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Arsenal, Man U rally to victory

Arsenal, Man U rally to victory

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

The former beat Leeds United 4-1 while Manchester United got the better of Aston Villa 2-1 in the third round of the FA Cup.

Pankaj Advani wins his seventh World billiards crown

Pankaj Advani wins his seventh World billiards crown

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani proved his class once again as he notched up his seventh World Billiards Championship title after comprehensively beating defending champion and seasoned Englishman Mike Russell in the final in Leeds.

World Billiards: Advani, Sethi continue great form

World Billiards: Advani, Sethi continue great form

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Seven-time World champion Pankaj Advani, veteran Geet Sethi and Dhruv Sitwala continued their unbeaten run in the Time Format after outplaying their rivals in the World Billiards Championships in Leeds on Sunday.

FA to investigate attack on 'keeper Kirkland

FA to investigate attack on 'keeper Kirkland

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

The FA is to investigate the incident in which Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was attacked during a match by an opposing fan, English soccer's ruling body said on Saturday.

All you need to know about Ashes series

All you need to know about Ashes series

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Factbox on the five-Test Ashes series between England and Australia

EPL: What are the options for restarting season?

EPL: What are the options for restarting season?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The English Premier League has not played any matches since March 9 due to the coronavirus pandemic but with UEFA having set a deadline of May 25 for leagues to inform them of their re-start plans, the clubs are actively seeking a way to resume the 2019-20 season and finish the remaining nine games. Doing so would ensure they avoid potential financial penalties from broadcasters, crown the champions and decide the questions of European qualification and relegation. The league will hold a meeting with all 20 clubs on Friday and say they are evaluating a number of scenarios - so what are the options?

Arsenal demolish Southampton

Arsenal demolish Southampton

Rediff.com8 May 2003

Robert Pires and Jermaine Pennant fired hat-tricks in a 6-1 win, a dress rehearsal for next week's FA Cup final.

Silva discharged from hospital after recovering from concussion

Silva discharged from hospital after recovering from concussion

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kaushal Silva has been discharged from hospital and declared fully fit to play, two days after being hit on the head by a cricket ball.

FA Cup: Liverpool stunned by Oldham

FA Cup: Liverpool stunned by Oldham

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Third-tier Oldham Athletic stunned seven-times FA Cup winners Liverpool with a shock 3-2 fourth-round win on Sunday and Leeds United caused another big upset by knocking out Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Elland Road.

Sardar Singh questioned by UK police

Sardar Singh questioned by UK police

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The team management in London was told that Sardar should come to Leeds for questioning by the Yorkshire police.

'I simply followed the calling of World billiards'

'I simply followed the calling of World billiards'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

When ace cueist Pankaj Advani decided to take part in the World Billiards Championship, he quietly made a promise to himself that nothing short of silverware would satisfy him. He kept his date with destiny!

World billiards: Pankaj, Geet off to winning start

World billiards: Pankaj, Geet off to winning start

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Seven-time world champion Pankaj Advani and veteran Geet Sethi along with Dhruv Sitwala secured comfortable victories over their respective rivals on the opening day of the World Billiards Championships in Leeds.

'Frustrated' Khawaja to lead Australia in tour match

'Frustrated' Khawaja to lead Australia in tour match

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Under-pressure Australia batsman Usman Khawaja is "frustrated" after failing to convert a number of starts in the Ashes series but insists his batting is in a good place as he looks for form in the tour match against Derbyshire on Thursday.

Team effort the key, says Bumrah after demolishing Sri Lanka

Team effort the key, says Bumrah after demolishing Sri Lanka

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Jasprit Bumrah was keen to share the plaudits with the rest of the attack, even though he was the undoubted star of the bowling show during India's seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka.

Embassy denies Sudan runner applied for UK asylum

Embassy denies Sudan runner applied for UK asylum

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

The Sudanese Embassy on Friday denied that one of its Olympic runners had applied for asylum in the U.K, contradicting previous reports.

Ashes, 4th Test: Australia hope for return of saviour Smith

Ashes, 4th Test: Australia hope for return of saviour Smith

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

In the cold light of defeat and without Smith's large shadow, Australia's batsmen have nowhere to hide and most head to Old Trafford in dire form.

'Stokes may well be handed a knighthood now'

'Stokes may well be handed a knighthood now'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Australian media can't have enough of 'miracle man' Stokes after Headingley thriller, compare him to Ian Botham.

Waugh wowed by deceptive Archer's 'X-factor'

Waugh wowed by deceptive Archer's 'X-factor'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Waugh did not find any problems with Archer's stamina either after the Barbados-born 24-year-old bowled 44 overs and took 5-91 at Lord's.

A teacher like no one else

A teacher like no one else

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Anjuli Bhargava discovers Brand Abha Adams.

West Ham confident of sealing Bowyer deal

West Ham confident of sealing Bowyer deal

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

Providing Bowyer passes a medical, West Ham hope to have him in their squad for Saturday's Premier league clash with Newcastle United.

Liverpool, Lazio through

Liverpool, Lazio through

Rediff.com13 Dec 2002

Sri Lanka face steely England as they fight to survive

Sri Lanka face steely England as they fight to survive

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

With just one win, Sri Lanka are currently at the sixth spot with four points and will have to win rest of their four matches to stay in contention for the semi-final.

Rupesh wins World Billiards point frame title

Rupesh wins World Billiards point frame title

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Rupesh Shah became only the fifth Indian cueist to lift the world title twice after he beat Australia's Matthew Bolton 6-2 in the final of the World Billiards in the point frame format in Leeds.

PHOTOS: Man charged in bottle throwing incident

PHOTOS: Man charged in bottle throwing incident

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

A man accused of throwing a plastic bottle onto the Olympic track seconds before the start of the men's 100-meter final pleaded not guilty Monday to creating a public nuisance.

Briton dies of rabies after dog-bite in India

Briton dies of rabies after dog-bite in India

Rediff.com29 May 2012

A British woman who contracted rabies after being bitten by a dog during a recent visit to India has died, making her first victim of the disease in the country since 2002, health officials announced on Monday night.

'England won't be weaker without Pietersen'

'England won't be weaker without Pietersen'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

England will not be weaker as a result of leading batsman Kevin Pietersen being dropped for this week's third and final Test against South Africa at Lord's, according to team mates Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan.

India thrash Sri Lanka to record 400th ODI win

India thrash Sri Lanka to record 400th ODI win

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

India on Tuesday notched up their 400th one-day international victory when they thrashed Sri Lanka by six wickets in the fourth ODI of the five-match series at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Olympic athlete claims asylum in Britain

Olympic athlete claims asylum in Britain

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Hours ahead of the Olympics, an African athlete has claimed political asylum in Britain. The man, believed to be a middle distance runner in his mid 20s from Africa, was held by the UK Borders Agency on Tuesday night after walking into a police station in Leeds and asking for asylum, The Daily Mail reported.

Bumrah reveals how he mastered the yorker

Bumrah reveals how he mastered the yorker

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Jasprit Bumrah is a premier practitioner of lethal yorkers but he considers his mastery in the art form to be just about 'decent' and that too after hours of intense net practice.

Stunning views of India's greenest building

Stunning views of India's greenest building

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

This is India's greenest building and one of the most eco-friendly buildings in the world.

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