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Pistorius to be let off for controversial outburst

Pistorius to be let off for controversial outburst

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Oscar Pistorius will face no disciplinary action over his outburst following defeat in the men's 200 metres final, Paralympic organisers said on Tuesday.

Veteran Kaka called up for Brazil's Copa America squad

Veteran Kaka called up for Brazil's Copa America squad

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Brazil have called on Kaka as a late addition for next month's Centenary Copa America in the United States, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Thursday.

Moto3: Double top six finish for Mahindra Racing in Barcelona

Moto3: Double top six finish for Mahindra Racing in Barcelona

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

Mahindra Racing enjoyed its best result of the season as Efren Vazquez and Miguel Oliveira finished fifth and sixth respectively at the Catalunyan Grand Prix of the Moto3 World Championship, in Barcelona, on Sunday.

PV Sindhu looks to bounce back at French Open

PV Sindhu looks to bounce back at French Open

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Rio Olympics silver medallist P V Sindhu will look to shrug off the disappointment of last week's second round exit at Denmark Open and eye her maiden Super Series women's singles title when she competes at the French Open this week. The sixth seeded Indian, who had lost to Japan's Sayaka Sato in second round at Odense, will open her campaign against Hong Kong's Yip Pui Yin at Stade Pierre de Coubertin.

Benfica see off Zenit to reach quarters

Benfica see off Zenit to reach quarters

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Twice European champions Benfica reached the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2006 when goals by Uruguay's Maxi Pereira and Portugal's Nelson Oliveira secured a convincing 2-0 win over Russia's Zenit St Petersburg.

Pistorius smashes 200m world record in London opener

Pistorius smashes 200m world record in London opener

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius began his London Paralympic campaign in scintillating fashion as he smashed the 200 metres T44 world record in his heat on Saturday.

South Africans praised for back-to-back wins in England

South Africans praised for back-to-back wins in England

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Cricket SA (CSA) has praised the Proteas' squad for back-to back Test series victories in England to become the No 1 ranked Test side and retain the Basil d'Oliveira Trophy.

Leaders Porto suffer shock defeat as Portuguese league returns

Leaders Porto suffer shock defeat as Portuguese league returns

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Leaders Porto suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Famalicao as Portugal's Primeira Liga became the latest league to return to action following the coronavirus stoppage on Wednesday.

Real, Atletico keep the pressure on Liga leaders Barca

Real, Atletico keep the pressure on Liga leaders Barca

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

A Marco Asensio-inspired Real Madrid crushed Eibar 3-0 to close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to five points on Sunday, with Karim Benzema starting on the bench.

Now, get your eyes tested by a cellphone

Now, get your eyes tested by a cellphone

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Indian professor devices method to use cellphone for eye tests.

ISL: FC Goa off to winning start; beat Delhi Dynamos 2-0

ISL: FC Goa off to winning start; beat Delhi Dynamos 2-0

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

FC Goa started their Indian Super League (ISL) football campaign on a convincing note after dispatching Delhi Dynamos 2-0 at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, in Goa, on Sunday.

Mary Kom settles for bronze in Olympic test event

Mary Kom settles for bronze in Olympic test event

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom settled for a bronze medal at the International Boxing Association's (AIBA) Olympic Test event in Rio de Janeiro after going down in the semifinals.

ISL PHOTOS: Dudu, Haokip hat-tricks help Goa sink Mumbai

ISL PHOTOS: Dudu, Haokip hat-tricks help Goa sink Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Thongkoisep Haokip and Dudu Omagbemi scored a hat-trick each as FC Goa demolished Mumbai City FC 7-0 in the biggest win of the Indian Super League football, in Margao, on Tuesday.

Beckham suffers from asthma

Beckham suffers from asthma

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

David Beckham has suffered from a mild form of asthma since childhood, the England midfielder's spokesman was quoted as saying in British newspapers on Tuesday.

UEFA Champions League: Cavani scores late winner as PSG sink Chelsea; Benfica scrape past Zenit

UEFA Champions League: Cavani scores late winner as PSG sink Chelsea; Benfica scrape past Zenit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Paris Saint-Germain took a crucial advantage after beating Chelsea 2-1 in an entertaining UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Tuesday.

Real Madrid edge past Racing

Real Madrid edge past Racing

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

A clinical finish by Gonzalo Higuain gave Real Madrid a 1-0 home win over Racing Santander on Saturday and a seventh successive Primera Liga victory that trimmed Barcelona's lead at the top to nine points. Third-placed Sevilla lost further ground on Real after goals from Sergio Garcia and new signing Ricardo Oliveira gave Real Betis a 2-1 win at the Sanchez Pizjuan and condemned their city rivals to a third consecutive league defeat.

ISL: Goa plunder Kerala Blasters to reach semis

ISL: Goa plunder Kerala Blasters to reach semis

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Reinaldo da Cruz Oliveira struck a hat-trick as FC Goa secured their place in the semi-final of the Indian Super League (ISL) with a record 5-1 win over Kerala Blasters, in Kochi on Sunday.

Champions League: PSG knock out Bayern; Chelsea in semis

Champions League: PSG knock out Bayern; Chelsea in semis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Paris St Germain reached the Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 home defeat by holders Bayern Munich as they progressed on away goals

NYC, Sao Paulo: Most tagged cities on Instagram

NYC, Sao Paulo: Most tagged cities on Instagram

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Love travelling and taking pictures? This list is for you!

Indian Super League: FC Goa hold North East United to a draw

Indian Super League: FC Goa hold North East United to a draw

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

FC Goa came from behind to hold North East United to a 1-1 draw in the 12th round encounter of the Indian Super League.

Real offer Beckham extension

Real offer Beckham extension

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Real Madrid have offered a two-year contract extension to David Beckham and will hold talks with the former England captain's representatives during the next two weeks.

Parreira ponders attacking options

Parreira ponders attacking options

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

Parreira fielded Adriano and Ricardo Oliveira together in a training session between the first team and the reserves.

Mantorras hopes for redemption

Mantorras hopes for redemption

Rediff.com25 May 2006

The World Cup offers the Angolan striker a chance to close the door on the troubles of the recent past.

Dempo moves to third place

Dempo moves to third place

Rediff.com7 May 2006

Dempo to a convincing 5-2 victory over Salgaocar in the National Football League match

Brazilian player dies after collapsing on pitch

Brazilian player dies after collapsing on pitch

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

The match was abandoned after Serginho was taken to hospital early in the second half of the Brazilian championship match in Sao Paulo.

Boxing Worlds: Panghal, Kaushik enter semis; India assured of 2 medals

Boxing Worlds: Panghal, Kaushik enter semis; India assured of 2 medals

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

India were assured of an unprecedented two medals at the AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships after Amit Panghal (52kg) and Manish Kaushik (63kg) entered the semi-finals with impressive victories.

Barcelona escape with a draw

Barcelona escape with a draw

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

Chelsea and Juve march on

Chelsea and Juve march on

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

A round-up of the weekend's action from Europe's leading leagues.

#HotPics: Are you following these models?

#HotPics: Are you following these models?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

They're clearly the HOTTEST Instagram properties right now!

Indian women's trap team settles for silver in ISSF World Cup

Indian women's trap team settles for silver in ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Sania ousted from Qatar Total Open.

Haywards shock JCT

Haywards shock JCT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2004

Abdulalatif Sereki scored twice in a 3-1 victory in the National Football League.

Kaka shines for Sao Paulo

Kaka shines for Sao Paulo

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

Valencia beat Real Madrid

Valencia beat Real Madrid

Rediff.com28 Sep 2003

The victory sent Valencia to the top of the Spanish league.

Football Extras: Barca's De Jong out with calf injury

Football Extras: Barca's De Jong out with calf injury

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Sanam, Vijayant in Toronto ITF Futures semis

Sanam, Vijayant in Toronto ITF Futures semis

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Sanam Singh and Vijayant Mailk raised hopes of an all-Indian final at the US $15,000 ITF men's singles Futures tournament in Toronto, Canada, after winning their respective quarter-finals. Second seed Sanam beat Canadia's Braydenx Schnur 7-5, 6-1 while fourth seed Vijayant got the better of eighth seed Fritz Wolmarans of South Africa 7-6(3), 6-2.

PICS: 9 more new faces at Victoria's Secret fashion show

PICS: 9 more new faces at Victoria's Secret fashion show

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Check out these nine more models who will storm the runway in sexy lingerie.

Sweden lift Euro U21 crown with shootout win over Portugal

Sweden lift Euro U21 crown with shootout win over Portugal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Sweden goalkeeper Patrik Carlgren saved two penalties as they beat Portugal 4-3 in a shootout following a 0-0 draw in the Euro Under-21 Championship final.

I-League: Cornell Glen brace sinks Salgaocar

I-League: Cornell Glen brace sinks Salgaocar

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Cornell Glen struck twice as defending champions Mohun Bagan continued their winning run by notching up a convincing 3-1 win over Salgaocar FC to remain at the top of the table after the 9th round of the Hero I-League played at Tilak Stadium, in Vasco, on Saturday.