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Adorable India Rhodes marks Yoga Day, or so it seems!

Adorable India Rhodes marks Yoga Day, or so it seems!

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2015

The former South African cricketer posted a picture of his adorable daughter stretching in bed and Jonty gave the photograph a relevant spin.

Here come the ridiculously hot soccer dads

Here come the ridiculously hot soccer dads

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2015

Unlike some young football players of his generation, Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is a complete family man.

Is 'Captain Cool' losing his cool?

Is 'Captain Cool' losing his cool?

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2015

When Bangladesh defeated India by 79 runs in the first One-day international in Mirpur on Thursday, they registered their ninth straight win at home. But the talking point of the match wasn't the historic result but the surprising show of aggression by India's captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

PHOTOS: The sensational Maria Sharapova off the court!

PHOTOS: The sensational Maria Sharapova off the court!

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2015

As the world No 2 women's player focuses on the next big Grand Slam, Wimbledon, Rediff.com takes readers through her glamorous life via her instagram posts.

This 'Hope' is not 'Solo'

This 'Hope' is not 'Solo'

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2015

American soccer star Hope Solo remains a controversial figure off the field.

5 Most bizarre sports accidents!

5 Most bizarre sports accidents!

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2015

Following the horrific collision during a Twenty20 match left two Surrey fielders injured, Rediff.com looks at the bizarre world of sports that can sometimes present unique oddities.

Bangladesh Test tons give Vijay, Dhawan career-best rankings

Bangladesh Test tons give Vijay, Dhawan career-best rankings

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2015

India may have slipped to fourth in the Test rankings following the drawn Test in Fatullah, but its openers, Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan, achieved career-best rankings for batsmen.

Rohan Bopanna is just loving the grass!

Rohan Bopanna is just loving the grass!

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2015

Rohan Bopanna has already bagged four ATP doubles titles in 2015, the maximum by a player in 2015.

When Imran and Wasim met: A photo of EPIC proportions!

When Imran and Wasim met: A photo of EPIC proportions!

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2015

The heroic duo of Pakistan's 1992 World Cup-winning side met, along with their spouses. And, it was a fun time it seems.

Windies bowling great Wes Hall inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Windies bowling great Wes Hall inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2015

Hall is the fourth cricketer this year to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame after Betty Wilson, Anil Kumble and Martin Crowe, who were inducted earlier this year during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.

All fun and games: Murray fails at NBA half-court challenge, Bale trumps

All fun and games: Murray fails at NBA half-court challenge, Bale trumps

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2015

The half court challenge allows a player five attempts to make a basket from a distance of 47ft (half court).

This is awesome! FIFA videogames will feature women's teams

This is awesome! FIFA videogames will feature women's teams

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2015

FIFA and official licensee Electronic Arts will feature 12 Women's national football teams for the first time in the game's history.

Off camera with Shoaib Akhtar and Kapil Dev!

Off camera with Shoaib Akhtar and Kapil Dev!

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2015

India's former Test cricketer Aakash Chopra presented what happens when the camera turns off.

PHOTOS: Treble-winners Barca on top of the world!

PHOTOS: Treble-winners Barca on top of the world!

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2015

Rediff.com gives you a glimpse of the celebrations.

PHOTOS: Xavi gets emotional farewell tribute from the FC Barcelona

PHOTOS: Xavi gets emotional farewell tribute from the FC Barcelona

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2015

FC Barceloana laid out a memorable tribute to veteran midfielder Xavi Hernandez on Wednesday.

I-League champions Mohun Bagan return home to grand reception

I-League champions Mohun Bagan return home to grand reception

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2015

Images: Mohun Bagan get massive reception.

PHOTOS: Birthday boy Nadal takes the cake at Roland Garros

PHOTOS: Birthday boy Nadal takes the cake at Roland Garros

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2015

Let us forget tennis for a while and take a look at Nadal's grand birthday cakes at the Roland Garros over the years. It is a tradition which cannot be interrupted!

12 BEST Sports Photos of the week!

12 BEST Sports Photos of the week!

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2015

From selfies to fist fights, Rediff.com has the best pictures from the last week snapped right here...

Shastri is Team India's interim coach for Bangladesh tour

Shastri is Team India's interim coach for Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2015

Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri has been appointed interim coach of India's cricket team for the tour of Bangladesh. The team will play one Test and three One-day Internationals on the tour, which kicks-off with the Test, from June 10 to 14.

Check out why Schweinsteiger scores a perfect 10!

Check out why Schweinsteiger scores a perfect 10!

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2015

football star Bastian Schweinsteiger is very prominently seen cheering Ana Ivanovic at the French Open in Paris these days.