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NBA Wrap: Curry adds silverware; RF Jnr returns for 10th straight year

NBA Wrap: Curry adds silverware; RF Jnr returns for 10th straight year

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Steph Curry had a disappointing season with the NBA's Golden State Warriors but he still managed to add another piece of silverware to his trophy cabinet.

The ultimate comeback story: KL Rahul's triumph over injury and doubt

The ultimate comeback story: KL Rahul's triumph over injury and doubt

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Rahul had suffered the debilitating injury during the IPL, which later necessitated surgery in London.

The legend of Neeraj Chopra continues to grow!

The legend of Neeraj Chopra continues to grow!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Neeraj Chopra's rise to stardom from a Haryana village has been nothing short of spectacular.

EPL PIX: City held again in six-goal Spurs thriller, Liverpool move second

EPL PIX: City held again in six-goal Spurs thriller, Liverpool move second

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday night.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Don't compare me to Bolt says Jamaica's latest sprint hope

Don't compare me to Bolt says Jamaica's latest sprint hope

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Akeem Bloomfield announced himself as the latest 'next big thing' from Jamaica

F1: Verstappen wins in Imola; Hamilton 13th

F1: Verstappen wins in Imola; Hamilton 13th

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

World champion Max Verstappen took maximum points from Formula One's Imola sprint weekend, leading a Red Bull one-two on Sunday as Ferrari's homecoming turned sour for overall leader Charles Leclerc and his Italian team.

Why Formula One is targeting Indian market

Why Formula One is targeting Indian market

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Formula One launch F1 TV in India, target 'strong mobile market'

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A wrap from Day 2 of the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest on Sunday.

CWG: 3 cyclists taken to hospital after serious crash

CWG: 3 cyclists taken to hospital after serious crash

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Three cyclists were taken to hospital after a serious crash during the second heat of the men's scratch race at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.

Jehan bounces back with points and podium in Baku

Jehan bounces back with points and podium in Baku

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

MotoGP: KTM's Oliveira powers to victory in Barcelona thriller

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Roundup of the Champions League matches played on Wednesday night

Gatlin sprints to double success

Gatlin sprints to double success

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Italy keeps on dreaming after record medal haul in Tokyo

Italy "keeps on dreaming" after record medal haul in Tokyo

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Italians across the country hailed a great summer, during which they also won the European soccer championship and the Eurovision song contest.

Will he be the next sprinting superstar after Usain Bolt?

Will he be the next sprinting superstar after Usain Bolt?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Cape Town-born Van Niekerk is the reigning 400m world champion and he broke Michael Johnson's 17-year-old world record to win Olympic Gold in Rio de Janeiro last year.

PICS: Lightning Lyles, Jackson blaze to World 200m gold

PICS: Lightning Lyles, Jackson blaze to World 200m gold

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday, Day 7.

Jet says will start operations by end of the year

Jet says will start operations by end of the year

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Jet Airways is in an advanced stage of talks with aircraft makers and lessors to lease planes and expects to restart operations in the coming weeks, according to executives at the airline. The once-storied carrier is now under the ownership of the Jalan-Kalrock consortium and its air operator certificate was revalidated by aviation regulator DGCA in May this year. The executives said the operations of Jet Airways will commence before the end of this year and the initial fleet plan is close to being finalised.

Bolt to bid adieu to sprinting in 2017

Bolt to bid adieu to sprinting in 2017

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Usain Bolt will retire after the 2017 World Championships in London.

Ayana misses world record, Gatlin wins sprint in Rome

Ayana misses world record, Gatlin wins sprint in Rome

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana ran the second fastest women's 5,000 metres in history as she missed out on the world record by just over a second at the Rome Diamond League in Rome, on Thursday.

China sprint towards Beijing 2008

China sprint towards Beijing 2008

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

China has its sights firmly set on the Beijing Games in four years when they hope to present the country's new face to the world.

Devers completes sprint hat-trick

Devers completes sprint hat-trick

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

ISL: Chennaiyin rally to embarrass ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1

ISL: Chennaiyin rally to embarrass ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Bagan started in a positive fashion as Manvir, who has fallen out of favour with national coach Igor Stimac, played a one-two with Dimitri Petratos before slotting it past Chennaiyin goalie Debjit Majumdar.

Indian track cyclist Ronaldo Singh geared up for World Championships

Indian track cyclist Ronaldo Singh geared up for World Championships

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The trio had dominated the recently concluded National Games in Gujarat, with Ronaldo Laitonjam Singh securing 3 gold medals, while David Beckham secured 1 gold and 3 silver. Esow Alban won a medal in each metal category.

PIX: Musetti, 21, stuns World No 1 Djokovic

PIX: Musetti, 21, stuns World No 1 Djokovic

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

In the ongoing Monte Carlo Masters, Jannik Sinner clinched a hard-fought win as Casper Ruud crashed out.

PIX: Terrific Treble! Man City crowned champs

PIX: Terrific Treble! Man City crowned champs

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Manchester City clinched the Champions League title to seal their treble in a sensational season.

2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year winner is...

2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year winner is...

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Max Verstappen was named the 2022 Laureus Sportsman of the Year while Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah bagged the top women's honour

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Messi's Magical Solo Goal!

Messi's Magical Solo Goal!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Messi beat seven players, covering 48 metres in 12 seconds, taking 10 touches with his left foot and three with his right before finding the net.

Japan's Kitajima reigns, Bernard takes sprint

Japan's Kitajima reigns, Bernard takes sprint

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

Asia's greatest swimmer Kosuke Kitajima stole the spotlight from Michael Phelps on Thursday with an unprecedented double-double in the Olympics breaststroke. France's Alain Bernard won swimming's blue riband event, the men's 100 freestyle, by a whisker from Australia's Eamon Sullivan in a thrilling race, after trailing at the half-way stage.

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

World Athletics PIX: Rojas claims triple jump title; Jackson wins 200m

World Athletics PIX: Rojas claims triple jump title; Jackson wins 200m

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Yulimar Rojas of Venezuela soared to her fourth consecutive world triple jump title on Friday.

Dutee Chand suspended after testing positive for 'prohibited substances'

Dutee Chand suspended after testing positive for 'prohibited substances'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

India sprinter Dutee Chand has tested positive for prohibited anabolic steroids during an out-of-competition testing and has been provisionally suspended.

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 31

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 31

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India's schedule on Day 3 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on July 31, Sunday.

World Indoor Athletics C'ships: Shot putter Toor disappoints

World Indoor Athletics C'ships: Shot putter Toor disappoints

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Fails to produce valid throw after three attempts

India win two bronze on Day 3 of Asian cycling meet

India win two bronze on Day 3 of Asian cycling meet

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Yuta Obara of Japan won gold with 1:01.118s (speed 59.902 km/h), Malaysia's cyclist Mohammad Fadhil clocked 1:01.639s to claim the silver.

PIX: Barcelona fight back to draw with Man United

PIX: Barcelona fight back to draw with Man United

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Barcelona fought back to earn a 2-2 draw with Manchester United in a pulsating Europa League knockout round playoff first leg on Thursday.

Abu Dhabi GP was 'manipulated', Hamilton told team on radio

Abu Dhabi GP was 'manipulated', Hamilton told team on radio

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton said on his team radio, "This has been manipulated," after the Briton was passed by Max Verstappen on the final lap of Sunday's controversial season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Verstappen wins as red flag drama engulfs Australia GP

Verstappen wins as red flag drama engulfs Australia GP

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Max Verstappen clinched his second win of the season as the Australian Grand Prix was halted with three red flags.

F1 sees RED over the Bull's minor overspending in 2021

F1 sees RED over the Bull's minor overspending in 2021

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The FIA is also under fire on other fronts, with confusion about the scoring at last Sunday's shortened Japanese Grand Prix and widespread driver anger, about the deployment of a recovery tractor on track while cars were lapping in the heavy spray.

PIX: Ferrari's Leclerc wins in Austria after late scare

PIX: Ferrari's Leclerc wins in Austria after late scare

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Charles Leclerc overcame a late throttle scare to win the Austrian Grand Prix for Ferrari on Sunday and become Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen's closest rival.