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What makes Rashid one of the most 'wanted players by franchises'

What makes Rashid one of the most 'wanted players by franchises'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Rashid Khan's commitment towards all aspects of the game make him one of the most sought-after commodities in T20 leagues across the globe, feels the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

Spanish soccer's 'Me Too' moment was a decade in the making

Spanish soccer's 'Me Too' moment was a decade in the making

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Luis Rubiales' kiss of Jenni Hermoso triggered a torrent of allegations from other women in sport of predatory behaviour by men.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

FIFA World Cup: Bale penalty earns Wales 1-1 draw with US

FIFA World Cup: Bale penalty earns Wales 1-1 draw with US

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup match played between USA and Wales on Monday.

Wimbledon: Just Stop Oil protesters halt play

Wimbledon: Just Stop Oil protesters halt play

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Protesters briefly interrupted play on the third day of Wimbledon, releasing orange ticker-tape mixed with jigsaw puzzle pieces on Court 18.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Uruguay denied by stubborn South Korea

FIFA World Cup PIX: Uruguay denied by stubborn South Korea

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group H match played between Uruguay and South Korea at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Thursday

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over Argentina is rated the biggest shock in World Cup history.

Rani Rampal is 'World Games Athlete of the Year'

Rani Rampal is 'World Games Athlete of the Year'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

With an impressive number of votes, 199,477, Rani Rampal was a clear winner of the Athlete of the Year race. Sports fans all over the world voted for their favourite during 20 days of polling in January. Over 705,610 votes were cast during the poll.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Australia beat Tunisia to end winless streak

FIFA World Cup PIX: Australia beat Tunisia to end winless streak

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group D game played between Australia and Tunisia on Saturday.

FIFA WC: Argentina and Messi are World Champions

FIFA WC: Argentina and Messi are World Champions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentina dominated the opening stages and earned the penalty when Di Maria was fouled by Ousmane Dembele, with Messi sending France keeper Hugo Lloris the wrong way to move to the top of the goalscoring charts in Qatar.

Sindhu pulls out of World Championships following stress fracture

Sindhu pulls out of World Championships following stress fracture

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India's star shuttler P V Sindhu pulled out of the upcoming BWF World Championships on Saturday following a stress fracture on her left foot.

Srikanth creates history; enters World Badminton final

Srikanth creates history; enters World Badminton final

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Kidambi Srikanth created history as he became the first Indian man to enter the World Badminton Championships final after edging compatriot Lakshya Sen in a thrilling semi-final, in Huelva, Spain on Saturday. Srikanth rallied after losing

How Bayer Leverkusen won maiden Bundesliga crown unbeaten

How Bayer Leverkusen won maiden Bundesliga crown unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Bayer Leverkusen won their first trophy in 31 years with five matches left in the season, snapping Bayern Munich's 11-year stranglehold on the Bundesliga.

Malaysia Open: Heartbreak for Satwik-Chirag as they go down in final

Malaysia Open: Heartbreak for Satwik-Chirag as they go down in final

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

It was yet another creditable performance from the Indian pair, which had claimed its maiden Super 1000 crown at the Indonesia Open last June.

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Pro League: India women suffer second straight loss to Belgium

Badminton: India women's team assured of historic medal; men lose in quarters

Badminton: India women's team assured of historic medal; men lose in quarters

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

India's women shuttlers assured themselves of a maiden Badminton Asia Team Championships medal by cruising to a 3-0 win over Hong Kong in the quarter-finals.

BWF World Tour Finals: Fighting Prannoy loses opening group game

BWF World Tour Finals: Fighting Prannoy loses opening group game

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

'All the matches are going to be tough but I have to shrug it off and get ready for tomorrow's match.'

Europa League PIX: Liverpool eliminated; Villa in semis

Europa League PIX: Liverpool eliminated; Villa in semis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Summary of the Europa League semi-final matches played on Thursday.

Spain Masters: Sindhu goes down fighting, Sikki-Sumeeth enter semis

Spain Masters: Sindhu goes down fighting, Sikki-Sumeeth enter semis

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

India's PV Sindhu fought her heart out before going down narrowly to Thailand's Supanida Katethong in the women's singles quarterfinals of the Madrid Spain Masters Super 300 badminton tournament in Madrid on Friday.

We are looking for more attack-minded players: Stimac

We are looking for more attack-minded players: Stimac

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

India head coach Igor Stimac on Wednesday said his team has a "couple of players" with few injury issues but that will not stop them from going all out in an attempt to secure full points against Uzbekistan in the AFC Asian Cup in Doha on Thursday.

Asian Games: China thump jaded India 5-1

Asian Games: China thump jaded India 5-1

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

India now need to beat Bangladesh and Myanmar in their remaining two games to qualify for the second round. Myanmar beat Bangladesh 4-2 in the other group game earlier.

Swiatek downs Sakkari to win second Indian Wells title

Swiatek downs Sakkari to win second Indian Wells title

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

World number one Iga Swiatek dominated ninth seed Maria Sakkari to win the Indian Wells final.

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from? Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Warner's Test future: Selectors have got to make a decision

Warner's Test future: "Selectors have got to make a decision"

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Former Australia skipper Mark Taylor said the selectors have to take a call on David Warner's Test future ahead of the Ashes this year.

PIX: Rybakina knocks out World No 1 Swiatek!

PIX: Rybakina knocks out World No 1 Swiatek!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Elena Rybakina knocked out defending champion Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells on Friday to set up a clash against Aryna Sabalenka in the final.

Davis Cup: Ramkumar, Balaji power India to 2-0 lead over Pakistan

Davis Cup: Ramkumar, Balaji power India to 2-0 lead over Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

India blunted Pakistan's challenge on the opening day to take a 2-0 lead in the Davis Cup World Group I play-off tie with Ramkumar Ramanathan and N Sriram Balaji rising to the occasion in the high-pressure contest, in Islamabad on Saturday.

Qatar's Sheikh Jassim submits final bid for Manchester United

Qatar's Sheikh Jassim submits final bid for Manchester United

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

In addition to offering a figure to buy the English Premier League soccer club, Sheikh Jassim's proposal also includes a plan for a further significant amount of additional capital and infrastructure investment, the source told Reuters, requesting anonymity because the matter is confidential.

Mbappe powers PSG past 10-man Barca into CL semis

Mbappe powers PSG past 10-man Barca into CL semis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the second half to help his side to a 4-1 comeback win at 10-man Barcelona

World Cup: Leading light Mbappe back on his favourite stage

World Cup: Leading light Mbappe back on his favourite stage

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

A goal, an assist and an all-round performance filled with menace from Kylian Mbappe was enough to help France to an emphatic win that left them top of Group D.

War-torn Ukraine qualifies for Euros in emotional win

War-torn Ukraine qualifies for Euros in emotional win

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Jubilant Ukraine reach Euro 2024 finals with Iceland win

Dhoni leads star-studded IPL dream team: Who made the cut?

Dhoni leads star-studded IPL dream team: Who made the cut?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Dhoni picked as skipper of IPL's all-time greatest team

Honours even as Klopp-Guardiola EPL rivalry ends on high

Honours even as Klopp-Guardiola EPL rivalry ends on high

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

While Sunday's clash was the last time Klopp and Guardiola will face off for Premier League points, as far as this year's title race is concerned it merely made things even more interesting with Arsenal ahead of Liverpool on goal difference and City one point back. All three have 10 games left.

Sachin vs Dhoni: Epic showdown; on and off the field

Sachin vs Dhoni: Epic showdown; on and off the field

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Tale of two sports shops and unfulfilled dreams of a former hockey player

Kohli's Response To Criticism? Silence

Kohli's Response To Criticism? Silence

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Kohli took to Instagram to post a quote by Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu: Silence is a source of great strength'.

PIX: Djokovic cruises; Alcaraz holds off Paul

PIX: Djokovic cruises; Alcaraz holds off Paul

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz fended off in-form American Tommy Paul to reach the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals on Thursday

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Morocco script history, stun Portugal to enter semis

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Morocco script history, stun Portugal to enter semis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Quarter-final match between Portugal and Morocco on Saturday.

Spain's soccer federation stands by its chief Rubiales

Spain's soccer federation stands by its chief Rubiales

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Spain's soccer federation said it would take legal action to defend its president Luis Rubiales.

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sang "Viva Las Vegas" after racing to a record-extending 18th victory of the season and joining Sebastian Vettel in third place on Formula One's all-time winners' list.

Sindhu storms into Denmark Open semis

Sindhu storms into Denmark Open semis

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Sindhu will face either Spain's three-time world champion Carolina Marin or Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei next.

Bierhoff prematurely quits as German team director

Bierhoff prematurely quits as German team director

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Germany crashed out of the tournament in Qatar after losing to Japan, drawing with Spain and beating Costa Rica in the last Group E match. Spain and Japan advanced from that group.