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HIL: Toofans stumble after Anderson's record goal

HIL: Toofans stumble after Anderson's record goal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Jacob Anderson scored the fastest goal in the Hockey India League history, but it went in vain as the Hyderabad Toofans lost to Team Gonasika in the shootout.

PKL: Telugu Titans stun table-toppers Haryana Steelers

PKL: Telugu Titans stun table-toppers Haryana Steelers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

In the absence of Sehrawat, Narwal took charge of the raiding department, while a combined defensive performance inflicted an early 'all out' on the Haryana Steelers. The Steelers were trailing by six points 10 minutes into the game.

PIX: Inter Milan, PSG extend lead at the top

PIX: Inter Milan, PSG extend lead at the top

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the Serie A, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga

PIX: Liverpool grab last-gasp win at PSG; Bayern whip Leverkusen

PIX: Liverpool grab last-gasp win at PSG; Bayern whip Leverkusen

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

A round-up of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg matches.

PIX: Manchester Utd, Spurs storm in Europa knockouts

PIX: Manchester Utd, Spurs storm in Europa knockouts

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

EPL PIX: Man City held to draw; Forest boost top 4 hopes

EPL PIX: Man City held to draw; Forest boost top 4 hopes

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Champions Manchester City could only muster a 2-2 Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

Soccer PIX: Torres tricks; Inter miss chance to go top

Soccer PIX: Torres tricks; Inter miss chance to go top

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Barcelona joined Real Madrid, Atletico and Real Sociedad in the semi-finals, with the draw set to take place on Wednesday.

Olympics: Israeli athletes say they feel safe in Paris

Olympics: Israeli athletes say they feel safe in Paris

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Israelis are being protected around the clock by crack French security agents and officers brought in by the team itself.

India men, women storm into Kho Kho World Cup final

India men, women storm into Kho Kho World Cup final

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

While the Indian women again showcased their tactical prowess, outplaying South Africa 66-16 in the semi-finals, the men's team secured their spot in the final with a 62-42 victory over the team from the Rainbow Nation.

Tata Steel Masters: Praaggnandhaa, Gukesh share lead

Tata Steel Masters: Praaggnandhaa, Gukesh share lead

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

World champion D Gukesh played out a draw with Jorden van Foreest of Holland, while Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa beat Alexey Sarana of Serbia as the two Indians shared the lead after a thrilling day at the Tata Steel Masters at Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands) on Saturday.

HIL: Delhi SG Pipers lose to Soorma

HIL: Delhi SG Pipers lose to Soorma

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Delhi SG Pipers had a good start to the second quarter as they won their first penalty corner of the match. Deepika's drag flick was turned away brilliantly by Bengal Tigers goalkeeper Jennifer Rizzo.

HIL: TN Dragons edge Bengal Tigers; rise to top

HIL: TN Dragons edge Bengal Tigers; rise to top

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Tamil Nadu Dragons beat Sharchi Rarh Bengal Tigers 2-1 in a closely-contested match to go top of the table in the Hockey India League.

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins; Gukesh, Erigaisi draw

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins; Gukesh, Erigaisi draw

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Pentala Harikrishna, while Arjun Erigaisi settled for a draw in the second round of 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament.

World Chess C'ship: Scores still tied after Gukesh draws with Liren

World Chess C'ship: Scores still tied after Gukesh draws with Liren

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

The 18-year-old Gukesh is the youngest ever challenger for the crown and had won the third game on Wednesday.

PKL: Thalaivas inflict crushing defeat upon Warriorz

PKL: Thalaivas inflict crushing defeat upon Warriorz

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Tamil Thalaivas roared back to form with an emphatic 46-31 win over Bengal Warriorz in the Pro Kabaddi League at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Saturday.

Gukesh holds Ding: Chess C'ship heads for dramatic finale

Gukesh holds Ding: Chess C'ship heads for dramatic finale

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The draw left both players on an identical tally of 6.5 points each, with just one game left in the 14-round classical time control format, still shy of 1 point in order to win the title.

Champions League PIX: Feyenoord knock out Milan; Bayern in last 16

Champions League PIX: Feyenoord knock out Milan; Bayern in last 16

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

A summary of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League Knock-out Phase play-offs.

Chess World Championship: It's advantage Gukesh for now but...

Chess World Championship: It's advantage Gukesh for now but...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

With a maximum of 11 games remaining under classical time control, the scores are tied at 1.5-1.5. This was after Liren won the opener and the second game ended in a draw.

PICS: Swiatek, Pegula race into US Open fourth round

PICS: Swiatek, Pegula race into US Open fourth round

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Poland's world number one Iga Swiatek swatted aside 25th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-2 with a near-flawless performance to reach the round of 16 for a fourth straight year at the U.S. Open on Saturday.

PIX: Titmus gets Australia off to a golden start in the pool

PIX: Titmus gets Australia off to a golden start in the pool

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Ariarne Titmus got Australia's women off to a golden start by winning a race of record breakers on a rocking opening night of the Paris Olympic swimming meet at the La Defense Arena on Saturday.

UCL: Villa's Mings left red-faced over bizarre penalty

UCL: Villa's Mings left red-faced over bizarre penalty

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Beyond the handball incident, the Belgian champions were the better side on the night. Villa's World Cup-winning keeper Martinez was pressed into action early by Brugge, who had seven shots on target to the Premier League club's one, and made several key saves to keep his team in the game.

PKL: Pink Panthers edge Puneri Paltans in a thriller!

PKL: Pink Panthers edge Puneri Paltans in a thriller!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Jaipur Pink Panthers managed to hold their nerve to secure their third consecutive win, clinching a thrilling contest against Puneri Paltan 30-28.

PIX: Real Madrid held by Osasuna; Bellingham sees red

PIX: Real Madrid held by Osasuna; Bellingham sees red

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and Serie A

PKL: Shivam, Vinay shine as Steelers crush Thalaivas

PKL: Shivam, Vinay shine as Steelers crush Thalaivas

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Haryana Steelers register 42-30 win over Tamil Thalaivas in PKL

Soccer PIX: Atletico continue winning run

Soccer PIX: Atletico continue winning run

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Fullback Nahuel Molina lifted a long cross from the right touchline which found the unmarked Sorloth whose header at the far post beat goalkeeper David Soria.

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Manchester City squandered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Pujara on what went wrong for India on Day 2

Pujara on what went wrong for India on Day 2

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara pointed out the inexperience of the Indian batters against the pink ball, highlighting how they played too late, leading to a string of dismissals.

Chess Olympiad: Indian men on cusp of gold after big win over Iran

Chess Olympiad: Indian men on cusp of gold after big win over Iran

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Following Arjun's win, World Championship challenger D Gukesh put it across Parham Maghsoodloo with black pieces, swindling the Iranian towards the end of the first time-control.

Santosh Trophy: West Bengal, Kerala set to clash for glory

Santosh Trophy: West Bengal, Kerala set to clash for glory

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

West Bengal edged past defending champions Services 4-2 to enter the final of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy

Santosh Trophy: Services, West Bengal notch wins

Santosh Trophy: Services, West Bengal notch wins

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Title holders Services and former champions West Bengal registered dominant victories in Group A matches of the final round of the National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy on Monday.

PKL: Haryana become first team to book playoffs berth

PKL: Haryana become first team to book playoffs berth

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

It was a complete team effort for Haryana Steelers, with Vinay and Shivam Patare combining for 15 points, while Jaideep and Rahul got four tackle points each and Mohammadreza Shadloui scored six points to wrap up a comprehensive display.

PIX: Marchand makes swimming history with golden double

PIX: Marchand makes swimming history with golden double

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Wednesday.

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'The IPL provides a different ladder in terms of recognition.' 'If you do well, you will obviously get noticed and it enhances your selection into white-ball formats.'

Adidas apologises for controversial ad featuring Bella Hadid

Adidas apologises for controversial ad featuring Bella Hadid

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The 1972 Munich Olympics are still remembered as one of the darkest days in sporting history. Palestinian terrorists, representing the militant group "Black September," killed 11 members of Israel's Olympic team after taking them hostage.

Women's Junior Asia Cup: Deepika tricks as India hammer Malaysia

Women's Junior Asia Cup: Deepika tricks as India hammer Malaysia

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Deepika (37th, 39th, 48th) was the star of India's win as she netted a hat-trick of goals while Vaishnavi Phalke (32nd) and Kanika Siwach (38th) score one goal each.

India thrash B'desh 13-1 in Jr Women's Hockey Asia Cup

India thrash B'desh 13-1 in Jr Women's Hockey Asia Cup

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

India took control of the match very early and converted their dominance into a goal in the seventh minute through Deepika who deftly converted a penalty corner with a neat flick to give her team the lead.

Dabang Delhi unstoppable: Naveen shines in win

Dabang Delhi unstoppable: Naveen shines in win

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Naveen's 11 raid points -- his second Super 10 of the season -- took the team to third on the points table heading to Pune.

Nidhi stars as India down China to defend Jr Asia Cup title

Nidhi stars as India down China to defend Jr Asia Cup title

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Nidhi made back-to-back saves in the second quarter to keep the scores level after 25 minutes.

Paris Paralympics: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Paris Paralympics: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

The BEST images from Day 2 of the Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday.

PIX: Ledecky takes record but Australia win 4x200 freestyle

PIX: Ledecky takes record but Australia win 4x200 freestyle

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Thursday.