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Women's WC PIX: Argentina, SA hopes dented by thrilling draw

Women's WC PIX: Argentina, SA hopes dented by thrilling draw

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Argentina and South Africa settled for an exciting 2-2 draw in their Women's World Cup Group G clash at Dunedin Stadium

Women's World Cup: Sweden, Netherlands storm into quarters

Women's World Cup: Sweden, Netherlands storm into quarters

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

The Netherlands and Sweden marched into the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Buttler, Ameen clinch ICC Player of the month awards

Buttler, Ameen clinch ICC Player of the month awards

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Buttler had produced a Player of the Match performance in the dramatic 20-run victory over New Zealand

Hockey WC: Australia hot favourite to top pool A

Hockey WC: Australia hot favourite to top pool A

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Three-time champs Australia confident of reclaiming World Cup

Pant or DK: Who will India pick for T20 WC semis?

Pant or DK: Who will India pick for T20 WC semis?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

India weighing up wicketkeeper decision for England semi-finals

IPL 2022 play-offs in Ahmedabad, Kolkata: BCCI

IPL 2022 play-offs in Ahmedabad, Kolkata: BCCI

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said Kolkata and Ahmedabad will host the IPL 2022 play-off matches, while the three-team Women's challenger T20 tournament will be held in Lucknow from May 24th to 28th.

Rahane ruled out of IPL 2022, will miss England tour

Rahane ruled out of IPL 2022, will miss England tour

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Rahane had undergone scans, which revealed that he had torn his tendon.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Morocco down Canada, cruise into knockouts

FIFA World Cup PIX: Morocco down Canada, cruise into knockouts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup F Group F match played between Morocco and Canada on Thursday.

World Cup: Messi and Lewandowski face off for knockout berth

World Cup: Messi and Lewandowski face off for knockout berth

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Two of the most intimidating strikers in world football, Argentina's 35-year-old Lionel Messi and Poland's 34-year-old Robert Lewandowski, line up against each other on Wednesday with a last 16 place at stake in the World Cup.

FIFA WC: Which teams have qualified for knockouts?

FIFA WC: Which teams have qualified for knockouts?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Brazil are pre-tournament favourites to win a record-extending sixth title.

FIFA WC: Twice bitten France to keep Danes at bay

FIFA WC: Twice bitten France to keep Danes at bay

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

France started the Qatar tournament in style with a 4-1 win against Australia, but Denmark will be a sterner test at the 974 Stadium.

FIFA WC: Shaqiri still key to Swiss hopes

FIFA WC: Shaqiri still key to Swiss hopes

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The younger Shaqiri's game was all about explosive pace and spectacular goals and the speed was still evident in bursts on Thursday as the 31-year-old finally became the driving force of the Swiss midfield.

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Roundup of the Champions League matches played on Wednesday night

Barcelona dumped out of Europe again in latest continental setback

Barcelona dumped out of Europe again in latest continental setback

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Barcelona have reached the semis only once since winning the Champions League in 2014-15.

Champions League final round could be anybody's game

Champions League final round could be anybody's game

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

If two or more clubs are level on points at the end of the group stage, a number of criteria will be taken into consideration to decide the qualifiers for the next round, starting with the head-to-head record among the teams in question. It then goes to superior goal difference and then goals scored in those matches.

BCCI confirms full-fledged domestic season

BCCI confirms full-fledged domestic season

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Kolkata and Ahmedabad will host the knockout stages of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) and Vijay Hazare Trophy, respectively, while BCCI will conduct two Irani Cup ties in a single domestic season.

Danjuma sends Villarreal into Champions League last 16

Danjuma sends Villarreal into Champions League last 16

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The home side knew only victory would do for them to grab the final last-16 qualification spot in the group behind Manchester United, and came out for the second half in all-out-attack mode.

Lara slams SRH's conservative approach in run chase

Lara slams SRH's conservative approach in run chase

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

SRH pays the price for being too passive, says Lara

How Brazil can reach the FIFA World Cup final

How Brazil can reach the FIFA World Cup final

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Here is what you need to know about their route to the final

What Argentina must do to keep Messi's dream alive

What Argentina must do to keep Messi's dream alive

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Argentina and Australia have only two full days to rest, a factor Argentine manager Lionel Scaloni called 'madness'.

End of an era for Brazil as Marta bows out of sixth World Cup

End of an era for Brazil as Marta bows out of sixth World Cup

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Brazil exited the World Cup on Wednesday hoping a new generational talent will emerge as Marta's sixth and final Women's World Cup ended with a 0-0 draw against Jamaica

Shuttlers get decent draw at Thomas Cup and Uber Cup

Shuttlers get decent draw at Thomas Cup and Uber Cup

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The event was originally scheduled to be held from May 16-24 last year but was postponed to August 15-23. Later it was further delayed to October due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conway hails partner Allen after New Zealand thrash Australia

Conway hails partner Allen after New Zealand thrash Australia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

New Zealand's Devon Conway paid tribute to his opening partner Finn Allen for the way he took on Australia's vaunted pace attack as the Black Caps romped to an 89-run victory Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday.

Hockey: India thrash Indonesia 16-0; qualify for Super 4s

Hockey: India thrash Indonesia 16-0; qualify for Super 4s

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Rising to the occasion, the Indian hockey team thrashed hosts Indonesia 16-0 to qualify for the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup in Jakarta on Thursday on Thursday.

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.'

United Cup: Gutsy Evans helps Britain down Spain, reach knockouts

United Cup: Gutsy Evans helps Britain down Spain, reach knockouts

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Evans, who recovered from illness to be part of the $15 million prize money event, showed his battling qualities to overcome Ramos-Vinolas

PIX: Barcelona ease past Villarreal; Arsenal sink PSV

PIX: Barcelona ease past Villarreal; Arsenal sink PSV

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Barcelona bounced back from their painful Clasico loss in style as they cruised to a 3-0 home LaLiga win over Villarreal with a brace from Robert Lewandowski on Thursday.

Bittersweet victory as Uruguay win but journey ends

Bittersweet victory as Uruguay win but journey ends

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Ghana captain Andre Ayew hit a feeble left-footed effort from the spot in the 21st minute which was saved by goalkeeper Sergio Rochet, who had been adjudged after a lengthy VAR review to have brought down Mohammed Kudus.

'Shubman Gill's innings will be remembered for years'

'Shubman Gill's innings will be remembered for years'

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Shubman Gill's sizzling ton in Qualifier 2 is an innings that will be remembered for years to come, said the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

FIFA WC Preview: Denmark face tricky Tunisia test

FIFA WC Preview: Denmark face tricky Tunisia test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

To ensure the best possible start, the Danes will turn to playmaker Christian Eriksen

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

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

PIX: South Korea beat Portugal to squeeze into next round

PIX: South Korea beat Portugal to squeeze into next round

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

South Korea scored an added time goal to beat already-qualified Portugal 2-1 at the World Cup in a comeback win that sent the Asian side into the last 16 ahead of Uruguay on the number of goals scored.

FIFA World Cup: Argentina beat Poland to set up last 16 clash with Aus

FIFA World Cup: Argentina beat Poland to set up last 16 clash with Aus

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group C match played between Argentina and Poland on Wednesday.

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The 2022 Qatar World Cup has produced some very odd results, which is why it's been so much fun.

Thomas Cup champs Satwik-Chirag pull out of Thailand Open

Thomas Cup champs Satwik-Chirag pull out of Thailand Open

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Tokyo Olympian B Sai Praneeth will lock horns with Japan's Koki Watanabe, while Sourabh Verma faces France's Toma Junior Popov.

WC Preview: All eyes on masked Son as South Korea face Uruguay in opener

WC Preview: All eyes on masked Son as South Korea face Uruguay in opener

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Son Heung-min will be able to play with a mask in their World Cup Group H opener against Uruguay

Europa: Tottenham shocked; Leicester keep hopes alive

Europa: Tottenham shocked; Leicester keep hopes alive

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Images from action in the Europa League matches on Thursday.

Can Argentina go past giant-killing Croatia?

Can Argentina go past giant-killing Croatia?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

The comparison with Maradona for the title of the greatest Argentine player of all time cannot be complete without a world title, which the late Maradona won almost single-handedly 36 years ago.

Criticism was a boost for Dumfries to turn up the style

Criticism was a boost for Dumfries to turn up the style

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

"Big countries didn't progress here and we still have three matches to go. Now we have to roll our sleeves up and get back to work." he said.

'We have not executed our plans well'

'We have not executed our plans well'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The incumbent England skipper Heather Knight backed under-fire Smriti Mandhana, the costliest player in WPL, who had a poor run with the bat, to come back stronger.