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PIX: Women's team finally end RCB's title drought!

PIX: Women's team finally end RCB's title drought!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Over the last few years, the Ee Sala Cup Namde (The Cup is ours this time) slogan of Royal Challengers Bangalore has remained the pet troll of social media army. But not anymore after this Sunday!

England's depleted defence to be tested against Serbia

England's depleted defence to be tested against Serbia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The patched-up backline will come up against an erratic Serbia with an experienced attack led by Aleksandar Mitrovic, who notched 28 goals in 28 matches in the Saudi Pro League and is a major threat in the air.

PIX: England in Euro semis after shoot-out win over Switzerland

PIX: England in Euro semis after shoot-out win over Switzerland

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 quarter-final between England and Switzerland, at Dusseldorf Arena, Germany, on Saturday.

Passenger vehicle sales hit speed-break in June

Passenger vehicle sales hit speed-break in June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Passenger vehicle wholesales saw a marginal growth of 4 per cent in June on account of high base effect and muted demand due to severe heatwave conditions in several parts of the country. Overall passenger vehicle dispatches last month stood at 340,784 units, a growth of 3.67 per cent compared with 328,710 units in June 2023.

Hope they can make a mark right from the beginning: Rohit

Hope they can make a mark right from the beginning: Rohit

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma hoped the new faces roped in by his side for this edition of the IPL are able to make a mark from the outset as the franchise aims for a record sixth title under new skipper Hardik Pandya.

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.

Post-Kohli -Rohit era: Young India eye series win

Post-Kohli -Rohit era: Young India eye series win

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Young Indian stars will be eager to usher in a new era in the shortest format with a series victory when they face Zimbabwe in the fourth T20I in Harare on Saturday.

'One of the greatest ever T20 innings'

'One of the greatest ever T20 innings'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Buttler, who initially struggled this season, rediscovered his golden touch with a batting masterclass.

PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus

PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Images from Monday's swimming action at Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France.

Why Abhishek could be dropped despite match-winning century!

Why Abhishek could be dropped despite match-winning century!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Abhishek Sharma, who slammed a 46-ball century in the second T20I against Zimbabwe, might have to make way for Yashasvi Jaiswal for the third match on Wednesday.

PIX: Abhishek slams 46-ball ton as India maul Zimbabwe

PIX: Abhishek slams 46-ball ton as India maul Zimbabwe

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Abhishek Sharma smashed a 46-ball 100 as India thrashed Zimbabwe by 100 runs in the second T20 International.

Olympics Surfing: Vaast takes gold for France and Tahiti

Olympics Surfing: Vaast takes gold for France and Tahiti

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Tahitian Kauli Vaast surfed a near perfect final to claim the gold medal for France in the men's event on Monday.

Sharjah Masters Chess: Chithamabaram stays in joint lead

Sharjah Masters Chess: Chithamabaram stays in joint lead

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Aravindh Chithamabaram took his tally to 3.5 points out of a possible four.

Gukesh secures crushing win; shares lead with Abdusattarov

Gukesh secures crushing win; shares lead with Abdusattarov

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh scored a crushing victory over Alexander Donchenko in the 10th round of Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands on Thursday.

Gukesh outplays Warmerdam, moves to joint lead

Gukesh outplays Warmerdam, moves to joint lead

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Indian GM D Gukesh overwhelmed Dutch player Max Warmerdam for his third victory on the trot and elevated himself to a joint lead after the seventh round of the Tata Steel Masters Chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands on Sunday.

Gukesh outwits Ian; Pragnanandhaa holds leader Giri

Gukesh outwits Ian; Pragnanandhaa holds leader Giri

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Grandmaster R Pragnanandhaa held tournament leader and defending champion Anish Giri of Holland to a draw on the day.

DC Vs MI: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

DC Vs MI: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

A look at the best catches of the match...

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

If one looks at selection pattern, Jurel was the second keeper behind Sanju Samson for this series and Jitesh was a late entrant because of the unavailability of the World Cup squad members.

Imran Tahir joins elite club with 500 T20 wickets

Imran Tahir joins elite club with 500 T20 wickets

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Imran Tahir completed 500 wickets in the T20 format and became just the fourth player to achieve the remarkable feat.

Tata Steel chess: Gukesh drops to 2nd; Absuttarov snatches lead

Tata Steel chess: Gukesh drops to 2nd; Absuttarov snatches lead

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

After the draw with Iranian turned French player Firouza, Gukesh has seven points for his sole second spot.

Euro: Rice confident of England riding the momentum

Euro: Rice confident of England riding the momentum

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

England's attacking line has spluttered at Euro 2024, with Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden showing only flashes of their club form and their usual penetrating runs into the box have been lacking.

Tata Steel Masters Chess: Gukesh stays in joint lead

Tata Steel Masters Chess: Gukesh stays in joint lead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

With five points in his kitty from eight games, D Gukesh jointly leads the standings with Anish Giri of Holland.

TATA Chess: Gukesh outwits Foreest

TATA Chess: Gukesh outwits Foreest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

With seven rounds still to come in the first super tournament of the year, Anish Guru maintained his sole lead on 4.5 points out of a possible six and he is now trailed by Iranian turned Frenchman Firouza Alireza who is on 4 points.

1st T20I PHOTOS: Zimbabwe shock India

1st T20I PHOTOS: Zimbabwe shock India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

IMAGES from the 1st T20I between Zimbabwe and India played in Harare on Saturday

Gukesh finishes joint second in Masters; Mendonca wins Challenger

Gukesh finishes joint second in Masters; Mendonca wins Challenger

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Grandmaster D Gukesh endured a heartbreak in the final tie-breaker against Wei Yi of China and had to be content with a joint second place finish at the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

GT Vs MI: Who Played The Best Knock?

GT Vs MI: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Sai Sudharsan or Dewald Brewis? Rawal Tewatia or Rohit Sharma? Which batter impressed you most?

Mumbai, Lucknow look to sign off on a winning note

Mumbai, Lucknow look to sign off on a winning note

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Out of reckoning from the IPL playoffs, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants will look to end their campaign on a winning note when they clash at the Wankhede Stadium here on Friday.

Praggnanandhaa crushes Wenjun

Praggnanandhaa crushes Wenjun

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated the reigning and four-time women's world champion Wenjun Ju from China in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands.

Red-hot KKR look to seal playoff berth; MI seek to salvage pride

Red-hot KKR look to seal playoff berth; MI seek to salvage pride

Rediff.com10 May 2024

In red-hot form, two-time former champions Kolkata Knight Riders will look to seal an IPL playoff berth for the first time in three years when they take on the struggling Mumbai Indians in their final home match of the season, in Kolkata on Saturday.

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the incomparable Balraj Sahni at his finest in his final role.

Desperate Punjab Kings and MI in battle for survival

Desperate Punjab Kings and MI in battle for survival

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Faltering Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians desperate to resurrect IPL campaign

Upbeat Delhi Capitals take on struggling Mumbai Indians

Upbeat Delhi Capitals take on struggling Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

An upbeat Delhi Capitals will look to keep the winning momentum going against an inconsistent Mumbai Indians when the two sides square off in the IPL in New Delhi on Saturday.

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad eye first win

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad eye first win

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Mumbai Indians will aim to land the killer punch after fluffing an easy run-chase in their opener when they meet a dangerous Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

SRH looking to exploit batter-friendly Wankhede vs MI

SRH looking to exploit batter-friendly Wankhede vs MI

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The Pat Cummins-led side is in the midst of an intense battle between multiple teams who are bidding for spots in the final four, with Rajasthan Royals (16 points), Kolkata Knight Riders (14 points) and Lucknow Super Giants (12 points) placed above SRH.

Sports Shorts: US golfer Haas involved in car crash with actor Luke Wilson

Sports Shorts: US golfer Haas involved in car crash with actor Luke Wilson

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Haas, a six-time PGA Tour winner, was scheduled to play in the Genesis Open at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades that begins Thursday, but will withdraw to recover at his home in Greenville, South Carolina, his manager said.

Resurgent MI eyeing revenge over high-flying Royals

Resurgent MI eyeing revenge over high-flying Royals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

A resurgent Mumbai Indians will need to address their bowling woes as they look to exact revenge on table-toppers Rajasthan Royals in their reverse fixture of the Indian Premier League in Jaipur on Monday.

IPL 2024: KKR look to iron out flaws against off-colour MI

IPL 2024: KKR look to iron out flaws against off-colour MI

Rediff.com2 May 2024

KKR will look to iron out their flaws and get the better of a misfiring Mumbai Indians during their IPL match on Friday.

Malan, Brook power England to easy win in first T20

Malan, Brook power England to easy win in first T20

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Dawid Malan's half-century and Harry Brook's fiery knock helped England rout New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20 International.

Spotlight on Dhoni as CSK, MI resume rivalry at Wankhede

Spotlight on Dhoni as CSK, MI resume rivalry at Wankhede

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Dhoni returns to the hallowed turf of Wankhede for the first time as non-captain of CSK, potentially in his last IPL season. It will also be his first appearance just as a player for any team since November 2005.

ODI World Cup: Brook, Archer miss out as Stokes named in provisional squad

ODI World Cup: Brook, Archer miss out as Stokes named in provisional squad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

England Test skipper Ben Stokes on Wednesday came out of ODI retirement to be included in the provisional squad for the 50-over World Cup