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How CSK turned their fortunes around

How CSK turned their fortunes around

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

'In fact, though it was a bad year (2020), we were only a win away from a semi-final. Just about trying to create a balanced side that would suit us. It was just about creating an environment that was positive and making sure there was no doubt," he pointed out.'

NBA round-up: Warriors withstand Embiid's 46-point game

NBA round-up: Warriors withstand Embiid's 46-point game

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Klay Thompson chipped in with 21 points for the Warriors, who won their third straight overall and ninth in a row at home to maintain their No. 6 position in the Western Conference playoff race.

IPL: Livingstone happy to prove the doubters wrong

IPL: Livingstone happy to prove the doubters wrong

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Liam Livingstone was unable to fire Punjab Kings into the IPL 2022 playoffs but the season's most expensive overseas player is pleased that his performances have at least silenced the critics.

Europa League PIX: Manchester United, Arsenal script wins

Europa League PIX: Manchester United, Arsenal script wins

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday.

FIFA, Qatar prepare for bizarre World Cup finals draw

FIFA, Qatar prepare for bizarre World Cup finals draw

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The full line-up will not be known until at least June 14, when the intercontinental playoff round ends in Qatar.

Will Sunrisers continue with out-of-form Williamson as opener?

Will Sunrisers continue with out-of-form Williamson as opener?

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody has defended playing captain Kane Williamson as an opener despite the batter's ongoing run drought in IPL 2022.

Federer secures Swiss playoff win

Federer secures Swiss playoff win

Rediff.com24 Sep 2006

The world No. 1 made it three out of three wins on Sunday to give the Swiss a decisive 3-1 lead over Serbia.

ISL: Ruthless Hyderabad send Kerala Blasters packing

ISL: Ruthless Hyderabad send Kerala Blasters packing

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

A brace from Fran Sandaza (58, 63') and goals from Aridane Santana (86') and Joao Victor (90') helped Hyderabad climb to third on the league table.

Stylish Sakshi Dhoni Is Back!

Stylish Sakshi Dhoni Is Back!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Mrs Dhoni, who we haven't spotted at Chennai Super Kings games during the UAE phase of IPL 2021, was very much in attendance at CSK's encounter against the Rajasthan Royals at the Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 2, evening.

Hardik Pandya is the best captain of IPL 2022

Hardik Pandya is the best captain of IPL 2022

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Hardik Pandya garners praise as he guides GT to playoffs

SEE: Women's hockey team in tears as they speak to PM Modi

SEE: Women's hockey team in tears as they speak to PM Modi

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The girls stood with their arms around each other as the PM congratulated them on their stellar effort.

World Cup: Bale saves the day again for Wales!

World Cup: Bale saves the day again for Wales!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Wales' 33-year-old all-time top scorer came to the rescue, using all his drive and experience to win a penalty against a tiring US defence and then converting it brilliantly.

PIX: Barcelona continue winning run; Dortmund join Bayern at top

PIX: Barcelona continue winning run; Dortmund join Bayern at top

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Barcelona's Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski struck just before halftime to give the league leaders a 2-0 home win over lowly Cadiz on Sunday in their pursuit of a 27th Spanish title.

Russia stripped of major events as invasion of Ukraine intensifies

Russia stripped of major events as invasion of Ukraine intensifies

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Sports bodies moved quickly to strip Russia of events,

Revenge fuels Royals, GT look to cap dream IPL season

Revenge fuels Royals, GT look to cap dream IPL season

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Gujarat Titans will be seeking to cap their dream debut season by winning the title

Benfica, Young Boys reach Champions League group stage

Benfica, Young Boys reach Champions League group stage

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

With the away goals rule no longer in place this season, PSV missed a string of chances to force extra time with Eran Zahavi hitting the crossbar from three metres with the goal at his mercy in the 62nd minute.

IPL 2021: MI vs RCB: Who will win?

IPL 2021: MI vs RCB: Who will win?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

IPL 2021 begins today with the first game of the season between reigning champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai.

Barca to face Galatasaray, Sevilla play West Ham in Europa League last 16

Barca to face Galatasaray, Sevilla play West Ham in Europa League last 16

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Barcelona will face a struggling Galatasaray team who are 13th in the Turkish top-flight.

T20 WC: It's India v England, Pakistan v NZ in semis

T20 WC: It's India v England, Pakistan v NZ in semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Pakistan will join India, England and New Zealand in the semi-finals

Cannot afford to lose my line and length: Rashid Khan

Cannot afford to lose my line and length: Rashid Khan

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Rashid Khan's four-wicket haul helped his side clinch victory against Lucknow Super Giants

'Angry' Xavi rues missed chances as Barca draw

'Angry' Xavi rues missed chances as Barca draw

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'I think that the only thing that we lacked was to convert the chances. We were good in the high press. After going behind, we generated 20 chances and six or seven were very clear.'

PIX: Ronaldo powers Portugal to win; Wales qualify for WC

PIX: Ronaldo powers Portugal to win; Wales qualify for WC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal swept to an emphatic 4-0 victory over Switzerland in their UEFA Nations League clash at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on Sunday.

Cometh The Hour, Cometh Iceman Tewatia

Cometh The Hour, Cometh Iceman Tewatia

Rediff.com6 May 2022

In a season of many firsts, debutants Gujarat Titans will be hoping for the ultimate finish from iceman Tewatia -- one that ends with the glittering IPL 2022 trophy in their hands.

Uruguay and Ecuador qualify for World Cup 2022

Uruguay and Ecuador qualify for World Cup 2022

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Uruguay and Ecuador secured their spots at the World Cup, joining Brazil and Argentina as qualifiers from the South America

IPL Poll: CSK vs DC: Who will win?

IPL Poll: CSK vs DC: Who will win?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Game 2 of the IPL 2021 will see Chennai Super Kings take on Delhi Capitals at Mumbai's Wankhede stadium.

The Many Moods of Virat Kohli

The Many Moods of Virat Kohli

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

When the Royal Challengers Bangalore took on the Punjab Kings on Sunday, Virat was in a constant adrenalin rush; the RCB skipper knew victory would fetch his side -- which has never won an IPL title -- a place in the playoffs with two games still to play.

IPL playoffs: Will plucky Mumbai overcome Chennai challenge?

IPL playoffs: Will plucky Mumbai overcome Chennai challenge?

Rediff.com27 May 2014

After scripting an incredible finish in their last game to earn a place at the play-offs, defending champions Mumbai Indians will now face two-time champions Chennai Super Kings in the IPL eliminator in Mumbai on Wednesday.

AMAZING images from Beijing Winter Olympics

AMAZING images from Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Here are some shots of top-class action from the Winter Games...

Du Plessis calls for consistency from top-order

Du Plessis calls for consistency from top-order

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Du Plessis, Bangalore's leading scorer this season, fell short of his maiden IPL hundred once again but did not expect to wait too much longer.

Captaincy comes naturally to Shreyas: Shastri

Captaincy comes naturally to Shreyas: Shastri

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes captaincy comes naturally to Shreyas Iyer, who has impressed in his first season as Kolkata Knight Riders captain.

Late deflected strike keeps Australian World Cup hopes alive

Late deflected strike keeps Australian World Cup hopes alive

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The Australians increased the pressure throughout the second half and it eventually paid off when Hrustic volleyed towards goal following Aaron Mooy's corner and the deflection off Salmeen proved decisive.

La Liga cancels game involving club affected by COVID-19

La Liga cancels game involving club affected by COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Fuenlabrada, who were due to play Deportivo La Coruna last week, confirmed 12 more positive tests on Saturday, bringing the number of cases at the club to 28.

RR vs PBKS: Turning Point: Chahal Magic

RR vs PBKS: Turning Point: Chahal Magic

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Yuzi Chahal strengthened his hold over the Purple Cap with 22 wickets in 11 matches.

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking form for Portugal as he grabbed two more goals in his country's 6-0 thrashing of Luxembourg in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday.

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup third place playoff match between Croatia and Morocco on Saturday.

Tiger Woods undecided on competing at Masters

Tiger Woods undecided on competing at Masters

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Tiger Woods will make a "game-time decision" on competing at next week's Masters, the five-times champion said on Sunday.

Here's what Ponting wants DC players to do against MI

Here's what Ponting wants DC players to do against MI

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Ponting said that the experienced players will have to step up for the team in the crucial match against Mumbai Indians.

Beckham 'assists' Galaxy to get playoff edge

Beckham 'assists' Galaxy to get playoff edge

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

David Beckham created the 15th-minute winner for Mike Magee as the LA Galaxy beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 in their Major League Soccer Western Conference semi-final, first-leg match on Sunday.

As Euro 2020 looms, here's how UEFA plans to fight coronavirus

As Euro 2020 looms, here's how UEFA plans to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

UEFA says decisions over whether to cancel matches due to the coronavirus, will be made by governments and health authorities and not the game's ruling organisations.

Delhi Capitals have a never-say-die attitude: Warner

Delhi Capitals have a never-say-die attitude: Warner

Rediff.com17 May 2022

David Warner feels that his side will continue to fight till the end