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Australian Open to be allowed 30,000 fans a day

Australian Open to be allowed 30,000 fans a day

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

It has been 24 days since Victoria reported a locally acquired COVID-19 infection, while Australia as a whole posted a 13th straight day without a community case on Saturday.

PIX: When Tiger Woods surprised Lahiri with practice invite!

PIX: When Tiger Woods surprised Lahiri with practice invite!

Rediff.com19 May 2022

India's golfer Anirban Lahiri's week kept getting better even before he reached the tee in the opening round of PGA Championship as he got to practice alongside the legendary Tiger Woods in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Wednesday.

Maradona's death triggers complex inheritance

Maradona's death triggers complex inheritance

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Maradona's inheritance process is likely to be a messy affair between his large family, with eight children from six different partners

Dissent grows as IOC battles to keep Tokyo Games on track

Dissent grows as IOC battles to keep Tokyo Games on track

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The IOC has remained committed to staging the Tokyo Games as planned from July 24-Aug. 9, saying on Tuesday after a meeting with international sports federations that measures against the virus were delivering results.

From Jeev to Shubhankar, golfers return to practice with COVID guidelines

From Jeev to Shubhankar, golfers return to practice with COVID guidelines

Rediff.com21 May 2020

India's top golfers returned to practice at courses across the country after weeks of inactivity brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Haas, McLaren team members quarantined, tested for coronavirus

Haas, McLaren team members quarantined, tested for coronavirus

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Two members of the Haas Formula One team and one from McLaren were quarantined in Melbourne on Wednesday as a precaution amid coronavirus fears ahead of Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix. McLaren said one team member had self-isolated in the team hotel as a precaution for showing 'coronavirus-like symptoms'.

10 Haircare Mistakes To Avoid

10 Haircare Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Dust, dirt, and excess oils can clog scalp pores, causing hair loss or delayed growth, warns Dr Abhishek Pilani.

COVID-19: Concerns grow as third Brighton player positive

COVID-19: Concerns grow as third Brighton player positive

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero had said a number of players would be fearful of resuming the season amid the virus outbreak with more than 4.02 million people infected globally and over 276,000 dead.

Paris attacks aftermath: Heightened security for 'El Clasico'; French league on alert

Paris attacks aftermath: Heightened security for 'El Clasico'; French league on alert

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

'We are on anti-terrorist alert four (with five a very high risk) and there will be extensive security so as to guarantee that the match takes place with complete normality'

Day 8: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 8: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

All the top action from Day 8 of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Saturday.

Pain-free Federer eyes return at Australian Open

Pain-free Federer eyes return at Australian Open

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Roger Federer is practising pain-free after undergoing two knee surgeries this year and says he expects to return to the circuit at the Australian Open in January.

On this Day: F1 legend Senna dies in the fast lane

On this Day: F1 legend Senna dies in the fast lane

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Much has been written about that afternoon, and the Brazilian's career and epic rivalry with Frenchman Alain Prost, with questions still asked about what caused the crash. What is certain is that it changed Formula One, triggering a major safety review and altering the course of sporting history.

When home training was getting on players' nerves

When home training was getting on players' nerves

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Salzburg defender Max Woeber said that fitness exercises at home were getting on the players' nerves as the Austrian champions re-started training while observing social distancing guidelines.

No tropical paradise? No problem for Germany, says midfielder Kroos

No tropical paradise? No problem for Germany, says midfielder Kroos

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Germany kick off their title defence on Sunday with their Group F opener against Mexico.

Barmy Army enjoys day out at Chepauk

Barmy Army enjoys day out at Chepauk

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Barmy Army follows the England cricket team on tours across the world.

Atletico forced to cut wages of players, staff due to coronavirus crisis

Atletico forced to cut wages of players, staff due to coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Atletico Madrid have taken the decision to cut the wages of their staff, including the players, to ease the financial burden on the club as they struggle with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the La Liga club said

Renault's F1 driver Ricciardo will take a pay cut

Renault's F1 driver Ricciardo will take a pay cut

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Ricciardo joined Renault from Red Bull last year with a contract that runs to the end of 2020.

Sindhu must start afresh in bronze medal match, says father

Sindhu must start afresh in bronze medal match, says father

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

P V Sindhu will have to quickly recover from her painful loss against Tai Tzu Ying in the semi-finals and make a fresh start when she faces China's He Bing Jiao in Sunday's bronze medal play-off match at the Tokyo Olympics, her father P V Ramana said.

Coming Up: The Bachchans Film Fest

Coming Up: The Bachchans Film Fest

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Father and son could have a movie release every month.

Hamilton still feeling effects of COVID-19

Hamilton still feeling effects of COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton said he is still feeling the after-effects of COVID-19 after qualifying third for Formula One's Abu Dhabi season-ender but vowed to give his all in Sunday's race.

Rashford welcomes UK Govt U-turn on school meals campaign

Rashford welcomes UK Govt U-turn on school meals campaign

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Rashford said he spoke to Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday and was briefed about the government's plans to provide 170 million pounds ($220 million) of extra funding to the campaign.

How Olympians celebrated Valentine's Day at Beijing Games

How Olympians celebrated Valentine's Day at Beijing Games

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Olympians at the 'closed-loop' Beijing Games have had to be creative to express their feelings of love

Liverpool miss chance to stretch lead; Tottenham held at Wolves

Liverpool miss chance to stretch lead; Tottenham held at Wolves

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Liverpool's hopes of opening up a menacing five-point lead at the top of the Premier League were scuppered in unlikely fashion as struggling West Bromwich Albion snatched a 1-1 draw at Anfield

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The English Game could have been truly great -- a precious glimpse into how the game went from being played by just the rich to one being eventually dominated by the masses,' observes Dhruv Munjal.

#StayAtHomeGP: A Marquez still rules MotoGP

#StayAtHomeGP: A Marquez still rules MotoGP

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Alex Marquez celebrated a first MotoGP win -- even if only virtually -- in a '#StayAtHomeGP' esports race featuring 10 top riders including older brother and six-time world champion Marc.

Cricket Australia planning to host T20 World Cup as per schedule

Cricket Australia planning to host T20 World Cup as per schedule

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The men's T20 World Cup is slated to begin with the pre-qualifiers from October 18-23 followed by the main 12-team competition from October 24. Cricket Australia is planning to host the men's T20 World Cup as per schedule

Australia have what it takes to win T20 World Cup: Lee

Australia have what it takes to win T20 World Cup: Lee

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

I'm confident Australia can do it and it all starts against South Africa -- a brilliant match to start what will hopefully be a brilliant tournament for the Baggy Greens, says Brett Lee.

Europa: Arsenal exit; Manchester Utd, Wolves in last 16

Europa: Arsenal exit; Manchester Utd, Wolves in last 16

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Arsenal suffered a shock Europa League exit to Olympiakos Piraeus on away goals after a 2-1 extra-time home defeat, while Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers cruised into the last 16 with emphatic aggregate wins on Thursday.

Eriksen sends message to kid ahead of heart operation

Eriksen sends message to kid ahead of heart operation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

'I am sure you will get back to normal life very quickly afterwards, I know I did. I am sure it will be the same with you.'

Newcastle's match at Aston Villa postponed due to COVID-19

Newcastle's match at Aston Villa postponed due to COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Fans return to English grounds, but told not to celebrate goals too much.

'Cash is king': Hamilton slams F1 for holding Australia GP despite virus

'Cash is king': Hamilton slams F1 for holding Australia GP despite virus

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Lewis Hamilton broke ranks with other drivers who said they were comfortable with assurances received from the governing FIA, even as other sports cancel events and competitions around the globe.

The most dramatic cricket World Cup final ever is...

The most dramatic cricket World Cup final ever is...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

England had crashed out in the group stage of the 2015 World Cup and Eoin Morgan said it was an amazing journey that the team went through from that embarrassing defeat to reaching the pinnacle of world cricket after four years. England were adjudged the winners of the 50-over World Cup last year on the basis of their superior boundary count after the epic final against New Zealand, and also the ensuing Super Over, ended in a tie at the Lord's in London.

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.

Athletics SA firmly supports Caster Semenya

Athletics SA firmly supports Caster Semenya

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will not soften its stance on new regulations for female classification and is ready to defend it in the Court of Arbitration for Sport(CAS), president Sebastian Coe has said.

Tokyo Olympics: Adviser frets about Games; volunteers quit

Tokyo Olympics: Adviser frets about Games; volunteers quit

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Addressing a parliamentary committee, medical adviser Shigeru Omi said organisers should explain to the public why they are going ahead in the middle of a pandemic.

Neymar still wants to rejoin Barca says Messi

Neymar still wants to rejoin Barca says Messi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi says Neymar remains determined to return to the club

Day 14: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 14: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Cross-country skier Johaug to call time on Olympic career after Sunday's 30km.

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Nadal, Barty through; Gauff out

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Nadal, Barty through; Gauff out

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

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