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Froome poised to win Tour after Quintana attack

Froome poised to win Tour after Quintana attack

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Chris Froome is poised to win a second Tour de France title after being forced to hang on desperately as Colombian Nairo Quintana attacked relentlessly in Saturday's penultimate stage up the iconic Alpe d'Huez.

NASA reveals stunning images of blue skies on Pluto

NASA reveals stunning images of blue skies on Pluto

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The first color images of Pluto's atmospheric hazes, returned by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft last week, reveal that the a fine blue tinge.

The Ring Nebula, As Never Seen Before

The Ring Nebula, As Never Seen Before

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The mesmerising Ring Nebula through the eyes of the James Webb Space Telescope captured by the astronomers of The University of Manchester.

Mission Impossible! Can struggling England stop India?

Mission Impossible! Can struggling England stop India?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

India and England have played with contrasting approaches in the World Cup so far, producing contrasting results. That is unlikely to change when the teams meet in Lucknow on Sunday.

Tour de France: Calmejane defeats cramp to win stage, Froome stays in control

Tour de France: Calmejane defeats cramp to win stage, Froome stays in control

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Lilian Calmejane rode fought off a bout of cramp to claim a dramatic solo win in the eighth stage of the Tour de France on Saturday, as the overall favourites stayed quiet on the eve of a punishing day in the Jura mountains.

Verstappen wins battle of man vs wild

Verstappen wins battle of man vs wild

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Max Verstappen clinched the Canadian GP, but it was a messy affair as he reached the finish line with the bloody remains of a bird!

Tour de France: Bardet wins 18th stage, Froome retains yellow jersey

Tour de France: Bardet wins 18th stage, Froome retains yellow jersey

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

France's Romain Bardet of AG2r-La Mondiale won the 18th stage of the Tour de France, a 186.5-km trek from Gap on Thursday.

The T20 'freak' is set to dominate the World Cup

The T20 'freak' is set to dominate the World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Suryakumar doesn't quite know what to do in ODIs but he is a freak in T20 cricket, says Nasser Hussain

World Cup: Did this DRS review cost Pakistan the match?

World Cup: Did this DRS review cost Pakistan the match?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

A disappointed Pakistan captain Babar Azam refused to blame the umpires despite being on the wrong side of a DRS review which proved decisive in his team's narrow one-wicket loss to South Africa.

PIX: Barca snatch 4-2 win at Betis; Carvajal rescues Real

PIX: Barca snatch 4-2 win at Betis; Carvajal rescues Real

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Juventus climb to top of Serie A with win over Lecce

Taking risks pays off in IPL, says Rohit Sharma

Taking risks pays off in IPL, says Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma feels most teams, including his own, are taking risks in the ongoing IPL and it is paying them rich dividends.

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Manchester United climb into sixth place with 3-0 West Ham win

Verstappen beats Piastri to Japanese GP pole

Verstappen beats Piastri to Japanese GP pole

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualified fourth with Mexican Sergio Perez, Verstappen's closest title rival and team mate but a massive 151 points adrift after 15 of 22 rounds, fifth and 0.773 off his team mate's pace.

Is There Time For A Reset For Paytm?

Is There Time For A Reset For Paytm?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Going by the RBI directive and the overall narrative, Paytm may have lost the rigour of stress tests, audits and compliance.

EPL PIX: Newcastle down Man United; rise to third

EPL PIX: Newcastle down Man United; rise to third

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Joe Willock and Callum Wilson scored to give Newcastle United a well-earned 2-0 victory over Manchester United.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Koopmeiners leads Atalanta past Milan into Coppa semis

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey

Will Chahar make a comeback for 4th T20I in Raipur?

Will Chahar make a comeback for 4th T20I in Raipur?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Both Prasidh and Avesh Khan lack variety and innovation as they keep pitching the ball at the same length. Both bowl in late 130s or early 140s but consistently pitch it back of the length and the nature of Indian tracks make it a cannon fodder for batters.

'This is just what Test cricket needed'

'This is just what Test cricket needed'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'I really hope we've inspired a new generation.'

NFL's Cowboys is once again Forbes' most valuable team

NFL's Cowboys is once again Forbes' most valuable team

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The NFL's Cowboys, who unseated Spanish soccer club Real Madrid for top spot on the list in 2016, were valued at $5 billion, a 4% rise when compared to last year, Forbes said in a statement.

England should ensure Stokes's readiness for India Tests: Harmison

England should ensure Stokes's readiness for India Tests: Harmison

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

I am amazed Ben Stokes is still in the country, I don't see any point in him being there, said former England bowler Steve Harmison who added that England need to consider rehab time post surgery, if Stokes has to play the Test series vs India.

Ashes: Woakes 'desperate' to be a part of England's line-up for the fourth Test

Ashes: Woakes 'desperate' to be a part of England's line-up for the fourth Test

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

England's all-rounder Chris Woakes desperately wants to be a part of the English side in the fourth Ashes Test starting from July 19 in Manchester.

What Brought About South Africa's Downfall

What Brought About South Africa's Downfall

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

A place in the ICC ODI World Cup final once again eluded the South Africans as they went down to Australia by three wickets.

How Team India fared at T20 World Cup

How Team India fared at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

A look at how India's players fared at the T20 World Cup.

'I was a train and you put me on the track'

'I was a train and you put me on the track'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Emotions welled up inside Saurashish Lahiri when Akash Deep, the latest Bengal speed merchant to enter Indian dressing room, rang him up.

PHOTOS: It's crazy, chaotic at Tour de France!

PHOTOS: It's crazy, chaotic at Tour de France!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Highlights from all the stages of the the Tour de France cycling race.

India, New Zealand Players Enjoy Foot Volley

India, New Zealand Players Enjoy Foot Volley

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Foot Volley, generally played on the beach, is a mix of football and volleyball in which players use their feet to get the ball over the net.

Farah injection before 2014 London Marathon was not recorded - doctor

Farah injection before 2014 London Marathon was not recorded - doctor

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Dr Robin Chakraverty, former chief medical officer at UK Athletics, told British legislators he injected Farah with 13.5 millilitres (ml) of L-carnitine prior to his London Marathon debut but had "forgotten" to record it in the necessary forms.

Big expectations from young Indian shooters at Asian Games

Big expectations from young Indian shooters at Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

But new faces, such as world champion 10m air rifle shooter Rudrankksh Patil, Esha Singh (10m air pistol), Sift Kaur Samra and Ashi Chouksey (50m rifle 3-positions) are some of the brightest prospects in the team with a potential to aim for gold, notwithstanding the extremely tough challenge the Chinese will pose in the coming fortnight.

Broad's Fairytale Ending!

Broad's Fairytale Ending!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Stuart Broad finished on a high as he claimed the final two Australian wickets to bowl England to a series-levelling 49-run victory in the final Ashes Test.

Stuart Broad shocks cricket world with retirement announcement

Stuart Broad shocks cricket world with retirement announcement

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

England fast bowler Stuart Broad will retire from cricket at the end of the Ashes series against Australia, he said after the third day of the final Test on Saturday.

WTC Final: Now,Steve Waugh questions India's selection

WTC Final: Now,Steve Waugh questions India's selection

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'I would have picked Ashwin for his batting, let alone his bowling. That is why I can't believe he isn't playing because he has got five Test centuries as well. It is very strange.'

The problems of England and its cricket team

The problems of England and its cricket team

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

England lost the series-opener by four wickets with Jermaine Blackwood leading West Indies to a memorable victory.

Having won a billion hearts, Rohit the skipper deserves this World Cup

Having won a billion hearts, Rohit the skipper deserves this World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

How many hundreds did Rohit Sharma miss in this World Cup? At least five if not more. But how many hearts did he win with his new found no-holds barred attacking approach? May be a billion.

Dravid, Hardik & Co Wish Pant Speedy Recovery

Dravid, Hardik & Co Wish Pant Speedy Recovery

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

'The whole team and the whole nation is behind you', Hardik Pandya told Rishabh Pant.

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.

European Soccer: Arsenal celebrate big after win; Pulisic begins new chapter

European Soccer: Arsenal celebrate big after win; Pulisic begins new chapter

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Arsenal's bench celebrated Monday's 1-0 win at Crystal Palace as if it was the Premier League title decider despite only being the second week of the season.

Dhoni Spray Paints Seats At Chepauk

Dhoni Spray Paints Seats At Chepauk

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Some expressed that tickets for those seats should be sky high and fans may even try to take them home!

Time for everyone to move on and concentrate on this game: Root

Time for everyone to move on and concentrate on this game: Root

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

England batter Joe Root feels that it is time for the team to move on from Jonny Bairstow's stumping fiasco and focus on the game that lies ahead of them.

Burnley earn first point after draw at Nottingham Forest

Burnley earn first point after draw at Nottingham Forest

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Burnley earned their first point since returning to the Premier League but were left frustrated by a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on Monday after having a late goal ruled out.