Organisers of the world's biggest tournaments say they will not make the same mistakes as they reopen the sport and seek to keep the players safe.
Italy, Spain, Portugal and India are among the countries easing coronavirus restrictions. Social distancing, mask wearing are the new norms as these countries continue to battle the virus pandemic, but are venturing out of their homes after extended periods of staying at home.
Pint-sized 13-year-old Momiji Nishiya took gold in street skateboarding -- new to the Olympics in Tokyo -- while in one of the Games's staple sports a "Terminator" hunted down a dominator to set the swimming pool alight.
A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by.
Local hero Kei Nishikori claimed his second Japan Open title on Sunday, overcoming familiar foe Milos Raonic 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-4 in the final under a closed roof at the Ariake Colosseum.
'By taking over these reactors, it will ensure Ukraine's supply of electricity is cut off.'
Each Round of 16 game was entertaining. Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the games to remember.
20 shades of unusual buildings and homes around the world.
Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.
Spain coach Luis Enrique said football had been unfair to his side after Thursday's dramatic 3-2 defeat in Croatia left them in danger of failing to reach the UEFA Nations League finals.
Eurosceptics lined up to laud Greek democracy for disowning what some cast as the oligarchy
Any Indian government at this juncture would have voted and spoken exactly this way. It isn't just about the vast Indian dependence on Russian-origin military equipment. It is also about trust, asserts Shekhar Gupta.
A round-up of Saturday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.
From the Syrian civil war to the Ukrainian crisis to the terror unleashed by the dreaded Islamic State, there was no lack of news in 2014. Rediff.com presents a selection of the year's most enduring moments year from around the world.
Geetanjali Krishna approached her trip to Greece -- the cradle of democracy where the notions of equality, free speech and civic liberty first took shape -- as much as pilgrimage as a holiday.
Rediff.com presents a selection of the year's most enduring moments year from around the world
Unai Emery's side were heading for a demoralising defeat, three days after losing meekly to Sheffield United in the Premier League, but substitute Pepe's late intervention kept the Gunners top of Group F with a maximum nine points.
Norway nabbed the first gold medal of the Winter Games on Saturday
Images of the events that shaped the world last week.
A senseless pitch invasion by Serbian fans in last month's Euro 2016 home qualifier against Albania has cost the Balkan nation dearly and the team fear the ramifications ahead of Friday's match against Denmark, Nemanja Matic said.
Tottenham Hotspur's Erik Lamela scored a stunning 'rabona' goal to light up Thursday's Europa League ties, wrapping his left boot round the back of his right leg 20 metres out and blasting the ball into the top corner.
Here's a collection of images of the past week.
The royal couple chose a modern touch to their marriage ceremony.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.
Iivo Niskanen put on a brilliant display of cross-country skiing to win gold for Finland at the Beijing Games
'But one of the important things to remember is that what we are seeing today in India -- the destruction of the forests, the opening up of the forests to mining companies.' 'It's a horrifying thing that's going on.' 'Yet, if you look at who owns the mining companies, you will see that almost always they are vegetarians!' 'They are people, who in their own lives would probably not even hurt an insect, but yet have no qualms about destroying an entire ecosystem.'
Speed skating - Swings wins mass start, brings first Belgian Winter gold in 74 years.
All the top action from Day 8 of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Saturday.
Setting up a system is not very complicated and costs can be Rs 2-3 lakh for a 100-apartment society
Snow blankets Games, delays Gu's return to competition
Russians win team Figure skating gold, Valieva first woman to land Games quads
From the Syrian civil war to the Ukrainian crisis to the terror unleashed by the dreaded Islamic State, there was no lack of news in 2014. In this five-part series,rediff.com presents a selection of the year's most enduring moments year from around the world.
Greek proposals hailed as "a positive step forward".
Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.
A summary of Tuesday night's matches in the UEFA champions League.
