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Gauff battles through illness to reach Madrid Open last 16

Gauff battles through illness to reach Madrid Open last 16

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Gauff threw up on court midway through the second set before recovering from a break down and then dominating the third set.

Did 10,057 free tickets cost Bengaluru the IPL final?

Did 10,057 free tickets cost Bengaluru the IPL final?

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Karnataka State Cricket Association's request for additional complimentary tickets led to the shifting of IPL final and playoff matches from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, according to a BCCI source.

Mudassar Aziz: 'Comedy Fascinates Me'

Mudassar Aziz: 'Comedy Fascinates Me'

Rediff.com13 May 2026

'We should want Saiyaara, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, Animal and Dhurandhar to coexist. Let the audience decide what they connect with.'

India to Host World Para Athletics Grand Prix

India to Host World Para Athletics Grand Prix

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

India is set to host the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, featuring athletes from eight nations competing in various track and field events. The event provides a crucial platform for both established and emerging para-athletes.

Indian boxers punch above weight at World Cup Finals

Indian boxers punch above weight at World Cup Finals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Preeti shocks world champion Huang; Arundhati, Parveen shine on international return

'Experience Vs Garam Khoon': Suryakumar Compares India's T20 World Cup Wins

'Experience Vs Garam Khoon': Suryakumar Compares India's T20 World Cup Wins

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav compares India's 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup winning squads, highlighting the shift from experienced enthusiasm to youthful passion.

India Secure Thomas Cup Victory Over Canada

India Secure Thomas Cup Victory Over Canada

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

India secured an unassailable 3-1 lead against Canada in their opening Group tie of the Thomas Cup Finals, with key wins from Ayush Shetty and the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.

UP Prometheans, Rajasthan Regals Dominate DP World PGTI League

UP Prometheans, Rajasthan Regals Dominate DP World PGTI League

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

UP Prometheans and Rajasthan Regals maintain their lead in the DP World PGTI 72 The League after winning all their matches in the third round.

Unseeded Tanvi Sharma Advances to Orleans Masters Semifinals with Upset Win

Unseeded Tanvi Sharma Advances to Orleans Masters Semifinals with Upset Win

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

India's Tanvi Sharma defeated Japan's Natsuki Nidaira to reach the semifinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament.

T20 World Cup: Sachin's Viral Post After Samson's Final Blitz

T20 World Cup: Sachin's Viral Post After Samson's Final Blitz

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Sachin Tendulkar praised the Indian cricket team's performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, highlighting key contributions from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson.

Ayush Shetty Claims Silver After Loss to Shi Yu Qi in Badminton Asia Championships Final

Ayush Shetty Claims Silver After Loss to Shi Yu Qi in Badminton Asia Championships Final

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Ayush Shetty of India won a silver medal at the Badminton Asia Championships after losing to China's Shi Yu Qi in the final. Despite the loss, it was a successful tournament for the young player, who defeated several top-ranked opponents.

Djokovic, Sabalenka win ITF World Champion awards

Djokovic, Sabalenka win ITF World Champion awards

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) named Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka as its 'world champions' of 2023 after their performances at this year's Grand Slams.

Sinner one win away from fifth straight Masters crown

Sinner one win away from fifth straight Masters crown

Rediff.com2 May 2026

World number one Jannik Sinner powered into the Madrid Open final with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Arthur Fils on Friday, keeping alive his bid for a record fifth successive ATP Masters 1000 title.

Why tennis stars are furious with French Open

Why tennis stars are furious with French Open

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Top tennis players, including Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff, are threatening to boycott the French Open due to dissatisfaction with the current prize money distribution, claiming a lack of respect and a decreasing share of tournament revenue.

Praggnanandhaa Holds Joint Lead After FIDE Candidates Tournament Round 2 Draw

Praggnanandhaa Holds Joint Lead After FIDE Candidates Tournament Round 2 Draw

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew against Wei Yi in the second round of the FIDE Candidates tournament, maintaining his joint lead. In the women's section, Divya Deshmukh missed a chance to take the lead, drawing with R Vaishali.

Lakshya Sen, P V Sindhu To Spearhead India's Thomas And Uber Cup Teams

Lakshya Sen, P V Sindhu To Spearhead India's Thomas And Uber Cup Teams

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

India announces its badminton squads for the upcoming Thomas and Uber Cup championships, with Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu leading the men's and women's teams respectively.

Why Mumbai Indians Failed To Make The IPL Playoffs

Why Mumbai Indians Failed To Make The IPL Playoffs

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted that Mumbai Indians were simply "not good enough" this season after a heartbreaking two-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their IPL playoff hopes.

T20 World Cup Final: What Will Pitch Offer?

T20 World Cup Final: What Will Pitch Offer?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

The India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad is expected to be played on a pace-friendly pitch offering good bounce, with a par score likely around 200.

Ayush Shetty's Silver Medal Sparks Hope For LA 2028 Olympics

Ayush Shetty's Silver Medal Sparks Hope For LA 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Ayush Shetty's silver medal at the Asia Championships has positioned him as a potential men's singles contender for India, boosting the nation's badminton prospects as they prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

F1 leader George Russell puts Mercedes on pole for China sprint race

F1 leader George Russell puts Mercedes on pole for China sprint race

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

George Russell led every phase of the session at the Shanghai circuit to take his first career sprint pole in a time of one minute, 31.520 seconds.

Ronnie O'Sullivan Shatters Record With highest Break In Professional Snooker

Ronnie O'Sullivan Shatters Record With highest Break In Professional Snooker

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Ronnie O'Sullivan made history at the World Open by achieving a 153 break, surpassing the previous record of 148.

SAFF Women's Championship: India Drawn With Bangladesh, Maldives

SAFF Women's Championship: India Drawn With Bangladesh, Maldives

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Indian women's football team will face Bangladesh and the Maldives in Group B of the SAFF Women's Championship, to be held in Goa from May 25 to June 6.

World Cup 2027: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Under Keen Watch In IPL 2026

World Cup 2027: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Under Keen Watch In IPL 2026

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

IPL 2026 will be more about tracking the performance of those 20-odd players who are going to be in the mix for the 50-overs World Cup.

Max Verstappen Hints at Shock F1 Retirement Amid Growing Frustration

Max Verstappen Hints at Shock F1 Retirement Amid Growing Frustration

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Max Verstappen says he is considering F1 retirement after a frustrating start to the season, saying all options are open despite his Red Bull contract till 2028.

India Set For Thomas Cup Quarter-final With Chinese Taipei

India Set For Thomas Cup Quarter-final With Chinese Taipei

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

India will face Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup Finals, aiming to continue their quest for a second title. India progressed to the quarterfinals after finishing second in Group A. Chinese Taipei, led by world No. 6 Chou Tien Chen, topped Group C.

PIX: How India's Under-19 World champs celebrated!

PIX: How India's Under-19 World champs celebrated!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India's skipper Ayush Mhatre said his team wanted to carry the legacy of Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur after winning the 2026 ICC Under 19 World Cup in Harare on Friday.

World Chess title in Chennai? Vishy Anand fuels big talk

World Chess title in Chennai? Vishy Anand fuels big talk

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Viswanathan Anand believes that this year's world championship can happen in Chennai if R Praggnanandhaa wins the Candidates Tournament

Gukesh Held to Draw, Van Foreest Takes Lead at Prague Chess Festival

Gukesh Held to Draw, Van Foreest Takes Lead at Prague Chess Festival

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

World champion D Gukesh was held to a draw by David Navara in the fourth round of the Prague International Chess Festival, while Jorden van Foreest took the lead with his third victory.

IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant elated as LSG end losing streak with hard-fought win over RCB

IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant elated as LSG end losing streak with hard-fought win over RCB

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant expressed relief and satisfaction after his team ended a six-match losing streak with a DLS victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. Pant praised Mitchell Marsh's century and highlighted the team's bowling strength as key factors in the win.

US-Iran War: Koneru Humpy Pulls Out Of FIDE Women's Candidates In Cyprus

US-Iran War: Koneru Humpy Pulls Out Of FIDE Women's Candidates In Cyprus

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament, citing concerns over her personal safety amidst the West Asia conflict.

Rajasthan Regals Secure Victory Over UP Prometheans in DP World PGTI's 72 The League Finale

Rajasthan Regals Secure Victory Over UP Prometheans in DP World PGTI's 72 The League Finale

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Rajasthan Regals defeated UP Prometheans to win the inaugural DP World PGTI's 72 The League. The Regals secured a 12-3 victory in the final, claiming the trophy and a prize of Rs one crore.

Pakistan rout exposes Australia's T20 World Cup worries

Pakistan rout exposes Australia's T20 World Cup worries

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Australia's 3-0 T20I whitewash by Pakistan has underlined the world champions' World Cup concerns, with Josh Hazlewood unlikely to be fit for the early matches, Pat Cummins admits.

'Champion of...': Trump hails India trade deal 'historic'

'Champion of...': Trump hails India trade deal 'historic'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

President Trump is celebrating the US-India trade deal as a landmark achievement, with a major focus on boosting American coal exports to India and other trade partners.

England will beat India in T20 World Cup semi-final, says ex-Pakistan player Rashid Latif

England will beat India in T20 World Cup semi-final, says ex-Pakistan player Rashid Latif

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif believes England will beat defending champions India in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai on Thursday.

Injured Alcaraz pulls out of Madrid Open for second straight year

Injured Alcaraz pulls out of Madrid Open for second straight year

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open for the second year in a row due to a wrist injury, impacting his preparations for the French Open.

How India Secured Victory Over Canada In Thomas Cup

How India Secured Victory Over Canada In Thomas Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

India secured a 4-1 victory against Canada in their opening Group A tie of the Thomas Cup Finals, with wins from Ayush Shetty and the doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.

No T20 World Cup but Gill set for BCCI's top award

No T20 World Cup but Gill set for BCCI's top award

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Shubman Gill is set to be named Cricketer of the Year at the BCCI's annual awards. Rahul Dravid will be honoured with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.

Antonelli makes history with maiden F1 win in China

Antonelli makes history with maiden F1 win in China

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Formula One victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the second-youngest race winner in history as Mercedes secured a one-two finish.

Aarit Kapil, 10, youngest Indian to hold an IM norm

Aarit Kapil, 10, youngest Indian to hold an IM norm

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Delhi's Aarit Kapil, a 10-year-old chess player, has become the youngest Indian to achieve an International Master norm after a strong performance at a tournament in Spain.

'There's not an ounce of fear in his body': Rabada hails Sooryavanshi

'There's not an ounce of fear in his body': Rabada hails Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Kagiso Rabada, the Gujarat Titans' fast bowler, has been impressed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless six-hitting in the IPL. Rabada acknowledged Sooryavanshi's talent and X-factor, noting his fast hands and lack of fear.