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India's Borgohain beats Jamaicans to win sprint double

India's Borgohain beats Jamaicans to win sprint double

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

India's Amlan Borgohain bagged a golden double as he stormed to victory in the 100m and 200m.

FIFA Women's WC PIX: Sweden unstoppable; SA, France enter last-16

FIFA Women's WC PIX: Sweden unstoppable; SA, France enter last-16

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

A much-changed Sweden side reached the Women's World Cup last 16 with a perfect record

Gaekwad has given Indian cricket everything: Gavaskar

Gaekwad has given Indian cricket everything: Gavaskar

Rediff.com19 May 2023

During the launch of Aunshuman Gaikwad's biography, Sunil Gavaskar praised his former teammate.

Former world 100m champion Bowie dies aged 32

Former world 100m champion Bowie dies aged 32

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Former 100 metres world champion Tori Bowie has died at the age of 32.

Celebrating 50 years of the first Cricket World Cup!

Celebrating 50 years of the first Cricket World Cup!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The Women's World Cup that was staged in England from June 20, 1973, was the first-ever World Cup to staged in cricket.

Diamond League PIX: Richardson is fastest woman in Doha

Diamond League PIX: Richardson is fastest woman in Doha

Rediff.com6 May 2023

A summary of Friday night's action in the season-opening leg of the Diamond League in Doha on Friday.

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

All the latest news from the summer transfer window...

Bolt falls prey to investment fraud, loses $12.7m

Bolt falls prey to investment fraud, loses $12.7m

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

SSL said in a January 12 statement that it had become aware of fraudulent activity by a former employee and has referred the matter to law enforcement, adding that it had taken steps to secure assets and strengthen protocols.

Phillips borrows sprinter's start to beat 'Mankading'

Phillips borrows sprinter's start to beat 'Mankading'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

During the course of his match-winning hundred against Sri Lanka in Sydney, Phillips crouched at the non-striker's end like a sprinter on the starting blocks, and ran hard between the wickets.

Raj rules: Indians account for most foreign-born residents in UK

Raj rules: Indians account for most foreign-born residents in UK

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Nearly one in six people living in England and Wales last year were born outside the country and Indians constituted the largest chunk at 1.5 per cent of residents, according to latest statistics based on the country's 2021 census data.

West Indies batter Campbell gets 4-year anti-doping ban

West Indies batter Campbell gets 4-year anti-doping ban

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

West Indies batter John Campbell has been slapped with a four-year ban for violation of an anti-doping rule, according to a Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) decision

CWG gold medallist Nwokocha suspended for doping

CWG gold medallist Nwokocha suspended for doping

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Nigerian sprinter Nzubechi Grace Nwokocha, who won gold in the 4x100m relay at this year's Commonwealth Games, has been provisionally suspended for the use of banned substances, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Saturday.

e-Rupee: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

e-Rupee: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The RBI refuses to classify a cryptocurrency as an asset since it doesn't have future cash flow and its value is always fluctuating because of speculation. There is also no consumer protection, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay, and hence the e-rupee trial run.

Hobbs ends Jamaican 100m rule in women's Diamond League

Hobbs ends Jamaican 100m rule in women's Diamond League

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

American Aleia Hobbs won the women's 100 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, beating Jamaica's Shericka Jackson in a photo finish on Friday.

PIX: Fraser-Pryce caps memorable Diamond season with 100m crown

PIX: Fraser-Pryce caps memorable Diamond season with 100m crown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stormed to victory in the women's 100 metres at the Diamond League final in Zurich on Thursday to claim her fifth win in the season-ending event and American Trayvon Bromell triumphed in the men's race.

World U20 Athletics: Silver for Triple jumper Thirumaran

World U20 Athletics: Silver for Triple jumper Thirumaran

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Indian triple jumper Selva P Thirumaran improved upon his personal best to clinch the silver medal at the World Under-20 Athletics Championship, in Cali Colombia, on Friday.

Badminton at CWG: Sindhu, Srikanth, Sen sail into quarters

Badminton at CWG: Sindhu, Srikanth, Sen sail into quarters

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Sindhu expectedly faced no resistance from Uganda's Husina Kobugabe, winning 21-10, 21-9 in her pre-quarterfinal match.

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III, Britain's new monarch who ascended to the throne on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, has a strong connection with India and its age-old traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda.

Thompson-Herah, Omanyala win Commonwealth Games 100m run

Thompson-Herah, Omanyala win Commonwealth Games 100m run

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Elaine Thompson-Herah, the only one of Jamaica's "Big Three" women to show up at the Commonwealth Games, was rewarded with the 100 metres gold medal on Wednesday, while Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala powered to the men's title.

India's 4x400m mixed relay team wins World U-20 silver

India's 4x400m mixed relay team wins World U-20 silver

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The quartet of Barath Sridhar, Priya Mohan, Kapil and Rupal Chaudhary clocked 3 minutes, 17.67 seconds to finish behind the United States (3:17.69).

1st T20I: Santner, Conway, Williamson shine as NZ beat WI

1st T20I: Santner, Conway, Williamson shine as NZ beat WI

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

New Zealand registered a 13-run win over the West Indies in the first T20I to take 1-0 lead.

PIX: Thompson-Herah, Kiplimo complete CWG golden double

PIX: Thompson-Herah, Kiplimo complete CWG golden double

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Jamaican sprint queen Elaine Thompson-Herah romped to victory in the 200 metres and Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo held on to win the men's 5,000m to complete contrasting Commonwealth Games golden doubles at Alexander Stadium on Saturday.

Long jumper Sreeshankar finishes 6th in Monaco Diamond League

Long jumper Sreeshankar finishes 6th in Monaco Diamond League

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Maykel Masso of Cuba won the event with a best effort of 8.35m while World Championships silver medallist and reigning Olympic champion Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece (8.31m) and Marquis Dendy (8.31m) of USA finished second and third respectively.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The medals table of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

CWG: Sen sails into semis; Sindhu, Srikanth in last four

CWG: Sen sails into semis; Sindhu, Srikanth in last four

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Lakshya Sen recorded another comfortable win but double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth had to work hard to enter the semi-finals

Jamaica's Parchment tracks down volunteer who helped him win gold

Jamaica's Parchment tracks down volunteer who helped him win gold

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Jamaican sprinter Hansle Parchment, who initially went to an aquatic centre instead of the Olympic Stadium for his race, has now gone viral after he found the volunteer, paid her back and showed her the gold medal he won.

PIX: Fraser-Pryce dazzles in Paris Diamond League meet

PIX: Fraser-Pryce dazzles in Paris Diamond League meet

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce matched her season's best of 10.67 seconds to win the 100 metres at the Paris Diamond League meeting on Saturday.

Bajrang Punia defends title, Sakshi reverses losing trend to earn maiden CWG gold

Bajrang Punia defends title, Sakshi reverses losing trend to earn maiden CWG gold

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Such was Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang's dominance in the 65kg competition that he won three of his four bouts inside first rounds.

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, steeplechaser Avinash Sable, veteran discus thrower Seema Punia and javelin thrower Annu Rani are expected to win medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

US confirms first case of monkeypox

US confirms first case of monkeypox

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious viral illness that typically begins with flu-like illness and swelling of the lymph nodes and progresses to a rash on the face and body'

CWG 2022: How India fared on Friday, August 5

CWG 2022: How India fared on Friday, August 5

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes showing on Friday, Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games.

Dekho! Dekho! Shreyas, Dre Russ Dance!

Dekho! Dekho! Shreyas, Dre Russ Dance!

Rediff.com7 May 2022

In the video, Shreyas is seen doing more than one step. Russell is challenging him very well with a dance routine imported from his native Jamaica.

CWG 2022: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

CWG 2022: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

India would be looking for at least half a dozen medals in the July 28 to August 8 Games.

A Relieved Shreyas!

A Relieved Shreyas!

Rediff.com3 May 2022

On Monday, May 2, 2022, the Kolkata Knight Riders finally ended their losing run at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

Doesn't Shreyas Look Relieved?

Doesn't Shreyas Look Relieved?

Rediff.com3 May 2022

On Monday, May 2, 2022, the Kolkata Knight Riders finally ended their losing run at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

PICS: Relay golds cap amazing week for Italy, Jamaica

PICS: Relay golds cap amazing week for Italy, Jamaica

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

On a night when American Allyson Felix also became the most decorated track and field athlete in Olympic history and Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan's dream of an unprecedented Games treble disappeared, Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei wiped away his 10,000 metres disappointment with an impressive 5,000m win.

PICS: Thomas, Lyles win 200m in Diamond League opener

PICS: Thomas, Lyles win 200m in Diamond League opener

Rediff.com14 May 2022

American duo Gabby Thomas and Noah Lyles took impressive 200 metres victories and two men posted monster, wind-assisted 90 metre javelin throws as the Diamond League season got underway on a lively night in front of a noisy crowd in Doha on Friday.

SEE: Shreyas-Dre Rus Dance!

SEE: Shreyas-Dre Rus Dance!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'Ready to witness a million dollar dance off?' KKR asked. If it's gonna be this much fun, bring us it on every day, we say!

2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year winner is...

2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year winner is...

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Max Verstappen was named the 2022 Laureus Sportsman of the Year while Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah bagged the top women's honour

Canada qualify for FIFA World Cup after 36-year wait

Canada qualify for FIFA World Cup after 36-year wait

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

While Canada celebrated, Mexico and the United States will have to wait to learn their fate