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Opener Shehzad shines as Pak cruise past Zimbabwe

Opener Shehzad shines as Pak cruise past Zimbabwe

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Opener Ahmed Shehzad struck 70 from 50 deliveries to help Pakistan cruise to a 25-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first Twenty20 international played at Harare Sports Club on Friday.

The Clintons are back! Hillary holds first major campaign rally

The Clintons are back! Hillary holds first major campaign rally

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Officially kicking off her 2016 presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton on Saturday gave a rallying call to build "real and lasting prosperity" that "should be shared by all" and not just by CEOs and billionaires.

Balotelli could return against Manchester United

Balotelli could return against Manchester United

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Mario Balotelli could return for Liverpool at Manchester United this weekend having returned to training after missing a month with a thigh injury, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Friday.

Arsenal set to spend 40 mln pounds to reel in Suarez?

Arsenal set to spend 40 mln pounds to reel in Suarez?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reportedly given the green light to break the bank and spend 40 million pounds on controversial Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and the club is confident that Suarez will quit Liverpool for a sensational move to the Emirates.

EPL: Reds sweating over Sturridge fitness for Southampton clash

EPL: Reds sweating over Sturridge fitness for Southampton clash

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

"It's not much better at the moment. With Daniel's injury we have to take it day by day, and see if he's better," Klopp told a news conference on Friday.

Football Briefs: Ancelotti turns down Italy job

Football Briefs: Ancelotti turns down Italy job

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

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

Here is what Liverpool's new boss Klopp expects from the team...

Here is what Liverpool's new boss Klopp expects from the team...

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

"We want to get back the trust and confidence in our own skills, in our quality. That needs time," he told reporters.

Ahmed set for Ashes call after becoming Australian

Ahmed set for Ashes call after becoming Australian

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Pakistan-born leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed was named an Australian citizen on Tuesday, clearing the final procedural hurdle for his selection for the Ashes series against England starting on July 10.

The Mummy: Tom Cruise fights beasts and boredom!

The Mummy: Tom Cruise fights beasts and boredom!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

'As the longest-lasting action hero, Cruise doesn't go down without a fight.' 'He throws in a quip here and there, runs like he's only ran in his last 20 movies, takes a whole lot of pounding from beauties and beasts, but The Mummy's garbled mythology and recycled imagery doesn't have the wits to complement his popping-from-the-veins enthusiasm,' says Sukanya Verma.

Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor sentenced to 175 years for sexual abuse

Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor sentenced to 175 years for sexual abuse

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Disgraced long-time USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced on Wednesday to 40 to 175 years in prison for molesting young female gymnasts, following days of wrenching testimony from about 160 of his victims, including Olympic medallists.

Fiery Klopp due to land in Anfield on Thursday

Fiery Klopp due to land in Anfield on Thursday

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Former Borussia Dortmund manager Juergen Klopp is expected at Anfield on Thursday as the German edges closer to becoming Brendan Rodgers' successor at Liverpool.

Former Dortmund manager Klopp to sign three-year deal for Liverpool job?

Former Dortmund manager Klopp to sign three-year deal for Liverpool job?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Klopp is understood to be open to the idea of a move, the reports said, adding that talks between Liverpool and his representatives were progressing well.

Champions League: Rodgers unimpressed by Balotelli's shirt swap

Champions League: Rodgers unimpressed by Balotelli's shirt swap

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Mario Balotelli's misfiring career at Anfield took another turn for the worst against Real Madrid on Wednesday with a halftime shirt-swap that did not impress manager Brendan Rodgers.

EPL PHOTOS: Lively Lukaku sparks Everton comeback at West Brom

EPL PHOTOS: Lively Lukaku sparks Everton comeback at West Brom

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Everton now go to up to fifth in the table with 12 points from seven games

Short boundaries: Munro gets NZ call-up; Chigumbura quits Zim captaincy

Short boundaries: Munro gets NZ call-up; Chigumbura quits Zim captaincy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Summarising everything cricket from around the world...

Djokovic confident as he aims to win his third slam this year

Djokovic confident as he aims to win his third slam this year

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic lost to rivals Roger Federer and Andy Murray in the finals of US Open warm-up events but the Serb insists those defeats have aided his preparations for the last grand slam of the season.

Is it time to call him Sir Mo Farah?

Is it time to call him Sir Mo Farah?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Rio repeat proves London was no fluke, says Farah

EPL updates: Klopp dismisses title race talk

EPL updates: Klopp dismisses title race talk

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

McTominay injury takes gloss of vibrant United display

EPL: City thrash Watford; Maddison fires Leicester to win over Spurs

EPL: City thrash Watford; Maddison fires Leicester to win over Spurs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

James Maddison scored a brilliant winner to help Leicester City come from behind and beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday in a match dominated by VAR drama.

Swansea reluctantly sack manager Monk after poor run

Swansea reluctantly sack manager Monk after poor run

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Swansea City "reluctantly" sacked manager Garry Monk on Wednesday, following a dreadful run which has seen the Welsh club plummet towards the Premier League relegation zone.

Liverpool's Coutinho can be biggest star in England, says Neymar

Liverpool's Coutinho can be biggest star in England, says Neymar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

"When he has the ball at his feet, he can make things happen for himself and he can make things happen for other players. He is a very special player."

Can City-bound Sterling do justice to 49 million pound deal?

Can City-bound Sterling do justice to 49 million pound deal?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Manchester City are about to find out whether Raheem Sterling has the ability to justify his enormous price tag or is just another over-rated young English footballer motivated purely by his bank balance.

2018 World Cup Qualifiers: Gayle's record ton powers WI to victory

2018 World Cup Qualifiers: Gayle's record ton powers WI to victory

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Chris Gayle joined Hashim Amla and Sachin Tendulkar as only the third batsman in the history of ODI cricket to score centuries against 11 different countries, while Shimron Hetmyer hit his maiden century as the Windies defeated the United Arab Emirates by 60 runs in their opening Group A fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 at the Old Hararians in Harare on Tuesday.

All hail Klopp, the man behind Liverpool's phenomenal rise

All hail Klopp, the man behind Liverpool's phenomenal rise

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Liverpool players hail Juergen Klopp impact after defeating City.

Liverpool's Sturridge set to return in January

Liverpool's Sturridge set to return in January

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge is set for a January return, according to manager Brendan Rodgers, who hinted he was unlikely to dip into the transfer market to solve the club's current striker issues.

'Football will never change, it will always be about winning'

'Football will never change, it will always be about winning'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Jose Mourinho believes football is only about winning and that managers who favour a possession-dominated beautiful game and neglect steely defence and lethal counter-attacking are "stupid".

Tearful colleagues pay tributes to murdered British MP Jo Cox

Tearful colleagues pay tributes to murdered British MP Jo Cox

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Tearful British MPs paid glowing tributes to their slain colleague Jo Cox in the House of Commons on Monday at a special session to honour the "passionate and progressive" Labour politician who was murdered by a far-right activist.

EPL: City go top again; Rashford and Martial give United win

EPL: City go top again; Rashford and Martial give United win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Top-class goals from Bernardo Silva and Sergio Aguero took Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League in a 2-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

Upset with newspaper, US gunman kills 5 in newsroom shooting

Upset with newspaper, US gunman kills 5 in newsroom shooting

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The shooting was the deadliest day for US journalism since 9/11 terror attacks.

EPL: Under-pressure Pearson hits out at Leicester fans

EPL: Under-pressure Pearson hits out at Leicester fans

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Leicester City fans should stay at home if they are not prepared to support the Premier League's bottom club during a dismal run of form, manager Nigel Pearson said following their 3-1 home defeat by Liverpool on Tuesday.

'Stench' of Nassar scandal will dog USA Gymnastics for years

'Stench' of Nassar scandal will dog USA Gymnastics for years

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The scandal stemming from longtime USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse of young female athletes could take a financial toll on the sports federation for years, sponsorship executives said.

Tons on captaincy debut: Kohli, Smith do a first in same series!

Tons on captaincy debut: Kohli, Smith do a first in same series!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

How rare is it for two players to score hundreds on captaincy debut in the same series? Virat Kohli got two when he led India in the first Test against Australia in Adelaide. Now, Steven Smith got one in his first Test as captain in the ongoing second Test at Brisbane.

EPL PHOTOS: Hull edge clear of danger; Wigan relegated

EPL PHOTOS: Hull edge clear of danger; Wigan relegated

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Hull City edged towards Premier League safety while Wigan Athletic, will play in the third tier of English football.

Livepool manager Rodgers wants Suarez to apologise to club

Livepool manager Rodgers wants Suarez to apologise to club

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Wantaway Liverpool striker Luis Suarez must apologise to his club and teammates if he wants to be welcomed back into the squad, manager Brendan Rodgers said.

C'wealth Youth Games: Lifter Deru, high jumper Shankar win gold

C'wealth Youth Games: Lifter Deru, high jumper Shankar win gold

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Delhi boy Tejaswin Shankar produced a record-shattering performance as Indians struck two gold and a silver medal to launch their Commonwealth Youth Games campaign on a rousing note in Apia, Samoa, on Monday.

Liverpool beat Melbourne Victory as Suarez thrills

Liverpool beat Melbourne Victory as Suarez thrills

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard slotted a first-half goal and Iago Aspas a second in injury-time to secure a 2-0 win over Melbourne Victory but Luis Suarez hogged the limelight at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

EPL PHOTOS: Henderson's freak goal helps Liverpool

EPL PHOTOS: Henderson's freak goal helps Liverpool

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Midfielder Jordan Henderson's fluke second-half goal kept Liverpool firmly in contention.

EPL: Gut instinct over tactics pays off for Liverpool

EPL: Gut instinct over tactics pays off for Liverpool

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

'We were looking at making a positive change -- so Coutinho was going to come off and we were going to put Danny Ings on. I'm glad I kept him on'

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City score big wins; United, Chelsea held

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City score big wins; United, Chelsea held

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

A round-up of Saturday's matches in the English Premier League.

Football Extras: FIFA bans Chelsea from next two transfer windows

Football Extras: FIFA bans Chelsea from next two transfer windows

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

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