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Tour de France: Greipel wins fifth stage, Martin leads

Tour de France: Greipel wins fifth stage, Martin leads

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

German Andre Greipel was again far too strong for the opposition as he claimed his second win in this year's Tour de France.

Bolt wins third successive 200m GOLD!

Bolt wins third successive 200m GOLD!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt of Jamaica won the men's 200 meters gold for the third successive Summer Games on Thursday, crossing the line in 19.78 seconds at the Rio Olympic stadium.

Usain Bolt creating quite a buzz for A-League

Usain Bolt creating quite a buzz for A-League

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Usain Bolt managed to upstage the first weekend of Australia's A-League season without kicking a ball after his agent said he had been offered a professional contract by the Central Coast Mariners.

Olympic 100m champion Jacobs opens up about troubled childhood

Olympic 100m champion Jacobs opens up about troubled childhood

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

In his childhood, Jacobs built up the figure of his father to explain his absence to himself and others.

Watch out for these athletes at Commonwealth Games!

Watch out for these athletes at Commonwealth Games!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Athletes to watch at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games:

PIX: Messi scores in PSG's win; Real maintain lead

PIX: Messi scores in PSG's win; Real maintain lead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Images from the matches played across football leagues in Europe on Sunday.

India can't afford a Punjab in unrest

India can't afford a Punjab in unrest

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The Sikhs, especially in Punjab, are already angry and frustrated, cautions Shekhar Gupta.

Day 1: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 1: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Norway nabbed the first gold medal of the Winter Games on Saturday

Milkha Singh's energy will always be with us: Farhan

Milkha Singh's energy will always be with us: Farhan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Actor-director Farhan Akhtar said the legendar Milkha Singh will forever be a symbol of self-belief and determination for generations to come.

Bolt skips training camp ahead of world championships

Bolt skips training camp ahead of world championships

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Six-times Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt will miss Jamaica's training camp in Japan before the world athletics championships in Beijing later this month, the manager of the Caribbean island's delegation said.

Olympic medallists Trott announces engagement to team mate Kenny

Olympic medallists Trott announces engagement to team mate Kenny

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

British Olympic track cycling gold medallists Laura Trott and Jason Kenny are to tie the knot.

Coleman 'not ready to replace' Bolt

Coleman 'not ready to replace' Bolt

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

'There are so many guys who are hungry, want to win, are competitive, really talented and great athletes. It doesn't necessarily have to be one guy.'

Sports Shorts: Aus cyclist Perkins to represent Russia at 2020 Olympics

Sports Shorts: Aus cyclist Perkins to represent Russia at 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

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

Could Bolt reverse retirement decision?

Could Bolt reverse retirement decision?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The great Jamaican, who has won eight Olympic and 11 world championship gold medals, is planning to quit the track after competing in the 100m and 4x100m relay in the global event in London.

On this Day: The Miandad 6 that broke India's heart

On this Day: The Miandad 6 that broke India's heart

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

It was on April 18, 1986, when former Pakistan batsman Javed Miandad struck a final ball six to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, against India, in the final of the Austral-Asia Cup, in Sharjah. This match still sends shivers down the spine of ardent cricket fans in both India and Pakistan.

Bolt admits he considered coming out of retirement

Bolt admits he considered coming out of retirement

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Bolt has now chosen to sit on the sidelines to watch the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

NASCAR champ Stewart to retire after 2016 season

NASCAR champ Stewart to retire after 2016 season

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Tony Stewart, one of auto racing's biggest names, announced on Wednesday he would retire from NASCAR driving after the 2016 season, saying: "Deep down you know when it's time to do something different."

Olympic-bound Chopra shatters own javelin throw national record at IGP

Olympic-bound Chopra shatters own javelin throw national record at IGP

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Chopra opened the competition with an effort of 83.03m before having two foul throws. After a fourth throw of 83.36m, Chopra sent the javelin to 88.07m amid loud cheers from a sizeable audience at the NIS Patiala.

WATCH: Dhoni's fun time with kids...

WATCH: Dhoni's fun time with kids...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, lively and full of fun, joined Imran Tahir and Shane Watson's sons for a playful run at M A Chidambaram stadium in Chepauk, Chennai.

India finish 2nd with 8 medals on final day of Track Asia Cup

India finish 2nd with 8 medals on final day of Track Asia Cup

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

India ended their campaign in the Track Asia Cup at second position by bagging eight medals, including two gold, on the final day of the competition at the Cycling Velodrome in IG Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.

Bolt cruises to win in 400 metres race

Bolt cruises to win in 400 metres race

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Jamaican Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt cruised to victory in his first individual race of the season, clocking 46.37 seconds over 400 metres at the GC Foster Classic in Kingston on Saturday.

Paralympics: Bhagat-Kohli in semis; Suhas, Tarun, Manoj too qualify

Paralympics: Bhagat-Kohli in semis; Suhas, Tarun, Manoj too qualify

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Prachi Yadav finishes last in 200m canoe VL2 final

PICS: Pandemic Games end as Tokyo douses Olympic flame

PICS: Pandemic Games end as Tokyo douses Olympic flame

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Images for Sunday's closing ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics.

With 83,809 new Covid cases, India tally tops 49 lakh; toll above 80k

With 83,809 new Covid cases, India tally tops 49 lakh; toll above 80k

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 49,30,236, while the death toll climbed to 80,776 with 1,054 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Tour de France: Pogacar beats Roglic to win Stage 15

Tour de France: Pogacar beats Roglic to win Stage 15

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Roglic leads Pogacar by 40 seconds and Colombian Rigoberto Uran by 1:34 as the race is turning into an all-Slovenian affair following Bernal's disappearance.

COVID-19 tally in India breaches 47-lakh mark

COVID-19 tally in India breaches 47-lakh mark

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

There are 9,73,175 active cases of COVID-19 in the country which comprises 20.47 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

PIX: Manchester City rally twice to hold Liverpool in thriller

PIX: Manchester City rally twice to hold Liverpool in thriller

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Manchester City came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in a breathless and pulsating Premier League encounter, at Anfield, on Sunday. All four goals came in the second half.

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