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F1: Verstappen on pole for fifth race in a row

F1: Verstappen on pole for fifth race in a row

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Max Verstappen took his fifth pole position in a row at the British Grand Prix.

'Devastating to think that in 2023 we're still seeing these things'

'Devastating to think that in 2023 we're still seeing these things'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Lewis Hamilton said Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr as 'incredibly brave' for his response to racist insults in Spain.

Chinese 'spy ship' visit: Lankan minister says India understands

Chinese 'spy ship' visit: Lankan minister says India understands

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

In Ahmedabad to promote tourism in the island nation, Fernando said China has made a lot of investment in Sri Lanka and has been 'understanding its requirements in the past'.

Boxing Worlds: Narender, Govind, Deepak impress; Shiva Thapa crashes out

Boxing Worlds: Narender, Govind, Deepak impress; Shiva Thapa crashes out

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Narender started his campaign by defeating Muhammad Abroridinov of Tajikistan in a closely contested bout

Can Sri Lanka deny Pakistan spot in Asia Cup final vs India?

Can Sri Lanka deny Pakistan spot in Asia Cup final vs India?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

An injury-hit Pakistan will have the tough task of taming a high-spirited Sri Lanka when they lock horns in a virtual semi-final match in the Asia Cup 2023 match on Thursday.

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh eye winning start

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh eye winning start

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be eager to shake off modest ODI form and spate of injuries to key players as they seek to start their Asia Cup campaign on a winning note when they face each other in Pallekele on Thursday.

Dominant Verstappen takes Red Bull to historic win

Dominant Verstappen takes Red Bull to historic win

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Dominant Formula One leader Max Verstappen ran away with the Hungarian Grand Prix by a mighty margin on Sunday as Red Bull made history with a record 12th victory in a row.

Asia Cup: Bangladesh take on Sri Lanka in must-win Super-4 match

Asia Cup: Bangladesh take on Sri Lanka in must-win Super-4 match

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Survival will be foremost in Bangladesh's mind whereas Sri Lanka will aim for a winning start when they cross swords in the second Super 4 match of the Asia Cup in Colombo on Saturday.

F1: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Singapore to end Red Bull's run

F1: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Singapore to end Red Bull's run

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday to end Formula One leader Max Verstappen's record run of 10 wins in a row.

Will India tinker with bowling in dead rubber vs SL?

Will India tinker with bowling in dead rubber vs SL?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

A series clean sweep in sight, the Indian team is unlikely to tinker with its batting line-up tough skipper Rohit Sharma could be tempted to look at some of his bowling options during the final ODI against Sri Lanka, in Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday.

Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh to claim Test series 1-0

Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh to claim Test series 1-0

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood began his tenure with a 1-0 series victory against Bangladesh after the islanders won the second and final Test by 10 wickets on Friday.

NIA charges 10 foreigners among 13 in case linked to LTTE revival

NIA charges 10 foreigners among 13 in case linked to LTTE revival

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

The NIA had filed the case suo motu on July 8 last year and arrested the 13 persons from Tamil Nadu.

Record-equalling Verstappen continues winning run

Record-equalling Verstappen continues winning run

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Formula One leader Max Verstappen won the British Grand Prix on Sunday as Red Bull stayed unbeaten in 2023 and equalled McLaren's 1988 record run of 11 victories in a row.

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Decisions about the availability of Otavio, who started against Ghana, and reserve left back Nuno Mendes, who is also an injury concern, would be taken after a training session later on Sunday, Santos said.

Hamilton confident 'Brad Pitt can take F1 to 'new heights'

Hamilton confident 'Brad Pitt can take F1 to 'new heights'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Brad Pitt's Hollywood treatment of Formula One will take the sport's already surging popularity to another level, Lewis Hamilton predicted.

Can India end trophy drought at Asia Cup?

Can India end trophy drought at Asia Cup?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

India look to snap five-year trophy-less streak against Theekshana-less Lanka

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka win battle of nerves to enter Super Four

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka win battle of nerves to enter Super Four

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Images from the Asia Cup T20 match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday.

F1: Verstappen's penalty hands pole to Leclerc at Spa

F1: Verstappen's penalty hands pole to Leclerc at Spa

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen qualified comfortably faster but dropped five places for a gearbox change.

Mexican family killed in Nepal crash had toured India

Mexican family killed in Nepal crash had toured India

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The five Mexican nationals killed in a helicopter crash in eastern Nepal near Mount Everest on Tuesday visited India before touring the Himalayan nation for sightseeing.

How India thumped Sri Lanka to clinch series win

How India thumped Sri Lanka to clinch series win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten century guided India to a 91-run victory over Sri Lanka in the T20I

'Shame to humiliate a man who has given so much'

'Shame to humiliate a man who has given so much'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

'Yes, Ronaldo won't play forever, unfortunately he doesn't score goals now, he's old, Portugal doesn't need Ronaldo (clapping emojis).'

F1 PIX: Verstappen leads Red Bulls to one-two finish in Miami

F1 PIX: Verstappen leads Red Bulls to one-two finish in Miami

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Max Verstappen won the Miami Grand Prix from ninth on the starting grid with a masterful display of tyre management on Sunday.

Verstappen wins Austrian GP to extend world championship lead

Verstappen wins Austrian GP to extend world championship lead

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Max Verstappen won Red Bull's home Austrian Grand Prix from pole position and with the fastest lap on Sunday for the team's 10th successive Formula One victory and ninth in nine races this season.

FIFA WC: Costa Rica out to down German giants

FIFA WC: Costa Rica out to down German giants

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

"We need to be emotionally strong and break our backs in this match. Of course, if Germany is knocked out, it would be a major thing and we would be proud to be responsible for that."

Verstappen wins as red flag drama engulfs Australia GP

Verstappen wins as red flag drama engulfs Australia GP

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Max Verstappen clinched his second win of the season as the Australian Grand Prix was halted with three red flags.

Australian GP: Verstappen takes pole; Perez skids out

Australian GP: Verstappen takes pole; Perez skids out

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Verstappen struggled for grip through qualifying but it all came together in his last effort

Bahrain GP: Verstappen takes first pole of 2023

Bahrain GP: Verstappen takes first pole of 2023

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Max Verstappen leads Red Bull front row sweep in Bahrain

Hamilton back on pole for first time since 2021

Hamilton back on pole for first time since 2021

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

It was Hamilton's first pole position since Saudi Arabia in December 2021.

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Roundup of the Champions League matches played on Wednesday night

Post race penalty drops Alonso out of US Grand Prix points list

Post race penalty drops Alonso out of US Grand Prix points list

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Haas had argued that Alonso's car was in an unsafe condition after a collision because the right-hand mirror, which eventually fell off, was moving around. They also made the point they had been shown a black and orange flag, requiring a driver to pit due to mechanical problems or loose bodywork, on three occasions this season.

Did Ronaldo threaten to leave Portugal World Cup team?

Did Ronaldo threaten to leave Portugal World Cup team?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Portugal's Football Federation (FPF) has denied media reports that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the national team during the World Cup after coach Fernando Santos dropped the captain for their last-16 win over Switzerland.

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

FIFA also opened proceedings against the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) over potential breaches of fair play rules.

How India sealed ODI series vs Sri Lanka

How India sealed ODI series vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

KL Rahul (64 not out) helped India chase down their target with 40 balls remaining

FIFA bans four Uruguay players for Qatar World Cup chaos

FIFA bans four Uruguay players for Qatar World Cup chaos

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

FIFA launched proceedings against the players who angrily harangued the referee after crashing out of the tournament in Qatar, despite beating Ghana 2-0 in their final group match on December 2.

F1 PIX: Perez wins in Jeddah; Verstappen rallies to second

F1 PIX: Perez wins in Jeddah; Verstappen rallies to second

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Sergio Perez won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from pole position in a Red Bull one-two on Sunday with Max Verstappen staying top of the championship after racing from 15th to second.

Perez wins Baku sprint race for Red Bull

Perez wins Baku sprint race for Red Bull

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton was seventh for Mercedes and Lance Stroll collected the final point for Aston Martin.

PICS: Kohli, Gill tons give India record win over Sri Lanka

PICS: Kohli, Gill tons give India record win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Images from the third and final ODI between India and Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium, in Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday.

In-form Chandimal puts Sri Lanka in control vs Pakistan

In-form Chandimal puts Sri Lanka in control vs Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Dinesh Chandimal smashed his second half-century of the match to put Sri Lanka in the box seat in the opening Test against Pakistan in Galle on Monday.

F1 PIX: Dominant Verstappen storms to victory in Spain

F1 PIX: Dominant Verstappen storms to victory in Spain

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Max Verstappen won the Spanish Grand Prix from pole position to stretch his Formula One championship lead to 53 points.

PHOTOS: Sensational SKY powers India to series win

PHOTOS: Sensational SKY powers India to series win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Images from the third and final T20 International between India and Sri Lanka.