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10 years later, remembering Yuvraj's 6 sixes!

10 years later, remembering Yuvraj's 6 sixes!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The most amazing over in T20 history!

France beware! This 'little man' is motivated

France beware! This 'little man' is motivated

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

I'm the little man who can, says Croatia's Modric

Why Rebic is perfect for Croatian counter

Why Rebic is perfect for Croatian counter

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Croatia will need their big-game players to step up.

Shooting World Cup: Rizvi wins gold; bronze for Jitu, Mehuli

Shooting World Cup: Rizvi wins gold; bronze for Jitu, Mehuli

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

The Meerut-based Rizvi shot a world record 242.3 in the 10m air pistol event's final to beat reigning Olympic champion Christian Reitz of Germany (239.7) to win the top prize.

Watch out for this Brazilian wonderkid at U-17 World Cup!

Watch out for this Brazilian wonderkid at U-17 World Cup!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Named in the Brazil squad for the upcoming FIFA Under-17 World Cup, wonderkid Vinicius Junior is set to become the most expensive footballer ever to play in a competitive tournament in India.

Sweden ready to make life difficult for England

Sweden ready to make life difficult for England

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The Swedes won a group containing world champions Germany before defeating Switzerland in the last 16, but England will be a step up.

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

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

My tactics to blame for loss, says 'devastated' Japan coach

My tactics to blame for loss, says 'devastated' Japan coach

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Akira Nishino's short time in charge of Japan has been defined by a succession of gambles and so it was perhaps fitting that his side departs the World Cup after risking it all in the last 16 against Belgium.

Kohli will do something special: Sachin

Kohli will do something special: Sachin

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'If we focus on doing the basics well and give our best in whatever we do, then we have a good chance of going through the semis.' 'After that, we need just two good days to win the World Cup.'

Dismal show by India in men's trap event at WC Shotgun

Dismal show by India in men's trap event at WC Shotgun

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The Indian trio of Zoravar Singh Sandhu, Kynan Chenai and Birendeep Sodhi could not make it through to the six-man final round of the competition, failing in the qualification round.

India's vs South Africa: 5 Key Moments

India's vs South Africa: 5 Key Moments

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Rohit Sharma's unbeaten century and Yuzvendra Chahal's superb show with the ball along with Jasprit Bumrah's fiery spell helped India begin their World Cup campaign with a confident victory.

How New Zealand and England made the World Cup final

How New Zealand and England made the World Cup final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

England and New Zealand have both had to ride out the storm to make this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final. It has been far from smooth sailing for either side, but in the end it is Kane Williamson and Eoin Morgan's side who have emerged on top, and deservedly so.

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!

PIX: Hopes dashed, England fans taste bitter defeat once again

PIX: Hopes dashed, England fans taste bitter defeat once again

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Some England soccer fans sobbed while others looked to the future with confidence

So near... Frustrated Belgium rues what might have been

So near... Frustrated Belgium rues what might have been

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Belgians tasted bitterness in their beer on Tuesday after their dreams of a first World Cup final were ended by the narrowest of margins by their bigger French neighbours.

Shooter Jitu gets going when the going gets tough

Shooter Jitu gets going when the going gets tough

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Jitu Rai on Wednesday said he 'enjoys' fighting his way back from difficult situations.

Media reacts to exit: 'Spain step back 10 years'

Media reacts to exit: 'Spain step back 10 years'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Spain arrived at the World Cup convinced they were ready to rule world football again but Sunday's defeat to Russia in the last 16 has set the 2010 champions back a decade and brought an end to a glorious generation.

Check out 2019 F1 calendar

Check out 2019 F1 calendar

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The 2019 Formula One world championship starts on March 17 with 21 races in a season that ends later than any since 1963.

Modi presents Sikh battalion's prized trophy to Abbott at War Memorial

Modi presents Sikh battalion's prized trophy to Abbott at War Memorial

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday presented the Man Singh Trophy, a prized possession of Sikh regiment battalions, to his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott at the War Memorial here to commemorate his visit.

Advani-led India pip Pakistan to win Snooker Team World Cup

Advani-led India pip Pakistan to win Snooker Team World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

The Indian combine of Pankaj Advani and Manan Chandra staged a remarkable recovery to pip Pakistan in the final of the inaugural IBSF Snooker Team World Cup.

WC Preview: Australia seek more goals in crunch match against Peru

WC Preview: Australia seek more goals in crunch match against Peru

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Australia head into their must-win match against Peru under pressure to score goals and with fingers crossed that France will bring their A-game against Denmark.

Argentine coaches' misery at World Cup

Argentine coaches' misery at World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Sampaoli looked morose after Argentina's heaviest defeat in a World Cup group stage since 1958 and appeared resigned to his side's fate.

Uruguay coach refuses to point finger at wasteful Suarez

Uruguay coach refuses to point finger at wasteful Suarez

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez was at a loss to explain how Luis Suarez missed three golden chances in his side's 1-0 win over Egypt in their opening World Cup Group A game but refused to blame his leading striker.

PHOTOS: The GREATEST comebacks in sport

PHOTOS: The GREATEST comebacks in sport

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

A list of some of sport's greatest comebacks after Tiger Woods ended an 11-year major championship drought with victory at The Masters on Sunday.

WC Preview: Croatia and Nigeria fight for life in Group of Death

WC Preview: Croatia and Nigeria fight for life in Group of Death

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Dark horse Croatia take on spirited Nigeria in a World Cup opener on Saturday that could leave one side fighting for their tournament lives in the Group of Death.

WC Preview: Eriksen set to come of age as Denmark take on Peru

WC Preview: Eriksen set to come of age as Denmark take on Peru

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Under Norwegian coach Hareide, Denmark have become more direct, preferring to move the ball up the field quickly and establish their attack from there, rather than passing it out from the back as they did under Morten Olsen.

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Nick Ayers, the 36-year-old chief of staff to the vice-president Mike Pence, is Kelly's likely successor.

PIX: Euphoric France dreams of World Cup glory after 20-year wait

PIX: Euphoric France dreams of World Cup glory after 20-year wait

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

France began dreaming of World Cup glory after a two-decade wait after Les Bleus on Tuesday defeated Belgium to reach the final

WC Photos: England move into semis after 2-0 win over Sweden

WC Photos: England move into semis after 2-0 win over Sweden

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

An impressive England advanced to their first World Cup semi-final for 28 years on Saturday after headers by Harry Maguire and Dele Alli gave them a deserved 2-0 last-eight victory over a disappointing Sweden.

Belgium coach Martinez 'proudest man on earth' after toppling Brazil

Belgium coach Martinez 'proudest man on earth' after toppling Brazil

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said he was the "proudest man on earth" and lavished praise on his "underdog" team for having the belief to upset five-times champions Brazil on Friday to reach the World Cup semi-finals for only the second time.

All you wanted to know about Zinedine Zidane

All you wanted to know about Zinedine Zidane

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Some key facts about Zinedine Zidane, who stepped down as Real Madrid coach after leading the Spanish club to a third successive Champions League title.

Pain, luck, fans -- and God -- see Russia home over Spain

Pain, luck, fans -- and God -- see Russia home over Spain

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

roaring Luzhniki Stadium crowd, dogged defending and a dose of Russian luck saw the World Cup hosts to a penalty shootout victory over Spain on Sunday, though for some it also took divine intervention.

This team made lasting impression despite early exit

This team made lasting impression despite early exit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Peru made a positive and lasting impression all-round, whether for their enterprising performances or their travelling army of joyous fans

Mary Kom's journey: From a bull fighter, to smart boxer

Mary Kom's journey: From a bull fighter, to smart boxer

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Mary Kom, who claimed an unprecedented sixth gold by winning the 48kg summit bout in the Women's World Championships, in New Delhi, said she became a smarter fighter in the later part of her career.

Nobody masters the art of the trivela like Quaresma

Nobody masters the art of the trivela like Quaresma

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The right-footed Quaresma has scored at least one dozen similar goals during his career and also uses the trivela for passing and crossing.

India's Lakshmanan fails to qualify for 5000m final but has no regrets...

India's Lakshmanan fails to qualify for 5000m final but has no regrets...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'I could not do that because it was a bit tight at the home stretch. But at least I could run better than my personal best' 'To run along with him (Mo Farah) was one of my dreams and I did that today'

Hamilton boosted for ground-breaking F1 triple-header

Hamilton boosted for ground-breaking F1 triple-header

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The France-Austria-Britain sequence of races poses a fresh logistical challenge for teams hitherto committed only to back-to-back weekends, with the 21-round season hurrying to the halfway point.

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.

Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Modi's absence from an event to mark the centenary of a definitive moment in Indian history puzzles Utkarsh Mishra.