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PIX: Real Madrid held to draw; Lazio floor Inter

PIX: Real Madrid held to draw; Lazio floor Inter

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Real Madrid's La Liga title bid took a dent after Zinedine Zidane's leaders were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Celta Vigo on Sunday, denied all three points by a late strike from Santi Mina. Lazio mounted a superb second-half comeback at the Olympic Stadium to beat Inter Milan 2-1 and move above Antonio Conte's side into second place in Serie A on Sunday.

Doctrove omitted from Champions Trophy

Doctrove omitted from Champions Trophy

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

An ICC spokesman said Billy Doctrove's absence had nothing to do with the Oval Test controversy.

Rlys to provide laptops to all officers

Rlys to provide laptops to all officers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

The ministry would spend about Rs 930 crore (Rs 9.30 billion) in the current fiscal year in information technology-related activities out of Rs 31,000 crore (Rs 310 billion) budget.

Imran seeks Inzamam apology from Hair

Imran seeks Inzamam apology from Hair

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan said Hair should apologise if he "has some respect for moral values".

Drop Hair from elite panel: Miandad

Drop Hair from elite panel: Miandad

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Javed Miandad said the four-match ban on Inzamam was an expected one given the seriousness of the issue.

Inzamam faces ICC hearing

Inzamam faces ICC hearing

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

The charges follow Pakistan's decision to stay in the dressing room after the tea interval on the fourth day of the fourth Test against England at The Oval last month.

Essar may face delay in Minnesota buyout

Essar may face delay in Minnesota buyout

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

The Essar group's proposed acquisition of Minnesota Steel is likely to be delayed, with the US state authorities taking time in providing the infrastructure required to move the project.

Miandad slams PCB for sacking Zaheer

Miandad slams PCB for sacking Zaheer

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

Former captain Javed Miandad has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for removing team manager Zaheer Abbas in the wake of last month's Oval test fiasco.

10 Things We LOVE About Alia Bhatt

10 Things We LOVE About Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Happy birthday, Alia!

Brokerages boost online trading

Brokerages boost online trading

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Brokerages are stepping up the gas on internet trading, targeting young office-goers and home keepers

'Andy will always be a titan'

'Andy will always be a titan'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'Remarkable discipline for training, competition, sacrifice, perfection, a little crazy but a legend of a bloke. Bravo Andy'.

Fans reign in the rain

Fans reign in the rain

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Fancy dress cooks shelter from the rain during day one of the fourth Test between England and the West Indies on Friday.

Umpire Bowden reaches century landmark

Umpire Bowden reaches century landmark

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

He became the eighth umpire to chalk up 100 one-day international appearances even though Tuesday's match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was washed out in Hamilton.

IMG unveils plan for Hyderabad

IMG unveils plan for Hyderabad

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

Sridevi: The Queen of Expressions

Sridevi: The Queen of Expressions

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Sridevi went through so many expressions in her career, and we love all of them!

Aus whip NZ in T20 tri-series final, take No. 1 ranking

Aus whip NZ in T20 tri-series final, take No. 1 ranking

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Australia cruised to a 19-run victory in a rain-affected Twenty20 tri-series final with New Zealand to claim the world number one ranking in the shortest form of the game for the first time.

Are India umpires no good?

Are India umpires no good?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

The ICC announced the expansion of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires on Friday.

ICC rejects Pakistan demand to keep out Hair

ICC rejects Pakistan demand to keep out Hair

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Pakistan had demanded not to appoint Australian umpire Darrell Hair for its future games after his role in the forfeited fourth Test against England.

Umpires must be diplomatic: Reporter

Umpires must be diplomatic: Reporter

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Was Pakistan dissent justified?

Was Pakistan dissent justified?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Is Darrell Hair the villain of the piece again?

Pakistan forfeit 4th Test after ball row

Pakistan forfeit 4th Test after ball row

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

England were awarded the final Test as Pakistan refused to return to the field after umpires Darrell Hair and Billy Doctrove imposed a five-run penalty against them for ball-tampering and changed the ball.

Manchester United mark 60 years since Munich air disaster

Manchester United mark 60 years since Munich air disaster

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Poignant ceremonies mark 60th anniversary of Munich air crash

US Open: After two marathons Federer sprints into fourth round

US Open: After two marathons Federer sprints into fourth round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Chasing a sixth US Open title, Federer needed just one hour and 46 minutes under a closed roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium to put away the 31st seed Lopez, leaving plenty in the tank after being forced to go the distance in his opening two matches.

Dolgopolov hits back at fixing claims: 'I don't want to even talk about it'

Dolgopolov hits back at fixing claims: 'I don't want to even talk about it'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Dolgopolov, who advanced to the 2nd round of the US Open on Wednesday, said he could not remember ever being approached to fix a match.

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2020 US Open in New York on Friday.

Oval fiasco is history: Doctrove

Oval fiasco is history: Doctrove

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

Doctrove is scheduled to officiate in the ODI series between hosts South Africa and India starting on Sunday.

US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza, Thiem advance to Round 2; Venus exits

US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza, Thiem advance to Round 2; Venus exits

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Images from Day 2 of the 2020 US Open in New York

Pujara ends run-drought as Derbyshire beat Surrey

Pujara ends run-drought as Derbyshire beat Surrey

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Cheteshwar Pujara ended his run-drought with an unbeaten 90 as Derbyshire beat Surrey by eight wickets in the Division Two County Championship match at the KIA Oval on Wednesday.

Determined Serena Williams has plenty left in tank

Determined Serena Williams has plenty left in tank

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The older Serena Williams gets, the more dominant she becomes. At 33, an age when most players start to fade, her grip on women's tennis looks as secure as ever.

Warne charged with dissent

Warne charged with dissent

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

The Australian leg spinner was reported by umpires Aleem Dar and Billy Bowden after showing dissent over an appeal against them.

Umpires get their eyes in

Umpires get their eyes in

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

Ahmed, Malik's actions reported

Ahmed, Malik's actions reported

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

Pakistan's Shabbir Ahmed and Shoaib Malik were pulled up for suspect bowling actions after the first Test against England.

Hoggard, Pakistan team fined

Hoggard, Pakistan team fined

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard was reported for excessive appealing as he celebrated the dismissal of Pakistan opening batsman Salman Butt.

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

No Indian still on Elite umpires' panel

No Indian still on Elite umpires' panel

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

The last Indian umpire on the Elite panel was former Test captain and spinner S Venkataraghavan, whose final assignment was during Australia's visit to Sri Lanka in March 2003.

US Open PIX: Serena whips Sharapova; easy for Djokovic

US Open PIX: Serena whips Sharapova; easy for Djokovic

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

A summary of the first day's play at the US Open.

Serena ready to take New York spotlight at US Open

Serena ready to take New York spotlight at US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Sloane Stephens will be defending her title at the U.S. Open but all eyes will be on Serena Williams over the coming two weeks as the six-times champion attempts to win her first Grand Slam title since becoming a mother.

Hair stands by Oval tampering decision

Hair stands by Oval tampering decision

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

The Australian umpire defended his decision to penalise Pakistan in the fourth Test against England, saying he would fight any move to oust him.

Inzamam wants Oval Test declared void

Inzamam wants Oval Test declared void

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Meanwhile, Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer said he had considered resigning over the fiasco.