News for 'Normal and Sport'

Minister says death of children at relief camps is 'normal'. BOO him!

Minister says death of children at relief camps is 'normal'. BOO him!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

So go ahead our dear leaders, BOO Narad Rai for his heartless comment!

Sports Shorts: Prominent coach offers to train Budhia Singh

Sports Shorts: Prominent coach offers to train Budhia Singh

Rediff.com29 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Looking Back: When father took 16-year-old Shreyas to sports psychologist

Looking Back: When father took 16-year-old Shreyas to sports psychologist

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

During his Mumbai U-16 days Shreyas Iyer's performance dipped and one coach attributed it to lack of focus which worried the father. During these phases, the normal instinct for any parent is to admonish their children but Iyer decided to take his son to a sports psychologist.

Food poisoning hampered Carlsen's prep for World Cup final

Food poisoning hampered Carlsen's prep for World Cup final

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

He also went on to laud the 18-year-old Indian grandmaster and explained why he was taking more time initially in the game.

'We saw Dravid getting angry'

'We saw Dravid getting angry'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Dravid, who was then the Royals coach, was seething as he stood up from his chair and threw his team cap to the ground in disgust.

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds Carlsen in 1st game

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds Carlsen in 1st game

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Indian GM was impressive against a fancied and higher rated opponent

Australia captain Finch helps student during lockdown

Australia captain Finch helps student during lockdown

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Australia's limited overs captain Aaron Finch helped second grade student Alex Altube beat the lockdown blues by assigning the kid a cricket project through his school teacher, adding some joy to his daily routine.

French Open: World No. 1 Alcaraz survives early test

French Open: World No. 1 Alcaraz survives early test

Rediff.com31 May 2023

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz entered the third round of the French Open with a win over Taro Daniel.

Medvedev's crushing win puts US Open favs on high alert

Medvedev's crushing win puts US Open favs on high alert

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Medvedev on everyone's US Open radar after first round rout

Deepika back in training just 20 days after having baby!

Deepika back in training just 20 days after having baby!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

That Deepika uses a heavy bow of 44-pound, an excess of four pounds from what the women archers normally use, is also adding to her misery.

Abhilash will return to adventure sport: Father

Abhilash will return to adventure sport: Father

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The naval officer's father said he was tensed in the last three days after hearing the news about the incident. He said the family members would go Australia to meet his son he was taken there.

Roshibina dedicates silver medal to struggling Manipur

Roshibina dedicates silver medal to struggling Manipur

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Roshibina had won a bronze in the 2018 edition at Jakarta.

PIX: Crystal Palace clinch unexpected draw with Man City

PIX: Crystal Palace clinch unexpected draw with Man City

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Michael Olise scored a stoppage-time penalty as Crystal Palace clawed back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Manchester City in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

'India-Pakistan rivalry always gives a different level of thrill'

'India-Pakistan rivalry always gives a different level of thrill'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Viewers and fans across the country will be treated to a highly entertaining encounter on Wednesday between India (A) and Pakistan (A), in the prestigious ACC Men's Emerging Asia Cup 2023.

What to expect from Sport in 2018

What to expect from Sport in 2018

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Can 2018 top its predecessor in Sporting Glory?

UWW ready to lift suspension of WFI after elections: Lalovic

UWW ready to lift suspension of WFI after elections: Lalovic

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

UWW will not interfere in the pending case relating to the alleged sexual harassment of Indian women grapplers by former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh but will "listen to the voices of athletes" if they approach the world body again, its chief Nenad Lalovic said on Monday.

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

In an official communication to concerned national sports federations, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has informed them about about the staying arrangements and the need to undergo an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 72 hours prior to their arrival in the UK.

Asian Games: Ojas-Jyothi win archery mixed team gold

Asian Games: Ojas-Jyothi win archery mixed team gold

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The duo clinched their second gold medal in archery at the Asian Games.

Sports Shorts: Tiger undergoes back surgery; Former England defender Ehiogu dies

Sports Shorts: Tiger undergoes back surgery; Former England defender Ehiogu dies

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

Gokulam Kerala not playing in AFC Championships, to return home

Gokulam Kerala not playing in AFC Championships, to return home

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

He said the club will request the AFC to compensate for the money spent on players' travel and accommodation, which will run into lakhs of rupees.

Another tragedy on football field...

Another tragedy on football field...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Fan dies in Argentina, match abandoned as players forced off due to tear gas

3rd T20I: Can Tilak Varma impress before Iyer returns?

3rd T20I: Can Tilak Varma impress before Iyer returns?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

India aim to seal series as Tilak Varma looks for quality batting time

Rishabh Pant appointed as brand ambassador of Uttarakhand

Rishabh Pant appointed as brand ambassador of Uttarakhand

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Cricketer Rishabh Pant expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister for being honoured as the Uttarakhand brand ambassador.

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

Messi vomiting 'not normal', says Barcelona coach Martino

Messi vomiting 'not normal', says Barcelona coach Martino

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Recent episodes of vomiting suffered by Barcelona forward Lionel Messi are 'not normal' but they do not affect his performance and there is no cause for alarm, coach Gerardo Martino said on Friday.

Women's World Cup PIX: Australia makes history; England reach semis

Women's World Cup PIX: Australia makes history; England reach semis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Australia beat France 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the last four of the Women's World Cup for the first time.

Wimbledon Umpire's Hilarious Warning

Wimbledon Umpire's Hilarious Warning

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Australian umpire John Blom had a funny warning to give the crowd during the match between Mirra Andreeva and Anastasia Potapova.

'Manchester United players have been eaten out alive'

'Manchester United players have been eaten out alive'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Following Manchester United's 7-0 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, manager Ten Hag among former players came down heavily on their 'embarrassing' performance.

Rohit, Kohli hold the key for India against South Africa...

Rohit, Kohli hold the key for India against South Africa...

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

For the golden generation of Indian cricketers, this is their last chance to conquest what no other team could on eight previous tours.

PIX: Portugal's Fernandes shines; Austria hold Belgium

PIX: Portugal's Fernandes shines; Austria hold Belgium

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

A summary of the Euro 2024 qualification matches played on Saturday.

Rafael Nadal's season all but over!

Rafael Nadal's season all but over!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Following a hip surgery, Rafael Nadal's season is all but over.

'Suyash is no mystery spinner, but has that X-factor'

'Suyash is no mystery spinner, but has that X-factor'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana played down talk of Suyash Sharma being a "mystery spinner", saying the youngster is just a normal leg-break bowler with the 'X-factor'.

F1: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Singapore to end Red Bull's run

F1: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Singapore to end Red Bull's run

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday to end Formula One leader Max Verstappen's record run of 10 wins in a row.

Shy Kvitova just wants to stay normal after Wimbledon win

Shy Kvitova just wants to stay normal after Wimbledon win

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Will winning Wimbledon be a life-changing experience for the Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova? Not if she can help it.

Why Is Kunal Kapoor Dressed In Pajamas?

Why Is Kunal Kapoor Dressed In Pajamas?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

He proved stripes can be fun with his just-out-of-bed look.

US GP: Sainz on pole as F1 mourns Mateschitz's death

US GP: Sainz on pole as F1 mourns Mateschitz's death

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Carlos Sainz put Ferrari on pole position for the US Formula One Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, with Red Bull's double World champion Max Verstappen joining the Spaniard on the front row.

Murray says resuming season not top priority

Murray says resuming season not top priority

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Professional tennis has been suspended since March because of the outbreak and the ATP and WTA Tours have said the hiatus will continue at least until mid-July. Andy Murray had previously said that tennis would be one of the last sports to resume.

India will continue to play to their strength in ACT

India will continue to play to their strength in ACT

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'We have to convert our penalty corners successfully and aim at having at least two or three goals through the corner, besides creating the same amount of chances in every quarter.'

No manager yet, Brazil's older players will need to step up!

No manager yet, Brazil's older players will need to step up!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Brazil's older players will have to step up to lead the team as they continue without a full time manager, defender Danilo said on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Sharma in joint lead at CIMB, eyes maiden PGA Tour title

Sports Shorts: Sharma in joint lead at CIMB, eyes maiden PGA Tour title

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday