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Keegan Smith Wins Men's Singles Title At Karnataka Open

Keegan Smith Wins Men's Singles Title At Karnataka Open

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Keegan Smith defeated Philip Sekulic to win the men's singles title at the Karnataka Open. Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Saketh Myneni won the men's doubles title.

East Bengal clinch Indian Super League title after 22-year wait

East Bengal clinch Indian Super League title after 22-year wait

Rediff.com22 May 2026

East Bengal FC secured their first Indian Super League title, ending a 22-year drought with a 2-1 victory over Inter Kashi, sparking jubilant celebrations among fans.

Sri Lanka Strips Senior Monk Of Title Over Child Abuse Allegations

Sri Lanka Strips Senior Monk Of Title Over Child Abuse Allegations

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A senior Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka has been stripped of his position following child abuse allegations. Pallegama Hemarathana was arrested and later bailed after being accused of abusing a 15-year-old girl. The Malwatta chapter of monks suspended him pending judicial proceedings.

Hemanth Muddappa Wins 18th National Title After Appeal

Hemanth Muddappa Wins 18th National Title After Appeal

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Bengaluru's Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing has been declared the 2025 National Champion in the premier unrestricted class after the Indian Motor Sports Appeals Court (IMSAC) restored his title from the final round of the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship.

Celtic break Hearts late to snatch record 56th title

Celtic break Hearts late to snatch record 56th title

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Celtic secured their 56th Scottish Premiership title in a dramatic final-day showdown against Heart of Midlothian, winning 3-1 at home.

SAFF Women's C'ship: India edge Bhutan to set up title clash with Bangladesh

SAFF Women's C'ship: India edge Bhutan to set up title clash with Bangladesh

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Five-time champions India booked their place in the final of the SAFF Women's Championship with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a resolute Bhutan in the second semifinal in Margao on Wednesday.

Ronaldo made to wait for Saudi Pro League title

Ronaldo made to wait for Saudi Pro League title

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Bento blunder delays Al Nassr's title celebrations.

Justina Mikulskyte Clinches ITF Title After Opponent Injury

Justina Mikulskyte Clinches ITF Title After Opponent Injury

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Justina Mikulskyte won the ITF W35 Tumakuru Open after Zuzanna Pawlikowska retired due to injury in the final.

IPL 2026: Kohli leads RCB past GT for back-to-back IPL titles

IPL 2026: Kohli leads RCB past GT for back-to-back IPL titles

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL crown in style, beating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets to win back-to-back titles in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Elina Svitolina fights off Gauff to win third Italian Open title

Elina Svitolina fights off Gauff to win third Italian Open title

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine defeated Coco Gauff in the Italian Open final, signalling her ambitions for the upcoming French Open.

Tajinderpal Singh Toor Clinches Shot Put Title

Tajinderpal Singh Toor Clinches Shot Put Title

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Tajinderpal Singh Toor won the men's shot put title at the Indian Athletics Series in Sangrur, while Annu Rani finished third in the women's javelin throw. Harjit Singh and Fatema Begam were the fastest runners.

Oscar Bruzon inspires East Bengal to end their two-decade title drought

Oscar Bruzon inspires East Bengal to end their two-decade title drought

Rediff.com22 May 2026

East Bengal ended a 22-year wait to win the national league crown, defeating Inter Kashi in a thrilling final. Under coach Oscar Bruzon, the team overcame early setbacks and showed resilience to secure the title, marking a defining moment for the club and Indian football.

Debutant Diamond Harbour FC clinch IFL title, secure promotion to Indian Super League

Debutant Diamond Harbour FC clinch IFL title, secure promotion to Indian Super League

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Diamond Harbour FC secured the Indian Football League (IFL) title in their debut season, drawing 1-1 with Dempo SC and earning promotion to the Indian Super League (ISL).

Barca tame Real Madrid in Clasico, lift La Liga title

Barca tame Real Madrid in Clasico, lift La Liga title

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Barca's capped a dominant La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid to claim their 29th La Liga crown at the Camp Nou in Barcelona on Sunday.

Formidables Secure All India Bridge Championship Title

Formidables Secure All India Bridge Championship Title

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Defending champions Formidables triumphed over Monica Jajoo to secure their fourth team event title at the All India Bridge Championship in Kolkata. The MP Pairs event was won by Aloke Kumar Sadhu and Samir Basak.

IPL 2026: 'RCB can defend title': Raina backs Bengaluru

IPL 2026: 'RCB can defend title': Raina backs Bengaluru

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are the favourites to defend their Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2026. He also acknowledged Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans as strong contenders.

EPL: Arsenal edge Burnley in nervy win to close in on title

EPL: Arsenal edge Burnley in nervy win to close in on title

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Kai Havertz's first-half header earned Arsenal a tense 1-0 win over Burnley, moving Mikel Arteta's side within touching distance of their first Premier League title in 22 years.

All Eyes on Sinner, Sabalenka at Wimbledon

All Eyes on Sinner, Sabalenka at Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 days ago

Wimbledon begins on Monday, with defending champion Jannik Sinner chasing a fifth Grand Slam title and women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka chasing her first major of the year.

Inter Milan win Serie A title in dominant style

Inter Milan win Serie A title in dominant style

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Inter Milan secured their 21st Serie A title after a season marked by consistency, a strong defence, and a potent strike partnership. Their victory was confirmed with a 2-0 win against Parma, leaving them comfortably ahead of their rivals.

How Pukhraj Singh Gill Clinched ADT Players Title

How Pukhraj Singh Gill Clinched ADT Players Title

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Pukhraj Singh Gill emerged victorious at the ADT Players Championship presented by The R&A, overcoming a tense three-way play-off to secure his first international title.

Kostyuk crushes Andreeva to win Madrid Open title

Kostyuk crushes Andreeva to win Madrid Open title

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to win the Madrid Open title, marking her third singles title.

Harry Kane runs riot in Bayern's 5-1 title party

Harry Kane runs riot in Bayern's 5-1 title party

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich defeated Cologne 5-1 to win the Bundesliga title. Bayern finished the season with a record-breaking 122 goals.

America set to catch 'Lamine Fever' as Spain chase another WC title

America set to catch 'Lamine Fever' as Spain chase another WC title

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Lamine Yamal exploded into view at 16 and became an integral part of Spain's record fourth European Championship triumph in 2024.

Meet The Top 5 Men's Contenders At Wimbledon

Meet The Top 5 Men's Contenders At Wimbledon

Rediff.com5 days ago

Defending champion Jannik Sinner returns to the All England Club as the top seed and still the player to beat.

HC clears docu-series on Lawrence Bishnoi, orders title change

HC clears docu-series on Lawrence Bishnoi, orders title change

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has overturned the Centre's advisory against the release of ZEE5's docu-series, directing the makers to remove references to "Lawrence" and "Punjab" from the title.

Indian Golfers Impress At Ladies European Tour Event

Indian Golfers Impress At Ladies European Tour Event

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's Diksha Dagar secured a tied 12th finish at the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open, continuing her strong performance on the Ladies European Tour. Pranavi Urs also delivered an impressive round, while Finland's Noora Komulainen clinched her maiden LET title after a three-way playoff.

Crystal Palace down Rayo Vallecano to win Conference League title

Crystal Palace down Rayo Vallecano to win Conference League title

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Crystal Palace claimed their first European trophy as Jean-Philippe Mateta's second-half goal secured a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the final of the Conference League

Serena Williams' Comeback Ignites Wimbledon Women's Singles

Serena Williams' Comeback Ignites Wimbledon Women's Singles

Rediff.com4 days ago

Serena Williams' unexpected return to Wimbledon after a four-year absence is set to be the dominant storyline of the women's singles draw. Despite her age and time away from competitive singles, her presence adds significant intrigue to a tournament already featuring top contenders like Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and rising star Mirra Andreeva. Her comeback has generated immense buzz, with experts debating her potential impact on the wide-open field.

Home World Championships A Landmark For Indian Badminton: P V Sindhu

Home World Championships A Landmark For Indian Badminton: P V Sindhu

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu has hailed India's upcoming hosting of the BWF World Championships as a "landmark moment" for the sport in the country.

Guardiola guides Man City to 15th major trophy with FA Cup title

Guardiola guides Man City to 15th major trophy with FA Cup title

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Pep Guardiola secured his 15th major trophy as Manchester City manager after an FA Cup final win over Chelsea, with players and club officials praising the stability behind City's era of dominance.

High Stakes: Supreme Court To Decide Legality Of Transgender Sports Bans

High Stakes: Supreme Court To Decide Legality Of Transgender Sports Bans

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The US Supreme Court is poised to rule on the legality of state laws in West Virginia and Idaho that ban transgender student athletes from female sports teams. This contentious issue, deeply embedded in the nation's culture wars, challenges federal anti-discrimination laws and the Constitution's equal protection clause.

Germany's defensive frailties haunt them again in Paraguay defeat

Germany's defensive frailties haunt them again in Paraguay defeat

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Germany's World Cup misery continued as Paraguay stunned the four-time champions on penalties in the Round of 32, extending a decade-long decline marked by defensive frailties and major tournament disappointments since 2014.

PSG's faith in Luis Enrique pays off with consecutive Champions League titles

PSG's faith in Luis Enrique pays off with consecutive Champions League titles

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Luis Enrique arrived in Paris in 2023 promising a cultural shift rather than instant glamour, with the Spaniard wanting a team in which collective sacrifice outweighed individual status, where the biggest names defended, pressed and suffered together. Two Champions League titles later, his players speak about him less as a coach than as an architect and people leader.

Noskova stuns Pegula to claim Berlin Open crown

Noskova stuns Pegula to claim Berlin Open crown

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Czech Republic's Linda Noskova defeated American Jessica Pegula 6-4 4-6 6-3 to win her first grasscourt title at the Berlin Open, marking her second WTA singles title and setting her up to break into the top 10.

Wimbledon 2026: Serena returns, Djokovic chases historic 25th Slam

Wimbledon 2026: Serena returns, Djokovic chases historic 25th Slam

Rediff.com4 days ago

Wimbledon begins June 29 with Serena Williams returning after four years, Novak Djokovic chasing a 25th Slam, and a reshaped field after Carlos Alcaraz's injury.

Can Sinner stop Djokovic's Wimbledon charge?

Can Sinner stop Djokovic's Wimbledon charge?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Defending champion Jannik Sinner returns to Wimbledon with his aura of invincibility dented after a dominant stretch, leaving the world number one to prove he can impose his game on grass and keep the challengers led by Novak Djokovic at bay.

Hopefully I will meet Virat Kohli soon and play some cricket: Djokovic

Hopefully I will meet Virat Kohli soon and play some cricket: Djokovic

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic expressed his desire to meet Indian cricket star Virat Kohli during a planned visit to India, revealing their long-standing connection through messages and social media.

'The victory that inspired generations': BCCI Celebrates 1983 World Cup Triumph

'The victory that inspired generations': BCCI Celebrates 1983 World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com5 days ago

India created history on on June 25, 1983, when they won the ODI World Cup for the first time, stunning the mighty West Indies in a thrilling final at Lord's.

Indian Fencers Show Spirit But Miss Podium At Asian Championships

Indian Fencers Show Spirit But Miss Podium At Asian Championships

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian fencing teams, including the women's sabre team led by Olympian CA Bhavani Devi and the men's epee team, delivered spirited performances at the 26th Asian Senior Fencing Championships in New Delhi but were unable to secure medals. South Korea claimed the women's sabre team title, while Kazakhstan won the men's epee team title.

Australia's Dominance Knocks India Out Of Women's T20 World Cup

Australia's Dominance Knocks India Out Of Women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

India has been eliminated from the Women's T20 World Cup after a six-wicket defeat to Australia at Lord's. Despite a strong batting performance led by Harmanpreet Kaur, Australia successfully chased down India's target of 171, with Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner scoring crucial half-centuries. This marks India's second consecutive group-stage exit from the tournament.