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Goal of the day: Ukraine's Zinchenko steals the show!

Goal of the day: Ukraine's Zinchenko steals the show!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Manchester City's Oleksandr Zinchenko had given Ukraine the lead as he hammered home after 27 minutes having been picked out by a sumptuous Andriy Yarmolenko pass with the outside of his boot.

Devika Bulchandani has shattered the glass ceiling for good

Devika Bulchandani has shattered the glass ceiling for good

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'Devika is a people's person, who simply loves what she does. This reflects in her work; the insights she brings to the table and the way she interacts with people and clients. She has the demeanour of a good captain. Her success is well-deserved.'

The Funniest Animals You Can Meet!

The Funniest Animals You Can Meet!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The funniest wildlife photography competition in the world.

I hope I can come back one more time: Federer

I hope I can come back one more time: Federer

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Wimbledon's favourite son Roger Federer swapped his usual tennis whites for a dark suit and tie and was given a rousing standing ovation as he joined a number of Wimbledon champions dating back to the 1960s for Centre Court's centenary celebrations.

Wimbledon: This player forgot to carry his rackets...

Wimbledon: This player forgot to carry his rackets...

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Ugo Humbert had 90 minutes to fill before his delayed Wimbledon match against Casper Ruud on Wednesday but it still wasn't enough to pack properly as he turned up at Number Two Court missing a vital piece of equipment - a tennis racket.

Will Umran, Avesh shine in 2nd T20I against Ireland?

Will Umran, Avesh shine in 2nd T20I against Ireland?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The final match against Ireland presents another opportunity to the younger players to show what they are capable of.

Murray gives hip hurray for new season

Murray gives hip hurray for new season

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Former world tennis number one Andy Murray said he can finally play without worrying about his hip following career-saving surgery in January, but expects next year's Australian Open to be the biggest test of his progress.

EPL: Liverpool go second with comfortable win over Brentford

EPL: Liverpool go second with comfortable win over Brentford

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

The win moved Juergen Klopp's side above Chelsea in the table and 11 points behind leaders Manchester City with a game in hand.

Karatsev outclasses Murray to take Sydney title

Karatsev outclasses Murray to take Sydney title

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Former world number one Andy Murray's quest for a first ATP title in over two years ended in defeat at the hands of top seed Aslan Karatsev at the Sydney Tennis Classic on Saturday, with the Russian easing his way to a 6-3, 6-3 win.

Nadal's calendar Slam bid faces Djokovic challenge on grass

Nadal's calendar Slam bid faces Djokovic challenge on grass

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Nadal has won the Australian and the French Open back-to-back and has the chance to become the first man to win all four majors in the same year

PIX: Liverpool ease past Villarreal, close in on Champions League final

PIX: Liverpool ease past Villarreal, close in on Champions League final

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

An own goal and a Sadio Mane strike earned Liverpool a 2-0 victory in their Champions League semi-final first-leg against Villarreal on Wednesday, putting Juergen Klopp's side on course for their third European Cup final in five seasons.

SEE: Anderson gets 1,000 first-class wickets

SEE: Anderson gets 1,000 first-class wickets

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Already the most prolific fast bowler in Test cricket, Anderson has 617 wickets in 162 matches for England at an average of 26.67.

Tired Murray loses in third round of Rafa Nadal Open

Tired Murray loses in third round of Rafa Nadal Open

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Murray required two medical stoppages for cramp and received treatment to his thigh as he battled with his fitness and form

The Queen sends her 'warmest wishes' to new tennis queen

The Queen sends her 'warmest wishes' to new tennis queen

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Emma Raducanu did not drop a set since arriving at Flushing Meadows and won over the rowdy crowds at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as she swatted aside more experienced opponents with the same ease as she hammered winners.

The Funniest Animals!

The Funniest Animals!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Have a look at these funniest animal photos taken from the incredible world we live in.

Euro 2020: Goal of the day

Euro 2020: Goal of the day

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Modric's majestic goal in the 62nd minute helped Croatia beat Scotland 3-1 on Tuesday

Shamsi puts Ireland in a spin as SA win first Twenty20

Shamsi puts Ireland in a spin as SA win first Twenty20

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Seamer Mark Adair (3-39) was the pick of the home bowlers with his changes of pace, while off-spinner Simi Singh (2-19) again impressed with his accuracy and variations.

PIX: Murray makes winning doubles return

PIX: Murray makes winning doubles return

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Andy Murray returned to the All England Club in the men's doubles on Thursday and eased into the second round with French partner Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

ATP Rankings: Federer drops out of top-10

ATP Rankings: Federer drops out of top-10

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

The Swiss star underwent arthroscopic right knee surgeries in February 2020 and May 2020. Federer has played five tournaments since having those surgeries, all of which came this season.

Rishi Sunak closes gap, shows fight for UK PM post is not over

Rishi Sunak closes gap, shows fight for UK PM post is not over

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Former UK chancellor Rishi Sunak is closing the gap to catch up with rival, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, in the race to 10 Downing Street, with only five points separating the two in a latest poll of the Conservative Party members on Tuesday.

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Olonga wasn't a cricketing great, not even Zimbabwe's best during the golden era of the country's cricket, but the beaded hair, a slinging action and a mean bouncer to get Sachin Tendulkar out on a lifeless Sharjah track made him a household name in India.

Nadal tests positive for COVID-19 after Abu Dhabi event

Nadal tests positive for COVID-19 after Abu Dhabi event

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The 20-times Grand Slam champion said he was having some "unpleasant moments" but was hoping to feel better soon.

Djokovic opens US Open campaign against qualifier

Djokovic opens US Open campaign against qualifier

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Second seed Daniil Medvedev will launch his bid to win his first major title against veteran Frenchman Richard Gasquet.

World Cup: What went wrong for the women in blue?

World Cup: What went wrong for the women in blue?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'Back-to-back wickets put a lot of pressure because we didn't have batter who can take it deep'

Murray rules himself out of Davis Cup playoff tie against Uzbekistan

Murray rules himself out of Davis Cup playoff tie against Uzbekistan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The former world number one returned to best-of-five-set tennis for the first time in 14 months at the US Open last week but, after hobbling to defeat in the second round, he decided to skip the Sept. 14-16 World Group playoff tie.

PHOTOS: India beat Ireland by 7 wickets in 1st T20I

PHOTOS: India beat Ireland by 7 wickets in 1st T20I

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Images from the ongoing T20 International between Ireland and India in Malahide, Ireland

Sadiq Khan wins second term as London Mayor, hails overwhelming mandate

Sadiq Khan wins second term as London Mayor, hails overwhelming mandate

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The Pakistani-origin former Labour member of Parliament was the first Muslim mayor of a European capital city when he was first elected in 2016. The mayoral poll was due last year but was postponed by a year at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

The ball of the century that launched Warne's career

The ball of the century that launched Warne's career

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne's first ball of the 1993-94 Ashes series has been written into the history books as the 'Ball of the Century'.

Murray returns, claims first singles win since hip surgery

Murray returns, claims first singles win since hip surgery

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Murray claimed his first singles victory since returning from hip surgery with a 6-0, 6-1 drubbing of French novice Imran Sibille

Murray pulls off Oscar-winning performance to keep alive Wimbledon dreams

Murray pulls off Oscar-winning performance to keep alive Wimbledon dreams

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Murray roared to a second-round win over little-known German qualifier Oscar Otte.

Naomi Osaka to play at US Open

Naomi Osaka to play at US Open

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Naomi Osaka will defend her title at the US Open, organisers said on Wednesday, after she withdrew from this year's French Open and Wimbledon on mental health grounds.

Wozniacki to retire after Australian Open

Wozniacki to retire after Australian Open

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Wozniacki said her retirement had nothing to do with her health.

Who is the most underestimated tennis player?

Who is the most underestimated tennis player?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Stanislas Wawrinka is one only one of three players to have defeated Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Andy Murray at Grand Slams.

Would never write off Murray, says ex coach

Would never write off Murray, says ex coach

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Venezuelan Vallverdu currently coaches three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka who crushed former world number one Murray 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 in the opening round of this year's French Open.

Murray pulls out from Cologne event with pelvic problem

Murray pulls out from Cologne event with pelvic problem

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'I've been practising the last few days and trying to manage it, but after playing some points today, I decided that it was not going to be good enough to play.'

Tokyo Games: LIVELY Pix!

Tokyo Games: LIVELY Pix!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

Murray, Ferrari's Leclerc test positive for COVID-19

Murray, Ferrari's Leclerc test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The Scottish broadcaster said Murray was self-isolating and still had hopes of competing in the Australian Open next month.

Ansari sounds caution over 'imaginary practice of cultural nationalism'

Ansari sounds caution over 'imaginary practice of cultural nationalism'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Former vice president Hamid Ansari and four US lawmakers have expressed concern over the current human rights situation in India. They were speaking at a virtual panel discussion organised by the Indian American Muslim Council on Wednesday.

Murray believes revised ATP calendar is 'not safe'

Murray believes revised ATP calendar is 'not safe'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

The ATP tour, which was suspended in March due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, is set restart on Aug. 14 with the Citi Open, followed by the Cincinnati Masters, which will be held at Flushing Meadows before the US Open.

I'm a finisher but I can bat through in tough situations: Shahrukh

I'm a finisher but I can bat through in tough situations: Shahrukh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'If I played that 5 balls in the end in the 20th over, we could've scored 20 runs more which would have been a tight game I guess'