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EPL Transfer round up: Liverpool extend skipper Henderson's contract

EPL Transfer round up: Liverpool extend skipper Henderson's contract

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Liverpool have extended captain Jordan Henderson's contract, the Premier League side said on Tuesday, putting an end to speculation over his future at the Merseyside club.

When Tendulkar made merry in April

When Tendulkar made merry in April

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Today, as he turns 40, Rediff.com looks at his memorable knocks in the 'Birthday month'.

Leclerc is Ferrari's new number one, says Hamilton

Leclerc is Ferrari's new number one, says Hamilton

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Lewis Hamilton believes Charles Leclerc has usurped four times world champion team mate Sebastian Vettel as Ferrari's favourite.

Kohli better than Tendulkar, Lara, Ponting: Vaughan

Kohli better than Tendulkar, Lara, Ponting: Vaughan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes India captain Virat Kohli is a better batsman across the three formats than legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara and Ricky Ponting.

Why the writing was on the wall for Vettel at Ferrari

Why the writing was on the wall for Vettel at Ferrari

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The writing has been on the wall for Sebastian Vettel since September 2018 when Ferrari announced Charles Leclerc as his Formula One team mate. The German, who will leave the Italian team at the end of a pandemic-hit 2020 season that has yet to start, was top dog at Maranello at the time but Leclerc was young, hungry and determined.

Vettel to leave Ferrari at end of F1 season

Vettel to leave Ferrari at end of F1 season

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Sebastian Vettel, who joined in 2015 with the dream of emulating boyhood hero Michael Schumacher in winning titles with the sport's oldest and most glamorous team, is out of contract at the end of the year.

Hamilton matches Schumacher's record with 91st win

Hamilton matches Schumacher's record with 91st win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Hamilton said he only realised the significance of what he had done when he came into the pitlane after taking the chequered flag.

Aatma director Suparn Verma: I was sick of horror being abused

Aatma director Suparn Verma: I was sick of horror being abused

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

'Atmospheric scares don't have to come from scenes in graveyards with dogs howling.... I chose to make a horror film because I was sick of this genre being abused by haunted villas, 200-year-old curses and the tacky way these films were being made,' Aatma director Suparn Verma tells Rediff.com's Nishi Tiwari and Sonil Dedhia.

AC Milan agree to sign Balotelli from Manchester City

AC Milan agree to sign Balotelli from Manchester City

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Mario Balotelli, whose wacky antics have filled the British newspapers almost daily in the last two and a half years, is set to return to Italy with AC Milan after a deal was agreed with Manchester City on Tuesday.

Down memory lane: The best and worst of Michael Schumacher

Down memory lane: The best and worst of Michael Schumacher

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher raced for the last time in Formula One at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, finishing seventh before heading into his second retirement.

We have nothing to lose, says Alonso

We have nothing to lose, says Alonso

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Winner of two Formula One championships in Brazil, Ferrari's Fernando Alonso says he feels less pressure and has nothing to lose as he chases another in Sunday's title-decider at Interlagos.

Barca's Vilanova dispels doubts over Fabregas form

Barca's Vilanova dispels doubts over Fabregas form

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Cesc Fabregas's second season back at Barcelona will be an improvement on his first, coach Tito Vilanova predicted on Saturday following the former Arsenal captain's indifferent start to the 2012-13 campaign.

In PHOTOS: The boy called Barack

In PHOTOS: The boy called Barack

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Stories surround United States President Barack Obama's growing up days focus on his birth in Hawaii, his time in Indonesia, his time living with his grandparents on Beretania Street in lower Makiki and his high school years at Punahou School. Here's a look at some adorable pictures of Barack Obama playing on the beaches of Hawaii, his boyhood days with his father and more.

Rooney pleads guilty to drink-driving, gets 2-year driving ban

Rooney pleads guilty to drink-driving, gets 2-year driving ban

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Former England soccer captain Wayne Rooney received a two-year driving ban on Monday after pleading guilty in a British court to drink-driving

Kaccha Limboo: Slow... but not steady enough

Kaccha Limboo: Slow... but not steady enough

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Kaccha Limboo is an original film with a just-about-fine first half and disappointingly weak, no-focus second.

Rooney wants to finish his career at Manchester United

Rooney wants to finish his career at Manchester United

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Wayne Rooney says it is highly unlikely that a scenario would arise causing him to switch allegiances to any Premier League side other than Manchester United or boyhood club Everton in the future.

Soccer Transfers: United offload Lukaku, Spurs strengthen as window shuts

Soccer Transfers: United offload Lukaku, Spurs strengthen as window shuts

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

With United unable to sign a replacement, the pressure will be on 21-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford to deliver the goals in a more central role than he has previously operated in.

Special day for Fabregas as he rejoins Barca

Special day for Fabregas as he rejoins Barca

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

An excited Cesc Fabregas was preparing for the "greatest challenge of life" after completing his move from Arsenal to Barcelona on Monday.

Sports Shorts: Schumi's son sets new target

Sports Shorts: Schumi's son sets new target

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Seven times world champion Michael Schumacher took his last win with Ferrari in China in 2006. He has not appeared in public since he suffered severe head injuries in a 2013 skiing accident.

Are you a Hamilton fan? Then design his new helmet

Are you a Hamilton fan? Then design his new helmet

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has challenged fans to design his race helmet for the new season starting in March.

Oscars 2015: Here's why these Best Director nominees are brilliant!

Oscars 2015: Here's why these Best Director nominees are brilliant!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Raja Sen takes stock of Best Director nominees at Oscars 2015.

F1: Sainz to replace Vettel at Ferrari next year

F1: Sainz to replace Vettel at Ferrari next year

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Spaniard Carlos Sainz will make a dream move to Ferrari next year, with Australian Daniel Ricciardo replacing him at McLaren, as Formula One's driver carousel took another big twirl on Thursday with the 2020 season yet to start. Ferrari said 25-year-old Sainz, who replaces four times World champion Sebastian Vettel alongside young Monegasque Charles Leclerc at the sport's most glamorous team, had signed for 2021 and 2022.

Something for everyone at the Golden Globes 2015

Something for everyone at the Golden Globes 2015

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

'This is the year of the three Bs -- Budapest, Boyhood and Birdman -- and if you love the movies, one or all three of those will feature in your top bracket in English language cinema this year.' Raja Sen takes stock of the recently concluded Golden Globes.

Rooney announces international retirement

Rooney announces international retirement

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The 31-year-old leaves as England's top goalscorer with 53 goals and most-capped outfield player with 119 appearances.

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Here's why captain Kohli is King

Here's why captain Kohli is King

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Run machine Virat Kohli is the second fastest to 25 Test centuries after Australian great Don Bradman.

Manchester City's title hopes hit by Everton teens

Manchester City's title hopes hit by Everton teens

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Manchester City's Premier League title hopes were delivered a grievous blow on Sunday as Everton's inspired Romelu Lukaku and teenagers Tom Davies and Ademola Lookman made it another crushing afternoon for Pep Guardiola.

Fabregas decides to join Barcelona

Fabregas decides to join Barcelona

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Cesc Fabregas has finally made up his mind to quit Arsenal this summer and join Barcelona in a 30 million move.

Why we should celebrate this year's Oscars

Why we should celebrate this year's Oscars

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Let the grandeur do the talking instead of the gags, says Raja Sen.

'Maradona leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy'

'Maradona leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Maradona was a uniquely gifted player who rose from the tough streets of Buenos Aires to reach the pinnacle of his sport.

Faldo receives knighthood from Queen

Faldo receives knighthood from Queen

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Six-times major winner Nick Faldo received his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday, describing the honour as beyond his boyhood dreams. Faldo, England's most successful golfer, won the British Open three times and the US Masters three times between 1987-96 and played in 11 Ryder Cups.

9/11: 20 Years Later, A Father Mourns A Dead Son

9/11: 20 Years Later, A Father Mourns A Dead Son

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Dates like 9/11 should never be allowed to pass by forgotten because terrorism is not to be borne, inhumanity is not to borne.

Hamilton pays respects at Senna's grave

Hamilton pays respects at Senna's grave

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has achieved a long-time ambition by paying his respects to boyhood idol Ayrton Senna at the Brazilian's grave. The 24-year-old McLaren driver told reporters he had gone to Sao Paulo's Morumbi cemetery on Wednesday, the day he arrived in Brazil, to see the triple world champion's final resting place.

The man behind Barca's new found defensive steel

The man behind Barca's new found defensive steel

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The Catalans have kept five clean sheets in their last six games, which bodes well for their title run in.

Oscars 2015: Jennifer Aniston, Emma Stone on the red carpet

Oscars 2015: Jennifer Aniston, Emma Stone on the red carpet

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

A look at the glamourous pictures.

PIX: Argentines pay tribute to Sala at special memorial

PIX: Argentines pay tribute to Sala at special memorial

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The 28-year-old's body was flown back to Argentina and arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday morning before being driven the 538 km (334 miles) to Progreso, where he grew up.

Nicki Minaj, Marion Cotillard, Reese: A day out in Hollywood

Nicki Minaj, Marion Cotillard, Reese: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

Soccer Extras: Neymar revisits Barca, but only for a legal dispute

Soccer Extras: Neymar revisits Barca, but only for a legal dispute

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

A season of sixes and sadness for F1

A season of sixes and sadness for F1

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Lewis Hamilton collected his champion's trophy at a glittering gala in Paris after ending the year in touching distance of Michael Schumacher's records for wins and titles.

Hamilton can emulate Senna

Hamilton can emulate Senna

Rediff.com27 May 2008

At the age of 23, the Briton became the youngest F1 driver to win at Monaco and secured membership of an elite that all Grand Prix racers aspire to join.