The International Olympic Committee (IOC) must give athletes some 'clarity, transparency and flexibility' by postponing the Tokyo Games over the coronavirus pandemic, British athlete Guy Learmonth has said.
Opening batsman Fakhar Zaman became Pakistan's first double centurion in one-day internationals, when he smashed 210 off 156 deliveries against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo on Friday.
'Nobody is getting an easy point anywhere. It is just that you have to fight for each point'
As 2016 came to an end, countries across the globe rung in the new year. Hello, 2017 -- here we come!
Andy Murray had his wedding ring tied to his shoelace.
These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.
Rediff.com brings you a selection of images of fans taking to the field of play to make a point or gain attention.
Manchester United were denied by a spirited Stoke City performance as Joe Allen pounced late to secure the visitors their first point at Old Trafford since 1989 in a deserved 1-1 Premier League draw.
India's Abhinav Bindra won a gold in men's 10m air rifle individual final during the Day Four of the 17th Asian Games in Incheon on Tuesday.
New England manager Sam Allardyce believes it is just the right time in his career for him to be taking on what some have called the impossible job.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's 28th goal of the season in all competitions put United ahead and Sunderland's cause became all but impossible after Seb Larsson was sent off close to halftime.
Scotland on Thursday announced the first step towards holding a referendum on its independence from the United Kingdom
Happy New Year! Stunning fireworks displays welcomed the New Year across the world. Take a look.
Awesome images from the world of Sport 2018.
He also branded new FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, the former UEFA general secretary, a "traitor" for not standing by UEFA president Platini
Get set to be amazed as Rediff.com has all that and more sporting action from the past week encapsulated in this super photo feature.
Two wheels and an open road. Biking during Coronavirus Days.
A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League
Scottish lawmakers voted 69 to 59 to give the first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, the authority to negotiate with the Westminster government on holding another vote between autumn 2018 and spring 2019.
Kate Forbes studied at Woodstock School for 3 years, and lived in India for 8 years. 'She has a heart for service and we are excited she has reached great heights at such a young age,' said her teacher Sanjaya Mark.
Eintracht Frankfurt beat 10-man West Ham United 1-0 in their Europa League semi-final
Moments that show it's an odd, odd world we live in.
Should Scotland be an independent country? Voters face a straightforward question yes and no as they head to the polls to cast their ballot in the country's landmark referendum.
Police Scotland said that the incident is not being treated as terrorism but that their investigation into the motive behind the attack remains ongoing.
Rediff.com gives you a glimpse of the best sporting action from the week gone by.
Thousands of anti-Trump protesters, including politicians and celebrities, have rallied in New York. Demonstrators also clashed with police outside the National Press Club in Washington, DC ahead of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.
Roundup of Champions League matches played on Wednesday night
Ace Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy crashed out in the second round of the China Open Super Series after suffering straight game defeats in their respective events.
Chelsea went second in the Premier League with a comfortable 4-0 win at Burnley, on Sunday, which maintained their unbeaten start to the season.
Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp has beaten Manchester United only twice in his career and never at Old Trafford -- his worst record against any Premier League side.
'That was quite an empty period in this club with no evolution in areas that are important'
World No. 3 Sindhu thrashed Yamaguchi 21-9, 21-13 in just 36 minutes to top Group A in women's singles at the Sheikh Hamdan Indoor Stadium. This was her last group stage match.
Murray credits marriage for recent surge on clay
Polling began on Thursday in the United Kingdom in one of the closest general elections seen in decades.
Catch up on all the events that shaped the world last week.
Ballot papers were posted out as voting opened on Monday to decide if veteran leftist Jeremy Corbyn will remain the head of UK's Opposition Labour party, amid deep divisions within the 116-year-old organisation over the leadership challenge triggered by the 'Brexit' vote in June.
Here are six who could make the biggest impact in this season's English Premier League.
UK's largest union Unite warned Tata against ducking its promises and conducting a 'fire sale' of its specialty steel business
Seventh-placed Liverpool, who have 14 points from nine matches, travel to a Newcastle side buoyed by their League Cup victory over Manchester City.
The struggling steelmaker said the sale includes several South Yorkshire-based assets, including electric arc steelworks and bar mill at Rotherham, steel-purifying facility in Stocksbridge and a mill in Brinsworth.
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