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How Iga Swiatek plans to bounce back after shock defeat in Miami

How Iga Swiatek plans to bounce back after shock defeat in Miami

Rediff.com2 days ago

Iga Swiatek plans to simplify her tennis strategy after a surprising defeat to Magda Linette at the Miami Open, marking her first opening loss in a WTA tournament since 2021.

Rajasthan Royals' Sam Curran set to miss IPL 2026 with injury

Rajasthan Royals' Sam Curran set to miss IPL 2026 with injury

Rediff.com2 days ago

Rajasthan Royals have suffered a major setback ahead of IPL 2026, with England all-rounder Sam Curran likely to miss the entire tournament due to a suspected groin injury.

George Russell wins Shanghai sprint race for Mercedes to stretch F1 lead

George Russell wins Shanghai sprint race for Mercedes to stretch F1 lead

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

George Russell held off the fast-starting Ferraris to win the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race for Mercedes on Saturday.

How the Middle East Conflict Has Stranded PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi

How the Middle East Conflict Has Stranded PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been stranded in Qatar for over a week due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, impacting flights and travel across the region.

CJI Emphasises Human Oversight as AI Integrates into Judicial System

CJI Emphasises Human Oversight as AI Integrates into Judicial System

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, advocates for the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the judicial system, emphasising that it should enhance efficiency without compromising core judicial functions and human oversight.

Djokovic, Alcaraz Advance; Andreeva stunned at Indian Wells

Djokovic, Alcaraz Advance; Andreeva stunned at Indian Wells

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Novak Djokovic fights past Aleksandar Kovacevic to reach the last 16 at Indian Wells Open, setting up a clash with defending champion Jack Draper.

IPL 2026: Uthappa doubts SRH's title chances despite strong batting line-up

IPL 2026: Uthappa doubts SRH's title chances despite strong batting line-up

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has said former champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are not serious contenders for the IPL title this season, despite having an ultra-aggressive batting lineup.

How did India secure Hormuz passage for ships? Jaishankar reveals

How did India secure Hormuz passage for ships? Jaishankar reveals

Rediff.com6 days ago

Amidst rising Middle East tensions, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlights India's strategic dialogue with Iran to safeguard maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring India's energy security and continued oil trade.

After uncertainty, Govt clears Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL matches

After uncertainty, Govt clears Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL matches

Rediff.com6 days ago

In a major relief for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Karnataka government has granted approval to host IPL 2026 matches at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

IPL 2026: Why Samson's Exit Is A 'Massive Loss' For Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2026: Why Samson's Exit Is A 'Massive Loss' For Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com1 days ago

Faf du Plessis says Sanju Samson's move to CSK is a huge loss for Rajasthan Royals, calling him the franchise's identity ahead of IPL 2026.

Ruud stunned, Draper also knocked out at rain-hit Miami Open

Ruud stunned, Draper also knocked out at rain-hit Miami Open

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jack Draper crashes out of Miami Open after loss to Reilly Opelka, while Ethan Quinn stuns Casper Ruud in a breakthrough win.

IPL strong on pay, weak on player rights: Players' body

IPL strong on pay, weak on player rights: Players' body

Rediff.com3 days ago

IPL ranks third in WCA global league ratings, excelling in pay but lagging in player rights, dispute resolution and welfare standards.

Antonelli makes history with maiden F1 win in China

Antonelli makes history with maiden F1 win in China

Rediff.com7 days ago

Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Formula One victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the second-youngest race winner in history as Mercedes secured a one-two finish.

Indian Duo Withdraw from Swiss Open After Rankireddy's Shoulder Injury

Indian Duo Withdraw from Swiss Open After Rankireddy's Shoulder Injury

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Top-seeded Indian men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty withdrew from the Swiss Open due to a shoulder injury sustained by Rankireddy.

Soccer: Napoli go second; Lens top Ligue 1

Soccer: Napoli go second; Lens top Ligue 1

Rediff.com1 days ago

Scott McTominay's early strike lifts Napoli to second in Serie A, while Lens thrash Angers 5-1 to go top of Ligue 1.

MI vs RCB at Wankhede blockbuster of IPL 2026 first phase

MI vs RCB at Wankhede blockbuster of IPL 2026 first phase

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Irfan Pathan says the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium will be the biggest match of the tournament's opening phase.

Manav Thakkar, Yashaswini Ghorpade triumph at National Table Tennis Championships

Manav Thakkar, Yashaswini Ghorpade triumph at National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com1 days ago

Manav Thakkar and Yashaswini Ghorpade secured their first senior national table tennis titles at the championships held in Indore, while Ankur Bhattacharjee and Suhana Saini won the mixed doubles final, and Divyanshi Bhowmick received the D Vishwa Trophy.

Chinese Grand Prix: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli youngest pole-sitter in F1 history

Chinese Grand Prix: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli youngest pole-sitter in F1 history

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One driver to take pole position for a full Grand Prix after qualifying fastest for Mercedes in China on Saturday.

KSCA Briefs Expert Committee on M Chinnaswamy Stadium Security Enhancements Ahead of IPL

KSCA Briefs Expert Committee on M Chinnaswamy Stadium Security Enhancements Ahead of IPL

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) presented its security enhancement plans for the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to a government-appointed Expert Committee ahead of the upcoming IPL season. The presentation follows the government's approval for IPL matches at the venue after concerns arose from a previous incident.

India to play T20I series in Ireland before England white-ball assignment

India to play T20I series in Ireland before England white-ball assignment

Rediff.com2 days ago

India will tour Ireland for a T20I series in June, preceding their white-ball tour of England. This series is part of Ireland's preparation for the upcoming summer and follows Paul Stirling's decision to step down as T20I captain.

IPL 2026: Race To Buy RCB In Final Stretch...

IPL 2026: Race To Buy RCB In Final Stretch...

Rediff.com5 days ago

One consortium is led by Manipal Hospitals' Dr Ranjan Pai along with US private equity firm KKR and Singapore investment major Temasek. The other is a combine of Swedish private equity firm EQT and Premji Invest, the investment office backed by Wipro founder Azim Premji.

Lakshya Sen Falls Short in All England Open Final Against Lin Chun-Yi

Lakshya Sen Falls Short in All England Open Final Against Lin Chun-Yi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen's quest to become the third Indian to win the All England Open badminton title ended in defeat against Lin Chun-Yi in a closely contested final.

Tanvi Sharma and Isharani Baruah Exit Orleans Masters in Semifinals

Tanvi Sharma and Isharani Baruah Exit Orleans Masters in Semifinals

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Indian shuttlers Tanvi Sharma and Isharani Baruah were defeated in the women's singles semifinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stretch lead as City held by West Ham

EPL PIX: Arsenal stretch lead as City held by West Ham

Rediff.com7 days ago

Arsenal moved nine points clear in the Premier League after beating Everton 2-0 as 16-year-old Max Dowman became the youngest scorer in league history, while Manchester City dropped points at West Ham.

Krishna Nagar shines with double gold at National Para Badminton Championship

Krishna Nagar shines with double gold at National Para Badminton Championship

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar won two gold medals in the SH6 category at the 7th Senior National Para Badminton Championship.

IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders weigh options to bolster pace attack after injury blow

IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders weigh options to bolster pace attack after injury blow

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kolkata Knight Riders are exploring options to replace injured pacer Harshit Rana, with Simarjeet Singh, KM Asif, and Sandeep Warrier under consideration. The team is also awaiting clearance for Matheesha Pathirana and integrating new players into their revamped setup.

Ashwin questions KKR's bowling depth ahead of IPL 2026

Ashwin questions KKR's bowling depth ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over the bowling strength of Kolkata Knight Riders, saying opposition teams may no longer feel threatened by their attack.

IPL 2026: Rs 13 Crore for Livingstone: Price too high?

IPL 2026: Rs 13 Crore for Livingstone: Price too high?

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has questioned the high price tag of English all-rounder Liam Livingstone in the Indian Premier League (IPL), citing his inconsistent performance over the past few years. Chopra also highlighted the opportunities for Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan to shine in the upcoming IPL season.

F1 leader George Russell puts Mercedes on pole for China sprint race

F1 leader George Russell puts Mercedes on pole for China sprint race

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

George Russell led every phase of the session at the Shanghai circuit to take his first career sprint pole in a time of one minute, 31.520 seconds.

IPL 2026: RCB's Patidar will have to deal with higher expectations this year, says Kumble

IPL 2026: RCB's Patidar will have to deal with higher expectations this year, says Kumble

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will begin the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League aiming to retain the title, but former India captain Anil Kumble believes the task will be easier said than done.

ISL: BFC Honour Women in Special Walkout

ISL: BFC Honour Women in Special Walkout

Rediff.com7 days ago

Bengaluru FC players walked out onto the pitch with inspiring women in their lives, while Mohun Bagan Super Giant players walked out with female para-athletes, highlighting women's empowerment before their Indian Super League match.

Rooney Praises Arsenal Teen Max Dowman After Historic Goal

Rooney Praises Arsenal Teen Max Dowman After Historic Goal

Rediff.com6 days ago

Wayne Rooney urged Arsenal FC to allow teenager Max Dowman to enjoy his moment after he became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history at 16.

IPL 2026: How Dhoni reshaped this Punjab Kings' finisher's mindset

IPL 2026: How Dhoni reshaped this Punjab Kings' finisher's mindset

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Punjab Kings all-rounder Suryansh Shedge discusses his conversations with MS Dhoni about the role of a finisher in cricket, his experiences with Mumbai, and his expectations for the upcoming IPL season with PBKS.

Naveen Puligilla and Musa Sherif Achieve WRC3 Podium at Safari Rally Kenya

Naveen Puligilla and Musa Sherif Achieve WRC3 Podium at Safari Rally Kenya

Rediff.com4 days ago

Hyderabad-based rally driver Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif secured a podium finish in the WRC3 category at the Safari Rally Kenya 2026, marking a significant achievement for Indian motorsport.

IPL 2026: RCB's 'squad of fighters' will ease pressure on Virat Kohli, says De Villiers

IPL 2026: RCB's 'squad of fighters' will ease pressure on Virat Kohli, says De Villiers

Rediff.com3 days ago

AB de Villiers believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru have the squad depth to support Virat Kohli and defend their IPL title, while Anil Kumble anticipates Kohli adding new shots to his repertoire.

Kreishh Gurbaxani Stuns Pankaj Advani in CCI Snooker Classic

Kreishh Gurbaxani Stuns Pankaj Advani in CCI Snooker Classic

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kreishh Gurbaxani defeated Pankaj Advani in the CCI Snooker Classic final, while Aditya Mehta advanced to the quarter-finals.

Alcaraz powers into quarters, Draper upsets Djokovic in Indian Wells classic

Alcaraz powers into quarters, Draper upsets Djokovic in Indian Wells classic

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Jack Draper stunned Novak Djokovic in a deciding-set tie-break while Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak to reach the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells Open. Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina also advanced.

India Advances to Hockey World Cup Despite Final Loss to England

India Advances to Hockey World Cup Despite Final Loss to England

Rediff.com7 days ago

India lost to England in the final of the FIH Women's Hockey World Qualifier but still secured a spot in the World Cup, co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium.

Akash Deep Ruled Out of IPL 2026 with Back Injury, KKR Faces Pace Bowling Crisis

Akash Deep Ruled Out of IPL 2026 with Back Injury, KKR Faces Pace Bowling Crisis

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kolkata Knight Riders face a setback as India seamer Akash Deep is ruled out of IPL 2024 due to a back injury, adding to their growing list of injured fast bowlers.

Hero Indian Open 2026 to Feature Akshay Bhatia, Record Prize Purse

Hero Indian Open 2026 to Feature Akshay Bhatia, Record Prize Purse

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The 2026 Hero Indian Open in Gurugram will feature PGA Tour star Akshay Bhatia and a record prize purse of USD 2.55 million.