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Serena smashes a winner at New York Fashion Week

Serena smashes a winner at New York Fashion Week

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

The tennis ace knocked our socks off with her stunning Serena Williams Signature Statement Collection. Take a look!

Lanka Opposition rejects President's invitation to join unity govt

Lanka Opposition rejects President's invitation to join unity govt

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday fired Basil Rajapaksa from his post and invited the Opposition parties to join a unity Cabinet to tackle the raging public anger against the hardships caused by the economic crisis.

Test cricket set to return to Pakistan after 10 years

Test cricket set to return to Pakistan after 10 years

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Test cricket is set to Pakistan after a long wait of 10 years with Sri Lanka picking a full-strength squad for the two-match series next month.

West Indies aim for survival as Sri Lanka look to sign off on a high

West Indies aim for survival as Sri Lanka look to sign off on a high

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Defending champions West Indies will be desperate to address their batting woes and keep their slim semi-final hopes alive when they take on an inexperienced Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

PIX: Buttler's ton sets up England's 4th straight win

PIX: Buttler's ton sets up England's 4th straight win

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between England and Sri Lanka, in Sharjah, on Monday.

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Azharuddin, whose nomination was rejected two years ago, submitted his papers to former Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath on Wednesday.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

McLaren's Alonso to retire from F1 at end of season

McLaren's Alonso to retire from F1 at end of season

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

His storied career has included 32 wins, 22 pole positions and 97 podiums so far.

Karunaratne to lead Sri Lanka in World Cup

Karunaratne to lead Sri Lanka in World Cup

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The 30-year-old will lead the team while playing his first one-day game since 2015.

Verstappen takes crushing Styrian Grand Prix win

Verstappen takes crushing Styrian Grand Prix win

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Verstappen led from start to finish at Austria's Red Bull Ring, with seven-time world champion Hamilton second for Mercedes.

F1: Bottas takes pole, penalty for Hamilton in Turkey

F1: Bottas takes pole, penalty for Hamilton in Turkey

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Verstappen took a grid penalty at the previous race in Russia and finished second after starting at the back of the field, his progress helped after late rain caused problems for others.

WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win

WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

A round-up of Sunday's action in the South American World Cup qualifiers.

Euro: Belgium reckon they can stop Portugal's Ronaldo

Euro: Belgium reckon they can stop Portugal's Ronaldo

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'These matches are all like finals now and if you don't play well, you don't win.'

Kallis guiding English to counter Sri Lankan conditions

Kallis guiding English to counter Sri Lankan conditions

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Root said that spinning tracks will throw challenges to the visiting team but they are adapting to the conditions quickly.

Verstappen wins Mexico City GP to stretch F1 lead

Verstappen wins Mexico City GP to stretch F1 lead

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Red Bull closed the gap to champions Mercedes in the constructors' standings to one point.

Verstappen wins Austrian GP, Hamilton finishes fourth

Verstappen wins Austrian GP, Hamilton finishes fourth

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Hamilton held on for fourth, but slipped from 18 to 32 points behind Verstappen in the championship standings.

Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19

Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo has no symptoms of the coronavirus but will miss Portugal's UEFA Nations League game against Sweden on Wednesday

Pink Ball Test: Will Kohli's wait for 71st ton end at Chinnaswamy?

Pink Ball Test: Will Kohli's wait for 71st ton end at Chinnaswamy?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli would hope for a turnaround when India take on an under-prepared Sri Lanka in the second Test in Bengaluru

PIX: Thorgan Hazard goal takes Belgium past Portugal

PIX: Thorgan Hazard goal takes Belgium past Portugal

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Thorgan Hazard's first-half goal enabled Belgium score a 1-0 victory over defending champions Portugal in Euro 2020 last 16 match at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, Spain, on Sunday. The victory set up a quarter-final against Italy.

Why India lost the 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka...

Why India lost the 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka...

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'We had a good start but lost too many wickets in the middle overs'

PICS: Haaland hoists Manchester City; Chelsea lose

PICS: Haaland hoists Manchester City; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

PICS: India prove too good for Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

PICS: India prove too good for Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Images from the first One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Sunday.

From hero to zero: Morata's tournament ends in disappointment

From hero to zero: Morata's tournament ends in disappointment

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Morata became the first ever Spanish player to score for club and country at Wembley Stadium.

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli hold on to No 5 spot

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli hold on to No 5 spot

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Virat Kohli has held on to his fifth spot in the latest ICC Test rankings for batsmen.

F1: Verstappen puts Red Bull on pole in Bahrain

F1: Verstappen puts Red Bull on pole in Bahrain

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Max Verstappen put Red Bull on pole position for Formula One's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday, with seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton alongside on the front row for Mercedes.

1st ODI: Root guides England to five-wicket win over SL

1st ODI: Root guides England to five-wicket win over SL

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Root and all-rounder Moeen Ali (28) stitched together a patient 91-run partnership to steady the ship.

Olympics Football: Japan edge towards knock-outs; France rebound

Olympics Football: Japan edge towards knock-outs; France rebound

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

A summary of the man's football matches at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday.

Cricket Buzz: Ganguly to miss MCC meeting after mother falls ill

Cricket Buzz: Ganguly to miss MCC meeting after mother falls ill

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who is a member of the Marylebone Cricket Club World Cricket Committee, will skip its upcoming meeting at Lord's on August 11-12.

No Malinga in Sri Lanka T20 squad for India series

No Malinga in Sri Lanka T20 squad for India series

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The list has been ratified by sports minister Dayasiri Jayasekera. The list however says Malinga has been rested without stating any reason for that. Malinga is currently playing in the Bangladesh Premier League.

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

This is his 'Test' and for Kohli, a century to mark a 'century' is something he would be craving

SEE: Dravid's inspiring dressing room speech after thrilling win

SEE: Dravid's inspiring dressing room speech after thrilling win

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

With its back to the wall, Team India responded like champions, said coach Rahul Dravid in an inspiring dressing room speech after his young side registered a series-clinching win in the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday.

Alonso ruled out of Australian Grand Prix

Alonso ruled out of Australian Grand Prix

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Spain's Fernando Alonso will not race in next week's season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix on doctors' advice after a heavy crash in testing, his McLaren team said on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka touch down in Guwahati ahead of T20Is

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka touch down in Guwahati ahead of T20Is

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The Sri Lankan cricket team, led by veteran pacer Lasith Malinga, arrived in Guwahati on Thursday for the three-match T20 series against India amid tight security after the city witnessed widespread protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The Sri Lankan team headed straight to the team hotel amid a thick security cover. The members of the Indian team are expected to arrive in batches on Friday for the series opener on Sunday.

Verstappen holds off Hamilton to double his F1 lead

Verstappen holds off Hamilton to double his F1 lead

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Red Bull's Mexican Sergio Perez was a distant third, struggling with dehydration after a water bottle failure in the Texas heat.

2nd Test: Pakistan down SL by 263 runs to win series

2nd Test: Pakistan down SL by 263 runs to win series

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Chasing 476 for victory, Sri Lanka were all out for 212.

2nd Test, Day 1: SL bundle out Pakistan for 191

2nd Test, Day 1: SL bundle out Pakistan for 191

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Sri Lanka ended the day at the score of 64/3, still trailing the hosts by 127 runs.

Be Financially Prepared For Third Wave

Be Financially Prepared For Third Wave

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

While the likely intensity of the third wave is still a matter of debate, wisdom lies in being financially prepared for it, advises Bindisha Sarang.

F1: Hamilton hunts down Verstappen for victory in Brazil

F1: Hamilton hunts down Verstappen for victory in Brazil

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton hunted down Max Verstappen to win the Sao Paulo Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday and slash his Red Bull rival's Formula One lead to 14 points in one of the greatest drives of his career.

No regrets, no complaints from Spain coach Hierro

No regrets, no complaints from Spain coach Hierro

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Spain coach Fernando Hierro said he had no regrets at taking the job two days before the World Cup despite his side's second-round exit at the hands of hosts Russia on Sunday.

Aus Open: Cilic defeats Verdasco in late night thriller

Aus Open: Cilic defeats Verdasco in late night thriller

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Beaten by Roger Federer in last year's final, Cilic was pushed to the brink by Spanish veteran Verdasco who had the Croat on the ropes in the fourth set tiebreak.