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Bhavinaben scripts history, storms into Paralympics TT final

Bhavinaben scripts history, storms into Paralympics TT final

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The 34-year-old Patel, who had surprised even the Indian camp in this Paralympics with her sensational show, stunned China's Miao Zhang 7-11, 11-7, 11-4, 9-11, 11-8 in the semi-final showdown which lasted 34 minutes.

Out then in, Djokovic plays a set in Adelaide exhibition

Out then in, Djokovic plays a set in Adelaide exhibition

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

To the clear delight of the fans, however, Djokovic then bounded onto the court after his practice partner had won the first set and proceeded to wrap up a 6-3, 6-3 win over the Italian teenager.

How Olympics postponement has helped wrestler Deepak Punia

How Olympics postponement has helped wrestler Deepak Punia

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Wrestlers have the opportunity to win more quota places at the Asian qualifiers and World Qualifiers this year.

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Real Madrid were dumped out of the Copa del Rey at the quarter-final stage on Thursday after losing 4-3 at home to Real Sociedad, while record 30-times winners Barcelona were sent crashing out of the Copa del Rey in a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao.

La Liga Preview: Injury hit Real, Barca face tricky away trips

La Liga Preview: Injury hit Real, Barca face tricky away trips

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Barcelona travel to newly-promoted Osasuna without their first choice front line.

Serena could get Wimbledon seeding, despite French snub

Serena could get Wimbledon seeding, despite French snub

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The women's seedings at Wimbledon usually follow the WTA rankings list but can be tweaked by the All England Club in special circumstances.

Competitive sport in England to resume from Monday

Competitive sport in England to resume from Monday

Rediff.com31 May 2020

After a near three-month shutdown, elite competitive sport in England can resume from Monday behind closed doors provided strict conditions are met, the government said on Saturday. The first major live event is expected to be the 2000 Guineas Stakes horse race at Newmarket on June 6, although racing is set to start at Kempton Park on Tuesday.

Neymar says his goodbyes to Barca, reserves special thanks for Messi

Neymar says his goodbyes to Barca, reserves special thanks for Messi

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

In a video, released on Thursday, Neymar thanked his famous former Argentine teammate and the Catalonian club for the wonder years.

PIX: Barcelona humiliate Real Madrid; PSG suffer heavy defeat

PIX: Barcelona humiliate Real Madrid; PSG suffer heavy defeat

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as a rejuvenated Barcelona gave a football masterclass to inflict a humiliating 4-0 defeat on rivals Real Madrid on Sunday.

PM Modi leads country in lauding Paralympic medallists

PM Modi leads country in lauding Paralympic medallists

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to India's lone individual Olympic gold-medallist Abhinav Bindra, congratulatory messages poured in from all corners for Rio Paralympic Games' T-42 high-jump gold-medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu and bronze medal winner Varun Bhati.

Meet Argentina's first openly gay basketball star

Meet Argentina's first openly gay basketball star

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Argentina has made significant progress on LGBT+ rights in recent years, in 2010 becoming the first country in Latin America to let gay and lesbian couples marry and adopt children. Vega posted a letter on social media coming out to his fans - the first openly gay professional basketball player in Argentina's history.

PIX: Motera pips MCG as world's biggest cricket stadium!

PIX: Motera pips MCG as world's biggest cricket stadium!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The Sardar Patel Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad is spread over 63 acres, with a seating capacity of 1.10 lakh people. It overtakes Melbourne Cricket Ground, which can accommodate 90,000 people.

Martin Crowe: From self-doubting prodigy to Kiwi cricket icon

Martin Crowe: From self-doubting prodigy to Kiwi cricket icon

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

New Zealand's finest batsman was defined by one innings, one tournament and one seriously damaged knee.

Soccer Extras: Balotelli hits back at fans following racist insults

Soccer Extras: Balotelli hits back at fans following racist insults

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

La Liga leaders Barcelona moved 10 points clear with a 4-1 win at Real Betis on Sunday after second place Atletico Madrid slipped up at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in a 2-0 defeat.

Sports Shorts: Woods beats McIlroy in first match play meeting

Sports Shorts: Woods beats McIlroy in first match play meeting

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Man United and Arsenal move up after emphatic wins

Man United and Arsenal move up after emphatic wins

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Manchester United and Arsenal moved into the top four of the Premier League after emphatic home wins over Wigan Athletic and Southampton on Saturday.

PIX: Inter Milan too good for Juve; Messi sees red!

PIX: Inter Milan too good for Juve; Messi sees red!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

A summary of Sunday's action in Serie A and Bundesliga.

Playing without fans horrible and ugly, says Messi

Playing without fans horrible and ugly, says Messi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'The pandemic has caused football to change a lot, and for the worse. You can see it in the matches, and I hope this all ends soon and we can get fans back into the stadiums and return to normality.'

PIX: Largest cricket stadium gearing up to host Trump

PIX: Largest cricket stadium gearing up to host Trump

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Touted as the world's largest cricket stadium in terms of seating capacity, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium (also known as Motera stadium) is being readied to host United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Take a look at the venue which is likely to host the 'Namaste Trump' event.

Another record for Messi as Barcelona sink Bilbao

Another record for Messi as Barcelona sink Bilbao

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

La Liga champions Barcelona stayed on the heels of leaders Real Madrid by coasting to a 3-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday as Lionel Messi became the club's top scorer from free kicks.

Italy not ready to set date for Serie A training

Italy not ready to set date for Serie A training

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Italy has been one of the countries worst affected by COVID-19 and professional football has been suspended since March 9. The FIGC and Serie A have both said they want to complete the season if possible.

Not so fast young man, Bolt cautions De Grasse

Not so fast young man, Bolt cautions De Grasse

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Usain Bolt has cautioned Canadian young gun Andre De Grasse to temper his expectations of dethroning him at the world championships in London in August.

Sports Shorts: India blank Chinese Taipei 5-0 in opener

Sports Shorts: India blank Chinese Taipei 5-0 in opener

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

Deadline Day: Inter sign Lukaku from Manchester United

Deadline Day: Inter sign Lukaku from Manchester United

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Inter will be his sixth club in a career which began when he made his debut for Anderlecht as a 16-year-old and has taken him to Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion and Everton.

Shorts: Coach Gopichand rues lack of preparation time for Olympics

Shorts: Coach Gopichand rues lack of preparation time for Olympics

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

'Injured La Liga players will benefit from break'

'Injured La Liga players will benefit from break'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Second half of abandoned Rayo-Albacete will kick-off proceedings on return.

Soccer Extras: Twitter to meet United over Pogba racist abuse

Soccer Extras: Twitter to meet United over Pogba racist abuse

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Chelsea agree deal to sign Morata from Real Madrid

Chelsea agree deal to sign Morata from Real Madrid

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Chelsea agreed a deal to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, subject to the Spain international agreeing personal terms and passing a medical.

Sports Shorts: I-League to approach court if ISL is made top league

Sports Shorts: I-League to approach court if ISL is made top league

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Sports Shorts: Anish wins India's 3rd individual gold in Jr. World Cup

Sports Shorts: Anish wins India's 3rd individual gold in Jr. World Cup

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

When will European soccer season resume?

When will European soccer season resume?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte gave the go-ahead on Sunday for professional sports teams to start training again in May following the novel coronavirus outbreak but did not set a date for soccer's top-flight Serie A championship to resume. While the Spanish soccer season is unlikely to return until the summer, the country's health minister Salvador Illa said.

After Rousey, it's Wozniacki's turn to go nude for SI Swimsuit issue

After Rousey, it's Wozniacki's turn to go nude for SI Swimsuit issue

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Caroline Wozniacki ditched her bikini for paint for this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.

Can Dressel emulate American swimming great Phelps?

Can Dressel emulate American swimming great Phelps?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Caeleb Dressel heads into the world championships in South Korea looking to show his rivals he is the man to beat at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Sports Shorts: IAAF wants Semenya to lower testosterone level

Sports Shorts: IAAF wants Semenya to lower testosterone level

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Football Extras: Mourinho defends Kane's record

Football Extras: Mourinho defends Kane's record

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

How 'the ant' trumped mighty Barcelona...

How 'the ant' trumped mighty Barcelona...

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Athletic Bilbao's Spanish Super Cup victory against Barcelona not only earned them their first major trophy in 31 years but also ended coach Ernesto Valverde's long wait for silverware.

Barca stunned by Bilbao; Lewandowski rescues Bayern

Barca stunned by Bilbao; Lewandowski rescues Bayern

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

La Liga champions Barcelona fell to their first opening day defeat of the season in 11 years when they were beaten 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao thanks to a sensational late overhead kick from veteran striker Aritz Aduriz.

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

First lady Jill Biden cheered her countrywomen to an upset victory over the French in the debut of 3x3 basketball at the Olympics as President Emmanuel Macron watched on from the sidelines.

How China's coronavirus is affecting sports world

How China's coronavirus is affecting sports world

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The list of international sporting events affected by a new virus outbreak in China grew on Wednesday with skiing World Cup races in Yanqing cancelled and Olympic women's football in Australia in doubt over concerns about athletes' safety. Badminton, tennis and basketball were among other sports whose governing bodies were rearranging events, weighing possible changes or monitoring the implications of the outbreak.