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Look who dropped in to support Pacquiao in epic fight v Mayweather

Look who dropped in to support Pacquiao in epic fight v Mayweather

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2015

UFC queen Ronda Rousey vouched for Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao in his May 2 megafight.

Vote! Should India bid for the Olympics?

Vote! Should India bid for the Olympics?

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2015

Earlier this week nine-time Olympic champion swimmer Mark Spitz said India needs to bid for the Summer Games to inspire its people to take up sport and become a sporting nation.

Preity Zinta's ooh... aah... ouch IPL moments!

Preity Zinta's ooh... aah... ouch IPL moments!

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2015

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta had a lot to cheer about until her team's last encounter against Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.

When Suarez embarrassed PSG's Luis

When Suarez embarrassed PSG's Luis

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2015

He can be called a flawed human but definitely a great player. That's Luis Suarez for you.

Why Caroline Wozniacki is asking people to 'move on'

Why Caroline Wozniacki is asking people to 'move on'

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2015

Former tennis No 1 Caroline Wozniacki didn't know that congratulating American golfer Jordan Spieth would make her troll on Twitter.

Congratulate World No 1 Sania Mirza

Congratulate World No 1 Sania Mirza

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2015

Charleston will always be special to me," said the new World No 1 in women's doubles.

IPL PHOTOS: KKR shine as SRK clan cheer from the stands

IPL PHOTOS: KKR shine as SRK clan cheer from the stands

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2015

When Kolkata Knight Riders surpassed the Mumbai Indians to register an emphatic win in the opening match of Indian Premier League, season 8, there was lots of cheering going on in the stands.

Fans await the real IPL action after star-studded opening ceremony

Fans await the real IPL action after star-studded opening ceremony

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2015

The opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League's eighth edition turned out to be a starry affair. Heavy rain failed to dampen the spirit of Kolkata as a dazzling Bollywood-awards style opening ceremony kick-started the gala cricket show.

'This award will motivate me to achieve more laurels for India'

'This award will motivate me to achieve more laurels for India'

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2015

India's ace shuttler PV Sindhu was conferred with the Padma Shri award by President Pranab Mukherjee.

How Australian WAGs congratulate their men...

How Australian WAGs congratulate their men...

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2015

Australian players saved their best performance until the end.

WAGs, pitch invaders add drama to final at MCG

WAGs, pitch invaders add drama to final at MCG

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2015

Wives and partners of team members cheering on their men.

World Cup Blogs: My heart tells me it's NZ's turn to win but...

World Cup Blogs: My heart tells me it's NZ's turn to win but...

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Kevin Pietersen 'arrested'!

Kevin Pietersen 'arrested'!

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2015

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen jokingly posed with police officers after a night out with friends.

Dharmasena, Kettleborough to take charge of World Cup final

Dharmasena, Kettleborough to take charge of World Cup final

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2015

Check out on-field umpires for the ICC Cricket World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand on Sunday in Melbourne.

World Cup Blogs: No helicopter ride to glory for Dhoni this time

World Cup Blogs: No helicopter ride to glory for Dhoni this time

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

PHOTOS: Blues overpowered Golds at SCG, but it wasn't enough!

PHOTOS: Blues overpowered Golds at SCG, but it wasn't enough!

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2015

Is it really a 'home advantage' for Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground?

Who will play big innings for India?

Who will play big innings for India?

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2015

Australia won the toss and opted to bat in the second semi final against India at the SCG on Thursday.

'Lady luck' fails to smile on India vice-captain Virat Kohli

'Lady luck' fails to smile on India vice-captain Virat Kohli

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2015

Bollywood actress and Virat Kohli's girlfriend Anushka Sharma was spotted at the Sydney Cricket Ground to support her beau in the World Cup semi-final between India and Australia on Thursday.

World Cup Blogs: Meet Paul the Octopus of cricket

World Cup Blogs: Meet Paul the Octopus of cricket

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.