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Hockey WC: Australia rout France; Argentina scrape past SA

Hockey WC: Australia rout France; Argentina scrape past SA

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Images from the opening day's action in the FIH men's Hockey World Cup in Odisha.

Coach Pandit hails Kolkata's sensational knight Suyash

Coach Pandit hails Kolkata's sensational knight Suyash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Chandrakant Pandit was happy with rookie spinner Suyash Sharma's "fighting attitude", saying it was very difficult for rival batters to pick the lad.

PIX: Terrific Treble! Man City crowned champs

PIX: Terrific Treble! Man City crowned champs

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Manchester City clinched the Champions League title to seal their treble in a sensational season.

40 militants killed in Manipur; fresh clashes kill 2

40 militants killed in Manipur; fresh clashes kill 2

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The latest clashes began after the army and para-military forces commenced combing operations to de-arm communities in order to bring peace, officials said.

Barca stunned as Benzema 'tricks Real into Copa final

Barca stunned as Benzema 'tricks Real into Copa final

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Real Madrid thrashed arch-rivals and league leaders Barcelona 4-0 to reach the Copa del Rey final

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.

Bajrang claims bronze in Almaty, gold for Aman

Bajrang claims bronze in Almaty, gold for Aman

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Bajrang struggled in his opening bout against Uzbekistan's Abbos Rakhmonov, losing 3-5 but competed much better in the bronze-play off

PIX: Real Madrid maul Al Hilal to win fifth Club World Cup

PIX: Real Madrid maul Al Hilal to win fifth Club World Cup

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Real Madrid won the Club World Cup for a record extending fifth time after beating Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal 5-3 in the final on Saturday.

PIX: Real Madrid fight back to sink Atletico

PIX: Real Madrid fight back to sink Atletico

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr. scored in extra time as Real Madrid fought back to beat local rivals Atletico 3-1 and reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals.

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Decisions about the availability of Otavio, who started against Ghana, and reserve left back Nuno Mendes, who is also an injury concern, would be taken after a training session later on Sunday, Santos said.

T20 WC PHOTOS: Pakistan make dramatic entry into semis

T20 WC PHOTOS: Pakistan make dramatic entry into semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Adelaide on Sunday.

Sarfaraz hits century as 2nd Test ends in draw

Sarfaraz hits century as 2nd Test ends in draw

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The opening Test, also played in Karachi, ended in a draw as well.

PIX: Scintillating Siraj guides RCB to win over PBKS

PIX: Scintillating Siraj guides RCB to win over PBKS

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday.

EPL PIX: Rampaging Liverpool rout Leeds

EPL PIX: Rampaging Liverpool rout Leeds

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

It is a first win in six games in all competitions for Liverpool.

PIX: Real Madrid ease past 10-man Valencia

PIX: Real Madrid ease past 10-man Valencia

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Marco Asensio and Vinicius Jr. scored second-half goals to earn Real Madrid a solid 2-0 win over struggling Valencia.

Soccer PICS: Three sent off as Atletico beat Elche

Soccer PICS: Three sent off as Atletico beat Elche

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Lens falter in title race after draw at Nice, Marseille hit six

PIX: Malan's ton in vain as England go down to Aus

PIX: Malan's ton in vain as England go down to Aus

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Australia's top order fired in unison to secure a six-wicket win over England with Dawid Malan's career-best 134 for the tourists in vain as in the first one-day international on Thursday.

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

A summary of the opening day's action in the UEFA Champions league on Tuesday.

Bangladesh has 'great chance' to upset India

Bangladesh has 'great chance' to upset India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

India suffered a top order meltdown chasing a small victory target of 145

Boxing Worlds: Lovlina, Sakshi storm into quarters

Boxing Worlds: Lovlina, Sakshi storm into quarters

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Sakshi notched a 5-0 unanimous decision win against Zhazira Urakbayeva of Kazakhstan to advance to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Boxing Championships

IPL PHOTOS: Umar's final-over heroics powers SRH to win

IPL PHOTOS: Umar's final-over heroics powers SRH to win

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Young pace sensation Umran Malik's scorching final over proved to be the difference as Sunrisers Hyderabad slayed Punjab Kings by seven wickets for their fourth successive win in IPL 2022.

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first Clasico of the season in front of 86,422 fans at the Camp Nou on Sunday after a sensational strike from defender David Alaba and a late goal from Lucas Vazquez gave Carlo Ancelotti's side three points.

'Suyash is no mystery spinner, but has that X-factor'

'Suyash is no mystery spinner, but has that X-factor'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana played down talk of Suyash Sharma being a "mystery spinner", saying the youngster is just a normal leg-break bowler with the 'X-factor'.

PIX: Barcelona win at Athletic; Juventus close in on top six

PIX: Barcelona win at Athletic; Juventus close in on top six

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Barcelona winger Raphinha secured a 1-0 win in LaLiga for the second straight week this time at Athletic Bilbao as his side tightened their grip on top spot.

Karthik set to miss Bangladesh match with back spasms

Karthik set to miss Bangladesh match with back spasms

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Senior wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik is a doubtful starter for India's next T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh on Wednesday as he is suffering from back spasms.

'These murders look very suspicious'

'These murders look very suspicious'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Was the entire place properly sanitised by the police before he was brought out of the prison for this medical check-up?' 'Once he filed a plea in the Supreme Court stating there was a threat to his life, the UP police should have maintained stricter vigilance.'

EPL: Gakpo off the mark as Liverpool down Everton

EPL: Gakpo off the mark as Liverpool down Everton

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Cody Gakpo scored his first goal for the club as they halted a dismal run

Zareen, Nitu win gold at Strandja Memorial Boxing

Zareen, Nitu win gold at Strandja Memorial Boxing

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Nitu beat Italy's Erika Prisciandaro, a former Youth World Championship bronze-medallist, 5-0, while Zareen outpunched Ukraine's Tetiana Kob, a three-time European Championships medallist, 4-1.

Jadeja gives India upper hand vs Australia in Nagpur

Jadeja gives India upper hand vs Australia in Nagpur

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

India would be pressing for a decisive first-innings lead in the contest when play resumes on Friday.

LaLiga: Real Madrid close in on title with win at Osasuna

LaLiga: Real Madrid close in on title with win at Osasuna

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Real Madrid continued their march towards a 35th LaLiga title

PIX: Jaiswal shines as Royals outclass CSK to go top of IPL

PIX: Jaiswal shines as Royals outclass CSK to go top of IPL

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal once again displayed his talent as he conjured up a brilliant half-century before Rajasthan Royals spinners choked Chennai Super Kings to register a comfortable 32-run win .

Eyes on the prize: Home favourites to punch for gold at Boxing Worlds

Eyes on the prize: Home favourites to punch for gold at Boxing Worlds

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora will look to bag gold at the Women's World Boxing Championship.

Morocco plotting another shock at FIFA World Cup

Morocco plotting another shock at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Morocco are happy to sit back and look to punish opponents on the counter-attack using the speed and skill of Hakim Ziyech

IPL PHOTOS: Thakur, Chakravarthy shine as KKR demolish RCB

IPL PHOTOS: Thakur, Chakravarthy shine as KKR demolish RCB

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Playing in their first home game of the season, KKR clinched a crushing 81-run win over RCB.

Champions League: Atletico win to knock United out

Champions League: Atletico win to knock United out

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

United were unable to create enough quality opportunities to get themselves the goal they needed.

WTC Final PIX! Head leaves India reeling on Day 1

WTC Final PIX! Head leaves India reeling on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Travis Head hammered a solid ton at the Oval as Australia dominated the proceedings over India on Day 1 of the WTC Final.

FIFA WC: Uruguay falter against defensive South Korea

FIFA WC: Uruguay falter against defensive South Korea

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Martin Caceres shackled Son, harassing the South Korean winger any time he got the ball and sticking close to him to discourage others from passing his way.

France not taking anything for granted against confident Morocco

France not taking anything for granted against confident Morocco

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

'I'm not worried but we know they beat big teams to get there and we're going to take it seriously. It's not a surprise to see them here anymore. They deserve to be here.'

ISL: Chennaiyin rally to embarrass ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1

ISL: Chennaiyin rally to embarrass ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Bagan started in a positive fashion as Manvir, who has fallen out of favour with national coach Igor Stimac, played a one-two with Dimitri Petratos before slotting it past Chennaiyin goalie Debjit Majumdar.

WC Preview: Ecuador, Netherlands eye a place in the next round

WC Preview: Ecuador, Netherlands eye a place in the next round

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Ecuador are confident that Enner Valencia, who got both goals in their 2-0 win over hosts Qatar on Sunday, will be fit to play despite some concerns over a knee sprain.