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Alcaraz stretched; Shelton reaches 3rd round in 55 secs

Alcaraz stretched; Shelton reaches 3rd round in 55 secs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Talk about a man in a hurry -- 10th seed Ben Shelton required just 55 seconds to finish off Australian Rinky Hijikata and reach the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 28

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 28

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, July 28, 2024:

Zverev, Sabalenka open with easy wins at Madrid Open

Zverev, Sabalenka open with easy wins at Madrid Open

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Zverev cruised past home favorite Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2, 6-2, while Sabalenka triumphed over qualifier Anna Blinkova 6-3, 6-4.

FA Cup door open for Crystal Palace, but Aston Villa stand in way

FA Cup door open for Crystal Palace, but Aston Villa stand in way

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Crystal Palace have never won the FA Cup, Aston Villa last lifted the trophy in 1957 and Nottingham Forest have not managed it since 1959 but all three clubs go into this weekend's semi-finals genuinely believing this could be their year.

'Legend Sreejesh will inspire the next generation'

'Legend Sreejesh will inspire the next generation'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Just-retired India goalkeeper P R Sreejesh is a legend of the game and will inspire the next generation of hockey players in the country, said his India team-mates on Saturday.

Champions Trophy: Spain thump Britain, Aus thrash Pakistan

Champions Trophy: Spain thump Britain, Aus thrash Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Australia's Jamie Dwyer scored a hat-trick as the Kookaburras thrashed Pakistan 6-1 to top Pool A in the FIH Champions Trophy played in Auckland on Tuesday.

India held to 2-2 draw by Britain in Azlan Shah opener

India held to 2-2 draw by Britain in Azlan Shah opener

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

After having maximum possession till the 2nd quarter, India finally took the lead in the 19th minute as Akashdeep Singh scored on rebound of a penalty corner.

Farah wins his farewell track race in Britain

Farah wins his farewell track race in Britain

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Mo Farah brought down the curtain on his peerless track career in Britain by winning his farewell race on home soil on an emotional afternoon at the Birmingham Grand Prix Diamond League meeting on Sunday.

Indian juniors go down in Sultan of Johor Cup final

Indian juniors go down in Sultan of Johor Cup final

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Right from the hooter it was India forcing the pace and putting Great Britain on the back foot. They were forcing the attacks, creating more circle penetrations but their finishing was letting them down.

Magnificent Murrays put Britain on brink of Davis Cup title

Magnificent Murrays put Britain on brink of Davis Cup title

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

The magnificent Murrays, Andy and Jamie, put Britain within touching distance of a first Davis Cup triumph for 79 years with a doubles victory over Belgium duo David Goffin and Steve Darcis in Ghent on Saturday.

Swiatek, Rybakina serve up bagels; Tsitsipas impresses

Swiatek, Rybakina serve up bagels; Tsitsipas impresses

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Defending champion Iga Swiatek crushed Dayana Yastremska 6-0, 6-2 and 2023 champion Elena Rybakina powered past Britain's Katie Boulter 6-0, 7-5 to reach the fourth round of Indian Wells on Sunday in displays of dominance.

Historic night for Indian hockey! Two prestigious FIH awards

Historic night for Indian hockey! Two prestigious FIH awards

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

India's Harmanpreet Singh was crowned as Men's Player Of The Year and his former compatriot PR Sreejesh was named Men's Goalkeeper Of The Year, announced the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday.

PIX: Barca, PSG lose, but make Champions League semis

PIX: Barca, PSG lose, but make Champions League semis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

A round-up of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-finals second leg between Barcelona and Dortmund, Aston Villa and Paris St Germain.

India lose bronze medal match 1-2 to Britain

India lose bronze medal match 1-2 to Britain

Rediff.com6 May 2012

Indian men's hockey team ended its London tour without a win as they lost the bronze medal match 1-2 to Great Britain in the four-nation test event ahead of the upcoming London Olympics.

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The medals tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Olympics TT: Akula, Manika advance; Kamal makes shock exit

Olympics TT: Akula, Manika advance; Kamal makes shock exit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal made a shock exit from the Paris Olympics men's singles competition.

ISSF World Cup: Sift Kaur wins bronze in women's 50m rifle 3 positions

ISSF World Cup: Sift Kaur wins bronze in women's 50m rifle 3 positions

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Sift shot 452.9 and missed silver by an agonising 0.1 to China's Han Jiayu, the reigning air rifle women's world champion.

Rishi Sunak joins Oxford, Stanford in academic roles

Rishi Sunak joins Oxford, Stanford in academic roles

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has taken on new academic roles at the University of Oxford and Stanford University, both alma maters of the Conservative Party member of Parliament. Sunak will join Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government as a member of the World Leaders Circle and a Distinguished Fellow, while at Stanford, he will be the William C Edwards Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution. Sunak expressed his enthusiasm for contributing to both institutions, highlighting their leading research in global challenges, economic policy, and technological advancements. He emphasized the significance of his education at both universities in shaping his life and career. The appointments have been welcomed by both institutions, with leaders praising Sunak's expertise and experience in global affairs and economic policy.

EPL PIX: Saints in shock draw with City; Brentford win

EPL PIX: Saints in shock draw with City; Brentford win

Rediff.com10 May 2025

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Hudson-Smith crowned Grand Slam Track's first champion

Hudson-Smith crowned Grand Slam Track's first champion

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

American Kenny Bednarek, a twice Olympic champion, built up an enormous lead around the turn and stumbled through the tape to win the 200m in 20.07, three-tenths of a second ahead of Briton Zharnel Hughes, and clinch the men's short sprints slam.

The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Virat Kohli may have stepped away from Test cricket, but he leaves behind a faster, leaner, hungrier Indian team.

Zheng storms into Pan Pacific Open Final; Shelton upsets Rublev

Zheng storms into Pan Pacific Open Final; Shelton upsets Rublev

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Zheng Qinwen saw off a spirited challenge from Diana Shnaider to secure a hard-fought 7-6(5), 6-3 win in their Pan Pacific Open semi-final on Saturday and set up a title clash against American Sofia Kenin.

Davis Cup: Britain qualify after Canadian strikes umpire with ball

Davis Cup: Britain qualify after Canadian strikes umpire with ball

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Britain reached the Davis Cup quarter-finals in bizarre circumstances on Sunday when Canadian Denis Shapovalov defaulted for inadvertently blasting a ball into the umpire's face.

'China Was Single Most Important External Factor In This Conflict'

'China Was Single Most Important External Factor In This Conflict'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'Every decision India makes along the LoC, it must also consider implications along the LAC.'

Penalty-corners key to India's Olympics medal hopes: Rasquinha

Penalty-corners key to India's Olympics medal hopes: Rasquinha

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Legendary Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha has laid out a clear challenge for the national men's team as they set their sights on a Paris Olympics medal

Gauff's perfect start to WTA Finals campaign

Gauff's perfect start to WTA Finals campaign

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

World No. 3 Coco Gauff and No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland won their respective opening matches of the Orange Group at the WTA Finals Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus had little trouble getting past China's Qinwen Zheng in a group-stage match at the WTA Finals on Saturday, prevailing 6-3, 6-4 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Queen was the rock on which modern Britain was built: Truss

Queen was the rock on which modern Britain was built: Truss

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

"Her devotion to duty is an example to us all," Truss, who had an audience with the Queen on Tuesday, said in a statement outside 10 Downing Street.

PIX: Draper mauls Rune to win Indian Wells title

PIX: Draper mauls Rune to win Indian Wells title

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Britain's Jack Draper thrashed Denmark's Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 to collect the biggest title of his career at Indian Wells on Sunday.

Good start against higher-ranked teams matter a lot, feels Rani

Good start against higher-ranked teams matter a lot, feels Rani

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Playing New Zealand and Great Britain in upcoming matches will be good preparation in an Olympic year, feels skipper Rani.

Tokyo Games: DAZZLING Pix!

Tokyo Games: DAZZLING Pix!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama on Day 12 at the Tokyo Olympics.

Nadal rallies into Bastad quarter-finals

Nadal rallies into Bastad quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal trailed in the second set before overcoming No. 5 seed Cameron Norrie of Great Britain.

FIH Pro League: India thrash world champions Germany 3-0

FIH Pro League: India thrash world champions Germany 3-0

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

India exploited a rusty German defence, punching three goals as the Harmanpreet Singh-led side outclassed the world champions to make a winning start to the London leg of the FIH Pro Hockey League in London on Saturday.

Why these Olympians are Special!

Why these Olympians are Special!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Megan Jones and Celia Quansah, a same-sex couple, will compete together at the Tokyo Olympics.

India can win hockey gold in Paris: Dhanraj Pillay

India can win hockey gold in Paris: Dhanraj Pillay

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Indian men's hockey team beat Great Britain 4-2 in shoot-out to enter the semi-finals and remain on course to win its second consecutive Olympic medal.

PIX: Duplantis wins third straight World indoor gold

PIX: Duplantis wins third straight World indoor gold

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Images from Saturday's events at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, at Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park, Nanjing, China.

Rio Olympics: Britain oust champions China to claim first diving gold

Rio Olympics: Britain oust champions China to claim first diving gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Britain's Jack Laugher and Chris Mears dethroned reigning champions China to claim their country's first ever diving gold medal in the men's 3 metre springboard event on Wednesday.

'Paris Olympics will be launch-pad for rise of Indian sports'

'Paris Olympics will be launch-pad for rise of Indian sports'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The Prime Minister termed the athletes as "India's soldiers of 2036 Olympics".

Paris 2024 Olympics: STUNNING Pix!

Paris 2024 Olympics: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

A collection of stunning pictures from the Paris 2024 Games

India name 24-member squad for Europe leg of Hockey Pro League

India name 24-member squad for Europe leg of Hockey Pro League

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Harmanpreet Singh will lead a 24-member Indian squad in the Europe leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League starting on May 22.