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On this Day: F1 legend Senna dies in the fast lane

On this Day: F1 legend Senna dies in the fast lane

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Much has been written about that afternoon, and the Brazilian's career and epic rivalry with Frenchman Alain Prost, with questions still asked about what caused the crash. What is certain is that it changed Formula One, triggering a major safety review and altering the course of sporting history.

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Favourites Russia Tennis Federation opened their Davis Cup Finals campaign with a resounding victory over Ecuador, Britain began with a win against France and Italy eased into the quarter-finals with a win over Colombia on Saturday.

PICS: Chelsea, Bayern romp into Champions League last 8

PICS: Chelsea, Bayern romp into Champions League last 8

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Images from Wednesday's action in the Champions League.

EPL: Spurs back on top; Arsenal lose

EPL: Spurs back on top; Arsenal lose

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Root holds firm after Siraj rocks England

PHOTOS: Root holds firm after Siraj rocks England

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between England and India, at Lord's, on Friday.

Is Buttler the new Dhoni of world cricket?

Is Buttler the new Dhoni of world cricket?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

"Jos is an unbelievable player. I love watching him bat. He is the new Dhoni of world cricket," said Langer.

Federer roars into Wimbledon fourth round for 18th time

Federer roars into Wimbledon fourth round for 18th time

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Federer showed that he is prepared to take as many knocks as it takes to keep alive his dreams

War of words: Kyrgios hits back at Tomic

War of words: Kyrgios hits back at Tomic

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Nick Kyrgios has hit back at Bernard Tomic after his compatriot accused him of feigning illness to skip Australia's Davis Cup match against the United States at the weekend.

Anderson has set the bar like Tendulkar: McGrath

Anderson has set the bar like Tendulkar: McGrath

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

England seamer James Anderson has raised the bar for fast bowlers around the world, much like India great Sachin Tendulkar did for batsmen, former Australia paceman Glenn McGrath said.

PHOTOS: Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 to win UEFA Champions League title

PHOTOS: Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 to win UEFA Champions League title

Rediff.com27 May 2018

This is Real Madrid's third consecutive Champions League title.

Australia win doubles rubber to take 2-1 lead

Australia win doubles rubber to take 2-1 lead

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Lleyton Hewitt and Chris Guccione won the doubles rubber to give Australia a 2-1 lead against Roger Federer's Switzerland in the Davis Cup world group playoff tie on Saturday.

PIX: Arsenal and Milan win; Antwerp upset Spurs

PIX: Arsenal and Milan win; Antwerp upset Spurs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Belgian league leaders Antwerp secured a shock 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur and AC Milan extended their unbeaten run to 23 games as they won 3-0 against Sparta Prague in the Europa League on Thursday, while Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win over Dundalk.

Mancini targets semis, urges Italy to entertain in Euro 2020 opener

Mancini targets semis, urges Italy to entertain in Euro 2020 opener

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Italy face Turkey at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Friday in the tournament's first match.

PIX: Manchester City's League Cup domination ends

PIX: Manchester City's League Cup domination ends

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Holders Manchester City were eliminated from the League Cup by West Ham United after a penalty shootout at London Stadium on Wednesday, ending Pep Guardiola's team's four-year domination of the competition.

Tennis Round-up: Stephens stunned, Serena cruises at Indian Wells

Tennis Round-up: Stephens stunned, Serena cruises at Indian Wells

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Under the lights on the stadium court, Williams smashed 39 winners to defeat Azarenka 7-5, 6-3 in a rematch of the 2016 final, which the Belarusian won.

EPL PHOTOS: Manchester United STUNNED by Brighton

EPL PHOTOS: Manchester United STUNNED by Brighton

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Woeful defending led to two Brighton goals in two first-half minutes as 34-year-old Glenn Murray and Shane Duffy outsmarted United's 117 million pound ($149.21 million) back four to demonstrate why manager Jose Mourinho had sought to upgrade it.

Tennis's most notable comebacks following retirement

Tennis's most notable comebacks following retirement

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Following Pat Rafter's return to A-Grade tennis, Rediff.com presents the big names in the tennis world who made memorable comebacks.

British teen out of Wimbledon after retiring with breathing problems

British teen out of Wimbledon after retiring with breathing problems

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Raducanu retired from the match because of 'difficulty breathing'.

German clubs resume training amid tight virus restrictions

German clubs resume training amid tight virus restrictions

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Soccer in Germany has been suspended for almost a month and the German Football League (DFL) has said the ban will remain in place for the top divisions at least until April 30. Clubs, however, were given the all clear to resume training this week, with champions Bayern Munich deciding to train players in small groups to minimise the risk of infection.

Kohli praises Siraj's ability to get anyone out...

Kohli praises Siraj's ability to get anyone out...

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Mohammed Siraj's meteoric rise is hardly a surprise for India skipper Virat Kohli. Kohli said that the pacer's confidence has now risen to a level where he believes that he can get any batsman out at any point of the game.

EPL PIX: Havertz shines as Chelsea beat Everton

EPL PIX: Havertz shines as Chelsea beat Everton

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Chelsea extended their impressive turnaround under new coach Thomas Tuchel with a 2-0 home win over in-form Everton on Monday as Kai Havertz played a key role in both goals on his return to the starting 11.

PICS: Toothless Manchester Utd held goalless at Palace

PICS: Toothless Manchester Utd held goalless at Palace

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

It was a third successive 0-0 draw for United after a stalemate at Chelsea on Sunday and against Real Sociedad last Thursday which completed a 4-0 aggregate win over the Spanish side in the Europa League.

Can West Indies once again rule world cricket?

Can West Indies once again rule world cricket?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The famous win in the opening Test against England in Southampton was West Indies' first in the opening Test of an away series in almost 13 years and only their second Test win in England in 20 years.

Mooen Ali enjoying himself, his game and challenges

Mooen Ali enjoying himself, his game and challenges

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

England all-rounder Moeen Ali is relishing every bit of his Test return in the ongoing second match of the series against India at Lord's. At this stage of his career he just wants to take it easy and enjoy the game.

EPL PIX: United, Arsenal slip up; Chelsea hit Saints for six

EPL PIX: United, Arsenal slip up; Chelsea hit Saints for six

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

PICS: India score stunning win over England in 2nd Test

PICS: India score stunning win over England in 2nd Test

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Images from Day 5 in the second Test between England and India, at Lord's, on Monday.

Coronavirus crisis could see pay cuts for England cricketers

Coronavirus crisis could see pay cuts for England cricketers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

England's tour of Sri Lanka was cancelled earlier this month and the ECB announced no professional cricket will be played until the end of May.

2017 will see lower pay hikes across India

2017 will see lower pay hikes across India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Increments in 2017 would be less than in 2016, says survey.

'Without diversity cricket is nothing': ICC stands against racism

'Without diversity cricket is nothing': ICC stands against racism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The International Cricket Council said "cricket is nothing without diversity" as racism remained a topic of global debate following the death of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd died last week gasping for breath as a white police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on the handcuffed man's neck, leading to violent protests across America.

Start-ups to offer record salary hike in 2016

Start-ups to offer record salary hike in 2016

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Overall, it has projected a 10.3% salary rise for India Inc in 2016 compared to 10.6% in 2015.

Brilliant Billings steers England to comfortable win over Ireland

Brilliant Billings steers England to comfortable win over Ireland

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Sam Billings and captain Eoin Morgan put on 96 for the fifth wicket to secure victory with 22.1 overs to spare.

India, China account for 54% of total gold demand during Q1

India, China account for 54% of total gold demand during Q1

Rediff.com17 May 2015

India, China account for 54% of total gold demand in first four mnths of 2015.

'Nervous' Rafter's return ends in 73 minutes

'Nervous' Rafter's return ends in 73 minutes

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Two-times Grand Slam champion Pat Rafter's return to the big-time after retiring 13 years ago lasted just 73 minutes when he and his former Davis Cup team mate Lleyton Hewitt lost in straight sets in the Australian Open doubles.

These 24 companies are India's best employers

These 24 companies are India's best employers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

This recognition is a testimony of India's strong belief in promoting entrepreneurship

PIX: Djokovic in 10th Wimbledon semis; takes on Shapovalov

PIX: Djokovic in 10th Wimbledon semis; takes on Shapovalov

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Images from Day 9 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Wednesday.

'Virat can rub people the wrong way'

'Virat can rub people the wrong way'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'It is just a case of trying to put a real focus on the cricket rather than the noise that comes with it.'

How father's death toughened India's pace sensation Siraj

How father's death toughened India's pace sensation Siraj

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Mohammed Siraj is a beautiful story that can always invoke an entire gamut of emotions -- sadness for the tragedies he has endured, thrill for the way he is attaining mastery over his craft and joy for his success at the highest level.

Royal Ascot 2017: Ridiculous hats are the norm here!

Royal Ascot 2017: Ridiculous hats are the norm here!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

We bet you would have not seen such outrageous hats before.

Ever-improving Manchester United on trophy hunt

Ever-improving Manchester United on trophy hunt

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Paul Pogba believes the Red Devils have right balance to win FA Cup and Europa League crowns.

Siraj Breaks Kapil's Lord's Record

Siraj Breaks Kapil's Lord's Record

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents the interesting numbers from Day 5 of the India-England Test at Lord's.