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SMAT: Rahane, Sarfaraz fire Mumbai to victory; Iyer's 50 in vain

SMAT: Rahane, Sarfaraz fire Mumbai to victory; Iyer's 50 in vain

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Sarfaraz fell to Manav Suthar (4-0-23-3) after a whirlwind knock laden with powerful hits down the ground which saw Mumbai stutter as they lost wickets in heaps.

PIX: Own goals take Arsenal past Wolves; Salah milestone

PIX: Own goals take Arsenal past Wolves; Salah milestone

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Premier League leaders Arsenal needed two own goals, the second deep in stoppage time, to scrape a 2-1 home win over bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers and open a five-point gap, while earlier on Saturday Mohamed Salah put aside a tumultuous week to help Liverpool beat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-0.

Real Madrid suffer shock home loss to Celta Vigo

Real Madrid suffer shock home loss to Celta Vigo

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Real Madrid suffered a shock 2-0 loss and finished with nine men against Celta Vigo in LaLiga on Sunday.

India eye first win as Goa hosts Asian Cup qualifier

India eye first win as Goa hosts Asian Cup qualifier

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

The group winners will qualify for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, which will feature 24 teams in all, including the hosts.

EPL PIX: Arsenal tighten title grip; Chelsea stumble

EPL PIX: Arsenal tighten title grip; Chelsea stumble

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Arsenal re-established their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 home win against Brentford on Wednesday and for the second evening running the goals flowed as Aston Villa won 4-3 in a thriller at Brighton and Hove Albion.

U-19 Tri-Series: Trivedi steers India B home vs Afghanistan

U-19 Tri-Series: Trivedi steers India B home vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

U-19 Tri-Series: Vedant Trivedi guides India B to two-wicket win over Afghanistan

Indian football's slump continues with Bangla defeat

Indian football's slump continues with Bangla defeat

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Indian football team suffers embarrassing 0-1 loss to Bangladesh in Asian Cup qualifiers

WI record first win over Pak in six years!

WI record first win over Pak in six years!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Pakistan won Friday's opener by the same margin. The deciding match is scheduled for Tuesday at the same venue.

PIX: Chelsea rout Barcelona, Leverkusen stun Manchester City

PIX: Chelsea rout Barcelona, Leverkusen stun Manchester City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

WTA Finals: Rybakina outplays Swiatek to reach semis

WTA Finals: Rybakina outplays Swiatek to reach semis

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Elena Rybakina qualified for the WTA Finals' last four, beating an error-prone Iga Swiatek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 on Monday, while Amanda Anisimova beat fellow American Madison Keys 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in Riyadh.

Gauff crushes Paolini to stay alive at WTA Finals

Gauff crushes Paolini to stay alive at WTA Finals

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Defending champion Coco Gauff put on a clinical performance to beat Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2 and eliminate the Italian as she registered her first win at the WTA Finals on Tuesday.

EPL: Spirited West Ham rally to beat Newcastle United

EPL: Spirited West Ham rally to beat Newcastle United

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

West Ham United bounced back from conceding an early goal to beat Newcastle United 3-1 on Sunday.

EPL: Leeds edge West Ham for season's third win

EPL: Leeds edge West Ham for season's third win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

It was Leeds's first win in four league matches but for West Ham their worst start since 1973-74, when they had the same record after nine games.

Europa League: Forest down Porto to end winless run

Europa League: Forest down Porto to end winless run

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Nottingham Forest handed manager Sean Dyche the perfect debut with a 2-0 home win over Porto in the Europa League on Thursday, with both goals coming from the penalty spot.

SA skipper confident of silencing Navi Mumbai crowd!

SA skipper confident of silencing Navi Mumbai crowd!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Knockout games different than league, South Africa will start afresh against India: Wolvaardt

Confirmation from coach: Cummins out of Ashes opener

Confirmation from coach: Cummins out of Ashes opener

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

McDonald also said the selectors would consider a Test recall for Mitch Marsh, even if Australia's white-ball captain said last week he would be watching the Ashes series beer in hand.

PIX: Haaland haunts Dortmund, Foden fires in City win

PIX: Haaland haunts Dortmund, Foden fires in City win

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Manchester City's Erling Haaland came back to haunt Borussia Dortmund with a clinical finish against his former team, while Phil Foden bagged a brilliant brace as the hosts cruised to a 4-1 win in the Champions League on Wednesday to climb to fourth.

Fierce Kolkata Derby to light up IFA Shield final!

Fierce Kolkata Derby to light up IFA Shield final!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

IFA Shield Final: Mohun Bagan set up third Kolkata derby in three months after win over United SC

'Anything can happen in Women's World Cup'

'Anything can happen in Women's World Cup'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Buoyed by her team's first win in the ongoing Women's World Cup in Guwahati on Friday, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine expressed hopes of a turnaround for the White Ferns in the tournament and cited South Africa's stunning victory over India.

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Jaiswal gears up for SA Test with big hundred but Mumbai get only 1 point

Women's WC: South Africa steamroll Sri Lanka in rain-hit clash

Women's WC: South Africa steamroll Sri Lanka in rain-hit clash

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Wolvaardt, Tazmin fire South Africa to 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in truncated game

PVL: Bengaluru Torpedoes rally to down Goa Guardians

PVL: Bengaluru Torpedoes rally to down Goa Guardians

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

PVL 2025: Bengaluru Torpedoes come from behind to beat Goa Guardians in five-set thriller

Football PIX: Japan Stun Brazil In Epic Comeback!

Football PIX: Japan Stun Brazil In Epic Comeback!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Japan staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat five-times world champions Brazil 3-2 in a friendly at a sold-out Tokyo Stadium on Tuesday.

Steve Smith set to lead? Cummins doubtful for Perth

Steve Smith set to lead? Cummins doubtful for Perth

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Monday he was more likely than not to miss the first Ashes Test in Perth next month and is not absolutely certain of being fit for the second in Brisbane.

Women's WC: Rain washes out Sri Lanka-New Zealand match

Women's WC: Rain washes out Sri Lanka-New Zealand match

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Sri Lanka and New Zealand shared points as their Women's World Cup match was abandoned due to persistent rain, in Colombo, on Tuesday.

PIX: Arsenal stay top; Haaland on fire for Manchester City

PIX: Arsenal stay top; Haaland on fire for Manchester City

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Erling Haaland took his league tally this season to 11 in eight games with both goals in City's 2-0 home win over Everton -- a result that temporarily put City above Arsenal on goals scored.

Women's World Cup: New Zealand crush Bangladesh

Women's World Cup: New Zealand crush Bangladesh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Brooke Halliday and skipper Sophie Devine scored fighting fifties before the bowlers fired in unison to guide New Zealand to a comfortable 100-run win over Bangladesh in a Women's World Cup match, in Guwahati, on Friday.

Nightmare continues: FC Goa crash to 2nd straight ACL defeat

Nightmare continues: FC Goa crash to 2nd straight ACL defeat

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Indian Super League side FC Goa suffered a 0-2 defeat to FC Istiklol of Tajikistan in their second AFC Champions League 2 Group D match in Hisor, Tajikistan on Wednesday.

Europa League: McGinn seals Villa win; Giroud header gives Lille victory

Europa League: McGinn seals Villa win; Giroud header gives Lille victory

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

In Lille, substitute Olivier Giroud turned the game on its head in the 80th minute.

India vs Pakistan: A rivalry bereft of fire and fury!

India vs Pakistan: A rivalry bereft of fire and fury!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Pakistan have managed three wins in 16 matches in T20Is but they have never beaten India in the ODIs in 11 attempts.

India chase historic series triumph against Australia

India chase historic series triumph against Australia

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

After being outplayed in the opener, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team roared back with a stunning 102-run victory, which was Australia's heaviest defeat in terms of runs. It was also India's first win over them in 12 matches.

World C'ships: Satwik-Chirag rally to advance to quarters

World C'ships: Satwik-Chirag rally to advance to quarters

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Satwik-Chirag won the match 19-21, 21-15, 21-17.

Asia Cup Super 4s: Pakistan face must-win clash vs Sri Lanka

Asia Cup Super 4s: Pakistan face must-win clash vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

India and Bangladesh have two points each with Suryakumar Yadav's men leading the standings owing to a superior net run rate. Sri Lanka and Pakistan occupy the third and fourth spots respectively.

'We could have finished the game earlier'

'We could have finished the game earlier'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

His composure in the middle overs proved crucial, as Bangladesh sealed a comfortable win to open their campaign on a positive note.

Davis Cup: Nagal Wins Reverse Singles; Powers India Into Qualifiers

Davis Cup: Nagal Wins Reverse Singles; Powers India Into Qualifiers

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

India progressed to the Davis Cup Qualifiers for the first time ever after Sumit Nagal tamed aggressive teenager Henry Bernet in the first reverse singles to script the team's 3-1 win over Switzerland.

FIFA WC qualifiers: Spain rout Turkey; Germany rally to win

FIFA WC qualifiers: Spain rout Turkey; Germany rally to win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

With two wins from two games, Spain top Group E on six points, while Turkey and Georgia follow with three apiece.

PKL: Titans hold off Panthers to open account

PKL: Titans hold off Panthers to open account

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Telugu Titans clinched their first win of the Pro Kabaddi League season with a 37-32 triumph over Jaipur Pink Panthers, in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

Prague Masters: Aravindh in lead; Praggnanandhaa bags first win

Prague Masters: Aravindh in lead; Praggnanandhaa bags first win

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa cruised to a smooth victory against Nguyen Thai Dai Van of Czech Republic, while Aravindh Chithambaram emerged as the sole leader.

U Mumba Pull off Dramatic Win Over Thalaivas!

U Mumba Pull off Dramatic Win Over Thalaivas!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

U Mumba produced a stunning late comeback to beat Tamil Thalaivas 36-33 in a Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 encounter, in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Delhi Capitals seek first win at 'home' against RR

Delhi Capitals seek first win at 'home' against RR

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals looked like a well-oiled machine with four wins in a row before a stunning batting meltdown against Mumbai Indians halted their momentum.