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Churchill Brothers withdraw from Super Cup over I-League dispute

Churchill Brothers withdraw from Super Cup over I-League dispute

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Churchill Brothers have withdrawn from the Super Cup tournament starting April 20 in Bhubaneswar, protesting against the All India Football Federation's decision to not officially declare them as 2024-25 I-League champions

Gavaskar's plea: 'End fighting, live in peace!'

Gavaskar's plea: 'End fighting, live in peace!'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar expressed solidarity with the families of those killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

David Warner appeals for return of missing baggy green

David Warner appeals for return of missing baggy green

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

David Warner made an impassioned appeal for the return of a rucksack containing his baggy green cap that went missing on a flight from Melbourne to Sydney for his final Test match this week.

Lifter Mirabai appeals to PM 'to end Manipur conflict'

Lifter Mirabai appeals to PM 'to end Manipur conflict'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Manipur has been witnessing ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities since May 3 with over 150 people losing their lives.

The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Virat Kohli may have stepped away from Test cricket, but he leaves behind a faster, leaner, hungrier Indian team.

Sinner accepts doping ban: What it means for tennis

Sinner accepts doping ban: What it means for tennis

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Sinner's ban began on February 9 and will end on May 4 while he can return to training on April 13. The French Open main draw is scheduled to begin on May 25.

There is favouritism in anti-doping system, says Djokovic

There is favouritism in anti-doping system, says Djokovic

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Novak Djokovic said a majority of players believe favouritism is at play in the tennis anti-doping system.

Ashutosh-Mohit make IPL history

Ashutosh-Mohit make IPL history

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Mohit displayed immense game awareness, taking a single to bring Ashutosh on strike, bringing down the equation to five runs in four balls.

PIX: Semenyo's early goal takes Bournemouth past Fulham

PIX: Semenyo's early goal takes Bournemouth past Fulham

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo scored inside the first minute as they ended a run of eight games without a victory thanks to a 1-0 Premier League home win over Fulham on Monday, a result that reignites their hopes of European football next season.

Lyon coach Fonseca banned for 9 months!

Lyon coach Fonseca banned for 9 months!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Olympique Lyonnais coach Paulo Fonseca has been suspended for nine months by the French Professional Football League (LFP), following a confrontation with referee Benoit Millot.

Thought of going on that field and saying 'enough is enough': Donald on Shakib's timed-out appeal

Thought of going on that field and saying 'enough is enough': Donald on Shakib's timed-out appeal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Bangladesh bowling coach Allan Donald was disappointed with Shakib al Hasan's appeal that saw Angelo Mathews 'timed-out'.

'I don't want to become Starc, I want to be a good Avesh Khan'

'I don't want to become Starc, I want to be a good Avesh Khan'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

LSG pacer Avesh Khan said he was just concentrating on producing his best yorkers in his last couple of overs.

'How can my 'Dad' be a racist. Come on guys'

'How can my 'Dad' be a racist. Come on guys'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Former Chelsea player Didier Drogba defends Jose Mourinho, who has been accused of racism by Galatasaray.

Brands Begin To Circle Around Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Brands Begin To Circle Around Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'Give him a couple of seasons, a cool head, and some long-term form, and he won't just be in campaigns -- he'll be the campaign.'

'Illegal, un-Islamic': Cleric targets Shami again

'Illegal, un-Islamic': Cleric targets Shami again

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

A cleric in India has sparked controversy by calling cricketer Mohd Shami's daughter's Holi celebration "illegal" and "against Shariat".

Frederick Forsyth Made Us Think About The World's Fault Lines

Frederick Forsyth Made Us Think About The World's Fault Lines

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

He was a storyteller who made me feel the pulse of history, the stakes of human ambition, and the thrill of a well-told tale. Prem Panicker recalls his debt to Frederick Forsyth, who passed away on Monday.

Azhar's name off the stand? He says no way!

Azhar's name off the stand? He says no way!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin plans to approach the Telangana High Court to challenge the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) Ombudsman's order to remove his name from the North Stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Harshal Patel Shines On Night When Batters Ruled

Harshal Patel Shines On Night When Batters Ruled

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

He also got clobbered along the way but was always in contention for wickets and weaved his magic particularly at the backend of the innings.

New York here I come! Erigaisi receives US visa

New York here I come! Erigaisi receives US visa

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Arjun Erigaisi breathed a sigh of relief after receiving his US visa to compete in the upcoming World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York

'Habemus Sinner!': World No. 1 Returns

'Habemus Sinner!': World No. 1 Returns

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'I am happy to play tennis again.'

Dayal Denies Dhoni Again!

Dayal Denies Dhoni Again!

Rediff.com4 May 2025

The young left-arm pacer held his nerve in a tense finish to bowl RCB to a narrow two-run victory in a high-scoring game.

WPL PIX: Mooney's masterclass leads Giants to victory!

WPL PIX: Mooney's masterclass leads Giants to victory!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Beth Mooney smashed an unbeaten 96 as a dominant Gujarat Giants thrashed UP Warriorz by 81 runs in a one-sided WPL 2025 match in Lucknow on Monday.https://www.rediff.com/cricket/special/can-india-win-the-champions-trophy/20250303.htm

Argentina appeal decision to replay World Cup qualifier

Argentina appeal decision to replay World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) will appeal what it says is FIFA's decision to force Brazil and Argentina to replay their World Cup qualifier, which was cancelled after five minutes due to a breach of COVID-19 quarantine rules.

Djokovic slams tennis over Sinner doping secrecy

Djokovic slams tennis over Sinner doping secrecy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Novak Djokovic expressed his frustration at being "kept in the dark" about world number one Jannik Sinner's doping case, saying in Brisbane on Sunday that it was not a good look for tennis.

Abhishek Bachchan joins European T20 League as co-owner

Abhishek Bachchan joins European T20 League as co-owner

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

With cricket being included in the 2028 Olympics, its popularity will further surge. I'm humbled and excited about this unique collaboration between the cricket boards of Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands.

Olympic-winner Lovlina forced out of boxing Nationals?

Olympic-winner Lovlina forced out of boxing Nationals?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh alleged that boxers from the state of Assam, including Olympic bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain, were being forced out of the National Championships by suspended BFI secretary general Hemanta Kalita.

PSG vs Mbappe: Inside the mega wage dispute rocking french footbal

PSG vs Mbappe: Inside the mega wage dispute rocking french footbal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Paris St Germain will take their wage dispute with Kylian Mbappe to court after the French football league's governing body (LFP) ruled in favour of the France captain on Friday.

US Open doubles champion suspended for anti-doping breach

US Open doubles champion suspended for anti-doping breach

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Tennis Australia said the ITIA confirmed the breach related to the use of a prohibited method rather than the presence of a prohibited substance.

Sinner eyes clay and grass glory after Aus Open win

Sinner eyes clay and grass glory after Aus Open win

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Jannik Sinner set his sights on mastering clay and grass courts to make himself a complete player

IPL PIX: Rohit, Boult dazzle as MI bury hapless SRH

IPL PIX: Rohit, Boult dazzle as MI bury hapless SRH

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Rohit Sharma fires again as Mumbai Indians pulverise hapless Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets.

IPL 2025: Will bowlers be allowed to use saliva?

IPL 2025: Will bowlers be allowed to use saliva?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The BCCI is considering lifting the ban on applying saliva on the ball in IPL 2025.

RR could have chased 217... But what went wrong?

RR could have chased 217... But what went wrong?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel praised the team's bowling unit for their spectacular performance against Rajasthan Royals, highlighting their execution of plans in a commanding 58-run win. Sai Sudharsan's classy half-century and a collective bowling effort saw GT bowl out RR for 159 in 19.1 overs.

Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) defeated Kerala Blasters 2-1 to advance to the Super Cup semifinals.

Snooker: King banned for five years for match-fixing

Snooker: King banned for five years for match-fixing

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Former Northern Ireland Open champion Mark King has been banned from snooker for five years after being found guilty of match fixing, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) said on Friday.

Halep slams double standards in tennis doping cases

Halep slams double standards in tennis doping cases

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Simona Halep questioned the "big difference" in how doping cases are treated after world number two Iga Swiatek was handed a one-month drugs ban

'Player obstruction should come under third umpire's watch'

'Player obstruction should come under third umpire's watch'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

England captain Jos Buttler declined to appeal for obstructing the field, however, saying later that he had not seen the incident clearly and wanted to avoid controversy at the start of the series.

IPL PIX: Dhoni, Dube guide CSK to victory!

IPL PIX: Dhoni, Dube guide CSK to victory!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Mahendra Singh Dhoni provided the flourish at the end as Chennai Super Kings outclassed Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets to break their run of losses.

Will visa delay cost Erigaisi a chance to shine?

Will visa delay cost Erigaisi a chance to shine?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Erigaisi also requested External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and the All India Chess Federation (AICF) to help him get the visa.

East Bengal approach Delhi HC over Anwar's suspension

East Bengal approach Delhi HC over Anwar's suspension

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Anwar Ali, his current side East Bengal, and parent club Delhi FC on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court and sought a stay on the suspension imposed on the player.

'I haven't done anything wrong'

'I haven't done anything wrong'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Sinner unclear about CAS case ahead of Australian Open defence