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Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Spain secured their place at the 2026 World Cup after a nervy 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville on Tuesday.

Rugby in closed stadiums as pro sport set to restart in NZ

Rugby in closed stadiums as pro sport set to restart in NZ

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Resumption of professional and local sport within days, says the country's sports and recreation minister.

Will NZ host ICC T20 World Cup?

Will NZ host ICC T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

In an interaction with ANI, New Zealand Sports Minister Robertson said that the final decision is for the ICC to take, and currently, the country is preparing to host the Women's World Cup in 2021.

Record crowds as Women's World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

Record crowds as Women's World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

New Zealand opened the ninth Women's World Cup with a shock win against former champions Norway on Thursday

NZ 'disappointed', Australia 'not annoyed' over re-scheduling

NZ 'disappointed', Australia 'not annoyed' over re-scheduling

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Accept ICC's World Cup decisions.

Women's sport faces generational loss from COVID-19 cuts

Women's sport faces generational loss from COVID-19 cuts

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Women's cricket, soccer, Australian Rules, rugby league and rugby union competitions have gained traction in Australia and New Zealand but many organisations have been quick to pull funding and end seasons for women's sport during the pandemic.

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses.'

New Zealand in agony after 'cruel' WC loss

New Zealand in agony after 'cruel' WC loss

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'I think as a nation we all aged a year in that super over. I feel nothing but pride. What a team'

NZ lifter will be first transgender athlete to participate at Olympics

NZ lifter will be first transgender athlete to participate at Olympics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Save Women's Sport Australasia, a group opposed to transgender women competing in women's sports, said Hubbard's selection was allowed by "flawed policy from the IOC".

Day after, New Zealand coach 'feeling very hollow'

Day after, New Zealand coach 'feeling very hollow'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Both finalists could not be separated at the end of regular play as well as the Super Over, but England were crowned champions because they had a superior boundary count.

ICC U-19 World Cup 2018 launched in New Zealand

ICC U-19 World Cup 2018 launched in New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

The function was attended by Hon Grant Robertson, Minister for Sports and Recreation of New Zealand, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson, New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive David White and Event Brand Ambassador Corey Anderson among others.

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Scotland's Clarke names uncapped trio in Euro squad.

Azim Premji chosen for Carnegie philanthropy medal

Azim Premji chosen for Carnegie philanthropy medal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Premji, 70, who founded the Azim Premji Foundation, is among the nine philanthropists named recipients of the 2017 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy in "recognition of their outstanding and innovative leadership in philanthropy."

How a refugee footballer's honeymoon turned into deportation nightmare

How a refugee footballer's honeymoon turned into deportation nightmare

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

As the 25-year-old, who has refugee status in Australia, got off a plane in Bangkok on November 27, Thai immigration police were waiting to arrest him based on an Interpol "red notice" from Bahrain.

Liverpool set new club record after thumping Leicester

Liverpool set new club record after thumping Leicester

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The reigning champions have won 53 and drawn 11 of those 64 games, scoring 169 goals and conceding 42 for a total of 170 points.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea secure UCL spot, Arsenal miss out

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea secure UCL spot, Arsenal miss out

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Images from English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

PICS: Liverpool sunk by Atletico extra-time triple; PSG win

PICS: Liverpool sunk by Atletico extra-time triple; PSG win

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

After falling 2-0 down on the night, substitute Marcos Llorente struck twice in extra-time and Alvaro Morata added a late third to ensure a famous victory for Diego Simeone's side against a Liverpool team unbeaten in their last 25 home games in European competition.

Sports Shorts: Sarita ends with bronze in Polish boxing tourney

Sports Shorts: Sarita ends with bronze in Polish boxing tourney

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

EPL PIX: City suffer shock defeat, Liverpool five points clear

EPL PIX: City suffer shock defeat, Liverpool five points clear

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Liverpool had won each of their previous four home leagues games in which they conceded first and 12 minutes later they had turned another match on its head as Roberto Firmino's trickery set up Mane to give the hosts the lead at the second attempt.

EPL PHOTOS: Reds continue march towards title; United down Newcastle

EPL PHOTOS: Reds continue march towards title; United down Newcastle

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

United down Newcastle after Saints stun Chelsea on a dramatic night in the English Premier League.