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Key moments of the 2025 Formula One season

Key moments of the 2025 Formula One season

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Here's a look at some key moments which helped decide the championship fight.

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Expect some fireworks for the highly-versatile Cameron Green along with Quinton de Kock, Matheesha Pathirana, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi.

Hardik the bowler gives us a lot of options: SKY

Hardik the bowler gives us a lot of options: SKY

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Captain Suryakumar Yadav believes Hardik Pandya's return will restore the tactical depth and balance of India's T20 team.

Kyrgios, Medvedev, Rybakina set to enthrall fans in India

Kyrgios, Medvedev, Rybakina set to enthrall fans in India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev, Australian Nick Kyrgios and 2022 Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina, are set to enthrall fans in India when the World Tennis League makes its debut, in Bengaluru, on December 17.

Saraswat claims Super 100 crown; Tanvi falls short

Saraswat claims Super 100 crown; Tanvi falls short

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Rajasthan's Sanskar Saraswat clinched his maiden Super 100 title after eking out a three-game victory over fellow Indian Mithun Manjunath in the men's singles final of the Guwahati Masters in Guwahati on Sunday.

Under-pressure, Liverpool's Slot vows to keep fighting

Under-pressure, Liverpool's Slot vows to keep fighting

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Liverpool could be 14th in the table by the time they kick off at West Ham on Sunday afternoon and they will be desperate to steady the ship with three points.

Can Mbappe break Ronaldo's long-standing record?

Can Mbappe break Ronaldo's long-standing record?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Mbappe chasing Ronaldo record as Real Madrid host Celta

Raheel strike helps India down Korea in Azlan Shah opener

Raheel strike helps India down Korea in Azlan Shah opener

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

A solitary strike from Mohammed Raheel in the opening quarter saw a second-string Indian side defeat three-time champions South Korea 1-0 in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.

Nikhat leads India's medal charge at World Cup Finals

Nikhat leads India's medal charge at World Cup Finals

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Nikhat, Jaismine and four other Indian boxers march into finals

Duplantis, McLaughlin-Levrone World Athletes of the Year

Duplantis, McLaughlin-Levrone World Athletes of the Year

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Sweden's pole vault sensation Mondo Duplantis and American 400 metres World champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone were named World Athletes of the Year.

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Shami puts Bengal on top of points table with easy win vs Services

Kush Maini to test Alpine F1 car in Abu Dhabi

Kush Maini to test Alpine F1 car in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Kush Maini will get the taste of a modern Formula 1 machinery for the very first time when he takes the wheel of the current Alpine car in the Young Driver Test.

Olympic champion Richardson arrested in Seattle

Olympic champion Richardson arrested in Seattle

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The report said she was detained on the evening of July 27 and released the following day.

Historic! FC Goa lift Super Cup, book spot in CL 2

Historic! FC Goa lift Super Cup, book spot in CL 2

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

The win saw Manolo Marquez's team become the first side to defend the Super Cup title and win it for a record-extending third time.

2026 T20 World Cup: India take on USA in opener

2026 T20 World Cup: India take on USA in opener

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Defending champions India will open their campaign against USA in Mumbai on February 7 before facing Namibia in Delhi on February 12.

Jitesh Reveals Why India Trusts Him Over Samson

Jitesh Reveals Why India Trusts Him Over Samson

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Jitesh Sharma, who has emerged as India's preferred wicketkeeper-batter in T20 format with less than two months left for the World Cup, has played down his 'competition' with Sanju Samson in the squad, saying it only brings out his "A-game" to the fore, strengthening the side.

Piastri Pips Norris To Ace Qatar Practice

Piastri Pips Norris To Ace Qatar Practice

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Oscar Piastri led McLaren teammate and Formula One title rival Lando Norris at the top of the timesheets in sole practice for the Qatar Grand Prix on Friday.

U-19 World Cup: India to take on USA in opener

U-19 World Cup: India to take on USA in opener

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

India to open their U-19 World Cup campaign against USA

Barcelona rally to beat Alaves; Bayern survive scare

Barcelona rally to beat Alaves; Bayern survive scare

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Barcelona recovered from an early setback to secure a 3-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves in LaLiga on Saturday.

Pink-Ball Test: Aus Crush England by 8 Wkts to Take 2-0 Lead

Pink-Ball Test: Aus Crush England by 8 Wkts to Take 2-0 Lead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Australia stormed to an eight-wicket victory in the second Ashes Test on Sunday to take a 2-0 series lead as England succumbed on day four to a pace blitz from unlikely hero Michael Neser.

LaLiga: Mbappe magic ends Real Madrid's winless woes

LaLiga: Mbappe magic ends Real Madrid's winless woes

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

An inspired Kylian Mbappe scored two fabulous goals to guide Real Madrid to a commanding 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, ending their three-game winless streak in LaLiga.

Indian boxers on a roll at World Cup Finals

Indian boxers on a roll at World Cup Finals

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Hitesh beats former world champion Okazawa, Indian boxers continue to dominate at World Cup Finals

Why Pakistan wants to reschedule Australia ODI series

Why Pakistan wants to reschedule Australia ODI series

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The series is part of a twin tour by Australia to Pakistan for a three-match T20 series from January 30 to February 5 to prepare for the T20 World Cup, and they are then scheduled to return for the ODIs, scheduled for March 13 to 19.

East Bengal to meet FC Goa in Super Cup final

East Bengal to meet FC Goa in Super Cup final

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

East Bengal power past Punjab FC in Super Cup semi-final

Tanvi, Unnati march into Syed Modi International semis

Tanvi, Unnati march into Syed Modi International semis

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Tanvi, Unnati, Srikanth reach semifinals of Syed Modi International

Gambhir breaks silence: 'Blame lies with everyone!'

Gambhir breaks silence: 'Blame lies with everyone!'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Under-fire India head coach Gautam Gambhir says it is up to the Board of Control for Cricket in India to decide his future after the Test series whitewash against South Africa, but he reminded everyone of the success the team has achieved during his tenure at the helm.

Greg Chappell: How England Can Make Bazball Work In Ashes

Greg Chappell: How England Can Make Bazball Work In Ashes

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Greg Chappell said that while he admires positive cricket, a "full-frontal assault" approach is insult to the intelligence of the players and the public alike.

Rakul, Sharvari, Kriti's Night Out

Rakul, Sharvari, Kriti's Night Out

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Film folk have been looking very glamorous in the last two days, thanks to the Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest.

For F1, what happened in Vegas does not stay in Vegas

For F1, what happened in Vegas does not stay in Vegas

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The aftershock of Sunday's double disqualification in Nevada hangs over champions McLaren ahead of a sprint weekend in Qatar that could hand Lando Norris his first F1 crown -- or erode his lead.

Test series offers Gill, Bavuma stage to prove a point

Test series offers Gill, Bavuma stage to prove a point

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

South Africa are the World Test champions and skipper Temba Bavuma wants them to play like it and prove their credentials in the two-Test series against India beginning on Friday.

Gibbs says, shorten IPL, play more Tests. Do you agree?

Gibbs says, shorten IPL, play more Tests. Do you agree?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Throughout the Test series, Indian batters struggled against a strong South African bowling attack. Indian batters averaged just 15.23 across the two-match Test series against South Africa.

Seville upstages Olympic champion Lyles again in 100m

Seville upstages Olympic champion Lyles again in 100m

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Jamaican Oblique Seville left Olympic champion Noah Lyles trailing in his wake to win the Lausanne Diamond League 100 metres in Lausanne on Wednesday.

What's Behind Kohli's Century Celebrations?

What's Behind Kohli's Century Celebrations?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'He must be telling you that you doubted me? Now I have shown what I can do. I have got it in me.' There is a lot more to Virat Kohli's animated celebrations in Ranchi and Raipur than meets the eye, believes Ravichandran Ashwin.

Champions India end SAFF U-17 campaign with defeat

Champions India end SAFF U-17 campaign with defeat

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

India crowned champions despite loss to Bangladesh in SAFF U-17 Women C'ships

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal; Liverpool halt woeful run

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal; Liverpool halt woeful run

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Arsenal missed a chance to tighten their grip on the Premier League title race with a 1-1 draw at 10-man Chelsea on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Why RCB released Liam Livingstone

IPL 2026: Why RCB released Liam Livingstone

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Liam Livingstone struggled in IPL 2024 -- managing just 112 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 133.33, with a lone half-century apart from taking only two wickets.

Back in rhythm, Gayatri-Treesa eye top-10 spot

Back in rhythm, Gayatri-Treesa eye top-10 spot

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Title defence in Lucknow boosts Gayatri-Treesa's push back to world top 10

India likely to have identical squad for NZ series & T20 World Cup

India likely to have identical squad for NZ series & T20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

The national selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar, in all likelihood, will select identical squads for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand and the marquee ICC T20 World Cup, a BCCI source said on Friday.

Azlan Shah Cup: Selvam's strike helps India edge New Zealand

Azlan Shah Cup: Selvam's strike helps India edge New Zealand

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Selvam Karthi produced the winning goal in the last quarter as India defeated New Zealand 3-2 in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.

Sreejesh-inspired Prince fires India into Junior WC semis

Sreejesh-inspired Prince fires India into Junior WC semis

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Fighting India beat Belgium in shoot-out to enter FIH Jr WC semifinals