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Never mind records, Hamilton already in a league of his own

Never mind records, Hamilton already in a league of his own

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Hamilton already has plenty of records, including 87 pole positions and 33 successive scoring finishes, and his 83 wins put him on course to surpass Schumacher's record tally of 91 next year.

Hamilton painting masterpiece with sixth drivers' title

Hamilton painting masterpiece with sixth drivers' title

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Valtteri Bottas won the battle but Lewis Hamilton won the war, securing his sixth Formula One world championship on Sunday, despite finishing second to his Mercedes team mate at the US Grand Prix.

FIFA needs profound restructuring: Sepp Blatter

FIFA needs profound restructuring: Sepp Blatter

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Sepp Blatter has announced his decision to stand down at a news conference in Zurich, six days after the FBI had raided a hotel in Zurich and arrested several FIFA officials.

PHOTOS: Unbeaten India beat Windies, seal quarter-final berth

PHOTOS: Unbeaten India beat Windies, seal quarter-final berth

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Images from the World cup Group B match between India and the West Indies, in Perth.

International friendlies: Podolski spares German blushes against Australia

International friendlies: Podolski spares German blushes against Australia

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Substitute Lukas Podolski grabbed an 81st-minute equaliser to rescue a 2-2 draw for 2014 World Cup winners Germany in an entertaining friendly.

18 wickets fall on remarkable day in Barbados

18 wickets fall on remarkable day in Barbados

Rediff.com3 May 2015

England stumbled to 39 for five at the Kensington Oval to open a lead of 107 runs on Day 2 of the third Test against the West Indies.

Error-prone Venus heaps praise on Muguruza after Wimbledon heartbreak

Error-prone Venus heaps praise on Muguruza after Wimbledon heartbreak

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The manner of her defeat inevitably led to speculation that the 37-year-old may have had a physical problem that stopped her from competing with the effectiveness she had shown in earlier rounds.

Venus on fatal car crash and missing Serena

Venus on fatal car crash and missing Serena

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Venus Williams broke down in tears during her post-match news conference at Wimbledon on Monday when asked about a recent motoring incident she was involved in, which led to the death of a 78 year old Florida man.

5 reasons why there is 'war' between West Indies players and Board

5 reasons why there is 'war' between West Indies players and Board

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The impasse between the West Indies squad for the World Twenty20 and the region's cricket board appeared no closer to resolution on Wednesday with both sides sticking to their positions.

Magical Four driving Bayern in Guardiola swansong

Magical Four driving Bayern in Guardiola swansong

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Bayern Munich will not be deterred by what the club say are false reports of discontent in coach Pep Guardiola's team as they focus on becoming the first side to win a fourth straight Bundesliga title. "We can make German football history," sports director Matthias Sammer told reporters. "And I am not talking about the Champions League but the 'magical four'. This is what drives us." Bayern, who travel to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, are eight points clear at the top of the Bundesliga but they have had to deal with a number of issues on and off the pitch recently. A string of injuries to central defenders including Spaniard Javi Martinez, who will be out for four weeks, and Germany international Jerome Boateng, sidelined for three months, forced the Bavarians to bring in former Germany international Serdar Tasci on loan from Spartak Mosc

6 reasons why West Indies is MOST TROUBLED World Cup team

6 reasons why West Indies is MOST TROUBLED World Cup team

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

West Indies head into World Cup with little or no expectations of success.

2020: Equities will remain in favour

2020: Equities will remain in favour

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Amid slowing growth and low interest rates, investors will need to focus on stock-picking, suggests John Remmert.

Bravo, Pollard omissions ridiculous: Gayle

Bravo, Pollard omissions ridiculous: Gayle

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Chris Gayle accused the West Indies Cricket Board of victimisation after key all-rounders Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard were left out of the country's World Cup squad.

Rookie CA XI embarrass 'stagnant' Windies in tour warm-up match

Rookie CA XI embarrass 'stagnant' Windies in tour warm-up match

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Six of the CA players were making their first class debut, while seven of them were also aged 21 or younger

Marcelo admits handball after Real thwart Bayern again

Marcelo admits handball after Real thwart Bayern again

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Real Madrid left back Marcelo admitted he was fortunate not to concede a penalty during their 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu, a let-off that helped the holders reach the Champions League final 4-3 on aggregate on Tuesday.

All-conquering Bayern suffer Alaba injury blow

All-conquering Bayern suffer Alaba injury blow

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Bayern Munich's smooth passage into the Champions League knockout stage hit a speed bump after it emerged on Thursday that versatile Austria international David Alaba will need knee surgery and will be out for several weeks.

Assured of win, Biden-Harris start work on health, economy

Assured of win, Biden-Harris start work on health, economy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

'We may be opponents - but we are not enemies. We are America'

Pace test awaits India in Dharamsala; Ishant may get the nod

Pace test awaits India in Dharamsala; Ishant may get the nod

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Bolstered by their dramatic come-from-behind win in the last game, India will look to keep the winning momentum going when they clash against West Indies in the fourth One-Day International in Dharamsala on Friday, on what is expected to be a pacy track.

Meet the unexpected heroes of Germany

Meet the unexpected heroes of Germany

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Germany coach Joachim Loew and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer praised the team's less experienced players for stepping up to convert in their dramatic penalty shootout against Italy, firing the world champions into the Euro 2016 final four.

Mueller scores brace in is 200th Bundeliga match

Mueller scores brace in is 200th Bundeliga match

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Mueller scores brace in is 200th Bundeliga match

Germany rewarded for this tactical change against N Ireland

Germany rewarded for this tactical change against N Ireland

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Germany waited for their last group match at Euro 2016 to field a proper striker in their starting line-up and were rewarded when Mario Gomez did just enough to give them a 1-0 win over Northern Ireland at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday.

Euro: How toothless Germany were checked by plucky Poland

Euro: How toothless Germany were checked by plucky Poland

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Germany bolstered their back line with the return of central defender Mats Hummels on Thursday but lacked penetration at the other end of the field as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Poland at Euro 2016.

Shell-shocked Ukraine have no answers to German 'machine'

Shell-shocked Ukraine have no answers to German 'machine'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Never a man of many words, Ukraine coach Mykhailo Fomenko could find no other reason to explain his side's spirited but ultimately vain attempt to hold off the German steamroller in an opening Euro 2016 Group C game that ended 2-0.

Comedy legend Jerry Lewis passes into the ages

Comedy legend Jerry Lewis passes into the ages

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

The famous comic departs for the great comedy club in the sky.

Football Briefs: Bayern stretch Bundesliga lead with win over Bremen

Football Briefs: Bayern stretch Bundesliga lead with win over Bremen

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Meet the potential FIFA presidential candidates

Meet the potential FIFA presidential candidates

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The election to replace outgoing Sepp Blatter will take place at an extraordinary congress on February 26 in Zurich.

Hamilton on US GP pole with fifth F1 title in sight

Hamilton on US GP pole with fifth F1 title in sight

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Lewis Hamilton took a big step towards clinching his fifth Formula One title after putting his Mercedes on pole position at the U.S. Grand Prix on Saturday with Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel starting fifth.

'Mesmerised' Hamilton takes inspiration from Williams sisters

'Mesmerised' Hamilton takes inspiration from Williams sisters

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

'I was actually with Serena last week in LA ... she came out to Mexico (for the race) which for me was a real honour to have someone of her power, someone who has achieved so much' 'Venus talks a lot about wisdom and about her growth and about the process of being a sportsman or sportswoman so generally from both of them, I take a lot of inspiration and admire them both hugely'

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

2022 World Cup final to be played on December 18

2022 World Cup final to be played on December 18

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

FIFA ended more than four years of uncertainty over the timing of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by announcing on Thursday that it would be played in November and December with the final on December 18.

Iraq to back Prince Ali in FIFA election

Iraq to back Prince Ali in FIFA election

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The Iraq Football Association (IFA) pledged their support for Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein in next month's FIFA presidential election.

Boxing Day Test: Windies bid to avoid knockout blow

Boxing Day Test: Windies bid to avoid knockout blow

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Under fire from all quarters after an abysmal start to their tour, West Indies have pledged to be more competitive at the traditional Boxing Day Test but will struggle to prevent hosts Australia from taking an unassailable 2-0 series lead.

India maintain unbeaten run with four-wkt win over Windies

India maintain unbeaten run with four-wkt win over Windies

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni scored an unbeaten 45 as India staved off a fightback from the West Indies to win the Group B World Cup match by four wickets at the WACA in Perth on Friday. The victory saw the defending champions maintain their unbeaten run in the tournament and extend their stay at the top of the group.

Ex-France winger Ginola throws his hat in ring for FIFA presidency

Ex-France winger Ginola throws his hat in ring for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Former France winger David Ginola will announce on Friday that he is entering the race to become president of world soccer's governing body FIFA, The Sun reported on Thursday.

Russia will stage World Cup despite racist incidents: FIFA

Russia will stage World Cup despite racist incidents: FIFA

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Russia will still stage the 2018 World Cup finals despite the continuing blight of racism in the country's soccer, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Sunday.

Superr-sub Goetze helps Bayern go atop Bundesliga table

Superr-sub Goetze helps Bayern go atop Bundesliga table

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Substitute Mario Goetze led Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on a second-half four-goal rampage after midtable Mainz 05 had the temerity to take a halftime lead at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

Centurion Test: Amla, De Villiers share record stand to flay WI

Centurion Test: Amla, De Villiers share record stand to flay WI

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Captain Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers shared a record unbroken double-century stand as South Africa took control of the first Test against West Indies on the opening day at Centurion on Wednesday.

P Sara Oval Test: Prasad earns Sri Lanka lead over West Indies

P Sara Oval Test: Prasad earns Sri Lanka lead over West Indies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Fast bowler Dhammika Prasad picked up four wickets as hosts Sri Lanka bundled out West Indies for 163 to take a first-innings lead on the second day of the second and final Test at the P Sara Oval on Friday.

Big money, complacency reasons for German exit from World Cup

Big money, complacency reasons for German exit from World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Two defeats and one last-gasp victory in the group stage meant an embarrassed Germany made their earliest World Cup exit in 80 years on Wednesday.

There's more to Poland than Lewandowski and Germany knows it

There's more to Poland than Lewandowski and Germany knows it

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

World champions Germany have warned that there is more to their biggest Euro 2016 group rivals Poland than Bundesliga top scorer Robert Lewandowski.