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Canada qualify for FIFA World Cup after 36-year wait

Canada qualify for FIFA World Cup after 36-year wait

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

While Canada celebrated, Mexico and the United States will have to wait to learn their fate

World C'ships: Neeraj looks to add missing silverware to trophy cabinet

World C'ships: Neeraj looks to add missing silverware to trophy cabinet

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

A World Championships gold is the only medal missing in Neeraj Chopra's decorated cabinet and the superstar Indian javelin thrower will fancy his chances.

PIX: Fraser-Pryce dazzles in Paris Diamond League meet

PIX: Fraser-Pryce dazzles in Paris Diamond League meet

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce matched her season's best of 10.67 seconds to win the 100 metres at the Paris Diamond League meeting on Saturday.

PICS: McLaughlin breaks 400m hurdles World record

PICS: McLaughlin breaks 400m hurdles World record

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday, Day 8.

Indian badminton legend Nandu Natekar passes away

Indian badminton legend Nandu Natekar passes away

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Natekar, who was considered one of most popular sportspersons of his time, was also a former World number three.

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

England dumped Nigeria out of the Women's World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout

India's Suman Rao is Miss World Asia 2019

India's Suman Rao is Miss World Asia 2019

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Glimpses from the Miss World pageant.

Watch: Coaches' day out at Bob Marley museum

Watch: Coaches' day out at Bob Marley museum

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Ravi Shastri, along with his bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R. Sridhar, paid a visit to music legend and reggae star Bob Marley's Museum

Badminton at CWG: Sindhu, Srikanth, Sen sail into quarters

Badminton at CWG: Sindhu, Srikanth, Sen sail into quarters

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Sindhu expectedly faced no resistance from Uganda's Husina Kobugabe, winning 21-10, 21-9 in her pre-quarterfinal match.

Don't think I'd be alive if I grew up in UK: Holding

Don't think I'd be alive if I grew up in UK: Holding

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The 67-year-old Jamaican legend said how his sister found one of the chapters difficult to read as it takes a toll on anyone's emotions.

Thompson-Herah, Omanyala win Commonwealth Games 100m run

Thompson-Herah, Omanyala win Commonwealth Games 100m run

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Elaine Thompson-Herah, the only one of Jamaica's "Big Three" women to show up at the Commonwealth Games, was rewarded with the 100 metres gold medal on Wednesday, while Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala powered to the men's title.

Which IPL team is Usain Bolt cheering for?

Which IPL team is Usain Bolt cheering for?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'Challengers, just letting you know, I'm still the fastest cat around @virat.kohli @abdevilliers17 @pumaindia @royalchallengersbangalore,' Bolt declared.

Jamaica Test: Yasir's 4-wicket haul leaves Windies reeling on Day 4

Jamaica Test: Yasir's 4-wicket haul leaves Windies reeling on Day 4

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Having conceded a 121-run lead in the first innings, the Caribbean side began their charge in the final session on Day 4.

Meet Thunder and Saint Leo Bolt

Meet Thunder and Saint Leo Bolt

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Just think of Thunder Bolt and Saint Leo Bolt running in the 2040 Olympics men's 100 metres final while Olympia Lightning Bolt races in the 2040 Olympics 200 metres final!

Coach Shastri celebrates India's win with a 'punch'

Coach Shastri celebrates India's win with a 'punch'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The former India player celebrated Indian team's victorious tour of West Indies in his own unique style.

India's 4x400m mixed relay team wins World U-20 silver

India's 4x400m mixed relay team wins World U-20 silver

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The quartet of Barath Sridhar, Priya Mohan, Kapil and Rupal Chaudhary clocked 3 minutes, 17.67 seconds to finish behind the United States (3:17.69).

Multan sign Windies duo Hetmyer, Charles for rest of PSL

Multan sign Windies duo Hetmyer, Charles for rest of PSL

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Afghan spinner Rashid Khan returned to Lahore Qalandars, having exited the tournament in February to honour international commitments.

PICS: WI edge Pakistan by one wicket in epic 1st Test!

PICS: WI edge Pakistan by one wicket in epic 1st Test!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Fortunes ebbed and flowed dramatically throughout the fourth day with 14 wickets falling before Roach stroked the winning runs through the covers.

Bolt, Blake put on show of speed in Jamaica

Bolt, Blake put on show of speed in Jamaica

Rediff.com15 Apr 2012

Jamaican triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt opened his 2012 season with a sizzling anchor leg as his Racers Track Club logged a World leading time of 37.82 seconds in a 4x100 metres relay, in Kingston on Saturday.

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

All the latest news from the summer transfer window...

Fireworks in Jamaica as Bolt wins final 100 metres race on home soil

Fireworks in Jamaica as Bolt wins final 100 metres race on home soil

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Usain Bolt recovered from a moderate start to win his final 100 metres on home soil, clocking 10.03 seconds at the 2nd Racers Grand Prix in Kingston on Saturday.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Thursday, July 29

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Thursday, July 29

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

a look at the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Games on Thursday.

A Relieved Shreyas!

A Relieved Shreyas!

Rediff.com3 May 2022

On Monday, May 2, 2022, the Kolkata Knight Riders finally ended their losing run at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

Misbah-ul-Haq tests positive for COVID-19

Misbah-ul-Haq tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has tested positive for COVID-19 and he will not depart for Lahore with his side later on Wednesday evening.

A night of upsets at Diamond League meeting in Lausanne

A night of upsets at Diamond League meeting in Lausanne

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Olympic champions Elaine Thompson-Herah, Selemon Barega, Armand Duplantis, Steven Gardiner, Emmanuel Korir, Hansle Parchment and Karsten Warholm were all beaten.

CWG 2022: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

CWG 2022: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

India would be looking for at least half a dozen medals in the July 28 to August 8 Games.

Guyana Amazon Warriors defend lowest total in CPL history

Guyana Amazon Warriors defend lowest total in CPL history

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The win put Guyana Amazon Warriors on joint top with four points from three games.

Raj rules: Indians account for most foreign-born residents in UK

Raj rules: Indians account for most foreign-born residents in UK

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Nearly one in six people living in England and Wales last year were born outside the country and Indians constituted the largest chunk at 1.5 per cent of residents, according to latest statistics based on the country's 2021 census data.

Viv Richards, Richie thank PM Modi for COVID-19 vaccines

Viv Richards, Richie thank PM Modi for COVID-19 vaccines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Antigua and Barbuda received 1,75,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines out of which 40,000 were donated to the country under the 'Vaccine Maitri' initiative.

Carlos Brathwaite isolating after COVID-19 case on flight from UK

Carlos Brathwaite isolating after COVID-19 case on flight from UK

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite is in doubt for Jamaica Tallawahs opening game of the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after being forced into isolation due to a positive COVID-19 case on the flight from the UK.

Tokyo Games: WHAT RACES!

Tokyo Games: WHAT RACES!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Amazing Runners...

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, Day 3, in Oregon.

Hindujas sell health care unit to Baring Private Equity for $1.2 billion

Hindujas sell health care unit to Baring Private Equity for $1.2 billion

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Hinduja Group's business process management entity, Hinduja Global Solutions Limited (HGS) said on Wednesday that it has entered into definitive agreements to divest its Healthcare Services business to funds affiliated with Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA), at an enterprise value of $1.2 bilion. The deal is subject to closing adjustments, and is expected to complete within 90 days, subject to shareholder and other regulatory approvals. "The cash that will come in as a result of this transaction will be deployed to growing the business as well as looking at buying some capabilities...where capabilities are important for being able to do a good job of customer experience transformation.

Gayle 'stands by his comments' against Sarwan

Gayle 'stands by his comments' against Sarwan

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Maverick batsman Chris Gayle has said he "stands by his comments" against former team-mate Ramnaresh Sarwan but conceded that his actions were damaging to West Indies cricket, prompting the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) organisers to close the controversial issue. The 40-year-old Gayle, who was signed by St Lucia Zouks for the 2020 season of the CPL, had called Sarwan "worse than coronavirus" in a video post, accusing the Guyanese of plotting his exit from CPL outfit Jamaica Tallawahs.

US confirms first case of monkeypox

US confirms first case of monkeypox

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious viral illness that typically begins with flu-like illness and swelling of the lymph nodes and progresses to a rash on the face and body'

1st T20I: Santner, Conway, Williamson shine as NZ beat WI

1st T20I: Santner, Conway, Williamson shine as NZ beat WI

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

New Zealand registered a 13-run win over the West Indies in the first T20I to take 1-0 lead.

Day 3: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 3: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Russians win team Figure skating gold, Valieva first woman to land Games quads

Day of records at the FIFA women's World Cup

Day of records at the FIFA women's World Cup

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Marta breaks Klose record in Brazil win

Windies to host SA, Aus and Pak for Tests and T20Is

Windies to host SA, Aus and Pak for Tests and T20Is

Rediff.com14 May 2021

South Africa to tour Caribbean for first time in 11 years.

Bolt stripped of Beijing Olympic gold after relay teammate Carter tests positive

Bolt stripped of Beijing Olympic gold after relay teammate Carter tests positive

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Carter was found to have taken the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Wednesday.