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India's FIH Pro League tie against NZ cancelled

India's FIH Pro League tie against NZ cancelled

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

"Hockey India would like to confirm that all the tickets of India's matches against New Zealand on 23 & 24 May 2020 that were bought by our fans whether online or offline would be refunded," Norman said.

Hockey: India joins Belgium, Australia, Germany in semis

Hockey: India joins Belgium, Australia, Germany in semis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The Kookaburras had pulled ahead twice in the game, thanks to goals by Tom Wickham, but the Netherlands managed to equalise through goals by Mink van der Weerden and Jeroen Hertzberger.

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.

F1: Bottas ends Hamilton's pole run in Bahrain

F1: Bottas ends Hamilton's pole run in Bahrain

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

Finland's Valtteri Bottas took his first Formula One pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday with a sizzling lap that ended Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton's bid for a seventh in a row.

Renjith, women's 4x400m relay team flop as India draw a blank

Renjith, women's 4x400m relay team flop as India draw a blank

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Triple jumper Renjith Maheswary finished sixth in the heats and the women's 4x400m relay team last as India's campaign in the World Athletics Championships ended in Moscow on Friday.

US Open champ Raducanu's 'just enjoying the moment'

US Open champ Raducanu's 'just enjoying the moment'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

'I definitely think it's the time to just switch off from any future thoughts or any plans, any schedule. I've got absolutely no clue. Right now, no care in the world, I'm just loving life.'

Mallya's Force India pinning hopes on Hulkenberg

Mallya's Force India pinning hopes on Hulkenberg

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Force India are hoping Nico Hulkenberg's triumph at the Le Mans 24 Hours race will have a knock-on effect for them at next weekend's Austrian Formula One Grand Prix.

Meet the most popular driver in F1

Meet the most popular driver in F1

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Formula One is feeling a fresh wave of optimism under its new owners, while Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso are the two most popular drivers, according to an extensive fan survey released on Friday.

What caused Bolt's injury in his farewell race

What caused Bolt's injury in his farewell race

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt's Jamaican team mates complained that a 45-minute wait in the call room before the race had hampered their preparations.

Brit Konta one among many 'local' exports shining under Melbourne sun

Brit Konta one among many 'local' exports shining under Melbourne sun

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Johanna Konta spurned the country of her birth to play tennis for Britain but the Sydney-born 24-year-old has enjoyed huge support from the MelbournePark crowds during her run to the Australian Open fourth round.

We just want guarantees on safety in Pak: Bhupathi

We just want guarantees on safety in Pak: Bhupathi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

"The recent developments have resulted in an atmosphere which is not conducive for a happy friendly tie between the two teams which have immense respect for each other," AITA General Secretary Hironmoy Chatterjee wrote to the ITF in an email seen by Reuters.

Murray is dedicated to Davis Cup and how!

Murray is dedicated to Davis Cup and how!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Andy Murray's dedication to the Davis Cup has proved invaluable to the British team, but it may also rob the ATP Tour Finals of one of it's biggest draws this year.

British hopes fulfilled... Murray can now focus on his career

British hopes fulfilled... Murray can now focus on his career

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

In winning the Davis Cup Andy Murry has fulfilled the hopes Britain had in him. Now, says Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com, he needs to live up to his initial promise and consistently deliver results a player of his potential deserves.

Rupinder, Uthappa ignored for Hockey World League semi-final

Rupinder, Uthappa ignored for Hockey World League semi-final

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Four key players, including ace drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh and midfielder S K Uthappa, were dropped from India's 18-man squad for the Hockey World League semi-final, in Antwerp, Belgium, from June 20 to July 5. Besides Rupinder and Uthappa, forwards Mandeep Singh and Satbir Singh got the axe.

Mary Kom is boxing world body's ambassador for women's World C'ship

Mary Kom is boxing world body's ambassador for women's World C'ship

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Iconic Indian woman boxer M C Mary Kom added another honour to her list of accolades as she was named one of the eight ambassadors for the upcoming World Championships by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

Newly married Murray wears his wedding ring on his ...errrr shoelace

Newly married Murray wears his wedding ring on his ...errrr shoelace

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Andy Murray had his wedding ring tied to his shoelace.

India expect 'positive' verdict on Davis Cup tie against Pakistan

India expect 'positive' verdict on Davis Cup tie against Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

AITA said last week they had written to International Tennis Federation (ITF) asking them to shift the tie to a neutral venue

Mapping the 2016 Paralympics: How countries fared at the Games in Rio

Mapping the 2016 Paralympics: How countries fared at the Games in Rio

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

The Rediff Labs team analysed the data from Rio 2016 Paralympic Games' official website and created the above map with a total number of medals won by each country.

Rio Olympics: How Indian hockey team can close in on semis berth

Rio Olympics: How Indian hockey team can close in on semis berth

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Belgium are on red hot form and have stunned strong gold medal contenders and world champions Australia.

Nadal named in Spain's squad for India Davis Cup tie

Nadal named in Spain's squad for India Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

India will have to contend with none other than 14-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal as Spain today named a full strength team for the upcoming Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie. Apart from world number five Nadal, who lost in the fourth round at the US Open, Spain has packed the side with world number 13 David Ferrer, world number 18 Feliciano Lopez and Mark Lopez (world number 19 in doubles).

Thomas set to win Tour as fading Froome drops down to fourth

Thomas set to win Tour as fading Froome drops down to fourth

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Geraint Thomas was in prime position to win his maiden Tour de France after he retained the overall leader's yellow jersey in a lively 19th stage won by Slovenian Primoz Roglic as defending champion Chris Froome slipped down to fourth on Friday.

US Open champ Pennetta to play for Mumbai in CTL

US Open champ Pennetta to play for Mumbai in CTL

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Flavia Pennetta, Italy's newly-crowned US Open women's singles champion, will represent Mumbai Masters in this year's Champions Tennis League along with 1996 Wimbledon men's champion Richard Krajicek of the Netherlands following the players' draft, in Mumbai, on Wednesday. The second edition of the Champions Tennis League, the brainchild of former India Davis Cup captain Vijay Amritraj, will be played from November 23 to December 6, an increase of four days from last year's ten-day duration, announced Amritraj at a media conference after the players' draft.

F1: Ferrari president practical about team's chances this season

F1: Ferrari president practical about team's chances this season

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Marchionne writes off Ferrari's season of failure

World Athletics: Bolt leads Jamaica to relay gold; completes fourth 'treble'

World Athletics: Bolt leads Jamaica to relay gold; completes fourth 'treble'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Usain Bolt won his third gold medal of the 14th IAAF World Championships on Sunday when he led Jamaica to the gold in the 4 x100 metres relay.

Tour de France: Cummings wins 14th stage, Froome leads

Tour de France: Cummings wins 14th stage, Froome leads

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

British journeyman Stephen Cummings earned South African team MTN-Qhubeka a landmark victory on Mandela Day when he spoiled a French party to take a surprise win in the 14th stage of the Tour de France on Saturday.

'England have sounded alarm bells with New Zealand whitewash'

'England have sounded alarm bells with New Zealand whitewash'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

England coach Brendon McCullum said his side's aggressive performances in their 3-0 series win over New Zealand set the alarm bells ringing around world cricket and that there would be no change of approach against India in their rearranged Test.

Tour de France: Froome demolishes rivals on first mountain test

Tour de France: Froome demolishes rivals on first mountain test

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Overall leader Chris Froome put the hammer down on the Tour de France when the Briton humiliated his rivals in the first mountain test, winning the 10th stage in awe-inspiring fashion on Tuesday.

Tour de France: Froome survives danger as Sky execute perfect plan, Barguil wins

Tour de France: Froome survives danger as Sky execute perfect plan, Barguil wins

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Chris Froome remains in contention for a fourth Tour de France title after Team Sky put the pressure on their rivals with a perfectly executed plan in Friday's 13th stage, won on Bastille Day by France's Warren Barguil.

FIH Pro League: India beat Netherlands to top points table

FIH Pro League: India beat Netherlands to top points table

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

India are now atop the leaderboard with five points from two games, but the Manpreet Singh-led side conceded a point to the Netherlands after drawing (during the regulation time) the second match of the contest on Sunday.

F1: Temp set to rise in Austria as Vettel and Hamilton face off

F1: Temp set to rise in Austria as Vettel and Hamilton face off

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

'Every great Formula One season is marked by a great rivalry. Last year it was our internal battle between Lewis and Nico and this year it seems that the fight is on between Ferrari and Mercedes and Lewis and Sebastian'

Hamilton extends Mercedes stay until 2018

Hamilton extends Mercedes stay until 2018

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Double Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has agreed a new three-year contract that will keep him at Mercedes until the end of 2018, the team announced on Wednesday.

Nadal, Murray back Pique's revolutionary format for Davis Cup

Nadal, Murray back Pique's revolutionary format for Davis Cup

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The centre-back was at the Madrid Open earlier this week, reportedly to discuss a 16-team knockout tournament with ATP Tour chief Chris Kermode. It would potentially replace the former World Team Cup event on the ATP calendar that was played from 1975 to 2012 ahead of Roland Garros.

Women's hockey: Grit. Camaraderie. Family

Women's hockey: Grit. Camaraderie. Family

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

For women's hockey in the country, this result may well turn out to be a watershed moment.

Davis Cup: Djokovic loses first match in five years; Isner leads US to quarters

Davis Cup: Djokovic loses first match in five years; Isner leads US to quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

A round-up of results from Davis Cup matches played on Saturday and Sunday

F1 PIX: Hamilton takes 90th win at dramatic Tuscan GP

F1 PIX: Hamilton takes 90th win at dramatic Tuscan GP

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Images from the Tuscan F1 Grand Prix held at at Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero in Tuscany, Italy, on Sunday.

F1: Ricciardo takes Monaco pole with track record lap

F1: Ricciardo takes Monaco pole with track record lap

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Ricciardo, in blistering form since Thursday practice around the streets of the tiny Mediterranean principality, made sure of the top slot for his team's 250th race start with a quickest lap of one minute 10.810 seconds.

Murray sizzles in scorching Perth

Murray sizzles in scorching Perth

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Andy Murray continued his strong build-up in his quest for a maiden Australian Open title with a comfortable victory over Frenchman Benoit Paire in the Hopman Cup mixed-team event in Perth on Monday.

F1: Hamilton wins Austrian Grand Prix after last lap drama

F1: Hamilton wins Austrian Grand Prix after last lap drama

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday after a last-lap collision with Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg as they fought for the lead.

Formula One: More records beckons Lewis Hamilton in Brazil

Formula One: More records beckons Lewis Hamilton in Brazil

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Lewis Hamilton can set more British Formula One records in Brazil this weekend but it is the world championship he wants and that will have to wait.

Lucky Hamilton wins chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Lucky Hamilton wins chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

Lewis Hamilton won in Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of Kimi Raikkonen and took championship lead.