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HIL: Olympic superstar Owsley signs for Delhi Pipers

HIL: Olympic superstar Owsley signs for Delhi Pipers

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Delhi SG Pipers on Saturday announced the acquisition of England's woman hockey midfielder and superstar Lily Owsley for the upcoming season of Hockey India League (HIL).

Birmingham security alert lifted

Birmingham security alert lifted

Rediff.com10 Jul 2005

The police on Sunday lifted the security alert on Britain's second city Birmingham, hours after conducting controlled explosions and evacuating upto 30,000 people to inspect a suspicious package that was found to be harmless.

PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties; join Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund in quarters

PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties; join Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund in quarters

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

A summary of Wednesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.

Liverpool held goalless at Birmingham

Liverpool held goalless at Birmingham

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Pepe Reina produced three excellent saves to help lethargic Liverpool earn a point from a goalless and somewhat predictable Premier League draw at Birmingham City on Sunday.

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Bumrah now has 36 wickets on Australian soil, and the batter he's dismissed most times is his opposite number Pat Cummins (6).

Wenger slams 'stupid' Birmingham fans

Wenger slams 'stupid' Birmingham fans

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Arsene Wenger described the actions of Birmingham City fans as "atrocious" after they chanted the name of Martin Taylor, the defender whose tackle broke Eduardo's leg, during Saturday's Premier League match.

Karnataka's Nataraj, Desinghu on cloud 9!

Karnataka's Nataraj, Desinghu on cloud 9!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Nataraj and Desinghu are tipped to become the best male and female athletes of the Games.

National Games: Uttarakhand hockey teams knocked out

National Games: Uttarakhand hockey teams knocked out

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Karnataka to face Services in men's doubles tennis final

Liverpool destroy Birmingham

Liverpool destroy Birmingham

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

England striker Peter Crouch netted twice as the six-times winners won the FA Cup quarter-final 7-0.

Ed Sheeran Surprise At Diljit's Concert

Ed Sheeran Surprise At Diljit's Concert

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Music sensation Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance during Diljit Dosanjh's ongoing Dil-Luminati Tour in Birmingham.

CWG 2026 finds new host...

CWG 2026 finds new host...

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The Scottish capital of Glasgow is set to be announced as the host city of a "scaled down" Commonwealth Games in 2026, a year after Australian state Victoria pulled out due to ballooning costs, according to reports.

Birmingham in trouble after rout

Birmingham in trouble after rout

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Aston Villa thrashed local rivals Birmingham City 5-1 to take their goal tally to 15 in their last three EPL games.

Cricket, hockey, shooting, badminton dropped from CWG

Cricket, hockey, shooting, badminton dropped from CWG

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

In a body blow to India's medal prospects in the Commonwealth Games, key sports such as hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket and shooting have been dropped from the 2026 edition by host city Glasgow, which unveiled a pruned roster of 10 disciplines to keep the event budget-friendly.

The lull after storm in Birmingham

The lull after storm in Birmingham

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Bikash Mohapatra strolls through the deserted streets of Birmingham, as it very slowly comes into terms with violent riots and lootings that rocked the city earlier this week.

'Indians, Pakistanis stay united in Birmingham'

'Indians, Pakistanis stay united in Birmingham'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Even in the face of riots, the united spirit of Birmingham stands tall, reports Bikash Mohapatra

Blackpool, Birmingham relegated, Man City third

Blackpool, Birmingham relegated, Man City third

Rediff.com22 May 2011

Blackpool and Birmingham City were relegated and Manchester City took third place on a dramatic final day of the Premier League season on Sunday.

EPL: Birmingham hold Chelsea

EPL: Birmingham hold Chelsea

Rediff.com26 Dec 2009

Chelsea's stuttering form continued on Saturday when the Premier League leaders kicked off a hectic holiday programme with a 0-0 draw at Birmingham City.

Manchester United see off Birmingham

Manchester United see off Birmingham

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

Birmingham make Arsenal pay for late blunder

Birmingham make Arsenal pay for late blunder

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Substitute Obafemi Martins pounced on an 89th-minute defensive blunder to give Birmingham City a 2-1 upset win over Arsenal in a dramatic League Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

AI to connect Birmingham with Amritsar from Aug

AI to connect Birmingham with Amritsar from Aug

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Currently, Air India operates 21 flights per week to London -- seven on the Mumbai-London sector, and 14 on the Delhi-London sector -- the airline said in a statement.

Halep pulls out of Birmingham event with ankle injury

Halep pulls out of Birmingham event with ankle injury

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Halep, the beaten finalist in the French Open last week, is the latest top player to pull out from the event after Czech world number three Karolina Pliskova opted to rest her injured elbow ahead of Wimbledon.

Major blow! Hockey could be dropped from 2026 CWG

Major blow! Hockey could be dropped from 2026 CWG

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Hockey has featured in each CWG since making its debut in 1998, but according to reports here, the Glasgow Games organisers want to drop it from the schedule along with net ball and road racing to ensure a trimmed programme that would be easy on the budget.

A special win, stories for my son: Bumrah

A special win, stories for my son: Bumrah

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Bumrah's family was in Perth to witness India's 295-victory over Australia in the first Test at the Optus Stadium, and he could not conceal his delight.

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Team India unhappy with practice facilities in Birmingham

Team India unhappy with practice facilities in Birmingham

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The Indian cricket team were unhappy with practice facilities at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground with both coach Anil Kumble and skipper Virat Kohli expressing their displeasure with the local authorities in Birmingham on Thursday.

Wood replaces retired Anderson for 2nd Test vs WI

Wood replaces retired Anderson for 2nd Test vs WI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The second Test begins on Thursday, with a third and final Test scheduled at Birmingham starting on July 26.

IGI, Birmingham airport tie up to boost trade

IGI, Birmingham airport tie up to boost trade

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The Indira Gandhi International airport and Birmingham Airport signed an MoU to develop further links and formalise a working relationship.

Birmingham murders: NRI family devastated

Birmingham murders: NRI family devastated

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

The family of Indian-origin man Avtar Singh Kolar and his English wife have described them as the "sweetest and kindest people" as the British police said they were following "a number of lines of inquiry" into their murders.

Zvonareva wins Birmingham Classic

Zvonareva wins Birmingham Classic

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

The Russian clinched her first Birmingham Classic title, beating surprise finalist Jamea Jackson in a close fought match.

Gebrselassie storms back in Birmingham

Gebrselassie storms back in Birmingham

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

Haile Gebrselassie returned to form with an easy victory at the Great Birmingham Run on Sunday after dropping out of last month's Berlin Marathon with breathing problems.

Birmingham hold Arsenal with late penalty

Birmingham hold Arsenal with late penalty

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

Birmingham drew 2-2 with Arsenal after James McFadden equalised with a late penalty in the EPL tie.

UK riots: 3 Asians killed in Birmingham

UK riots: 3 Asians killed in Birmingham

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Three British Asians, who were on the streets of Birmingham to protect their community from rioting groups, were killed when a speeding car mowed them down on Tuesday night, making them the latest victims of the ongoing unrest in Britain. The police are treating the deaths as murder.

WTC table: India remain No 1; England make big leap

WTC table: India remain No 1; England make big leap

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Big win against West Indies propel England past three teams in WTC table

EPL: Villa draw with Birmingham

EPL: Villa draw with Birmingham

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

James Collins came off the bench to rescue a point for Aston Villa who drew 1-1 at rivals Birmingham City in a feisty Premier League derby encounter on Sunday.

Late goal gives Bolton win over Birmingham

Late goal gives Bolton win over Birmingham

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

Bolton Wanderers ended Birmingham City's dream of an FA and League Cup double when South Korean Lee Chung-yong headed home in the 90th minute to secure a 3-2 win in their FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

Newcastle script 2-0 win at Birmingham

Newcastle script 2-0 win at Birmingham

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Goals from Peter Lovenkrands and Leon Best helped Newcastle United to a 2-0 win at Birmingham City as they moved further away from the Premier League drop zone on Tuesday.

Gardner fires Birmingham to League Cup final

Gardner fires Birmingham to League Cup final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Craig Gardner struck the winner as Birmingham City set up a League Cup final against Arsenal after coming from behind to beat West Ham United 4-3 on aggregate on Wednesday.

Atkinson, Smith to make Test debut for England

Atkinson, Smith to make Test debut for England

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Fast bowler Gus Atkinson and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith will make their red-ball debuts for England in the first of the three-match home series

PIX: Pakistan's Nadeem wins Javelin gold; Neeraj silver

PIX: Pakistan's Nadeem wins Javelin gold; Neeraj silver

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra signed off with a silver medal in the Olympics men's Javelin Throw in Paris on Thursday. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem was a class above the field, setting a new Games record of 92.97 metres for the gold medal.

All England Badminton: Lakshya, Tanisha-Ashwini advance

All England Badminton: Lakshya, Tanisha-Ashwini advance

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

World Championship bronze medallist shuttler Lakshya Sen advanced to the second round with an easy victory against Denmark's Magnus Johannesen.