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Croatia's Perisic to miss Spain clash after positive COVID-19 test

Croatia's Perisic to miss Spain clash after positive COVID-19 test

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

All other players and staff tested negative

WC Preview: Colombia present England with first major test

WC Preview: Colombia present England with first major test

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The South American possess plenty of talent and their run to the quarter-finals in Brazil four years ago showed they are capable of something England haven't managed in 12 years -- winning in the knockout stage.

England penalty joy a salve for painful wounds

England penalty joy a salve for painful wounds

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Nerves jangled, fulltime came and went. The spectre of a dreaded shootout loomed, and then in the 104th minute Sterling went down under the lightest of challenges and up stepped Kane to propel England into their first final since the 1966 World Cup.

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Canada beat USA to enter quarters, Argentina overpower Chile in opening tie

U-19 WC: India firm favourites against Papua New Guinea

U-19 WC: India firm favourites against Papua New Guinea

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The odds will be stacked heavily in favour of India when the title contenders, with an eye on securing a knockout berth, meet minnows Papua New Guinea in the ICC U-19 World Cup, in Mount Maunganui, on Tuesday.

IPL 2019: KKR's Katich reveals how Karthik will play a vital role

IPL 2019: KKR's Katich reveals how Karthik will play a vital role

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Katich is confident that their captain Dinesh Karthik will once again excel in his designated finisher's role

Warner, Smith set to miss final stages of IPL

Warner, Smith set to miss final stages of IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The two were recalled to Australia's team for the 2019 World Cup, starting in England and Wales from May 30.

Modric dreaming of Croatia's fairytale finish in Russia

Modric dreaming of Croatia's fairytale finish in Russia

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

"Since 2008 we have never gone beyond this first knockout game and it was very important for us to get that monkey off our back," Modric said.

Comeback kings Croatia still have unfinished business

Comeback kings Croatia still have unfinished business

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

For Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic the final is a chance to settle the score 20 years after the bitter defeat

India handed easy draws in Thomas and Uber Cup Final

India handed easy draws in Thomas and Uber Cup Final

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The prestigious event was originally scheduled to be held from May 16-24 but was postponed to August 15-23 before finally rescheduling it in October due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PIX: How India dethroned mighty Indonesia for Thomas Cup

PIX: How India dethroned mighty Indonesia for Thomas Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2022

India's men's badminton lifted the Thomas Cup title with a commanding 3-0 win over powerhouse Indonesia

Euro 2020: 'Schick goal was out-of-this-world'

Euro 2020: 'Schick goal was out-of-this-world'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Patrik Schick's 'out-of-this world' long-range strike sealed their 2-0 win

West Indies face new woes as Gayle's back injury persists

West Indies face new woes as Gayle's back injury persists

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle has had a scan and a painkilling injection to alleviate a back injury and should be ready to take on New Zealand on Saturday, according to all-rounder Darren Sammy.

Hockey Jr Women's WC: India stun Germany to enter quarters

Hockey Jr Women's WC: India stun Germany to enter quarters

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The Indian women's hockey team stunned formidable Germany 2-1 to register its second consecutive win in pool stages and assure its place in the quarter-finals of the FIH Junior World Cup in Potchefstroom on Sunday.

Injury updates of Germany v South Korea clash

Injury updates of Germany v South Korea clash

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

South Korea's faint hopes of reaching the last 16 of the World Cup have faded further with news that captain Ki Sung-yueng will miss their final group game against Germany.

Afif, Kumagai named Asian footballers of the year

Afif, Kumagai named Asian footballers of the year

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Qatar's Akram Afif has been named Asian Player of the Year at the Asian Football Confederation's annual awards in Hong Kong on Monday, with Saki Kumagai from Japan claiming the women's prize.

Sports Shorts: Indian challenge ends in World chess

Sports Shorts: Indian challenge ends in World chess

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Ranji: Pujara reaches memorable milestone as Saurashtra, Rajasthan register wins

Ranji: Pujara reaches memorable milestone as Saurashtra, Rajasthan register wins

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Spurred by Chirag Jani's a five-wicket haul, defending champions Saurashtra scripted their first knockout win of the season with a 238-run thrashing of Vidarbha on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Nagpur on Sunday.

Euro 2020: Revived Italy aim to make splash

Euro 2020: Revived Italy aim to make splash

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Italy are back and they have a point to prove.

No mercy for misfiring Messi: Nigeria coach

No mercy for misfiring Messi: Nigeria coach

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Nigeria have no sympathy for the struggles of Argentina striker Lionel Messi at the World Cup and will do everything they can to bring his tournament to a premature end when the teams meet in St Petersburg on Tuesday.

Under-19 team manager recounts harrowing experience

Under-19 team manager recounts harrowing experience

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'After we landed at Port-of-Spain, we had to take a charter flight to Guyana, but seven of our boys were stopped as they were not vaccinated. We tried to explain to the immigration officials that India had not started their vaccination yet but they instructed us to take the next flight out of the country'. The ICC had organised the Under-19 World Cup with the help of Cricket West Indies. In a challenging time like this, the Caribbean was not the best place to organise a big event like the U-19 WC, felt Indian team manager Lobzang G. Tenzing.

Spain, Ukraine start as favourites

Spain, Ukraine start as favourites

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

The two European sides are strong favourites to claim the top two places in Group H and a passport into the knockout round.

France beware! This 'little man' is motivated

France beware! This 'little man' is motivated

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

I'm the little man who can, says Croatia's Modric

Archery: Das edges past Talukdar to qualify for Rio Olympics

Archery: Das edges past Talukdar to qualify for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

The Archery Association of India (AAI) on Sunday selected Atanu Das to represent the country in the men's recurve event at the Rio Olympics after conducting trials in Bengaluru.

Pakistan 'quietly confident of beating any team now'

Pakistan 'quietly confident of beating any team now'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

'We all want to do well for Pakistan but at times some of the criticism and tongue lashing on the channels is below the belt and its affects the players'

When Virat Kohli had no belief and 'tank was empty'

When Virat Kohli had no belief and 'tank was empty'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Kohli's decision to quit RCB captaincy came after he had made up his mind to step down as India's T20 skipper, following the 2021 T20 World Cup

WC Contenders: Home comforts for some; chokers tag hurt SA

WC Contenders: Home comforts for some; chokers tag hurt SA

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

With strong hosts expected to challenge, a highly-fancied South Africa face their demons.

Kroos steps forward as Germany's undisputed leader

Kroos steps forward as Germany's undisputed leader

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Germany's Toni Kroos emerged as the world champions' natural leader on Saturday, stepping up to guide them to a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Sweden kept them on course for the World Cup last 16.

FIFA WC: Russians pray for another underdog upset

FIFA WC: Russians pray for another underdog upset

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Many Russian soccer fans believe their underdog national team can pull off another upset when they take on Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals later on Saturday, allowing them to stay in the tournament against the odds.

How little Uruguay punched above weight to enter last 8

How little Uruguay punched above weight to enter last 8

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Uruguay, with 3.3 million people, are into a quarter-final with Argentina's conquerors France after four straight wins including a stunning 2-1 knockout victory over Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.

Limping Australia look forward to England 'blockbuster'

Limping Australia look forward to England 'blockbuster'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Australia captain Aaron Finch is relishing a "blockbuster" Cricket World Cup semi-final against England at Edgbaston on Thursday but injury concerns threaten to derail the plans of the defending champions.

Sandeep first Nepal player to get IPL contract

Sandeep first Nepal player to get IPL contract

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Sandeep Lamichhane on Sunday became the first cricketer from Nepal to land an Indian Premier League contract when he was bought by Delhi Daredevils in the ongoing players' auction in Bengaluru.

England need to forget past to beat Germany

England need to forget past to beat Germany

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

Germany have got physical problems while England's are mainly in their heads as the two old foes prepare to land the first heavyweight knockout blow in the World Cup on Sunday.

War of words: New Zealand expect verbal assault from Aussies!

War of words: New Zealand expect verbal assault from Aussies!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

New Zealand are expecting Australia to sledge as part of their game-plan.

For the rest of our lives, we'll kick ourselves, says England's Delph

For the rest of our lives, we'll kick ourselves, says England's Delph

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

England midfielder Fabian Delph says he and his team mates will live with regret for their World Cup semi-final defeat by Croatia for the rest of their lives.

Hardik sent for precautionary scans after being hit on shoulder

Hardik sent for precautionary scans after being hit on shoulder

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

The Indian team's troubles on Sunday were compounded after all-rounder-turned-specialist batter Hardik Pandya injured his shoulder while batting during the T20 World Cup game against Pakistan, after which he did not come out to field.

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