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'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Deepika Kumari is torn between two worlds. One where the doting mother longs to be with her 19-month-old daughter Vedika, and another where the ace Indian archer craves for an elusive Olympic medal.

Vindicated! Manjrekar hails Hardik's redemption

Vindicated! Manjrekar hails Hardik's redemption

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Told crowd to behave because Hardik is big-stage player: Sanjay Manjrekar

Euro '24: Germany desperate to reclaim lost glory

Euro '24: Germany desperate to reclaim lost glory

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Germany, once the undisputed kings of European football, enter Euro 2024 with a point to prove

Maradona cozies up to controversial Venezuelan President

Maradona cozies up to controversial Venezuelan President

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Maradona backs Venezuela's Maduro, signs for World Cup coverage

Neymar backs controversial Bolsonaro ahead of polls

Neymar backs controversial Bolsonaro ahead of polls

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

At the event the day earlier, Neymar thanked Bolsonaro for "this illustrious visit."

Kohli not finished yet: Ganguly on the 'phenomenal' 50

Kohli not finished yet: Ganguly on the 'phenomenal' 50

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli scaled 'Mount 50' on Wednesday, and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly had little doubt that the batting star has many more miles to traverse in his career.

McMullen guides Scotland to easy win over Oman

McMullen guides Scotland to easy win over Oman

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The result took Scotland to the top of Group B with five points, with one fixture left to play against Australia on Saturday evening in St Lucia.

Mbappe, PSG coach face backlash over private jet controversy

Mbappe, PSG coach face backlash over private jet controversy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Quizzed on PSG's jet trip to Nantes at a news conference on Monday, Galtier and Mbappe looked at each other and the World Cup winner burst out laughing as his coach responded with a quip.

117 Years After Ranji, Meet The New Jamsaheb

117 Years After Ranji, Meet The New Jamsaheb

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'The festival of Dussehra is celebrated to mark the day the Pandavas emerged victorious from their exile. Today, on Dussehra, I am equally happy, as Ajay Jadeja has accepted to be my heir,' the current jamsaheb said in a statement.

Pitch consultant was apprised of the change: ICC

Pitch consultant was apprised of the change: ICC

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

After a pitch controversy sullied the atmosphere ahead of the World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday clarified that the independent pitch consultant Andy Atkinson was taken into confidence on the change of surface.

'Babar said if he can't captain in all formats he doesn't want to be captain'

'Babar said if he can't captain in all formats he doesn't want to be captain'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has defended his decision to remove Babar Azam as captain following the team's disappointing ODI World Cup campaign in India.

Did controversial Kyrgios kneel in protest against Trump?

Did controversial Kyrgios kneel in protest against Trump?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Nick Kyrgios denied joining the growing movement against US President Donald Trump after the Australian appeared to 'take a knee' ahead of his Laver Cup match with Roger Federer on Sunday.

IPL 2024: Meet Mumbai Indians' new 'Malinga'

IPL 2024: Meet Mumbai Indians' new 'Malinga'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Ishan Kishan left everyone in splits with his comical impersonation of Mumbai Indians' bowling coach Lasith Malinga.

Controversial move allows Russian, Belarusians in Paris 2024

Controversial move allows Russian, Belarusians in Paris 2024

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Russians, Belarusians to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals

'Home ministry will decide if India will travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup'

'Home ministry will decide if India will travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Players' security is important said Sports Minister Anurag Thakur.

Should RCB Pick Rohit At IPL Auction?

Should RCB Pick Rohit At IPL Auction?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'RCB should take this chance. Somehow convince Rohit and make him the captain.'

Not right to stoke controversy before a tour, Kapil slams Kohli

Not right to stoke controversy before a tour, Kapil slams Kohli

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'I would say Board president is Board president but yes the Indian cricket team captain is also a big thing. But talking badly about each other in public, I don't think it is a good thing, whether it is Sourav or Kohli.'

Controversial Powar back as Indian women's head coach

Controversial Powar back as Indian women's head coach

Rediff.com13 May 2021

It remains to be seen how Powar works alongside Mithali, who had accused him of bias after the Harmanpreet Kaur-led T20 team dropped the veteran batter for the all-important World Cup semi-final against England.

Cummins breaks silence on Wankhede pitch drama

Cummins breaks silence on Wankhede pitch drama

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The report also claimed that if India make the final in Ahmedabad, a slow pitch is expected at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera.

We have plans for everyone: Babar issues fiery warning to India

We have plans for everyone: Babar issues fiery warning to India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

If rain leads to a shortened game, Babar and his boys are ready.

'Why should a top sportsperson apply?'

'Why should a top sportsperson apply?'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Jaspal Rana questions Sports Ministry, NRAI for ignoring Manu's credentials for Khel Ratna

'Produnova queen' Dipa Karmakar announces retirement

'Produnova queen' Dipa Karmakar announces retirement

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Dipa Karmakar is one of only five women in gymnastics history to have successfully executed the Produnova -- called the 'vault of death'.

Controversial penalties help Togo

Controversial penalties help Togo

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

Controversy as Brazil held

Controversy as Brazil held

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

Why Bhutia has called for complete overhaul in AIFF

Why Bhutia has called for complete overhaul in AIFF

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Overall it's time that the federation focuses on how to take Indian football forward. You cannot just have Vision 2046 on paper and not implement things.'

'Timed Out' Mathews Seeks Justice!

'Timed Out' Mathews Seeks Justice!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Video evidence shows I still had five more seconds even after the helmet gave away! Can the fourth umpire rectify this please? I mean safety is paramount as I just couldn't face the bowler without a helmet.'

Shreyas vindicated: 'His success is not an accident'

Shreyas vindicated: 'His success is not an accident'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Under intense scrutiny, Iyer looked rusty at the start of the IPL and got out for a two-ball duck in their opener against SRH. He had some significant contributions later on but his efforts were all overshadowed by Narine and Salt's explosive batting.

Probably one of the best across all formats: Kohli's admiration of Babar

Probably one of the best across all formats: Kohli's admiration of Babar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Virat Kohli's admiration for Pakistan skipper Babar Azam isn't a hidden secret.

Pietersen joins ESPN-STAR analysis team for T20 World Cup

Pietersen joins ESPN-STAR analysis team for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Ousted from the England squad, controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen will trade his willow for a microphone in the upcoming Twenty20 World Championships as he has been signed by the event's official broadcasters ESPN-STAR Sports for a "presentation and analysis" stint.

This man turned speed climbing into Olympic sensation

This man turned speed climbing into Olympic sensation

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Borne of a joke, speed climbing route arrives on big stage

20 Stunning Sports PHOTOS From 2024

20 Stunning Sports PHOTOS From 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

From the passion of MotoGP champions to the intensity of football pitches and the elegance of synchronised swimming, this collection of images captures unforgettable moments in sports and beyond.

Mario Zagallo, Brazil soccer legend, dies at 92

Mario Zagallo, Brazil soccer legend, dies at 92

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

His Brazilian fans loved him for his idiosyncratic personality and unapologetic nationalism. He liked to say he was born with victory at his side and was rarely shy to challenge those who said his teams were too defensive.

Football: India robbed of chance to script history!

Football: India robbed of chance to script history!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Qatar rode on a controversial goal to emerge 2-1 winners against India.

Spot-fixing controversy not haunting Pak: Waqar

Spot-fixing controversy not haunting Pak: Waqar

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

The bans imposed on three players for spot-fixing will not distract the Pakistan team during their World Cup campaign, coach Waqar Younis asserted on Monday.

Did Windies steal victory from Zimbabwe in U-19 World Cup with a 'Mankad'?

Did Windies steal victory from Zimbabwe in U-19 World Cup with a 'Mankad'?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

West Indies registered a controversial two-run victory against Zimbabwe to enter the quarter-finals of the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Chittagong, on Tuesday.

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Dhoni endorses 42 brands to Bachchan's 41 and SRK's 34.

FIFA WC: ONE LOVE proving hard to find

FIFA WC: ONE LOVE proving hard to find

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

As a result of Germany backing down, major grocery chain Rewe scrapped its advertising campaign with the German Football Association (DFB).

PICS: Italy see off Albania after record early goal

PICS: Italy see off Albania after record early goal

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Italy recovered from the shock of conceding the fastest goal ever scored at a European Championship to beat Albania 2-1 on Saturday as Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella ensured the defending champions made a winning start.

I love you all! Re-elected FIFA president tells critics

I love you all! Re-elected FIFA president tells critics

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Gianni Infatino, who stood unopposed, was re-elected as FIFA President during the 73rd Congress in Kigali.

One match at a time: Rabada brushes aside the favourites tag

One match at a time: Rabada brushes aside the favourites tag

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Commanding wins in their two opening games have elevated South Africa as favourites in the World Cup but pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada insisted there is still a long way to go and the team is focused on taking one match at a time.