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AIFF scrambles for ISL solution as time runs out!

AIFF scrambles for ISL solution as time runs out!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

AIFF asks clubs to confirm participation in delayed ISL

'Samson Is A Match Winner'

'Samson Is A Match Winner'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'Samson is most dangerous in the top three. That's where he wins you matches. He should be left there.'

FA Cup holders Palace knocked out by non-league Macclesfield

FA Cup holders Palace knocked out by non-league Macclesfield

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Non-league Macclesfield produced perhaps the FA Cup's greatest upset on Saturday when they beat holders Crystal Palace 2-1 in a thirdround thriller, knocking Oliver Glasner's team out of the competition and sending the Moss Rose crowd into raptures.

India Open: Lakshya watlzes into second round

India Open: Lakshya watlzes into second round

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

India's top men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, seeded third, also progressed without taking the court after receiving a walkover from USA's Chen Zhi Yi and Presley Smith.

Aus Open: Sabalenka cruises; Fery stuns 20th seed Cobolli

Aus Open: Sabalenka cruises; Fery stuns 20th seed Cobolli

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Qualifier Arthur Fery delivered a stunning Australian Open win by beating 20th seed Flavio Cobolli on Sunday.

Real Madrid calm storm; Bayern demolish Leipzig

Real Madrid calm storm; Bayern demolish Leipzig

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Real Madrid ended a turbulent week with a 2-0 LaLiga win over lowly Levante on Saturday courtesy of second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio.

Upset alert: Jadumani stuns Panghal at boxing nationals

Upset alert: Jadumani stuns Panghal at boxing nationals

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Promising youngster Jadumani Singh upstaged seasoned campaigner Amit Panghal to storm into the final

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

At just 14 years old, Suryavanshi is already one of the most talked-about young cricketers in the world, having first made headlines with an electrifying 35-ball century in the Indian Premier League's 2025 season.

EPL: Arsenal, Liverpool held; United down City

EPL: Arsenal, Liverpool held; United down City

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Arsenal took a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a scoreless draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Mohanlal's Mother Santhakumari Passes Away

Mohanlal's Mother Santhakumari Passes Away

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Mohanlal's mother Santhakumari Amma passed away at his residence on Tuesday following age-related ailments, family sources said. She was 90.

East Bengal drub Nita FA, go top of IWL table

East Bengal drub Nita FA, go top of IWL table

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Defending champions East Bengal FC moved to the top of the Indian Women's League standings after handing Nita Football Academy a 5-0 thrashing, in Kalyani, on Friday.

Sindhu storms into Malaysia Open quarters; Sen, Ayush ousted

Sindhu storms into Malaysia Open quarters; Sen, Ayush ousted

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Sen, who had broken the three-year jinx of first-round exits in the tournament when he defeated Singapore's Jia Heng Jason Teh on Wednesday, succumbed in the pre-quarterfinals against Hong Kong-China's Lee Cheuk Yiu 22-22, 15-21 in 53 minutes.

Celebrating India's World Champions!

Celebrating India's World Champions!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

India's World Cup winning captains -- Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepika T C and Rohit Sharma -- were honoured by the Reliance Foundation in Mumbai on Monday.

8 Youngest Nobel Prize Winners

8 Youngest Nobel Prize Winners

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The youngest is Malala Yusufzai at 17. Dr Frederick Banting was awarded the Military Cross before the Nobel at 31.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand ends Day 1 as joint leader

Tata Steel Chess: Anand ends Day 1 as joint leader

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Tata Steel Chess: Anand, Niemann in joint lead after three rounds of Rapid

Manchester City owners snap ties with Mumbai City FC

Manchester City owners snap ties with Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

City Football Group, which owns several top clubs worldwide including English Premier League giants Manchester City, has pulled out of its association with Mumbai City FC amid uncertainty over the future of the Indian Super League, according to sources.

'Keeping Modi-Shah Away From Mumbai Was Deliberate'

'Keeping Modi-Shah Away From Mumbai Was Deliberate'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'It would have polarised the Marathi-non Marathi divide further. 'Fadnavis had a very clear strategy: Let all Marathi people campaign for us (the BJP), and whatever results we get will be delivered by Marathi people only.'

'You Inspired Millions To Reach For The Sky'

'You Inspired Millions To Reach For The Sky'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'My lasting memory of you is your absolute humility in the face of hardships as well as success.'

Aus legend Lanning to captain UP Warriorz in WPL

Aus legend Lanning to captain UP Warriorz in WPL

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

'Meg brings a rare combination of experience, clarity, and calmness that sets her apart as a leader.'

Manchester City owners exit Ranbir Kapoor's Mumbai City FC

Manchester City owners exit Ranbir Kapoor's Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

City Football Group said the decision followed a comprehensive commercial review and was shaped by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the ISL.

World Blitz: Erigaisi stuns Carlsen, shares lead

World Blitz: Erigaisi stuns Carlsen, shares lead

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

World Blitz: Erigaisi stuns Carlsen, Abdusattorov to emerge joint leader after 11 rounds

One title can change everything: Satwik-Chirag

One title can change everything: Satwik-Chirag

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

The Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Monday said "one breakthrough title" can reignite a strong run as they look to revive their glory days at the USD 950,000 India Open Super 750.

CSK should look at riding Sarfaraz's purple patch: Ashwin

CSK should look at riding Sarfaraz's purple patch: Ashwin

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

"CSK should look at riding his purple patch by slotting him into Playing XII": Ashwin on Sarfaraz Khan's incredible form in domestic cricket

PIX: Draws order of the day as Man Utd, Liverpool held

PIX: Draws order of the day as Man Utd, Liverpool held

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday

Why Swiatek chose not to watch 'Battle of the Sexes'

Why Swiatek chose not to watch 'Battle of the Sexes'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Swiatek rejects 'Battle of the Sexes' and backs mixed team events

Venus Williams, Andrea Preti Tie Knot

Venus Williams, Andrea Preti Tie Knot

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Tennis icon Venus Williams wed Italian model-actor Andrea Preti in Palm Beach, Florida.

Aussie legend Damien Martyn hospitalised, in coma

Aussie legend Damien Martyn hospitalised, in coma

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has been hospitalised and put into an induced coma following a diagnosis of meningitis, according to cricket.com.au, quoting the Australian Associated Press (AAP).

National Sports Governance Act Rolled Out

National Sports Governance Act Rolled Out

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Sports Governance Act: Tier System for Athletes, Convicted Ineligible

Rose petals, dhol beats as World Cup winners reach Delhi

Rose petals, dhol beats as World Cup winners reach Delhi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

The victorious Indian women's cricket team led by Harmanpreet Kaur touched down in the national capital on Tuesday evening for its meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

ISL clubs now risk losing AFC slots!

ISL clubs now risk losing AFC slots!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

AIFF waiting for AFC response over continental slots for ISL clubs in case of fewer matches

System-made disaster': 'Waterman' of India on Indore water contamination

System-made disaster': 'Waterman' of India on Indore water contamination

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Water conservationist Rajendra Singh blames corruption and faulty infrastructure for the contaminated water crisis in Indore, which led to multiple deaths. He criticizes the city's reliance on the Narmada River and the lack of responsible water management.

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'...including my baby sisters, age three and one.' 'My dad was humiliated, and he started screaming at them.'

World Cup winner Kranti Gaud gets windfall from MP govt

World Cup winner Kranti Gaud gets windfall from MP govt

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Kranti Gaud, from Ghuwara in Chhatarpur, Bundelkhand, played a crucial role in leading the Indian women's cricket team to the World Cup final with her bowling performance.

How astrologer dad shaped Vaishnavi's cricket dream

How astrologer dad shaped Vaishnavi's cricket dream

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Long before Vaishnavi Sharma picked up a cricket ball, she says her future as a cricketer was known to her astrologer father, Narendra Sharma.

PIX: Toney brace sinks Ronaldo's Al Nassr; Milan go top

PIX: Toney brace sinks Ronaldo's Al Nassr; Milan go top

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Al-Nassr top the standings and are two points clear of second-placed Al-Hilal. Al-Ahli are fourth on 25 points.

KKR release Mustafizur on BCCI instruction

KKR release Mustafizur on BCCI instruction

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

KKR acquired the left-arm pacer for Rs 9.20 crore (Rs 92 million) at last month's IPL mini auction in Abu Dhabi, making him the most expensive Bangladeshi player in IPL history.

'Trump sent warships, authorised CIA to take out Maduro'

'Trump sent warships, authorised CIA to take out Maduro'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Former Indian envoys to Venezuela R Viswanathan and Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha said the action was anticipated and even 'unsurprising' in nature, claiming that the US has always worked against Maduro's regime.

Manchester City held by Chelsea; drop points in chase of Arsenal

Manchester City held by Chelsea; drop points in chase of Arsenal

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez scored a smash-and-grab goal deep in injury time to salvage a 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Sunday.

'Gill is young but ready for big challenges'

'Gill is young but ready for big challenges'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Spin great Harbhajan Singh said the selectors were right in appointing Shubman Gill as India's ODI captain last year, stating that the youngster is ready for "big challenges".

Yuvraj, Harmanpreet stands unveiled at New PCA Stadium

Yuvraj, Harmanpreet stands unveiled at New PCA Stadium

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

World Cup winners Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur were immortalized at the PCA's New Chandigarh Stadium on Thursday, with stands named in their honour.