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This obsessive coach has his sights at bigger goals

This obsessive coach has his sights at bigger goals

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Harendra Singh has a penchant for delivering results whenever entrusted with an assignment and has now set his sights at bigger goals after guiding the Indian women's team to Asia Cup triumph

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Images from the action on Day 2 at the Australian Open.

Football Briefs: 'Bale will get valuable playing time in China'

Football Briefs: 'Bale will get valuable playing time in China'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Can anyone in men's draw challenge Nadal at French Open?

Can anyone in men's draw challenge Nadal at French Open?

Rediff.com18 May 2017

World number one Andy Murray will be ready for Roland Garros despite his poor recent form, nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal has said.

Football Briefs: Messi demands Argentina improvement ahead of World Cup

Football Briefs: Messi demands Argentina improvement ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Rohit showers lavish praises on Karthik

Rohit showers lavish praises on Karthik

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Dinesh Karthik is always ready to deliver whatever the situation may be and his experience and repertoire of strokes make him a suitable candidate to provide the final flourish for India at the death overs, skipper Rohit Sharma said.

Sampaoli stands down as Argentina coach after World Cup failure

Sampaoli stands down as Argentina coach after World Cup failure

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The AFA thanked 58-year-old Sampaoli and his assistants, who have also left their positions, for their services.

CSK has been challenged for the first time: Fleming

CSK has been challenged for the first time: Fleming

Rediff.com1 May 2012

In a candid submission, defending champions Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming has said that his side has been 'challenged for the first time' in the history of the Indian Premier League.

Bajrang, Babita qualify for World Wrestling Championship

Bajrang, Babita qualify for World Wrestling Championship

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Star grapplers Bajrang and Babita Kumari qualified for next month's World Wrestling Championship after emerging victorious in their respective weight categories in the final selection trials at the SAI training centre in Sonepat.

Soccer Extras: Argentina World Cup winner Brown dead

Soccer Extras: Argentina World Cup winner Brown dead

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Gianni Infantino replaces Sepp Blatter as FIFA president

Gianni Infantino replaces Sepp Blatter as FIFA president

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Six months ago Gianni Infantino was a low-profile right-hand man to European soccer boss Michel Platini. He was the striking, shaven-headed character who pulled balls out of glass pots during televised UEFA competition draws. Barely-known by the general public, he was also the man behind a complex attempt to force Europe's clubs to reign in their spending, but which ended up leaving fans and even club directors confused. On Friday, Infantino was chosen as the new president of FIFA, a position which made his predecessor Sepp Blatter as instantly recognisable as some of the world's leading statesman. It was a remarkable leap for the affable Swiss-Italian. The polyglot lawyer only entered the FIFA race in late October, one day before the deadline, as a stop-gap candidate after Platini had been placed under investigation for ethics violations.

'Qualifying for Olympics tough, not impossible'

'Qualifying for Olympics tough, not impossible'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

In its bid to counter European heavyweight nations during the upcoming Champions Trophy hockey tournament, the Indian team management headed by Australian chief coach Michael Nobbs is mulling on roping in an assistant coach from Europe on temporary basis.

Meet Spain's new football coach

Meet Spain's new football coach

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Luis Enrique's new task is to rebuild a Spain team that ruled international football between 2008 and 2012 by winning successive European Championships and the 2010 World Cup but have been deeply disappointing at their last three international tournaments.

The World's Youngest Grandmaster

The World's Youngest Grandmaster

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

At 12 years, seven months and 17 days, Dommaraju Gukesh is the second youngest Grandmaster of all time.

Vishy Anand finishes joint third in London Classic

Vishy Anand finishes joint third in London Classic

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Wesley So of the United States expectedly won the tournament with an easy draw with white pieces against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France in the final round.

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Raju Bist from Thane tells us how he spent the last two months of lockdown.

Arjuna awardee Manika aims to be in top 30 in rankings by year-end

Arjuna awardee Manika aims to be in top 30 in rankings by year-end

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

'I was expecting that (Khel Ratna) but there were other deserving athletes. It is fine. I will continue to strive for it'

Buzz: Karunaratne reveals SL's new-look Test jersey

Buzz: Karunaratne reveals SL's new-look Test jersey

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Uncapped left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar has joined the test squad from the Pakistan A team currently in Hamilton.

When Sania Mirza beat her husband at table tennis

When Sania Mirza beat her husband at table tennis

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Indian star Sania Mirza, who is married to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, spoke about her personal life with actress Neha Dhupia in her chat show No Filter Neha.

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

US Open: Cheeky Tomic admits he's 'not the smartest' after flop show

US Open: Cheeky Tomic admits he's 'not the smartest' after flop show

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The 24-year-old started brightly by taking the first set off the 19th seed on Monday but his lack of match fitness told as, despite frequent treatment from the trainer, he lost the next three to bow out at the first hurdle in a third straight grand slam.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI partners with AIR for live radio commentary

Cricket Buzz: BCCI partners with AIR for live radio commentary

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

War-torn Afghanistan, playing only their third match after being inducted as a Test-playing nation two years ago, completed a famous victory by defeating Bangladesh by 224 runs with 3.2 overs left on the final day on Monday.

VOTE: Who should be next India cricket coach?

VOTE: Who should be next India cricket coach?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Will Ravi Shastri be retained or will the BCCI opt for a new face?

VAR will be used at Russia World Cup, says FIFA

VAR will be used at Russia World Cup, says FIFA

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Video assistant referees (VARs) will be used at the World Cup for the first time in this year's finals in Russia, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Friday, and teams will be allowed a fourth substitute in matches that go to extra-time.

Shastri to continue as Team Director till 2016 World T20

Shastri to continue as Team Director till 2016 World T20

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Ravi Shastri was retained as the Team Director of the Indian cricket team till the 2016 T20 World Cup at home, based on the recommendations of the BCCI advisory committee.

Amit Panghal: From late-comer at training to world-beater

Amit Panghal: From late-comer at training to world-beater

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

The pint-sized dynamo from Rohtak became the first Indian male boxer to claim a silver medal at the World Championships, which concluded in Ekaterinburg, Russia on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Twelve-toed Swapna gets customised shoes

Sports Shorts: Twelve-toed Swapna gets customised shoes

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

MCA elections: Patil seeks Pawar's blessing; urges him not to contest

MCA elections: Patil seeks Pawar's blessing; urges him not to contest

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Vijay Patil, has appealed to incumbent MCA and NCP chief Sharad Pawar to withdraw from the contest.

Mueller could crown remarkable season with award

Mueller could crown remarkable season with award

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Germany striker Thomas Mueller could crown an "unbelievable" first season in top flight football with the World Cup's young player of the tournament award after he was picked as one of three candidates.

Glass ceiling? What's that, ask these gritty women

Glass ceiling? What's that, ask these gritty women

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

These inspiring stories of women shattering the glass ceiling will make you believe in a brighter, gender positive future for India.

2019 World Cup: Final opportunity for Ashwin, Rahane and Karthik?

2019 World Cup: Final opportunity for Ashwin, Rahane and Karthik?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

With only 17 ODIs left for India before the World Cup, senior pros like Ajinkya Rahane, Dinesh Karthik and Ravichandran Ashwin will aim to remain relevant in the 50-overs format in the forthcoming Deodhar Trophy.

Want to be the next Indian hockey coach?

Want to be the next Indian hockey coach?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Taking a cue from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Hockey India advertised for the position for the first time on its website http://hockeyindia.org.

Agassi to take over as Djokovic's new 'supercoach'?

Agassi to take over as Djokovic's new 'supercoach'?

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Former World No. 1 and Wimbledon champion has emerged as the surprised as the surprise candidate to take over Novak Djokovic's coach, The Daily Telegraph reported.

Check out new suggestions to improve Indian domestic cricket!

Check out new suggestions to improve Indian domestic cricket!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The BCCI is planning to replace the official kookaburra ball with SG white for India's limited overs matches at home.

Former BCCI president BN Dutt passes away

Former BCCI president BN Dutt passes away

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Biswanath Dutt, best known in Indian cricket fraternity as Jagmohan Dalmiya's mentor, passed away on Monday after suffering from acute lung infection.

Prince Ali says FIFA needs to speed up reforms

Prince Ali says FIFA needs to speed up reforms

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Former FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan is concerned about the pace of reform in world soccer's governing body and says new president Gianni Infantino has "no time to lose" in bringing transparency to the organisation.

Mayne-Nicholls still undecided about FIFA presidency bid

Mayne-Nicholls still undecided about FIFA presidency bid

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Prospective FIFA presidential candidate Harold Mayne-Nicholls will decide whether to run against embattled incumbent Sepp Blatter in the New Year, the Chilean said on Thursday.

Bihar MP Pappu Yadav's son picked for Delhi in controversial circumstances

Bihar MP Pappu Yadav's son picked for Delhi in controversial circumstances

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'Where do you leave a boy like Hiten, whose parents are not heavyweight politicians? He scores runs and someone's parent just writes a letter that he is fit, doesn't play a match and is in the team'

Why Karthik got the nod ahead of Pant...

Why Karthik got the nod ahead of Pant...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Dinesh Karthik's experience got him the nod, says Harish Kotian, but Ambati Rayudu's exclusion is puzzling.

A glimpse into the mind of Tiger Woods

A glimpse into the mind of Tiger Woods

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

'The ball barely made it to the hole, giving rise to a heady exhilaration and bemusement that only Woods' adroitness could -- and perhaps still does -- invoke.'