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'No one expects a girl to race!'

'No one expects a girl to race!'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Mumbai teenager Aashi Hanspal is a rising star in motorsport.

Indian-origin pacer Gurinder Sandhu wins Steve Waugh Medal

Indian-origin pacer Gurinder Sandhu wins Steve Waugh Medal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Upcoming Australian pacer Gurinder Sandhu of Indian origin has toppled veteran wicketkeeper Brad Haddin to win the prestigious Steve Waugh Medal as the best New South Wales cricketer for the year 2012-13.

Djokovic not as smooth on romantic dates as on tennis court...

Djokovic not as smooth on romantic dates as on tennis court...

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

It seems Novak Djokovic's moves with the ladies are not as perfect as the moves with his tennis.

How Kuldeep is planning to counter dew in Delhi

How Kuldeep is planning to counter dew in Delhi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Chinaman spin bowler Kuldeep Yadav was on Tuesday seen practising with a wet ball on the eve of the Twenty20 International series-opener against New Zealand, in New Delhi.

Harmanpreet to lead at Tokyo Olympics hockey test event

Harmanpreet to lead at Tokyo Olympics hockey test event

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Captain Manpreet Singh and goalkeeper P R Sreejesh are among a few senior India players rested for next month's Olympic hockey test event in Tokyo. Besides Manpreet and Sreejesh, defender Surender Kumar was also rested.

Massa and Gutierrez handed grid penalties

Massa and Gutierrez handed grid penalties

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Ferrari's Felipe Massa and Sauber's Mexican rookie Esteban Gutierrez were handed three-place grid penalties at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday for impeding rivals in qualifying.

Manish Pandey fined for showing dissent in 'A' series tie

Manish Pandey fined for showing dissent in 'A' series tie

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

India A skipper Manish Pandey has been fined 25 percent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his side's 86-run win over the National Performance Squad in Townhill, Queensland, Australia.

A season of sixes and sadness for F1

A season of sixes and sadness for F1

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Lewis Hamilton collected his champion's trophy at a glittering gala in Paris after ending the year in touching distance of Michael Schumacher's records for wins and titles.

Marquez becomes youngest MotoGP winner

Marquez becomes youngest MotoGP winner

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Spanish rookie Marc Marquez out-duelled Repsol Honda team mate Dani Pedrosa to win the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin, Texas on Sunday and become the youngest ever winner in the MotoGP premier class.

Pujara on what makes Agarwal so special...

Pujara on what makes Agarwal so special...

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

For someone who smashed 1000 first-class runs in a month's domestic cricket in the 2017-18 season, it shouldn't come as a surprise that a heavy duty scorer like Mayank Agarwal knows a thing or two about the art of conversion, believes Cheteshwar Pujara.

Webber, Gutierrez handed grid penalties for Bahrain GP

Webber, Gutierrez handed grid penalties for Bahrain GP

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Red Bull's Mark Webber and Sauber's Esteban Gutierrez were handed grid penalties for next weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix after Formula One stewards ruled they were to blame for collisions in Sunday's race in China.

We were not good enough with the bat: Kohli

We were not good enough with the bat: Kohli

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

India captain Virat Kohli lamented that his team was simply not good enough with the bat in the second T20 International against Australia, which the home team lost by eight wickets, in Guwahati, on Tuesday.

HIL: Dabang Mumbai edge Jaypee Punjab Warriors

HIL: Dabang Mumbai edge Jaypee Punjab Warriors

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

A magnificent 60th-minute goal by Dabang Mumbai's Robbert Kemperman snatched victory from defending Champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors by a narrow 2-1 margin in the Hockey India League, in Chandigarh, on Saturday.

Lampard returns to Chelsea as manager after impressive Derby audition

Lampard returns to Chelsea as manager after impressive Derby audition

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Lampard was handed a three-year contract having left second tier Derby County.

Karnataka manage a point as Uthappa, Kapoor hit tons

Karnataka manage a point as Uthappa, Kapoor hit tons

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Robin Uthappa and rookie Kunal Kapoor hit centuries as Karnataka batted out the whole of final day to manage a point against Haryana in their penultimate Ranji Trophy group league encounter in Hubli.

Two major scalps put Day into last four

Two major scalps put Day into last four

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Jason Day found it nerve-racking at the end but he could not keep the smile off his face after beating the Masters champion and a former US Open winner on Saturday at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.

Wahab asked to stop 'slitting the batsmen's throat' celebration

Wahab asked to stop 'slitting the batsmen's throat' celebration

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Wahab's celebration style was the talk of the PSL after he exhibited it in the first match but has now tapered down his aggression.

'Current Man U squad stronger than 1999 treble-winners'

'Current Man U squad stronger than 1999 treble-winners'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes his current squad is even stronger than his treble-winning team in 1999, adding he could have put out two teams of internationals against Real Madrid during their Champions League clash.

Zaheer hoping to make amends

Zaheer hoping to make amends

Rediff.com28 Mar 2004

The teen who could be India's next cricketing superstar

The teen who could be India's next cricketing superstar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

It was more out of compulsion that the 15-year-old slugged it out with boys in her bid to play cricket for India, a dream she shared with her father Sanjeev.

Bangladesh name uncapped spinner for Windies Test

Bangladesh name uncapped spinner for Windies Test

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Bangladesh have named uncapped off-spinner Shohag Gazi in their 14-member squad for the first Test against West Indies beginning in Dhaka on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Debutant Kiprop reigns in Mumbai Marathon

PHOTOS: Debutant Kiprop reigns in Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Photos of the Mumbai Marathon.

Confident Labuschagne ready to confront Bumrah and Co

Confident Labuschagne ready to confront Bumrah and Co

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

'In terms of a great first year, it was an amazing summer and hopefully, I can better that this time... Hopefully, against a side like India, testing yourself against one of the best bowling attacks in world cricket at the moment'

England Lions hammer India 'A' by 254 runs in one-off unofficial Test

England Lions hammer India 'A' by 254 runs in one-off unofficial Test

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

India 'A' batsmen's vulnerability against the red ball in foreign conditions was exposed as England Lions handed the visitors a 254-run defeat in the one-off Unofficial Test on day four in Worcester, on Thursday.

Turkish Open: Nicollet slips to 38th after 3rd round

Turkish Open: Nicollet slips to 38th after 3rd round

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Sharmila Nicollet dropped two late bogeys on 16th and 18th holes to finish with a third round card of three-over 76 and slip to tied 38th at the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open.

Haryana enforce follow-on on Karnataka

Haryana enforce follow-on on Karnataka

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Seamer Harshal Patel wreaked havoc as Haryana enforced follow-on on hosts Karnataka in a group league game of the Ranji Trophy in Hubli on Monday.

Ryder Cup: US sizzle in sunshine to lead Europe 5-3

Ryder Cup: US sizzle in sunshine to lead Europe 5-3

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

The United States, led by Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley, snatched a 5-3 lead over Europe on a gripping first day of the 39th Ryder Cup on Friday.

Incredible Nadal storms into French Open fourth round

Incredible Nadal storms into French Open fourth round

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Clearly Nikoloz Basilashvili had come to face Rafael Nadal with a plan but, like Mike Tyson said, everybody has a plan until they're punched in the face.

14 hours inside Taj on 26/11 in a tell-all book

14 hours inside Taj on 26/11 in a tell-all book

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

On November 26 in 2008, a trainee at Mumbai's Taj Hotel witnessed one of the biggest terror attacks in the country. The over 14 hours he spent battling fear and terror and in rescuing and securing the safety of hotel guests are now documented in a new book by that management rookie, Ankur Chawla.

F1: Hamilton fastest, Verstappen shines in wet Monaco

F1: Hamilton fastest, Verstappen shines in wet Monaco

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was fastest but teenage rookie Max Verstappen stood out with an eye-catching practice performance on a rainy Thursday at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Hong Kong Open: Randhawa tied 17th

Hong Kong Open: Randhawa tied 17th

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa opened strongly with a two-under 68 to be placed at tied 17th after the first round of UBS Hong Kong Open at the Hong Kong Golf club on Thursday.

F1: Vettel seeking Belgian break at happy hunting ground

F1: Vettel seeking Belgian break at happy hunting ground

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, winner of 52 races, has gone more than a year since he tasted victory at last year's Belgian race.

Review: Jab Tak Hai Jaan's breezy romance has weak story

Review: Jab Tak Hai Jaan's breezy romance has weak story

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Jab Tak Hai Jaan is nothing more than lovely fluff that could have been shorter, snappier but is definitely worth watching once for the man whose name appears against the bright blue sky Mr Yash Chopra.

Golf sensation Ko to balance Tour demands with university life

Golf sensation Ko to balance Tour demands with university life

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Rookie golf sensation Lydia Ko says she will have to learn to balance the demands of the LPGA Tour with her upcoming studies after being admitted to one of South Korea's most prestigious universities.

T20 series decider: Can Bangladesh spring a surprise against India?

T20 series decider: Can Bangladesh spring a surprise against India?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

India are expected to seal the series on Sunday but one can expect Bangladesh to spring another surprise like they did in Delhi

Ames and Durant qualify for US Open

Ames and Durant qualify for US Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Canadian Stephen Ames and American Joe Durant were among nine players who booked their places at next week's US Open in a weather-delayed sectional qualifier in Memphis, Tennessee, on Tuesday.

IPL PIX: Bravo stars in CSK's thrilling one-wicket win over MI in opener

IPL PIX: Bravo stars in CSK's thrilling one-wicket win over MI in opener

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

IMAGES from the IPL season XI opener played between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium on Saturday

Crucial bypoll results today, to decide fate of Shivraj govt

Crucial bypoll results today, to decide fate of Shivraj govt

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The counting will begin at 8 am, and as per the Election Commission's COVID-19 guidelines, a candidate, his poll agent and counting agent can remain present in the counting hall, officials said, adding various measures have been taken to ensure social distancing and avoid crowding.

Hamilton backs 'former foe' Alonso to win F1 world title

Hamilton backs 'former foe' Alonso to win F1 world title

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton has tipped once bitter team-mate, Fernando Alonso to win the world title duel with Sebastian Vettel.

Vikas loses, Kanwar assured of bronze in Kazakhstan

Vikas loses, Kanwar assured of bronze in Kazakhstan

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Olympics-bound boxer Vikas Krishan made a surprise exit from the third International Republic of Kazakhstan President's Cup, losing to local player Kojabekov Bakhitjan in the quarter-finals of the welterweight division in Almaty on Friday.