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India's Narrowest Test Win Ever!

India's Narrowest Test Win Ever!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

A look at India's narrowest victories by run margin -- games that tested nerves, showcased grit, and etched unforgettable drama into Test history.

India thump Australia in Four-Nation junior hockey

India thump Australia in Four-Nation junior hockey

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

The Indian junior men's hockey team registered a comprehensive 3-1 win over Australia in their second match in the Four-Nation Tournament in Berlin on Sunday.

PIX: Sinner demolishes Djokovic, sets up Alcaraz final

PIX: Sinner demolishes Djokovic, sets up Alcaraz final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

In his first Wimbledon final the 23-year-old Sinner will face Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in a mouth-watering repeat of their recent French Open humdinger which the Italian lost after battling for more than five hours, squandering three championship points.

Barcelona reinstate Ter Segan as captain!

Barcelona reinstate Ter Segan as captain!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Ter Stegen back as Barcelona captain after signing LaLiga medical authorisation

Bromancing With Hrithik

Bromancing With Hrithik

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

When not harnessing Hrithik Roshan's dripping handsomeness for lady-killer purposes, Bollywood has found him quite a fit for on screen bromances as well.

Alcaraz fights back, Zverev rolls along at Cincinnati

Alcaraz fights back, Zverev rolls along at Cincinnati

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Second seed Coco Gauff overcame early problems on serve to cruise past China's Wang Xinyu 6-3, 6-2, keeping her composure despite eight double faults in the first set to book a meeting with Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska in the third round.

PIX: Spain oust Albania, complete perfect group stage

PIX: Spain oust Albania, complete perfect group stage

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group B match between Albania and Spain, at Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany, on Monday.

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Eyeing a sixth Grand Slam title, the Spaniard was eventually too strong for the metronomically consistent Fritz, whose biggest weapons were still not damaging enough to unsettle the second seed under a fiery sun on Centre Court.

Alonso in tactical conundrum as LaLiga debut looms

Alonso in tactical conundrum as LaLiga debut looms

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The system, featuring three centre backs and aggressive wing backs, marked a significant departure from the traditional 4-3-3 formation and appeared to address Real's defensive frailties from a disappointing, trophyless 2024-25 campaign.

Brazil coach Ancelotti sentenced to one year in prison

Brazil coach Ancelotti sentenced to one year in prison

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

A Spanish court handed Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti a one-year prison sentence for failing to pay tax on his image rights revenues in 2014 when the Italian was Real Madrid manager.

Rohidas boost for India in bronze play-off vs Spain

Rohidas boost for India in bronze play-off vs Spain

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

A heart-wrenching defeat in the semi-finals notwithstanding, a demoralised Indian men's hockey team will have to regroup quickly and aim for a second consecutive podium finish at the Olympics when it takes on Spain in the bronze medal play-off in Paris on Thursday.

Zverev rallies to oust defending champion Popyrin

Zverev rallies to oust defending champion Popyrin

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Alexander Zverev rallied from a set down to beat defending champion Alexei Popyrin in Toronto and move into the semi-finals.

Spain and England's journeys to the Euro 2024 final

Spain and England's journeys to the Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Spain and England have experienced very different journeys to Sunday's Euro 2024 final. We look at their path to Berlin below.

Ever Seen A Moon This Colour?

Ever Seen A Moon This Colour?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Fascinating images from around the world...

Alcaraz exorcises demons, Djokovic recovers from slow start

Alcaraz exorcises demons, Djokovic recovers from slow start

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Carlos Alcaraz demolished Mattia Bellucci to banish memories of last year's shock early exit at the US Open on Wednesday.

Whose Wedding Is Alia Bhatt Attending?

Whose Wedding Is Alia Bhatt Attending?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

After completing her duties at the Cannes Film Festival, Alia Bhatt jetted off to Costa Brava in Spain to attend a wedding.

US Open PIX: Musetti rallies past Perricard; Alcaraz cruises

US Open PIX: Musetti rallies past Perricard; Alcaraz cruises

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Tenth seed Lorenzo Musetti rallied from a set down to beat Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the US Open on Tuesday even as Carlos Alcaraz mauled big-serving American Reilly Opelka and veteran Venus Williams made an emotional exit.

Modric era ends? Spain's pace downs Croatia

Modric era ends? Spain's pace downs Croatia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Spain's 'vertical football' too much for ageing Croatia

PIX: France play Spain for Olympics men's football gold

PIX: France play Spain for Olympics men's football gold

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Hosts France will play an Olympic men's football final for the first time in 40 years after beating Egypt 3-1 in extra-time at the Lyon stadium on Monday and will face Spain for the gold medal.

Walking 7,000 Steps Daily Can Reduce Risk Of...

Walking 7,000 Steps Daily Can Reduce Risk Of...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Clocking in 7,000 steps a day could lower overall death risk by 47 per cent. And this is just one of the benefits.

Sinner ends Atmane's dream run; meets Alcaraz in Cincinnati final

Sinner ends Atmane's dream run; meets Alcaraz in Cincinnati final

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Top seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner, playing on his 24th birthday, ended French qualifier Terence Atmane's dream run at the Cincinnati Open with a 7-6(4), 6-2 win on Saturday to reach the final of the US Open tune-up event.

Spain beat France in extra-time for men's soccer gold

Spain beat France in extra-time for men's soccer gold

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Spain secured the gold medal in the Olympic men's soccer tournament after Sergio Camello scored twice in extra-time to earn a dramatic 5-3 win over hosts France in a nail-biting final at Parc des Princes on Friday.

Euro 2024: Hosts Germany take on in-form Spain

Euro 2024: Hosts Germany take on in-form Spain

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann made two changes to his line-up with Jonathan Tah and Emre Can coming in to the team to face an unchanged Spain in their Euro 2024 quarter-final clash on Friday.

PIX: US, Spain seal Davis Cup last eight berths

PIX: US, Spain seal Davis Cup last eight berths

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

A summary of Friday's action in the Davis Cup group stage matches.

Overtourism Post-Olympics Chokes French Neighbourhood!

Overtourism Post-Olympics Chokes French Neighbourhood!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Residents of Montmartre in Paris are sounding the alarm over overtourism, fearing their picturesque hilltop neighbourhood could become the next Barcelona or Venice, as tourist numbers spike following last year's Olympic Games.

Rollicking Gill Joins League of Legends

Rollicking Gill Joins League of Legends

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

After a brilliant 269 in 387 balls in the first innings, Gill was dismissed for an entertaining 161 off 162 balls with 13 fours and 8 sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 99.38.

Record-breaking Sinner pummels Martinez to reach last 16

Record-breaking Sinner pummels Martinez to reach last 16

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The 23-year-old has dropped 17 games in his three matches at an average of less than two per set, in an ominous warning to his rivals for the title.

Lamine Yamal: Spain's boy wonder at the Euros!

Lamine Yamal: Spain's boy wonder at the Euros!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Yamal, who at kick-off was 16 years and 338 days old, comfortably beats the previous record set by Poland's Kacper Kozlowski.

PIX: England Lionesses return home to heroes' welcome

PIX: England Lionesses return home to heroes' welcome

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'Not only are they bringing it home for England again, but they're inspiring the next generation of champions too.'

Meet the 22-year-old behind Spain's Euro triumph

Meet the 22-year-old behind Spain's Euro triumph

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

22-year-old Athletic Bilbao player Nico Williams, a major transfer target for top European clubs, has been one of the most exciting players in Spain's seven-match winning run at the tournament.

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

It will be the fifth edition in a row that the two heavyweights have met head to head at a European Championship.

PIX: Sinner-less Italy, Alcaraz's Spain off to winning start

PIX: Sinner-less Italy, Alcaraz's Spain off to winning start

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Italy's Matteo Berrettini beat Brazil's Joao Fonseca to give his side a flying start and Matteo Arnaldi then outlasted Thiago Monteiro to put the hosts into a 2-0 lead.

De Minaur wins Washington Open in epic comeback!

De Minaur wins Washington Open in epic comeback!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Alex De Minaur rallied from a set down and saved three match points to claim the Washington Open title after beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final of the ATP 500 event.

PIX: Old foes Russell and Verstappen on front row in Canada

PIX: Old foes Russell and Verstappen on front row in Canada

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

George Russell put his Mercedes on pole position in Canada for the second year in a row on Saturday with Red Bull rival Max Verstappen alongside on the front row.

PICS: Spain beat France to make Euro 2024 final

PICS: Spain beat France to make Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 semi-final between Spain and France, at Munich Football Arena, Germany, on Tuesday.

PM Modi's special message for West Indies cricketers

PM Modi's special message for West Indies cricketers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Indians are among most passionate fans of the West Indies cricket team, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the joint assembly of Trinidad and Tobago's parliament on Friday.

Spain hope to 'send Toni Kroos into retirement'

Spain hope to 'send Toni Kroos into retirement'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Spain will put sentiment to one side on Friday when they play Germany in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals knowing that victory would spell retirement for veteran midfielder Toni Kroos

PICS: Spain beat Germany in extra-time to make semis

PICS: Spain beat Germany in extra-time to make semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 quarter-final between Spain and Germany, at Stuttgart Arena, Germany, on Friday.

Olympics soccer: France struggle; Spain, Japan in last eight

Olympics soccer: France struggle; Spain, Japan in last eight

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Hosts France secured a second straight victory as Kiliann Sildillia struck for a 1-0 success over Guinea, while Spain and Japan reached the quarter-finals in the second matchday of the men's Olympic soccer tournament on Saturday.

F1 Reveals 2026 Calendar: Madrid GP To Replace...

F1 Reveals 2026 Calendar: Madrid GP To Replace...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Formula One will have two races in Spain next season with Madrid's new street circuit making its debut in September and Italy's Imola dropping off the 24-round calendar, F1 and the governing FIA announced on Tuesday.