News for 'bridge championship'

Yusuf, Razzaq named Pakistan coaches for NZ T20s

Yusuf, Razzaq named Pakistan coaches for NZ T20s

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to appoint Muhammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq as interim head coach and assistant coach respectively for the home T20 series against New Zealand later this month.

PIX: DeChambeau edges McIlroy to win US Open golf

PIX: DeChambeau edges McIlroy to win US Open golf

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Bryson DeChambeau came out on top in a dramatic final round, back nine battle with Rory McIlroy to win the US Open by one shot.

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium has become the first BCCI-accredited venue to install state-of-the-art 'hybrid pitch' to host two Indian Premier League matches this season.

England to play Windies, Pakistan as part of Test Championship next year

England to play Windies, Pakistan as part of Test Championship next year

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The competition involves the nine top-ranked Test nations competing in a league between July 2019 and April 2021, with the top two sides progressing to the final which will be held in England in June 2021.

'The mind lives in doubt'

'The mind lives in doubt'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'The heart lives in trust. Trust is the bridge that leads to freedom from the ego-mind...'

This Chennai school makes chess champs out of everyone

This Chennai school makes chess champs out of everyone

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Velammal Institutions is the catalysing force behind this chess revolution in Chennai

England rest Root ahead of ODI World Cup

England rest Root ahead of ODI World Cup

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Joe Root is being rested for the remainder of England's One-Day International (ODI) series against Ireland

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.

Yorkshire win first County Championship title in 13 years

Yorkshire win first County Championship title in 13 years

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Yorkshire clinched their first English County Championship title in 13 years after demolishing Nottinghamshire by an innings and 152 runs at Trent Bridge on Friday.

Soccer PIX: Atletico reach Copa semis; Bournemouth down Swansea

Soccer PIX: Atletico reach Copa semis; Bournemouth down Swansea

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The Copa del Rey semi-final draw will be made on Friday.

Anushka, Ritika Create Buzz At The Oval

Anushka, Ritika Create Buzz At The Oval

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Soon after the day's play commenced, photographs of Anushka and Ritika watching the game together went viral.

All roads lead to Paris in 2024

All roads lead to Paris in 2024

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Paris is, and will continue to be, dogged by the usual gripes about staging the greatest show on earth.

Saina, Sindhu exit Badminton Asia Championships

Saina, Sindhu exit Badminton Asia Championships

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Indian challenge ended at the Asia Badminton Championship with Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu suffering three-game defeats in the quarter-finals of the continental championship in Wuhan.

India @ Asiad: Panghal punches his way to glory; Bridge duo ace gold

India @ Asiad: Panghal punches his way to glory; Bridge duo ace gold

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Amit Panghal displayed soldier's grit to stun the reigning Olympic champion for India's only boxing gold while two 50-plus bridge players proved that age is just a number with top finishes as the country achieved its best-ever medal haul at the Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Saturday. India equalled its best gold medal haul by touching 15, something that last happened back in 1951, as the overall tally surpassed the 65 in Guangzhou by three this time.

Serbian Domination: Novak's win and Jokic's NBA MVP

Serbian Domination: Novak's win and Jokic's NBA MVP

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

A day after Novak Djokovic won his 23rd Grand Slam title, Serbia's Nikola Jokic was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals

England fined for slow over rate in 2nd Test win over NZ

England fined for slow over rate in 2nd Test win over NZ

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

England are second-bottom in the World Test Championship standings, above Bangladesh.

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Hasaranga, Gardner win ICC 'Player of the Month' award

From Tokyo to Paris: Trans athletes face new hurdles, restrictions

From Tokyo to Paris: Trans athletes face new hurdles, restrictions

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Pendulum swings towards tighter measures against transgender athletes

Chelsea's Zouma could miss Euro Championships after knee surgery

Chelsea's Zouma could miss Euro Championships after knee surgery

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Chelsea's French defender Kurt Zouma will be out for six months after surgery on a knee injury suffered at the weekend, the Premier League champions said on Monday.

Ranieri to make 'emotional' return to Stamford Bridge

Ranieri to make 'emotional' return to Stamford Bridge

Rediff.com14 May 2016

LeicesterCity manager Claudio Ranieri says it will be "amazing" to walk onto the pitch as a league champion on Sunday at Chelsea, the club that sacked him 12 years ago.

Former Chelsea captain Terry joins Championship side Aston Villa

Former Chelsea captain Terry joins Championship side Aston Villa

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has joined Championship side Aston Villa, the club's owner said on Monday.

Australian Open: Prannoy, Rajawat to face off in semis; Sindhu out

Australian Open: Prannoy, Rajawat to face off in semis; Sindhu out

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

P V Sindhu has made early exits in as many as seven of the 12 BWF World Tour events this year.

They won Asiad gold but yet to receive India team blazers

They won Asiad gold but yet to receive India team blazers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Indian bridge contingent continue to be the victims of the official apathy from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), who are yet to provide them with team blazers.

India@Asiad: Recurve archers return medal-less; assured of 2 medals in bridge

India@Asiad: Recurve archers return medal-less; assured of 2 medals in bridge

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Indian boxer Pavitra (60kg) advanced to the quarter-finals of the Asian Games after out-classing Pakistan's Rukhsana Perveen in a bout that did not go beyond the opening round, in Jakarta, on Saturday.

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.

Magnus is not invincible: Praggnanandhaa

Magnus is not invincible: Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Praggnanandhaa said just talking to the Indian chess wizard (Anand) boosts his confidence.

Too much emphasis on No 4 slot, reckons Ganguly

Too much emphasis on No 4 slot, reckons Ganguly

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

'Number four is just a number and anybody can fit in. I started in the middle-order in one-day cricket and went on to open because I was asked to by Sachin (Tendulkar) as captain. It is the same with Sachin.'

Saina, Sindhu win; Kashyap loses in Asia Championship

Saina, Sindhu win; Kashyap loses in Asia Championship

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

World No. 1 Saina Nehwal started her campaign with a hard-fought win, while P V Sindhu eased past her opponent at the $200,000 Badminton Asia Championship.

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his chess dreams

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his chess dreams

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Gukesh aims to keep improving after becoming India No 1 without sponsorship support

India, England docked two WTC points for slow over-rate

India, England docked two WTC points for slow over-rate

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

England and India have been deducted two points each in the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 standings for maintaining a slow over rate during the first Test match at Nottingham.

BWF Worlds: Prannoy stuns Lakshya; Saina ousted

BWF Worlds: Prannoy stuns Lakshya; Saina ousted

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The unseeded Indian duo had to toil hard for 58 minutes to win its round of 16 clash

British PM says No to Transgenders in Women's Sports

British PM says No to Transgenders in Women's Sports

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Charities and organisations are boycotting the event following a dispute over conversion therapy for transgender people

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Haven't they heard about the 'Tale of Two Brothers'? asks Suveen Sinha.

Football Transfers: Man Utd secures Mount from Chelsea

Football Transfers: Man Utd secures Mount from Chelsea

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Man Utd sign Mount from Chelsea on five-year deal

PHOTOS: QPR down after City mauling, Liverpool held at Stamford Bridge

PHOTOS: QPR down after City mauling, Liverpool held at Stamford Bridge

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Queens Park Rangers bowed out of the Premier League with a whimper after Manchester City's Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick to lead his side to a crushing 6-0 victory over the London club on Sunday.

Saina, Srikanth, Praneeth enter last 16 at World Championship

Saina, Srikanth, Praneeth enter last 16 at World Championship

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The 27-year-old London Olympics bronze medallist hard broke a sweat as she cruised past her Swiss opponent 21-11, 21-12 in just 33 minutes at the Emirates Arena.

All England C'ships: Sen stuns Antonsen to make quarters; Sindhu, Saina out

All England C'ships: Sen stuns Antonsen to make quarters; Sindhu, Saina out

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Former World No 1 Saina, the London Olympics bronze medallist, lost 14-21, 21-17, 17-21 to World No 2 Yamaguchi in a 50-minute women's singles clash.

FA Cup: Stevenage stun Aston Villa; City crush Chelsea

FA Cup: Stevenage stun Aston Villa; City crush Chelsea

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

League Two (fourth tier) side Stevenage pulled off the shock of the weekend by winning 2-1 at Premier League Aston Villa.

'Which country is now standing tall in BRICS? It's India'

'Which country is now standing tall in BRICS? It's India'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'India has the potential to do a lot more to take advantage of the time today where we stand to gain, geopolitically and in terms of market attractiveness.'

Hameed, Bracey in County Select XI for India warm-up tie

Hameed, Bracey in County Select XI for India warm-up tie

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Warwickshire captain Will Rhodes will lead the County Select XI to play India at the Emirates Riverside in Durham.