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European roundup: Real Madrid extend winning run, United down Liverpool

European roundup: Real Madrid extend winning run, United down Liverpool

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Real Madrid were the big winners in Spain as their success at Almeria was followed by a Barcelona draw and a surprise Atletico Madrid defeat.

German women take a stand in full-body suits in Tokyo

German women take a stand in full-body suits in Tokyo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The German team wore fuchsia unitards - combined leotards and leggings extending to the ankles - at their podium training in Tokyo

Luka Modric turns world beater

Luka Modric turns world beater

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Modric beats Djokovic to win Balkan athlete of year

Sports Shorts: Sathiyan enters last-16 in ITTF World Cup

Sports Shorts: Sathiyan enters last-16 in ITTF World Cup

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

IAAF maintains ban on Russia over widespread doping

IAAF maintains ban on Russia over widespread doping

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Russia has been suspended from international athletics since November 2015 after the McLaren report discovered widespread doping.

'I don't want to race with competitors'

'I don't want to race with competitors'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

'I just want to up my own timing. That's the only reason I'm running.' 'I'm not thinking of who is doing what films and if I am better or worse.' 'I just want to better what I have done before.'

PICS: Neeraj, Hassan leave their mark at Tokyo Games

PICS: Neeraj, Hassan leave their mark at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

A summary of Saturday's Track and Field action at the Tokyo Olympics.

NHRC notices to Sports Ministry, SAI over cyclist complaint

NHRC notices to Sports Ministry, SAI over cyclist complaint

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Reportedly, as per SAI, the complainant was immediately brought back to India mid-way through her training to ensure her safety. The SAI has prima facie found the allegation as true, it said.

India's long jumper Shaili leaps to silver at World U-20 C'ships

India's long jumper Shaili leaps to silver at World U-20 C'ships

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The Jhansi-born athlete, who was raised by a single mother -- a tailor by profession -- currently trains at the academy of Anju Bobby George in Bengaluru. She is coached by Anju's husband Bobby George.

Soccer PICS: Granada make strong start; Leipzig win

Soccer PICS: Granada make strong start; Leipzig win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Images from La Liga and German Cup matches played on the weekend.

India golfers get another shot at qualifying for Tokyo Games

India golfers get another shot at qualifying for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The extension of qualifying period gives, at least half a dozen others among Indian men and possibly one woman, a chance to bid for a place in the Games.

PICS: Jacobs, Tamberi make it a night to remember

PICS: Jacobs, Tamberi make it a night to remember

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Lamont Marcell Jacobs became the first men's Olympic 100 metres champion of the post-Usain Bolt era on Sunday as high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi made it a double gold night for Italy with an emotional - and unusual - high jump victory.

European soccer round-up: Higuain extends Napoli's lead; Villareal drop points

European soccer round-up: Higuain extends Napoli's lead; Villareal drop points

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Photographic summary of the football matches played across Spain, Italy and France

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Boris Becker's thunderous delivery earned him the nickname 'Boom Boom' as a 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 1985 but on Friday, aged 54 and bust, the German great was told he must serve time in prison.

Russian whistleblower Stepanova makes slow return

Russian whistleblower Stepanova makes slow return

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Russian whistleblower Yulia Stepanova made a sluggish return to international indoor athletics, finishing last in an 800 metres at the Boston Indoor Grand Prix on Saturday.

Wrestling body plans to stage first world championship in 2021

Wrestling body plans to stage first world championship in 2021

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The world championship in Oslo is scheduled to take place in early October next year, only two months after the Tokyo Games but Tzenov said the competition in Norway could be postponed by several weeks.

'India's shooters won't let the country down'

'India's shooters won't let the country down'

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Shooting has provided some rare Olympic joy for India

Five boxers to watch out for at the Tokyo Olympics

Five boxers to watch out for at the Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Here are five boxers to watch when the Games kick off

PIX: Fajdek makes history with 5th World hammer title

PIX: Fajdek makes history with 5th World hammer title

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

A summary of the finals on Day 2 at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Soccer, floorball players among 68 infected at Prague club

Soccer, floorball players among 68 infected at Prague club

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

A party at a Prague music club has led to coronavirus infections in 68 people so far, including active athletes, the Czech capital's hygiene service said on WednesdayThe Czech Republic has recorded 14,324 cases of the new coronavirus and 360 deaths - a small fraction of the worst-hit European nations - but it has seen a resurgence of new cases in the past weeks.

Olympic 100m champion Jacobs opens up about troubled childhood

Olympic 100m champion Jacobs opens up about troubled childhood

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

In his childhood, Jacobs built up the figure of his father to explain his absence to himself and others.

Soccer PIX: Chelsea survive upset scare in FA Cup

Soccer PIX: Chelsea survive upset scare in FA Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

On a seismic day in the history of Chelsea, Romelu Lukaku scored the winning goal in a 3-2 FA Cup fifth-round victory

Power of two: When twins excelled on Olympic stage

Power of two: When twins excelled on Olympic stage

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Tokyo Games will be the second Olympics for Sanne and Lieke Wevers of the Netherlands.

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

A look at the few bright spots, the many worries, and moments that made for a distinctly indelible 2020.

10 Track & Field events you must not miss at the Rio Olympics

10 Track & Field events you must not miss at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Ten days of athletics competition at the Rio Olympics begin on Friday. Check out the 10 events not to miss at the Olympic Stadium.

Cricketers tweet: See what Kohli, Sehwag, Gambhir and more have to say!

Cricketers tweet: See what Kohli, Sehwag, Gambhir and more have to say!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Indian skipper Virat Kohli, on Monday, lauded ace sprinter Hima Das for winning five gold medals in a span of 20 days.

Euro 2020: Germany turns rainbow-coloured

Euro 2020: Germany turns rainbow-coloured

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Fans carried rainbow flags to show their support for LGBTQ rights.

No ranking points in Shooting World Cup due to coronavirus

No ranking points in Shooting World Cup due to coronavirus

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The ISSF said there will no ranking points in the tournament scheduled to be held from March 15 to 26 as the organisers are not in a position to guarantee participation of all athletes owing to the extraordinary situation.

PICS: McLaughlin breaks 400m hurdles World record

PICS: McLaughlin breaks 400m hurdles World record

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday, Day 8.

Barca sack coach Setien after seven months in charge

Barca sack coach Setien after seven months in charge

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

According to widespread Spanish media reports, Netherlands coach and former Barca defender Ronald Koeman is set to be named as Setien's successor.

World champ Shubenkov of Russia cleared to compete as neutrals

World champ Shubenkov of Russia cleared to compete as neutrals

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The sport's governing body said on Tuesday that the seven had all met the "exceptional eligibility criteria" after satisfying the board that they have been training in an environment that passes the necessary anti-doping requirements.

Serie A could resume on June 13 or 20: Italy Sports Minister

Serie A could resume on June 13 or 20: Italy Sports Minister

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'The protocol arrived for resuming the season and it is very similar to the one that was agreed for training. On Thursday, we'll decide if and when to resume'

Sports Shorts: World record weightlifter Lin gets eight-year ban

Sports Shorts: World record weightlifter Lin gets eight-year ban

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

How Much Do You Know About Chocolate?

How Much Do You Know About Chocolate?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Is chocolate a spice or a vegetable or a fruit? Test Your ChocoQ On World Chocolate Day!

How injured Bajrang beat odds to claim Olympic medal

How injured Bajrang beat odds to claim Olympic medal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'I could not do mat training for nearly 25 days. I was not able to run as well after the injury. Before a tournament like Olympics even missing one day's training is not good.'

Sports Shorts: CWG champ Bhaker to pursue pol science

Sports Shorts: CWG champ Bhaker to pursue pol science

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Soccer: Manchester United's Greenwood dropped by Nike

Soccer: Manchester United's Greenwood dropped by Nike

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Eriksen seeks return to 'normal life' with Brentford

2021 will be a year of high hopes

2021 will be a year of high hopes

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

2021 has a lot to offer for sports lovers with the Tokyo Olympics topping the list.

At 15, Zagitova's skills belie her youth

At 15, Zagitova's skills belie her youth

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Olympic gold medallist Alina Zagitova might be 15 but the depth of her figure skating career stretches far beyond her years.

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar makes cut in Abu Dhabi

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar makes cut in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday