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Dravid's Commitment Is Unmatched!

Dravid's Commitment Is Unmatched!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The Rajasthan Royals head coach inspected the pitch in a wheelchair ahead of the IPL 2025 match against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on Sunday.

Rishabh Pant takes incredible to another level: Gower

Rishabh Pant takes incredible to another level: Gower

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Former England captain David Gower said the mercurial Rishabh Pant performs what 'others can only dream of and takes incredible to another level.'

2nd ODI: Stirling takes Ireland past Zimbabwe

2nd ODI: Stirling takes Ireland past Zimbabwe

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Zimbabwe won the first game of the series at the same venue by 49 runs and the sides will play a decider on Tuesday.

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.

PIX: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League

PIX: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Images from the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain at Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany, on Sunday.

De Bruyne bows out as City beat Bournemouth to go third

De Bruyne bows out as City beat Bournemouth to go third

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a victory in his final appearance at Etihad Stadium, as Omar Marmoush scored a stunner in a 3-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Tuesday that saw them climb to third in the table.

'Concentration not obsession needed in Champions League final'

'Concentration not obsession needed in Champions League final'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Inter Milan are determined to avenge their 2023 Champions League final loss, though manager Simone Inzaghi warned on Friday against letting determination become obsession.

PIX: Liverpool thrash Spurs to seal Premier League title

PIX: Liverpool thrash Spurs to seal Premier League title

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Liverpool roared back from a goal behind to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 and wrap up the English Premier League title in style.

Should injury subs be allowed to bat and bowl in Tests?

Should injury subs be allowed to bat and bowl in Tests?

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Michael Vaughan said substitutes who replace injured players in the first innings of a Test match should be able to bat and bowl for the remainder of the match.

Queen bows out: Ex-India hockey captain Rani Rampal retires

Queen bows out: Ex-India hockey captain Rani Rampal retires

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Former Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement on Thursday, ending a glittering 16-year career.

IPL Chapter 18 Brings Joy to Iconic No. 18!

IPL Chapter 18 Brings Joy to Iconic No. 18!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Virat Kohli lifts IPL title finally -- No. 18 meets destiny on the 18th year

Chaubey fires back at Bhutia, slams 'vested interests'

Chaubey fires back at Bhutia, slams 'vested interests'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

AIFF chief Chaubey accuses Bhutia of running football schools for "vested interest"

Messi's Inter Miami move driven by unhappy spell at PSG

Messi's Inter Miami move driven by unhappy spell at PSG

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Lionel Messi said his decision to join Major League Soccer club Inter Miami as a free agent was fuelled by his struggles at Paris St Germain, describing it as a period he "didn't enjoy".

Son outshines father: Rahul and Anvay Dravid bat together

Son outshines father: Rahul and Anvay Dravid bat together

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Playing for Vijaya Cricket Club (Malur), the father-son duo batted together briefly, marking a rare and memorable instance in the sport.

Fernandes replaces Maguire as Manchester United captain

Fernandes replaces Maguire as Manchester United captain

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named as the new captain of Manchester United, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Aus club cricketer takes six wickets in six balls!

Aus club cricketer takes six wickets in six balls!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

But Morgan turned the match on its head as he got a wicket from each off his six deliveries to bowl out Surfers Paradise for 174. Five batsmen were out for golden ducks.

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday.

PIX: New Gen India Arrives In Style!

PIX: New Gen India Arrives In Style!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Friday

AIFF want Churchill Brothers to return I-League trophy

AIFF want Churchill Brothers to return I-League trophy

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Satyanarayan told PTI that the AIFF will have to obey the CAS' final ruling on the matter.

Tamim Iqbal discharged after heart attack, thanks fans for prayers

Tamim Iqbal discharged after heart attack, thanks fans for prayers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Tamim was discharged on Friday, four days after the incident, and thanked everyone who stood by him during the difficult time.

Dutch Ladies Open: Fourth top-10 finish for Diksha Dagar

Dutch Ladies Open: Fourth top-10 finish for Diksha Dagar

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Diksha Dagar came up with steady 71 in the final round to finish tied-9th with an overall score of 4-under 212 in the Dutch Ladies Open.

Burnley, Leeds United secure Premier League promotion

Burnley, Leeds United secure Premier League promotion

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Burnley beat Sheffield United 2-1 to seal automatic promotion to the English Premier League with the result also sending Championship leaders Leeds United up alongside them.

Azhar's name off the stand? He says no way!

Azhar's name off the stand? He says no way!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin plans to approach the Telangana High Court to challenge the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) Ombudsman's order to remove his name from the North Stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Real Madrid great Marcelo hangs up his boots

Real Madrid great Marcelo hangs up his boots

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Marcelo, 36, played for Real Madrid from 2007-2022 and left the Spanish club with 25 trophies in 546 games, including six LaLiga titles.

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'He devoted his entire life for the betterment of Mumbai cricket and cricketers.' 'Even when he left for the Elysian Fields, he was in harness as mentor/advisor to the MCA.' Hemant Kenkre mourns the passing of Mumbai cricket icon Milind Rege.

How Dravid shaped Samson's career as a Royal...

How Dravid shaped Samson's career as a Royal...

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Sanju Samson, who will be leading Rajasthan Royals for a fifth successive year, credits Rahul Dravid's leadership as a major influence on his own approach.

Bayern Munich Crowned Bundesliga Champions

Bayern Munich Crowned Bundesliga Champions

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Bayern Munich claim Bundesliga title following Bayer Leverkusen draw

Will 300 be breached in IPL 2025?

Will 300 be breached in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The batters who will be salivating at the prospect of breaching the 300-mark when IPL 2025 gets under way on Saturday.

PIX: Chelsea, Aston Villa on course for Champions League

PIX: Chelsea, Aston Villa on course for Champions League

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Images from Friday's Premier League matches between Chelsea and Manchester United, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.

Why RCB will break their IPL duck this year

Why RCB will break their IPL duck this year

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'Look at the batting line-up -- it's pure power, then a mix of power and control.'

Son Heung-min's emotional return to South Korea

Son Heung-min's emotional return to South Korea

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Son Heung-min said returning to his home country South Korea for the World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Jordan has brought him immense joy

'IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL'

'IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The Indian Premier League needs a 12-16 week operating window to match the brand value of top sporting leagues in the world including the NFL, NBA and the English Premier League, reckons Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman.

'WTC O'Clock' For Captain Rohit

'WTC O'Clock' For Captain Rohit

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Captain Rohit Sharma wasted no time as he joined the team's training session on Tuesday ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia next week.

Celtic thrash Dundee Utd to seal Scottish title in style

Celtic thrash Dundee Utd to seal Scottish title in style

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Celtic clinched a 13th Scottish Premiership title in 14 seasons after Saturday's 5-0 victory at Dundee United gave Brendan Rodgers's side an unassailable lead with four games to spare.

PIX: Manchester Utd, Tottenham on cusp of Europa final

PIX: Manchester Utd, Tottenham on cusp of Europa final

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Images from the Europa League semi-finals first Leg between Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Bodo/Glimt.

'Losing stinks, and this one will linger for a while'

'Losing stinks, and this one will linger for a while'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Chhetri and BFC had lifted the ISL trophy in 2018-19 season with the talismanic striker as skipper.

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Dinesh Karthik may have spent his career in M S Dhoni's shadow, but his contributions to Indian cricket, especially in the IPL, deserve a legacy all his own, asserts Sudhir Bisht.

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: De Bruyne strike earns Manchester City win over Wolves

PIX: De Bruyne strike earns Manchester City win over Wolves

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Captain Kevin De Bruyne scored in his penultimate game at Etihad Stadium as Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 on Friday to climb to third in the Premier League and boost their chances of Champions League qualification.

Ranji: Gaikwad-led Maharashtra announce squad

Ranji: Gaikwad-led Maharashtra announce squad

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The contest will be played at the Golf Club Ground in Nasik.