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Mohammad Amir feels blessed. Here's why...

Mohammad Amir feels blessed. Here's why...

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2017

Pakistan's pacer Mohammad Amir and wife Narjis, on Tuesday, were blessed with a baby girl.

Cricket Australia pledge support for same-sex marriages

Cricket Australia pledge support for same-sex marriages

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2017

Pledging their support for same-sex marriages, the Australian Cricket Board announced on their official website that they have joined more than 1,600 organisations in signing an open letter of support for Australian Marriage Equality.

Celebrities hit the US Open courts

Celebrities hit the US Open courts

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2017

Look who we spotted at the Flushing Meadows this year.

Dhoni drives Kohli and Co across R Premadasa stadium

Dhoni drives Kohli and Co across R Premadasa stadium

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2017

Skipper Virat Kohli scored his 30th one-day international century to lead India to victory in the fifth and final one-day match on Sunday as the visitors won by six wickets to complete a 5-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka in Colombo.

India's top climber graces a new type of adventure sport!

India's top climber graces a new type of adventure sport!

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2017

Interacting with the athletes at the events he said, "Being a Maharashtrian, Gokulashtami has a very special place in my heart. While Dahi Handi has always been rooted in tradition, Red Bull Jod Ke Tod is instrumental in recognizing and elevating the agility, athleticism and courage of these incredible women and men participating."

India tour: Faulkner recalled as Aus name squads for ODIs, T20s

India tour: Faulkner recalled as Aus name squads for ODIs, T20s

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2017

All-rounder Cartwright gets call-up, recovering Starc still sidelined

When this Indian origin Aus cricketer grabbed the spotlight

When this Indian origin Aus cricketer grabbed the spotlight

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2017

But the Aus media found a real cricketing reason for the match garnering attention - 15-year-old Adi Dave.

CAPTURED! Moments that made World Championships memorable

CAPTURED! Moments that made World Championships memorable

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2017

There was plenty of other Track & Field action that demanded our attention and we've given them their due. So scroll down to view some of the best images that went into making this World Championships a memorable one...

Sreesanth takes to Twitter to question BCCI's intent over fighting corruption

Sreesanth takes to Twitter to question BCCI's intent over fighting corruption

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2017

"What about csk and Rajasthan", the tainted pacer demands answers from the board

When sportsmen and the drug mafia made for strange bedfellows

When sportsmen and the drug mafia made for strange bedfellows

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2017

Rediff.com lists those sportsmen who have been accused of 'sleeping with the enemy'

Why Arsenal's Watcott should have consulted his Indian fans

Why Arsenal's Watcott should have consulted his Indian fans

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2017

Arsenal star player Theo Walcott, on Thursday, unveiled his latest tattoo on his Twitter account.

Roger Federer turns 36! Here are 10 inspiring quotes from the birthday boy

Roger Federer turns 36! Here are 10 inspiring quotes from the birthday boy

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2017

And as we celebrate the Swiss champ's decorated career on his 36th birthday, here are some sharp, inspiring quotes from the man, who dresses even sharper, and is classy as they come...

Roger Federer turns 36! Here are 10 inspiring quotes from the birthday boy

Roger Federer turns 36! Here are 10 inspiring quotes from the birthday boy

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2017

And as we celebrate the Swiss champ's decorated career on his 36th birthday, here are some sharp, inspiring quotes from the man, who dresses even sharper, and is classy as they come...

PHOTOS: It's baby shower time for mommy-to-be Serena Williams!

PHOTOS: It's baby shower time for mommy-to-be Serena Williams!

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2017

Sister Venus, actress Eva Longoria; singer Ciara, singer Kelly Rowland, of Destiny's Child fame and wife of New York Knicks' star Carmelo Anthony, LaLa, were the group of girls who were part of the soiree that was held at a local diner in Florida.

PIX: Gatlin bows down to 'The Greatest Bolt

PIX: Gatlin bows down to 'The Greatest" Bolt

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2017

Gatlin bowed to Bolt before the pair hugged it out.

Neymar says his goodbyes to Barca, reserves special thanks for Messi

Neymar says his goodbyes to Barca, reserves special thanks for Messi

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2017

In a video, released on Thursday, Neymar thanked his famous former Argentine teammate and the Catalonian club for the wonder years.

Jwala Gutta shuts down troll after he calls her mother anti-Modi

Jwala Gutta shuts down troll after he calls her mother anti-Modi

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2017

India's badminton doubles specialist and newly-appointed coach Jwala Gutta is known for being feisty. Not one to take things lying down, the Arjuna Awardee ripped apart a Twitter troll who called her mother anti-Modi.

'Tenacious' India women's team get all round applause

'Tenacious' India women's team get all round applause

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2017

Leading the litany of praises for Mithali Raj and her girls was Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Irfan Pathan shuts down trolls with perfect response

Irfan Pathan shuts down trolls with perfect response

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2017

Ifran Pathan's wife can be seen wearing a burqa in the photograph but her exposed hands and nail polish has enraged many.

Meet Roger Federer's adorable twins

Meet Roger Federer's adorable twins

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2017

Federer was cheered on by his wife Mirka Federer and children Charlene Riva, Myla Rose, Lenny and Leo.