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Who is Nat Sciver-Brunt, WPL's first centurion?

Who is Nat Sciver-Brunt, WPL's first centurion?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt didn't just score runs on Monday night in Vadodara but she carved her name into Women's Premier League history.

Morkel Vs Morkel: Brothers In Rival Dugouts At T20 WC

Morkel Vs Morkel: Brothers In Rival Dugouts At T20 WC

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Albie and Morne Morkel find themselves in rival dugouts as South Africa face India in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash.

2026 FIFA World Cup draw: Check out the groups

2026 FIFA World Cup draw: Check out the groups

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Next year's 48-team World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Not pitch-perfect: Italy carry cricket hopes of soccer nation

Not pitch-perfect: Italy carry cricket hopes of soccer nation

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Italy are gearing up for their Twenty20 World Cup debut, hoping a strong showing next month will help the sport break into popular culture in a soccer-obsessed nation that does not have a natural cricket pitch.

New Queen Rises! Divya Deshmukh Dazzles In 2025

New Queen Rises! Divya Deshmukh Dazzles In 2025

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Divya Deshmukh not only became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, she also instantly secured the prestigious Grandmaster title.

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Lots to look forward to in Indian sports as packed 2026 calender awaits

Dutch football legend Johan Neeskens passes away at 73

Dutch football legend Johan Neeskens passes away at 73

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Former Netherlands midfielder Johan Neeskens, considered one of the best midfielders of his generation, has died at the age of 73, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed on Monday.

Big names, new faces: Who's confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026

Big names, new faces: Who's confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The teams that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, to be hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19.

Haaland's legacy grows as Norway dare to dream big!

Haaland's legacy grows as Norway dare to dream big!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Haaland bagged a double in Sunday's 4-1 win over Italy to bring his extraordinary scoring tally in 2026 World Cup qualifying to 16 goals, twice any other player in Europe.

Another Upset! Spirited Netherlands humble South Africa

Another Upset! Spirited Netherlands humble South Africa

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The Netherlands caused the World Cup's second major upset in three days, as it shocked an in-form South Africa by 38 runs.

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Bought ticket to see Neeraj in Paris: Dutch para world javelin champion Roorda

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Bought ticket to see Neeraj in Paris: Dutch para world javelin champion Roorda

Big blow! India crash to lowest FIFA ranking in 9 years

Big blow! India crash to lowest FIFA ranking in 9 years

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Indian men's football team drops six places to 133rd in FIFA rankings, worst in nine years

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.

Ronaldo fan Abhishek eyes World Cup glory

Ronaldo fan Abhishek eyes World Cup glory

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'I had a feeling from within that this tournament (Asia Cup) would be something special, but I did not think that I would become the player-of-the-tournament.'

Netherlands appoint Blind to replace Hiddink as coach

Netherlands appoint Blind to replace Hiddink as coach

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Danny Blind was named the new coach of the Netherlands, replacing Guus Hiddink who resigned this week after a run of poor results.

Berhalter using Dutch learnings against the Netherlands

Berhalter using Dutch learnings against the Netherlands

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"If I wasn't in Holland, I don't think I would have had that background that really helped shape my ideas."

Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties to move into semis

Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties to move into semis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup quarter-final played between Argentina and The Netherlands on Friday.

From desk jobs to Asia Cup, Oman's inspiring story

From desk jobs to Asia Cup, Oman's inspiring story

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'When we started, our primary job was to get a job; cricket was secondary for us.'

Dutch revolution: Arne Slot makes history at Liverpool

Dutch revolution: Arne Slot makes history at Liverpool

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Arne Slot is the first to win the top flight in England where many of his compatriots have suffered dents to their reputations over the years.

It's official: Inter Kashi are I-League champions!

It's official: Inter Kashi are I-League champions!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Inter Kashi become I-League champions after CAS rejects AIFF Appeal Committee decision

CAS favours Inter Kashi, Churchill's I-League crown at risk

CAS favours Inter Kashi, Churchill's I-League crown at risk

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Inter Kashi filed an appeal at the Switzerland-based CAS on April 24 against the decision of the AIFF appeals committee and the world's apex sports tribunal ruled in favour of the club on Tuesday.

FIFA WC Preview: Netherlands want to break jinx

FIFA WC Preview: Netherlands want to break jinx

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Confident Dutch face tough examination from Senegal

Van Dijk says it's Netherlands vs Argentina, not Messi

Van Dijk says it's Netherlands vs Argentina, not Messi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

"The difficult thing about him is when we are attacking, he is chilling somewhere in a corner or something," remembered Van Dijk.

Dropped Aussie star sparks Italy's cricket dream

Dropped Aussie star sparks Italy's cricket dream

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

It was a godsend for both Burns and Italy, who qualified for their maiden ICC World Cup by making the cut for next year's T20 showpiece India and Sri Lanka on Friday.

Women's Euros PICS: Netherlands, Sweden share spoils

Women's Euros PICS: Netherlands, Sweden share spoils

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Images from the Women's European Football Championship matches in England on Saturday.

Messi, Scaloni expect hard fight with old foes Netherlands

Messi, Scaloni expect hard fight with old foes Netherlands

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Argentina captain Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni predicted a tough but beautiful encounter with the Netherlands when the sides meet in Friday's World Cup quarter-final.

Hockey WC: Germany, Netherlands snatch semis slots

Hockey WC: Germany, Netherlands snatch semis slots

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Germany struck twice with two minutes left in the match to wipe out a two-goal deficit and then prevailed over England in the penalty shoot-out to make a dramatic entry into the semi-finals of the Men's Hockey World Cup, in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday.

PIX: France thrash Netherlands; Belgium beat Sweden

PIX: France thrash Netherlands; Belgium beat Sweden

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

New France captain Kylian Mbappe lived up to expectations with two goals in a 4-0 statement home win against the Netherlands.

FIFA WC Preview: Netherlands now need to deliver

FIFA WC Preview: Netherlands now need to deliver

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Although they won their first round group, there was little evidence to back up their self-confidence as they stuttered through

Israel rescues soccer fans attacked by mob in Amsterdam

Israel rescues soccer fans attacked by mob in Amsterdam

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

An eyewitness captured a video verified by Reuters showing a group of men running near Amsterdam central station, chasing and assaulting other men, as police sirens sounded.

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Mondo Duplantis was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, while American gymnast Simone Biles bagged the top women's honour at the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Messi carries Argentina's hopes vs Netherland

Messi carries Argentina's hopes vs Netherland

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Messi's World Cup chase takes centre stage in quarter-final clash

Euro PIX: Malen brace as Dutch rout Romania to make last 8

Euro PIX: Malen brace as Dutch rout Romania to make last 8

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between Romania and the Netherlands, at Munich Football Arena, Germany, on Tuesday.

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

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

Football friendlies: Netherlands haunt Spain; Italy hold England

Football friendlies: Netherlands haunt Spain; Italy hold England

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Netherlands revived bitter Spanish memories from last year's World Cup finals when they beat a second-string La Roja 2-0 in a friendly.

20 Stunning Sports PHOTOS From 2024

20 Stunning Sports PHOTOS From 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

From the passion of MotoGP champions to the intensity of football pitches and the elegance of synchronised swimming, this collection of images captures unforgettable moments in sports and beyond.

Van Nistelrooy named Leicester City manager

Van Nistelrooy named Leicester City manager

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Van Nistelrooy has also gained valuable experience as Assistant Coach for the Netherlands national team under Guus Hiddink.

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

Football: Police ban on Juventus fans for Lukaku abuse

Football: Police ban on Juventus fans for Lukaku abuse

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Lukaku was subjected to abuse during the first leg at Juventus "before, during, and after the penalty" he scored to earn Inter a 1-1 draw, the player's representatives said.