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IPL PHOTOS: Kolkata vs Bangalore

IPL PHOTOS: Kolkata vs Bangalore

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Images from the IPL match played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday.

West Indies scent victory

West Indies scent victory

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

ISL: Mumbai City inflict first defeat on Hyderabad

ISL: Mumbai City inflict first defeat on Hyderabad

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Adam Le Fondre put Sergio Lobera's men further ahead in the 59th minute as Hyderabad tasted their first defeat of the season.

New IOC president to remain unpaid volunteer: Rogge

New IOC president to remain unpaid volunteer: Rogge

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The successor to International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge will remain an unpaid volunteer after all six presidential hopefuls turned down the idea of a salary, Rogge said on Friday.

The World of Sport

The World of Sport

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

The best news and features from the web.

Villeneuve did not attend test

Villeneuve did not attend test

Rediff.com12 May 2004

Jacques Villeneuve's manager Craig Pollock denied that the former world champion attended a Formula One testing session this week.

Sports Minister writes to IOC seeking wrestling review

Sports Minister writes to IOC seeking wrestling review

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday wrote to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), urging the world body's Executive Board to reconsider its decision to remove wrestling from the 2020 Summer Games roster.

IPL: Will KKR demolish Pune tonight?

IPL: Will KKR demolish Pune tonight?

Rediff.com15 May 2013

On a high after back-to-back wins, Kolkata Knight Riders will start favourites against the struggling Pune Warriors India when the two bottom-half teams clash in Ranchi's in an IPL match on Wednesday.

Tendulkar lone Indian in McCullum's all-time Test XI

Tendulkar lone Indian in McCullum's all-time Test XI

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian in former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum's all-time cricketing eleven, which is led by West Indian great Vivian Richards.

'Madness' tour to India reason for Proteas' present struggle, says Bacher

'Madness' tour to India reason for Proteas' present struggle, says Bacher

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Former South Africa skipper and administrator Ali Bacher believes that the side's recently-concluded tour against India has played a part in the team's current struggle.

Warner tampered with ball using hand strapping: Cook

Warner tampered with ball using hand strapping: Cook

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Former England captain Alastair Cook revealed in his autobiography that Australia opening batsman David Warner once told him about using the strapping on the hand to accelerate deterioration of the ball during a first-class match.

Geraint Jones pays tribute to Kallis

Geraint Jones pays tribute to Kallis

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

Play-offs still in our grasp: Kallis

Play-offs still in our grasp: Kallis

Rediff.com4 May 2013

All-rounder Jacques Kallis is optimistic about defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders' chances of reaching the Pepsi IPL semifinals even though they are languishing in the lower half of the points table.

IPL: Kolkata thrash Rajasthan to keep hopes alive

IPL: Kolkata thrash Rajasthan to keep hopes alive

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday to keep their hopes alive in the Pepsi Indian Premier League.

South Africa take charge against England

South Africa take charge against England

Rediff.com26 Dec 2004

Fast bowler Shaun Pollock took four for 32 as England were shot out for 139 in the first innings of the second Test.

5 NSF heads write to IOC, say Randhir violated Charter

5 NSF heads write to IOC, say Randhir violated Charter

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Top officials of five National Sports Federations on Monday claimed Randhir Singh violated the Olympic Charter by approaching the government to seek clarification on his candidature for the president's post in the upcoming polls of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

Injury worries for KKR ahead of KXIP tie

Injury worries for KKR ahead of KXIP tie

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Struggling to repeat their last year's performance, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders were dealt further blows as Jacques Kallis and Manoj Tiwary sustained injuries during their game against Mumbai Indians in Kolkata.

India's joint meeting with IOC postponed

India's joint meeting with IOC postponed

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

The much-anticipated joint meeting between representatives of the suspended Indian Olympic Association, the Sports Ministry and the International Olympic Committee, to find a way in resolving the issues that led to India's ban from the Olympics, has been postponed from May 7 to May 15.

Kallis inspires Kolkata to easy win over Hyderabad

Kallis inspires Kolkata to easy win over Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders got back to winning ways as they outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 48 runs to notch up their second win in the Pepsi Indian Premier League, in Kolkata on Sunday.

India looks at alternatives after Trump turns down R-Day invite

India looks at alternatives after Trump turns down R-Day invite

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

"We have very little time left for deciding on the chief guest and the process will be completed soon," a source familiar with the development said.

Stats: Rajasthan record narrowest win against Delhi

Stats: Rajasthan record narrowest win against Delhi

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

Statistical highlights from the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Daredevils played in New Delhi on Saturday. Rajasthan won the match by 5 wickets.

Santini to take over Tottenham

Santini to take over Tottenham

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

CLT20: Kallis stars in Knight Riders' maiden entry into final

CLT20: Kallis stars in Knight Riders' maiden entry into final

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Jacques Kallis brought his years of experience into play as he guided Kolkata Knight Riders to its maiden Oppo Champions League T20 final having comfortably beaten Australia's Hobart Hurricanes by seven wickets in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Tendulkar named Test player of 21st century

Tendulkar named Test player of 21st century

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was voted 'Best Test player of the 21st century' in an online poll conducted by Cricket Australia.

Kallis eyeing one last shot at World Cup glory

Kallis eyeing one last shot at World Cup glory

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis is ready to return to the One-Day International side for a last shot at winning the 50-over World Cup.

Indian Soccer: East Bengal pile further misery on BFC

Indian Soccer: East Bengal pile further misery on BFC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Former champions Chennai City FC defeated Gokulam Kerala FC 2-1 in their opening match of the I-League, Kalyani, on Saturday.

Wrestling exit and shortlist inclusion was no error: IOC

Wrestling exit and shortlist inclusion was no error: IOC

Rediff.com31 May 2013

A shock International Olympic Committee (IOC) decision to remove wrestling from the 2020 Olympic Games programme and then include it in a shortlist of sports for those Games was no mistake, IOC president Jacques Rogge said on Friday.

PIX: Messi, Trincao give Barca comeback win; PSG score

PIX: Messi, Trincao give Barca comeback win; PSG score

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in La Liga and Ligue 1.

'We have to fix the problems we have in wrestling'

'We have to fix the problems we have in wrestling'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Wrestling will implement a string of immediate changes as the sport seeks to win back its Olympic spot with time fast running out, acting international federation (FILA) president Nenad Lalovic said on Thursday.

Why cricket legend Lara started playing golf

Why cricket legend Lara started playing golf

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Brian Lara said he took to golf to release from the pressures of playing a team sport (cricket).

Kallis, Narine shine as Kolkata edge past Bangalore

Kallis, Narine shine as Kolkata edge past Bangalore

Rediff.com12 May 2013

A superb all-round performance from Jacques Kallis and magnificent bowling by Sunil Narine helped Kolkata Knight Riders edge past Royal Challengers Bangalore by five wickets in a thrilling finish in Ranchi.

Meet the first player from J&K to play in the IPL

Meet the first player from J&K to play in the IPL

Rediff.com9 May 2013

After spending time on the sidelines for 12 matches, 24-year-old batting all-rounder Praveez Rasool finally found a place in the Pune side's playing eleven against Kolkata Knight Riders, on Thursday.

English media apologetic over debasing 'great' Ponting

English media apologetic over debasing 'great' Ponting

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

The English media has hailed Ricky Ponting and also apologised for disparaging him throughout his playing career.

SA recall Duminy; Kallis skips Champions Trophy

SA recall Duminy; Kallis skips Champions Trophy

Rediff.com2 May 2013

JP Duminy was named in South Africa's Champions Trophy squad on Thursday but veteran all-rounder Jacques Kallis will miss the tournament due to personal reasons.

Olympics badminton row: IOC could act against Chinese players

Olympics badminton row: IOC could act against Chinese players

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

The IOC could take further action -- including expulsion from the Olympics -- against the eight badminton players disqualified for discrediting their sport by trying to lose on purpose.

WOW! 7 Indian-American students crack Spell Bee

WOW! 7 Indian-American students crack Spell Bee

Rediff.com31 May 2019

A record seven Indian-origin students and one American have won the prestigious 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Olympic committee has over $500 in reserves: IOC

Olympic committee has over $500 in reserves: IOC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The IOC's financial situation remains solid despite the global economic crisis, with reserves of $558 million and continuing increases in television and sponsorship revenues.

South Africa deny they instigated Pietersen text row

South Africa deny they instigated Pietersen text row

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Cricket South Africa (CSA) have dismissed claims their players instigated the text-message row that led to batsman Kevin Pietersen being dropped by England. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive David Collier told BBC radio on Sunday that Pietersen's texts to South African players during the recent Test series were in response to messages from the opposition.

Beijing grapples with Games legacy four years on

Beijing grapples with Games legacy four years on

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Four years after Beijing hosted a spectacular summer Olympics, China's bustling capital sees vastly improved public transport and infrastructure, but many of the venues built for the event languish unloved, underused and draining public finances.