henry have broken into the top five

Penalty drama: Forest edge Ipswich in FA Cup thriller

Penalty drama: Forest edge Ipswich in FA Cup thriller

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Nottingham Forest reached the FA Cup quarter-finals as they beat fellow Premier League club Ipswich Town on penalties after the City Ground clash ended 1-1 after extra time on Monday.

Matt Henry goes level with fellow Kiwi legend

Matt Henry goes level with fellow Kiwi legend

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Henry struggled to make an early impact but got a wicket at the death, dismissing Bangladesh's Rishad Hossain in the 44th over to reach the landmark.

ISL: Blasters fail to secure victory in final match

ISL: Blasters fail to secure victory in final match

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Hyderabad FC played out a 1-1 draw against Kerala Blasters FC in their final Indian Super League match of the season.

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli top-scored with a fluent 84 as India overpowered Australia by five wickets to storm into the ICC Champions Trophy final, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

Tennis: Alcaraz, Shapovalov reign

Tennis: Alcaraz, Shapovalov reign

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Teichmann wins singles, Anshba-Pridankina claim doubles at Mumbai Open

'To chase down 350 is a fantastic effort; Credit to Australia'

'To chase down 350 is a fantastic effort; Credit to Australia'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

England skipper Jos Buttler expressed delight in Ben Duckett's record-breaking knock even as he hailed Australia for chasing down a massive total of 352 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match in Lahore on Saturday.

PIX: 352 chased down! Inglis's ton seals Aussie win

PIX: 352 chased down! Inglis's ton seals Aussie win

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the Group B Champions Trophy match between Australia and England in Lahore on Saturday

EPL PIX: Newcastle climb to 3rd as Ipswich relegated, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Newcastle climb to 3rd as Ipswich relegated, Chelsea win

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Chelsea climbed back into contention for next season's Champions League with a 1-0 home win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to a fine first-half strike by Nicolas Jackson.

F1: Red Bull demote Lawson; Tsunoda to race in Japan

F1: Red Bull demote Lawson; Tsunoda to race in Japan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Yuki Tsunoda will race for Red Bull from his home Japanese Formula One Grand Prix next week with struggling New Zealander Liam Lawson demoted to sister team Racing Bulls in a straight swap.

PIX: Inspired Real Madrid win thriller to reach Spanish Cup final

PIX: Inspired Real Madrid win thriller to reach Spanish Cup final

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Real booked their place in the final when substitute Arda Guler lifted a corner to Ruediger, who headed the equaliser that put Real Madrid through on aggregate.

Hamilton's Ferrari debut disaster!

Hamilton's Ferrari debut disaster!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

But there were no bold statements on race day as he struggled to take a point and his team mate Charles Leclerc laboured to an eighth-place finish.

US Tariffs Rattle India's Shrimp Sector

US Tariffs Rattle India's Shrimp Sector

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Trump's tariffs, falling shrimp prices, and fears of additional US levies, spark a crisis in Andhra Pradesh's politically vital aquaculture sector.

Former World No 1 Halep retires from tennis

Former World No 1 Halep retires from tennis

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Simona Halep announced her retirement from professional tennis on Tuesday after losing in the first round at her home event in Cluj.

PIX: Verstappen wins Japanese GP for 4th straight year

PIX: Verstappen wins Japanese GP for 4th straight year

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Verstappen crossed the line in his Red Bull for his 64th Grand Prix victory to a huge ovation from the 115,000 crowd some 1.4 seconds ahead of McLaren's championship leader Lando Norris in second place.

EPL PIX: Saints in shock draw with City; Brentford win

EPL PIX: Saints in shock draw with City; Brentford win

Rediff.com10 May 2025

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

F1: Verstappen edges Norris for Japanese GP pole

F1: Verstappen edges Norris for Japanese GP pole

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

World champion Max Verstappen took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, stunning the McLarens with a late flying lap.

Trump Shows Off Dances Moves

Trump Shows Off Dances Moves

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

US President-elect Donald J Trump dances to the tune of Y.M.C.A., a classic song by the Village People.

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Lehecka struck eight aces and converted four of eight break chances to secure the first Top 3 win of his career.