News for 'London Games'

Shreyas vindicated: 'His success is not an accident'

Shreyas vindicated: 'His success is not an accident'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Under intense scrutiny, Iyer looked rusty at the start of the IPL and got out for a two-ball duck in their opener against SRH. He had some significant contributions later on but his efforts were all overshadowed by Narine and Salt's explosive batting.

Rohit's injury scare adds tension ahead of WTC Final

Rohit's injury scare adds tension ahead of WTC Final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Rohit cops blow on left thumb day before WTC final

No thanks for the London memories, says Campbell

No thanks for the London memories, says Campbell

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Australian swimming has moved on from the debacle in the London pool four years ago and it's 'disrespectful' to keep reminding the Olympic team about it in the leadup to Rio de Janeiro, 100 metres freestyle world record holder Cate Campbell has said.

Milestone for Ashwin in first county game for Surrey

Milestone for Ashwin in first county game for Surrey

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Ashwin's lone victim was Tom Lammonby (42), who was bowled by the veteran India spinner.

Anushka, Ritika Create Buzz At The Oval

Anushka, Ritika Create Buzz At The Oval

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Soon after the day's play commenced, photographs of Anushka and Ritika watching the game together went viral.

PIX: Liverpool rally to beat LASK; West Ham win

PIX: Liverpool rally to beat LASK; West Ham win

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Liverpool overcame an early scare and came from a goal down to claim a 3-1 win at Austria's LASK Linz.

Best quotes from the London Olympics

Best quotes from the London Olympics

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

A selection of the best quotes from across all sport at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

EPL: Big game weekend as City face Liverpool in crunch tie

EPL: Big game weekend as City face Liverpool in crunch tie

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Ronaldo back for Man Utd but injured Shaw faces weeks out

Did Rahul Visit An Adult Club?

Did Rahul Visit An Adult Club?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'Rahul, our friends, and I went to a regular establishment, as anyone would. Please refrain from twisting facts and sensationalising stories. Let's prioritise peace and love,' Athiya said.

Champions League: Barca, Arsenal march into quarters

Champions League: Barca, Arsenal march into quarters

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Barcelona reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in four years

Indian hand in London Olympics

Indian hand in London Olympics

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

There is an Indian hand in the successful bid and holding of the London Olympics beginning on Friday.

Rahane to play for Leicestershire after West Indies tour

Rahane to play for Leicestershire after West Indies tour

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Ajinkya Rahane will be plying his trade for the English county side Leicestershire in Division 2, after the two-Test series against the West Indies next month.

'Tokyo Olympics may be amongst the greatest Games ever'

'Tokyo Olympics may be amongst the greatest Games ever'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Senior international Olympics official John Coates said on Saturday the delayed Tokyo Olympics could end up being the greatest Games ever, coming next year as the world emerges from COVID-19 crisis. Coates, Australia's Olympic chief and head of the International Olympic Committee's inspectorate for the Games, cited the examples of positive Summer Games that followed the two world wars of the 20th century. The Tokyo Games were postponed for a year to 2021 in the aftermath of the new coronavirus outbreak.

Ashwini-Tanisha are Guwahati Masters champions!

Ashwini-Tanisha are Guwahati Masters champions!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

This was the third title for the Indian duo -- they had clinched the Abu Dhabi Masters Super 100 and Nantes International Challenge this year.

PIX: Brentford stun Chelsea; Nketiah 'tricks' for Arsenal

PIX: Brentford stun Chelsea; Nketiah 'tricks' for Arsenal

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Nakamura spoils Vishy Anand's birthday in London

Nakamura spoils Vishy Anand's birthday in London

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

It was not the best of birthdays for five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand as he went down to Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the third round of London Chess Classic chess tournament.

EPL PIX: Nunez scores late winner for Liverpool; Spurs win

EPL PIX: Nunez scores late winner for Liverpool; Spurs win

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Liverpool snatched three points with a wild 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.

Rohit, Yashasvi Leave For WTC Final

Rohit, Yashasvi Leave For WTC Final

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'Off to England for the World Test Championship Final with the one and only Rohit Sharma.'

FA Cup PIX: Tottenham, Fulham advance to fourth round

FA Cup PIX: Tottenham, Fulham advance to fourth round

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Championship (second tier) side Rotherham, who haven't made it through to the fourth round of the competition since 2001-02, kept their composure early on as Fulham controlled the play.

Queen Elizabeth to open London Olympics

Queen Elizabeth to open London Olympics

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Queen Elizabeth, who celebrates 60 years on the throne this year, will open both the London Olympics and Paralympics, Buckingham Palace and organisers said on Wednesday.

Sushil Kumar moves court seeking trials for Rio Games

Sushil Kumar moves court seeking trials for Rio Games

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The 32-year-old wrestler, who a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and silver at the London Games in 2012, was omitted from the Wrestling Federation of India's Rio preparatory camp, which will begin in Sonepat on Wednesday.

PIX: Man City breathe a sigh of relief; In-form Everton beat Chelsea

PIX: Man City breathe a sigh of relief; In-form Everton beat Chelsea

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish scored three minutes apart as Manchester City came from behind to beat Premier League newcomers Luton Town.

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Bukayo Saka scored either side of halftime as Arsenal crushed second-bottom Burnley 5-0.

Rio Games: Ethiopia's Ayana shatters world record to win 10,000m

Rio Games: Ethiopia's Ayana shatters world record to win 10,000m

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana smashed the world record to win the Olympic 10,000 metres title on Friday, blowing away the competition in one of the greatest ever long-distance races at the Games.

Rio Games: Reigning champ Serena, Muguruza knocked out in third round

Rio Games: Reigning champ Serena, Muguruza knocked out in third round

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Olympic champion and world number one Serena Williams tumbled out of the Rio de Janeiro singles competition in the third round on Tuesday after a shock defeat to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina.

'London is perfect choice for Euro 2020 final'

'London is perfect choice for Euro 2020 final'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

New UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin believes London is the perfect choice to stage the climax to Euro 2020 after 12 other cities across the continent host earlier matches, he said on Wednesday.

London Olympics torch lit in Ancient Olympia

London Olympics torch lit in Ancient Olympia

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The London 2012 Olympics torch was lit by the sun's rays in ancient Olympia on Thursday, kicking off a relay that will culminate with the lighting of the Olympic stadium's cauldron during the Games opening ceremony on July 27.

Why Kartik's wife 'ran away' from game

Why Kartik's wife 'ran away' from game

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Murali Kartik revealed that his wife Shweta 'ran away' from the ground at Hove after he was booed for Mankading while playing county cricket for Surrey against his former team Somerset in 2012.

Shuttler Kashyap knocked out of Canada Open

Shuttler Kashyap knocked out of Canada Open

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen, Tokyo Olympic B Sai Praneeth and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde will be in action later on Wednesdat.

PIX: Fetch! Adorable canines play 'ball dogs' at London tennis event

PIX: Fetch! Adorable canines play 'ball dogs' at London tennis event

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Former British No 1 Tim Henman helped train the dogs for the December 6-9 tournament, which is held annually at London's Royal Albert Hall with plenty of the sport's veteran players taking to the court.

Soccer PIX: Trossard goal seals Arsenal win; Chelsea held

Soccer PIX: Trossard goal seals Arsenal win; Chelsea held

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Arsenal claimed their first Premier League win at Everton for six years as Leandro Trossard's second-half strike proved enough to secure the points at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Unstoppable Fraser-Pryce blazes to 100 metres glory in London

Unstoppable Fraser-Pryce blazes to 100 metres glory in London

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The 32-year-old double Olympic champion made a blistering start to dominate the race from start to finish, giving Asher-Smith (10.92) and Ta Lou (10.98) no chance of catching her.

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Manchester United climb into sixth place with 3-0 West Ham win

PIX: Tottenham go five points clear with win at Palace

PIX: Tottenham go five points clear with win at Palace

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Tottenham Hotspur opened a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace as their unbeaten start to the season continued on Friday.

Karun Nair scores unbeaten 144 for Northamptonshire

Karun Nair scores unbeaten 144 for Northamptonshire

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Karun Nair on Wednesday served a reminder to his prowess with an unbeaten 144 for Northamptonshire against table-toppers Surrey in a County Championship Division One contest, in London at the Oval.

Pro League Hockey: India stun Olympic champs Belgium

Pro League Hockey: India stun Olympic champs Belgium

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Harmanpreet scores twice as India thrash Belgium 5-1 in Pro League hockey match

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

"The granting of the Freedom of the City of London recognises how they have added their voices to the growing global movement to stamp out racism."

Soccer PIX: Willian stars in Fulham win; Girona held

Soccer PIX: Willian stars in Fulham win; Girona held

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

All the action from soccer matches played in Europe on Monday.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea Hammered as wait for win continues

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea Hammered as wait for win continues

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played over the weekend.

Bhuvneshwar undergoes sports hernia surgery in London; rehab in NCA

Bhuvneshwar undergoes sports hernia surgery in London; rehab in NCA

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The Board did not specify any timeline for Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recovery but it is learnt that he will return to action during the Indian Premier League