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Women's World Cup: US beat Sweden 2-0 to top Group F

Women's World Cup: US beat Sweden 2-0 to top Group F

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Nchout sends Cameroon through with last kick of game

EPL Updates: Sarri not sure about Kepa's return to Chelsea team

EPL Updates: Sarri not sure about Kepa's return to Chelsea team

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga remains the club's first choice but manager Maurizio Sarri is still uncertain if the Spaniard will be recalled to the starting team for Sunday's Premier League trip to Fulham.

Women's hockey WC: India hold USA; progress to knock-outs

Women's hockey WC: India hold USA; progress to knock-outs

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Under pressure Indian women's hockey team produced a spirited performance to come back from a goal down and hold higher-ranked USA to a 1-1 draw in their last Pool B match and progress to the knock-out stages of the World Cup, in London, on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: India staring at league stage exit

T20 World Cup: India staring at league stage exit

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

With the Indians scheduled to play the last game of the league stage, against Namibia, they might get an opportunity to improve their net run rate, provided other results favour them.

Sports Shorts: Ricciardo joins Renault F1 team on a two-year deal

Sports Shorts: Ricciardo joins Renault F1 team on a two-year deal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'It was probably one of the most difficult decisions to take in my career so far. But I thought that it was time for me to take on a fresh and new challenge'

Euro Qualifiers: Germany, Romania, Poland join 2016 party

Euro Qualifiers: Germany, Romania, Poland join 2016 party

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

World champions Germany and perennial also-rans Albania do not share much in common in football but both were united in joy on Sunday when they qualified for Euro 2016 in France along with Romania and Poland.

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

For first time ever, Kiwis are No 1 in Test cricket

For first time ever, Kiwis are No 1 in Test cricket

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Win against Pakistan pushed the Kiwis to top of the heap as they became the sixth country in the past 10 years to be ranked number one in Test cricket.

FIFA World Cup: What teams need to do to make knockout rounds

FIFA World Cup: What teams need to do to make knockout rounds

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The top two teams in each group go into the last 16. In the case of teams finishing level on points, FIFA has put in place seven tie-breakers starting with goal difference and then the number of goals scored in all group matches.

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'When I crossed that point where I had the accident, I felt light and that was a very physical experience. I felt something leave me.' Shyam G Menon chronicles the voyages of that incredible Indian sailor, Abhilash Tomy.

Nagelsmann, 33, to take over as Bayern Munich manager

Nagelsmann, 33, to take over as Bayern Munich manager

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Bayern Munich on Tuesday signed RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann to take over from Hansi Flick next season on a five-year contract, bringing to Munich one of Europe's most sought after young managers.

Euro: Ronaldo's Portugal promise goals will start to flow

Euro: Ronaldo's Portugal promise goals will start to flow

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of Portugal's biggest culprits, missing an easy chance late in the 1-1 draw with Iceland and firing a penalty against the post late in the Austria match.

PIX: Barcelona win at Athletic; Juventus close in on top six

PIX: Barcelona win at Athletic; Juventus close in on top six

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Barcelona winger Raphinha secured a 1-0 win in LaLiga for the second straight week this time at Athletic Bilbao as his side tightened their grip on top spot.

ICC ODI rankings: Bumrah is World No 1 bowler!

ICC ODI rankings: Bumrah is World No 1 bowler!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Jasprit Bumrah has regained the top spot in the ICC men's ODI Player Rankings after fashioning India's 10-wicket win over England with a career-best haul of 6/19 in the first match at The Oval in London.

Women's WC: Scotland out as Argentina snatch draw

Women's WC: Scotland out as Argentina snatch draw

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Argentina became the first ever side to come from three goals down to avoid defeat in a women's World Cup match.

F1 PIX: Verstappen holds off Sainz to win in Canada

F1 PIX: Verstappen holds off Sainz to win in Canada

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Verstappen took his 26th career win 0.9 of a second ahead of Spaniard Sainz,

Hamilton takes 98th career pole in Bahrain

Hamilton takes 98th career pole in Bahrain

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Lewis Hamilton took his 98th career pole position in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday

We are focussed on winning Asian Games: Manpreet

We are focussed on winning Asian Games: Manpreet

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

India men's hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh said it's time to stop basking in the glory of their historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Games and start focussing on qualifying for the Paris Olympics by winning next year's Asian Games.

Tokyo Olympics stars Rupinder, Lakra call it quits

Tokyo Olympics stars Rupinder, Lakra call it quits

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh and defender Birendra Lakra, who played starring roles in the Indian hockey team's historic bronze medal-winning Tokyo Olympics campaign, on Thursday announced their international retirements.

Italy vs England will be epic final: Verratti

Italy vs England will be epic final: Verratti

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Italy and England have faced each other 27 times, the Azzurri winning 11 to Three Lions' eight, with eight draws.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Tuesday, August 2

CWG 2022: How India fared on Tuesday, August 2

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

India held on to sixth place in the medals tally

Boris Johnson running 'anyone but Rishi' campaign: Report

Boris Johnson running 'anyone but Rishi' campaign: Report

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

With Rishi Sunak now firmly placed as the candidate to beat, the battle lines are drawn for second place in the race to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and British prime minister, with the remaining five contenders set for their first public clash on Friday.

F1: Verstappen wins in Imola; Hamilton 13th

F1: Verstappen wins in Imola; Hamilton 13th

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

World champion Max Verstappen took maximum points from Formula One's Imola sprint weekend, leading a Red Bull one-two on Sunday as Ferrari's homecoming turned sour for overall leader Charles Leclerc and his Italian team.

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Villa manager Gerrard to sit out two games after positive COVID test.

World Cup qualifiers, PICS: Lippi's China held by Qatar; SK, Japan win

World Cup qualifiers, PICS: Lippi's China held by Qatar; SK, Japan win

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Marcelo Lippi's first game as China coach ended in a 0-0 draw with Qatar in a World Cup qualifier in Kunming on Tuesday, seriously damaging both team's hopes of reaching the finals in Russia.

Faltering top order a major concern for Mithali's India

Faltering top order a major concern for Mithali's India

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'We definitely didn't have partnership at the top of order, despite getting what we wanted after losing the toss. The thought of putting 200+, the match could have gone either way.'

Germans want to take early advantage against Northern Ireland

Germans want to take early advantage against Northern Ireland

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Germany must come out firing from the first minute when they meet Northern Ireland on Tuesday or they could risk giving the underdogs the confidence to spring a surprise in their final Euro 2016 group game, centre back Mats Hummels said.

South Korea miss chance, Japan book ticket to Russia

South Korea miss chance, Japan book ticket to Russia

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

South Korea squandered a chance to book their spot at next year's World Cup finals on Thursday after a 0-0 draw with 10-man Iran left their qualification hopes precariously balanced.

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

More than the story of any other footballer or athlete, Pele's life helped democratise his sport; made it the stuff of a widely shared dream. Shyam G Menon salutes the memory of the greatest footballer ever.

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Mourning Thailand asks to move World Cup qualifier

Mourning Thailand asks to move World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) is seeking to move the home World Cup qualifier against Australia on Nov. 15 out of the country amid mourning for the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Verstappen on a roll with Red Bull after French win

Verstappen on a roll with Red Bull after French win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Formula One leader Max Verstappen passed Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton on the penultimate lap to win a tense French Grand Prix for Red Bull on Sunday and canter 12 points clear at the top.

F1 PIX: Verstappen wins in Belgium without racing a single lap

F1 PIX: Verstappen wins in Belgium without racing a single lap

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday without racing even a single lap as half-points were awarded for only the sixth time in Formula One history.

Euro 2016: Albania keep hopes alive with historic win vs Romania

Euro 2016: Albania keep hopes alive with historic win vs Romania

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

A first-half header by striker Armando Sadiku gave Albania a 1-0 win over Romania at Euro 2016 on Sunday and kept alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages in their first major tournament. The result of a pulsating clash left the Balkan nation third in Group A on three points behind France and Switzerland, meaning that they are in contention to finish as one of the best four third-placed teams who will progress to the last 16. It also eliminated a toothless Romanian side who finished bottom on one point. A lack of cutting edge made them easy prey for the competition's rank outsiders, who thrived in an intense atmosphere in Lyon's new stadium.

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Indian freestyle wrestlers claim Asian team title in U-17 category

EPL PIX: Arsenal rally to beat West Ham; Spurs held

EPL PIX: Arsenal rally to beat West Ham; Spurs held

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A round-up of the action in the English Premier League on Monday.

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated; PSG's poor run continues

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated; PSG's poor run continues

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Paris St Germain had a chance to extend their Ligue 1 lead to five points after RC Lens drew 1-1 at Troyes and Olympique de Marseille and Monaco shared the spoils on Saturday.

PICS: Hamilton wins crash-marred Bahrain Grand Prix

PICS: Hamilton wins crash-marred Bahrain Grand Prix

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Lewis Hamilton won the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday after French driver Romain Grosjean had a miraculous escape from a fiery first-lap crash that ripped his car in two.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Sunday, August 1

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Sunday, August 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, August 1.