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IPL 2018 squads: Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2018 squads: Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League will commence, on Saturday, April 7 and will end on 27th May

RCB-CSK tie called off after heavy downpour

RCB-CSK tie called off after heavy downpour

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The return leg match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings was called off after heavy downpour ruled out any possibility of having even a curtailed match.

Can under-par Warner carry IPL form into SL T20Is?

Can under-par Warner carry IPL form into SL T20Is?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Australia look to make statement a year ahead of T20 World Cup

'The catch was debatable, I just wasn't 100 per cent sure'

'The catch was debatable, I just wasn't 100 per cent sure'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Kiwi middle order batsman Kane Williamson believes the umpires' decision to declare him not out, when Alviro Petersen had caught him during the last day of the final Test, was right, as the catch was 'debatable'.

COVID-19 lockdown: Golfer Rashid turns to martial arts to stay fit

COVID-19 lockdown: Golfer Rashid turns to martial arts to stay fit

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Rashid Khan is ranked inside top 60 in the Olympic Golf Qualification Rankings -- the cut-off for Olympics -- but with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down all events globally, including India, he too has been confined to home.

Confident India eye historic triumph at MCG

Confident India eye historic triumph at MCG

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The Men in Blue have never won a bilateral ODI contest on Australian soil.

Reaction to cancellation of Wimbledon: Federer 'devastated', Serena 'shocked'

Reaction to cancellation of Wimbledon: Federer 'devastated', Serena 'shocked'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Here are some of the reactions to the Grand Slam - originally scheduled for June 29-July 12 - being cancelled for the first time in 75 years.

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Black Lives Matter was stenciled onto NFL fields and NBA courts. Athletes raised fists and took the knee.

Will Puss in Boots be as popular as Shrek?

Will Puss in Boots be as popular as Shrek?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

We take a look.

Bollywood's Top 10 Sexiest Molls

Bollywood's Top 10 Sexiest Molls

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

With Sonakshi readying to play a moll in the Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai sequel, here's a look at some women who really rocked that part.

When Dhoni finished off KP with his perfect jibe...

When Dhoni finished off KP with his perfect jibe...

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a picture of concentration on the field but there was a departure when he decided to have a 'go' at former Indian Premier League teammate Kevin Pietersen.

Get ready for Federer vs Serena!

Get ready for Federer vs Serena!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Roger Federer and Serena Williams, holders of a combined 43 singles Grand Slam titles, will face each other for the first time on Tuesday when they feature in the Hopman Cup mixed doubles match.

US Open: Wawrinka ends Del Potro's run

US Open: Wawrinka ends Del Potro's run

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Swiss third seed Stanislas Wawrinka outlasted tiring former champion Juan Martin del Potro in four sets to advance to the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday.

Time to forget Pakistan scandals: Strauss

Time to forget Pakistan scandals: Strauss

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

The scandals that have plagued recent series with Pakistan must be forgotten when England play them in the United Arab Emirates later this month, captain Andrew Strauss said on Monday.

Aussie tennis brat Tomic fined $10,000 for US Open outburst at heckler

Aussie tennis brat Tomic fined $10,000 for US Open outburst at heckler

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Bernard Tomic was sent packing early at the US Open and his minimal earnings were offset by a $10,000 fine levied on him for a crude on-court outburst he directed at a heckler during his first-round loss.

Meet Ivo Karlovic, the King of aces...

Meet Ivo Karlovic, the King of aces...

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Ivo Karlovic set a US Open record on Tuesday when he banged down 61 aces on his way to a first round victory over Taiwan's Lu Yen-Hsun.

PHOTOS: England post world record 481; crush Aus by 242 runs

PHOTOS: England post world record 481; crush Aus by 242 runs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

England posted a world record 481 for six before they demolished Australia by 242 runs in the third match of their ODI series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Tuesday.

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Awesome images from the world of Sport 2018.

Silence reigns golden at the 84th Oscars

Silence reigns golden at the 84th Oscars

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Even if The Artist wasn't 2011's best film, Raja Sen doesn't have too much to complain about the Oscars this year.

Silence reigns golden at the 84th Oscars

Silence reigns golden at the 84th Oscars

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Even if The Artist wasn't 2011's best film, Raja Sen doesn't have too much to complain about the Oscars this year.

Review: Moneyball is a winner

Review: Moneyball is a winner

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Aided by a sharply-penned character sketch, Brad pitt strips himself of all traces of a commercial star and becomes Billy Beane.

Railways need Rs 1 lakh crore to fund safety upgrade

Railways need Rs 1 lakh crore to fund safety upgrade

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

A high-level safety review committee for the Indian Railways has suggested fresh tax on passengers.

Lack of lbw DRS may hurt England: Flower

Lack of lbw DRS may hurt England: Flower

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

England cricket coach Andy Flower feels India's decision to disallow TV reviews of lbw decisions in the ongoing Test series could hamper England's chances of achieving the world number one ranking.

Nadal fights off Schwartzman challenge to enter semis

Nadal fights off Schwartzman challenge to enter semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

With Roger Federer and 2018 champion Novak Djokovic having already made exits, Nadal's path to a fourth US Open trophy has been cleared of familiar hurdles.

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Four years ago Berrettini was playing a Futures event in Italy and on Wednesday became the first Italian man since Corrado Barazzutti 42 years ago to reach the US Open semi-finals.

US Open PIX: Berrettini sinks Monfils in thriller

US Open PIX: Berrettini sinks Monfils in thriller

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

In the decider, Berrettini broke twice for a 4-2 lead but a rejuvenated Monfils dug deep and raced around the court to fight off three match points to force a final-set tiebreak. But it was Berrettini who leaned on his powerful serve to prevail and become the fourth Italian man to reach a Grand Slam semi-final in the Open Era.

US Open: Muguruza stunned by qualifier Karolina Muchova

US Open: Muguruza stunned by qualifier Karolina Muchova

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Muchova, who came into the match against the 12th seed with a world ranking of 202, was understandably nervous from the outset but grew into the contest and eventually prevailed 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in two hours and 27 minutes.

PHOTOS: Halep ends Gauff's Wimbledon dream

PHOTOS: Halep ends Gauff's Wimbledon dream

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

After stunning Venus Williams then saving two match points en route to beating Polona Hercog last week, Gauff was suddenly the hottest ticket in town but she was always going to find it tough against Halep, last year's French Open champion and the first top-10 opponent she had ever faced.

PICS: Serena survives scare to reach US Open third round

PICS: Serena survives scare to reach US Open third round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

World number eight Williams, who captured the first of her six US Open titles two years before her 17-year-old opponent was born, spent the first half of the match trying to find her rhythm but when she did she was off to the races.

3rd T20: India geared up for do-or-die battle against Australia

3rd T20: India geared up for do-or-die battle against Australia

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

India were in with a very good chance of levelling the series in Melbourne on Friday after reducing Australia to 132 for 7 in 19 overs but rain put paid to their hopes.

Wedding bells for Cameron Diaz?

Wedding bells for Cameron Diaz?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The actress has been going out with baseball star Rodriguez since last year.

Which team has the strongest bowling attack in IPL-11?

Which team has the strongest bowling attack in IPL-11?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Australia all-rounder James Faulkner believes Sunrisers Hyderabad have the strongest bowling attack in the ongoing 11th edition of the Indian Premier League with the likes of in-form pacer Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and leg spinner Rashid Khan in their rank.

'India's anti-DRS stand will create controversy'

'India's anti-DRS stand will create controversy'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

India's stubborn refusal to adopt the Decision Review System (DRS) will result in controversy sooner than later in the high-profile Test series against England, feels England coach Andy Flower.

Broad keen to extend good run to 2nd Test

Broad keen to extend good run to 2nd Test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Stuart Broad overcame frustrations by staying 'calm' during the Lord's Test and reaped rewards for patience by taking seven wickets and the young England fast bowler want to continue the good work in the second Test against India, starting in at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Friday.

Cos raised Rs 2,375 crore in FY'12; lowest in 8 years

Cos raised Rs 2,375 crore in FY'12; lowest in 8 years

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

In terms of the number of rights issues, the fiscal saw only 16 companies adopt the route to raise funds, 33 per cent lower than the previous fiscal, which saw 24 issues.

The women who made history at the US midterms

The women who made history at the US midterms

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Here are some inspirational women who just made history in the polls.

Bresnan fined for snatching cap from umpire

Bresnan fined for snatching cap from umpire

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

England fast bowler Tim Bresnan was on Friday fined 7.5 percent of his match fee for snatching his cap from umpire Sudhir Asnani during the third One-dayer against India in Mohali on Thursday.

Federer suggests merger of women's and men's governing bodies

Federer suggests merger of women's and men's governing bodies

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Roger Federer called on Wednesday for a merger between the men's ATP Tour and the WTA, which runs the women's circuit, as tennis wades through a lengthy coronavirus shutdown with lower-level professionals in deep financial crisis. The tennis season was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the hiatus will continue at least until mid-July, depriving lower-level players, who depend solely on tournament winnings, of the chance to earn a living.

Failed Broad appeal leads to hefty fine

Failed Broad appeal leads to hefty fine

Rediff.com3 Jul 2011

England's Stuart Broad has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee for showing "serious dissent" at an umpire's decision during the second One-day International against Sri Lanka, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Sunday.

ICC announces referees, umpires for WC quarters

ICC announces referees, umpires for WC quarters

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced official appointments for the quarter-final stage of the Cricket World Cup 2011.