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SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Shami was there to receive the honours. He took 24 wickets in seven World Cup games last year.

A roaring year for golfing great McIlroy

A roaring year for golfing great McIlroy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

- 'I feel I came through this year stronger and wiser'

'Tiger Woods, the only athlete bigger than the sport'

'Tiger Woods, the only athlete bigger than the sport'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Jeev, whose career took a hit because of incessant injury breakdowns, praised the American for winning his 80th PGA Tour title last month, which was his first in five years.

After making a splash in the pool champ Poncha dreams of golfing success

After making a splash in the pool champ Poncha dreams of golfing success

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

After beating adversity to become a champion swimmer, Rehan Poncha now wants to make it big in golf and he hopes to play amateur qualifiers from next year before turning professional.

Tiger Woods promises trash talking during charity match

Tiger Woods promises trash talking during charity match

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

With professional golf suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, Tiger e Match: Champions for Charity, can expect to see. "It's going to be Peyton and I against Tom and Phil," Woods told Golf Digest about the pairing up with the two NFL greats.

Golf sensation Ko to balance Tour demands with university life

Golf sensation Ko to balance Tour demands with university life

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Rookie golf sensation Lydia Ko says she will have to learn to balance the demands of the LPGA Tour with her upcoming studies after being admitted to one of South Korea's most prestigious universities.

Thankful Woods enters Hall of Fame: 'I didn't get here alone'

Thankful Woods enters Hall of Fame: 'I didn't get here alone'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Woods delivered a speech about his career and those who helped him along the way after his daughter Sam introduced him for induction.

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Woods suffered serious injuries to both legs in Tuesday's wreck and was initially listed in serious but stable condition, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby told reporters. CNN reported Woods sustained compound fractures to his legs.

Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies

Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The world of sport reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday with a raft of cancellations across cricket, golf, rugby and cycling, while others paid tribute by holding a minute's silence.

Els applauds Shevchenko's pressure-cooker debut

Els applauds Shevchenko's pressure-cooker debut

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Former European Footballer of the Year Andriy Shevchenko struggled on his professional golf debut in Ukraine but Ernie Els gave him 10 out of 10 for effort in what was always going to be a tough task.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

Golf round-up: Bhullar in sole lead in Fiji; Aditi makes cut at British Open

Golf round-up: Bhullar in sole lead in Fiji; Aditi makes cut at British Open

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Gaganjeet Bhullar turned in yet another steady round of three-under 69 to overturn a six-shot deficit into a one-shot lead on a blustery day at the Fiji International.

US President Trump tees off with Woods, Nicklaus

US President Trump tees off with Woods, Nicklaus

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

US President Donald Trump hit the golf course in Florida with two of the game's greats -- Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

When will Tiger get out of the Woods?

When will Tiger get out of the Woods?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Tiger Woods has shut it down for the rest of the professional golf season, bringing into question his playing future as the best golfer of his generation will be away from the sport for over a year when, and if, he returns.

Golfer Diksha gets late call to Tokyo Olympics

Golfer Diksha gets late call to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Diksha, who was born with a hearing impairment, will now have the unique honour of having represented India at both the Deaf Olympics in 2017, where she finished second for a silver medal, and the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'This remains an accident and an accident is not a crime. They do happen, unfortunately.'

Tiger Woods is recovering at home after car crash

Tiger Woods is recovering at home after car crash

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'Happy to report that I am back home continuing my recovery,' Tiger Woods said on Twitter.

Golf's magic moment of 2003

Golf's magic moment of 2003

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

Tiger eyes legacy away from golf

Tiger eyes legacy away from golf

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Tiger Woods fervently hopes his legacy will focus instead on his contributions to society.

For some golfers Olympic thrill trumps Zika fears

For some golfers Olympic thrill trumps Zika fears

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

When it comes to golfers and their interest in competing at this year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, a curious gender divide is emerging which, at first glance, is counter-intuitive.

Japan PM Abe, Trump to hold phone meeting on Olympics

Japan PM Abe, Trump to hold phone meeting on Olympics

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump will likely hold talks over the phone as early as Wednesday, Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Tiger undergoes back surgery; Former England defender Ehiogu dies

Sports Shorts: Tiger undergoes back surgery; Former England defender Ehiogu dies

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

PHOTOS: Emotional Woods gets highest civilian honour

PHOTOS: Emotional Woods gets highest civilian honour

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Golf great accepts Medal of Freedom at White House from business partner and US President Donald Trump

Indian origin golfer Megha in surprise lead at US Open

Indian origin golfer Megha in surprise lead at US Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Megha Ganne, a 17-year-old American amateur with Indian parentage, shocked the big names in women's golf by taking the lead in the first round of the US Women's Open at The Olympic Club in San Francisco.

Tiger Woods awake and responsive after crash

Tiger Woods awake and responsive after crash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Police investigating cause of crash.

Broad 'not keen' to take over England Test Captaincy

Broad 'not keen' to take over England Test Captaincy

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Broad, England's second-highest wicket-taker in tests behind James Anderson, said he was focused on returning to the England

2 Days After Globes, Elvis' Daughter Dies

2 Days After Globes, Elvis' Daughter Dies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

She was at the Golden Globes on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, on hand to celebrate Austin Butler's award for playing her father.

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Rugby: Blues players sent home due to COVID-19 lockdown, still hoping to play last game.

US Open golf: Woods sinks to bottom; Johnson, Stenson share lead

US Open golf: Woods sinks to bottom; Johnson, Stenson share lead

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Tiger Woods sank to the bottom of the US Open leaderboard after an opening round 10-over 80 on Thursday, but vowed to fight on and return to the top.

Lahiri zeroes in on Order of Merit leader Lipsky after Macau win

Lahiri zeroes in on Order of Merit leader Lipsky after Macau win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Anirban Lahiri's victory at the Venetian Macau Open on Sunday edged him closer towards the Order of Merit summit while giving him a huge boost on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR).

All you need to know about Augusta Masters champion Danny Willett

All you need to know about Augusta Masters champion Danny Willett

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Danny Willett won the 80th Masters by three strokes on Sunday to become the first English winner at Augusta National Golf Club since 1996. Here are a few interesting little known facts about the rising golf star...

Lahiri placed 2nd at Euro Qualifying School, Chowrasia 76th

Lahiri placed 2nd at Euro Qualifying School, Chowrasia 76th

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri got off to a brilliant start at the European Tour's six-round Qualifying School Final Stage with a flawless five-under 65 at the par-70 Purple course and was placed second overall among the 156 starters.

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Soccer's top flight Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) had already announced they were postponing their next round of fixtures.

Creating junior sports stars in Asia

Creating junior sports stars in Asia

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Aditi and Akshay Maliwal are mentoring young sports athletes from Asia to get through to top US universities.

Golfer Randhawa sent to 14-day judicial custody in poaching case

Golfer Randhawa sent to 14-day judicial custody in poaching case

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Ace golfer Jyoti Randhawa was arrested on Wednesday on charges of poaching in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve protected area in Uttar Pradesh.

COVID-19 break a blessing in disguise for this golfer

COVID-19 break a blessing in disguise for this golfer

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Shubhankar Sharma believes he will be in better form when he tees up for what will be his first professional tournament in four months.

IPL teams want 3-day quarantine in UAE; contactless food delivery

IPL teams want 3-day quarantine in UAE; contactless food delivery

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The BCCI has told the teams to leave for UAE not before August 20 though some of the teams, including CSK, wanted to leave early.

9 Tips To Stay FIT Even On A Busy Day

9 Tips To Stay FIT Even On A Busy Day

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

When you shift your thinking from being work-focused to being health conscious, your decisions and plans will automatically fall in place, points out Shivjeet Ghatge, CEO, StepSetGo, a fitness start-up.

Major League Eating: Quarantined Americans to compete for big prize

Major League Eating: Quarantined Americans to compete for big prize

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The qualifying round will consist of two pounds (907 grams) of sliced bologna while the quarter-finals will feature one family pack of Oreo cookies and a half gallon (1.9 liters) of milk.