News for 'Sporting'

Shillong Lajong Defeat Namdhari FC with Second-Half Goals

Shillong Lajong Defeat Namdhari FC with Second-Half Goals

Rediff.com1 days ago

Shillong Lajong FC defeated Namdhari FC 2-0 in the Indian Football League, thanks to goals from Everbrightson Sana and Ephraim Lalremtluanga.

Veer Ganapathy Takes Two-Shot Lead in Mauritius Golf Tournament

Veer Ganapathy Takes Two-Shot Lead in Mauritius Golf Tournament

Rediff.com1 days ago

Veer Ganapathy's strong finish propels him to the top of the leaderboard at the AM Green AM GREEN IGPL Invitational 2026 Mauritius, while Sachin Baisoya slips after a late bogey.

Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to battle for sub junior hockey title

Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to battle for sub junior hockey title

Rediff.com1 days ago

Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh will compete for the title in the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship Division 'A' after winning their respective semi-final matches.

Shock Update! Tiger Woods takes break after DUI case

Shock Update! Tiger Woods takes break after DUI case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Tiger Woods is stepping away from golf to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from a recent rollover crash in Florida.

Star Athletes to Shine at Delhi's Indian Open Series

Star Athletes to Shine at Delhi's Indian Open Series

Rediff.com1 days ago

Top Indian track and field athletes, including World Championships finalist Sachin Yadav and Asian Games medallist Tajinderpal Singh Toor, will compete in the Delhi leg of the Indian Open Series at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

India Sweeps Mongolia in Billie Jean King Cup with Zeel Desai's Debut Win

India Sweeps Mongolia in Billie Jean King Cup with Zeel Desai's Debut Win

Rediff.com1 days ago

India secured a dominant 3-0 victory against Mongolia in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie, with Zeel Desai making a successful singles debut. India now faces Korea in their final match, hoping to keep their playoff chances alive.

India's 50m Rifle Team Fails to Qualify at Granada World Cup

India's 50m Rifle Team Fails to Qualify at Granada World Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian shooters faced setbacks and successes at the ISSF World Cup in Granada, Spain, with the women's 50m rifle team missing qualification and the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol team advancing to the next stage.

Vishvanath Suresh shines as India finish strong at Asian Boxing Championships

Vishvanath Suresh shines as India finish strong at Asian Boxing Championships

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's boxing team had a successful Asian Boxing Championships campaign, highlighted by Vishvanath Suresh's gold medal in the men's 50kg category and a strong showing from the women's team.

India's Young Table Tennis Stars Surge into Asian Youth Championships Quarterfinals

India's Young Table Tennis Stars Surge into Asian Youth Championships Quarterfinals

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's young table tennis players have showcased their dominance at the Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships, securing quarterfinal spots in both U-19 and U-15 categories after a successful run in the team events.

Chennaiyin FC Face Tough Test Against Balanced East Bengal

Chennaiyin FC Face Tough Test Against Balanced East Bengal

Rediff.com1 days ago

Chennaiyin FC will be looking to bounce back from recent setbacks when they host East Bengal in an Indian Super League match. Coach Clifford Miranda acknowledges the strength of the opposition but remains focused on securing a home win.

Zeel Desai and Sahaja Yamalapalli Secure India's Victory Over Mongolia in Billie Jean King Cup

Zeel Desai and Sahaja Yamalapalli Secure India's Victory Over Mongolia in Billie Jean King Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

Zeel Desai and Sahaja Yamalapalli secured dominant victories for India against Mongolia in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I, with both players winning in straight sets.

Al-Ahly goalkeeper El-Shenawy gets four-match ban for striking referee on head

Al-Ahly goalkeeper El-Shenawy gets four-match ban for striking referee on head

Rediff.com1 days ago

Al-Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy was handed a four-match ban after striking a referee on the head following a 1-1 draw with Ceramica Cleopatra, the Egyptian Pro League said on Thursday.

Khalin Joshi Secures Victory at Andhra Open with Dominant Performance

Khalin Joshi Secures Victory at Andhra Open with Dominant Performance

Rediff.com1 days ago

Khalin Joshi wins the Andhra Open Golf Championship, marking his seventh professional title with a dominant performance. Akshay Sharma finishes runner-up after a course-record final round.

Struggling Tottenham Hotspur appoint De Zerbi as manager

Struggling Tottenham Hotspur appoint De Zerbi as manager

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their manager on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, and the Italian coach has seven games to steer the North London side to safety.

Ayush Shetty Upsets World No. 4 Christie to Reach Badminton Asia Semis

Ayush Shetty Upsets World No. 4 Christie to Reach Badminton Asia Semis

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's Ayush Shetty defeated world number 4 Jonatan Christie to reach the semi-finals of the Badminton Asia Championships.

Zeel Desai's Debut Win Gives India Lead in Billie Jean King Cup Tie

Zeel Desai's Debut Win Gives India Lead in Billie Jean King Cup Tie

Rediff.com1 days ago

Zeel Desai secured a dominant victory in her Billie Jean King Cup debut, giving India a 1-0 lead against Mongolia in the Asia/Oceania Group I tie.

How Jaskaran Singh fulfilled his childhood dream of playing in a T20 World Cup in India

How Jaskaran Singh fulfilled his childhood dream of playing in a T20 World Cup in India

Rediff.com6 days ago

In 2026, after 17 years in professional cricket, his dream came true, but with a strange twist of fate. He appeared in the Twenty20 World Cup in the country of his birth, but wearing a Canadian jersey.

Athletes, students, artists asked to shield Iran's power plants

Athletes, students, artists asked to shield Iran's power plants

Rediff.com4 days ago

Citizens in the city of Ilam formed a human chain on Tuesday to demonstrate their defiance against recent threats from US President Donald Trump.

R. Vaishali Leads Women's Candidates Tournament as Sindarov Nears Victory in Open Section

R. Vaishali Leads Women's Candidates Tournament as Sindarov Nears Victory in Open Section

Rediff.com1 days ago

R. Vaishali leads the Women's Candidates Tournament, while Javokhir Sindarov dominates the Open section, nearing a shot at the World Championship.

Indian Shuttler Ayush Shetty Upsets World No. 4 Christie at Badminton Asia Championships

Indian Shuttler Ayush Shetty Upsets World No. 4 Christie at Badminton Asia Championships

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's Ayush Shetty defeated world number four Jonathan Christie to reach the men's singles semifinals of the Badminton Asia Championships.

BWF Gives Clean Chit To Under-Fire IG Sports Complex!

BWF Gives Clean Chit To Under-Fire IG Sports Complex!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Thursday said it has reviewed the facilities at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, which is hosting the $950,000 India Open, and asserted that the venue meets all requirements for staging the World Championships in August.

Indian Women's Hockey Team Prepares for World Cup with National Camp

Indian Women's Hockey Team Prepares for World Cup with National Camp

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Indian senior women's national hockey team is set to begin a training camp in Bengaluru to prepare for the upcoming World Cup and other major tournaments.

Tim White Takes Helm as India Junior Women's Hockey Coach

Tim White Takes Helm as India Junior Women's Hockey Coach

Rediff.com1 days ago

Hockey India appoints experienced Australian coach Tim White to lead the junior women's hockey team, replacing Tushar Khandekar, with a focus on developing technically sound players for the senior team.

Max Verstappen slams 'joke' Formula One after Chinese Grand Prix retirement

Max Verstappen slams 'joke' Formula One after Chinese Grand Prix retirement

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Verstappen slams 'joke' F1 after Chinese GP retirement

Indian Women's 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball Team to Compete at Commonwealth Games

Indian Women's 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball Team to Compete at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's 3x3 women's wheelchair basketball team has qualified for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, securing their spot through the Asia Oceania qualifiers.

Cricket Match Argument Turns Deadly: Youth Murdered Over Run Dispute

Cricket Match Argument Turns Deadly: Youth Murdered Over Run Dispute

Rediff.com4 days ago

A young man was allegedly murdered following an argument over a single run during a cricket match between two local teams in Visakhapatnam. The dispute, initially resolved by the umpire, reignited later, leading to a fatal stabbing.

Cricket Match Argument Turns Deadly: Youth Murdered Over Run Dispute

Cricket Match Argument Turns Deadly: Youth Murdered Over Run Dispute

Rediff.com4 days ago

A young man was allegedly murdered following an argument over a single run during a cricket match between two local teams in Visakhapatnam. The dispute, initially resolved by the umpire, reignited later, leading to a fatal stabbing.

Gavaskar sees silver lining for LSG despite Pooran's struggles

Gavaskar sees silver lining for LSG despite Pooran's struggles

Rediff.com1 days ago

Gavaskar said Nicholas Pooran 'looked lost' but lauded LSG for winning without relying on star players, thanks to Mukul Choudhary's heroics.

Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 Heads to Goa

Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 Heads to Goa

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Goa will host the seventh season of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) event in July, marking a significant milestone for the franchise-based league and Indian table tennis.

Iga Swiatek, coach Fissette part ways after 17-month stint

Iga Swiatek, coach Fissette part ways after 17-month stint

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

World No. 3 Iga Swiatek has ended her coaching partnership with Wim Fissette, she said on Monday, following a disappointing start to the season that culminated in a shock early exit at the Miami Open.

Candidates Chess: Vaishali grabs sole lead; Praggnanandhaa loses to Sindarov

Candidates Chess: Vaishali grabs sole lead; Praggnanandhaa loses to Sindarov

Rediff.com2 days ago

Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan has significantly increased his lead in the Candidates chess tournament after defeating India's R Praggnanandhaa. In the women's section, R Vaishali leads after drawing with Anna Muzychuk.

Sinner beats Zverev; set for 'Sunshine Double' in Miami

Sinner beats Zverev; set for 'Sunshine Double' in Miami

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face Jiri Lehecka. Sinner is aiming to complete the 'Sunshine Double' after his Indian Wells victory.

Ayush Shetty reaches quarterfinals, Sindhu ousted at Badminton Asia Championships

Ayush Shetty reaches quarterfinals, Sindhu ousted at Badminton Asia Championships

Rediff.com2 days ago

Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty progressed to the men's singles quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Championships, while PV Sindhu was eliminated in the women's event.

'Mohan Baingan': Sports Min's Gaffe Triggers Fan Backlash

'Mohan Baingan': Sports Min's Gaffe Triggers Fan Backlash

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

During the press conference, Mandaviya mumbled along while reading out the list of teams, whole mispronouncing the names of Mohun Bagan and East Bengal calling them 'Mohan Baingan' and 'East Baigan'.

India Suffer Defeat Against Indonesia in Billie Jean King Cup

India Suffer Defeat Against Indonesia in Billie Jean King Cup

Rediff.com2 days ago

India faced a 0-3 defeat against Indonesia in the Billie Jean King Cup, with Captain Vishal Uppal highlighting missed opportunities. The team now focuses on regrouping for the upcoming match against Korea to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Oppo, Vivo, Realme And More: Prepare For April Debuts

Oppo, Vivo, Realme And More: Prepare For April Debuts

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

In April 2026, a wave of new handsets is expected. Brands like Oppo, Realme, Vivo, Xiaomi and OnePlus will have new models, each aiming to boost speed, screen quality, power endurance and imaging features, across different price brackets.

Ganapathy and Baisoya Share Lead at AM Green IGPL Mauritius

Ganapathy and Baisoya Share Lead at AM Green IGPL Mauritius

Rediff.com2 days ago

Veer Ganapathy and Sachin Baisoya share the lead after the first round of the AM Green IGPL Invitational 2026 in Mauritius, with several other golfers close behind.

Late Goal Secures Draw for Jamshedpur FC Against Mumbai City in ISL Top-of-Table Battle

Late Goal Secures Draw for Jamshedpur FC Against Mumbai City in ISL Top-of-Table Battle

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jamshedpur FC and Mumbai City FC played to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling Indian Super League match, with a late equaliser from Sarthak Goloui cancelling out Brandon Fernandes' first-half goal.

Indian Squad Gears Up for World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Brazil

Indian Squad Gears Up for World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Brazil

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 12-member Indian squad, led by Ram Baboo and Manju Rani, will compete in the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Brasilia, Brazil.

India's Billie Jean King Cup Hopes Dim After Indonesia Defeat

India's Billie Jean King Cup Hopes Dim After Indonesia Defeat

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's chances of progressing in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie are jeopardised after a 0-3 loss to Indonesia, with Vaishnavi Adkar's valiant effort ending in defeat and Sahaja Yamalapalli outplayed by Janice Tjen.