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Osaka 'a Jesse Owens of Japan' for racial injustice stand

Osaka 'a Jesse Owens of Japan' for racial injustice stand

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Osaka's focus has been on racial injustice over the last few months, the 23-year-old has long been a symbol for change in Japan.

PICS: Sporting legends turn out for Biles at Olympics gymnastics

PICS: Sporting legends turn out for Biles at Olympics gymnastics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

American sporting legends including Serena Williams, Michael Phelps and Nastia Liukin turned out witness Simone Biles go for a fifth Olympic gold medal on Tuesday as Biles-mania continued to grip Paris.

Owen on target again

Owen on target again

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

Owen trains for England

Owen trains for England

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

The England striker is bidding to prove his fitness for Saturday's Group Six World Cup qualifier at Old Trafford.

Owen silences his critics

Owen silences his critics

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

Owen 'tricks' for England

Owen 'tricks' for England

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

Owen passes Real Madrid medical

Owen passes Real Madrid medical

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

Real Madrid club doctors gave the all-clear to sign the 24-year-old player after a two and 3/4-hour medical.

Bikramjit's heroics lead India to bronze medal glory

Bikramjit's heroics lead India to bronze medal glory

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

After the match ended in a 2-2 stalemate in regulation time, strikers Gurjot Singh, Manmeet Singh, and Sourabh Anand Kushwaha converted their penalties in the tense shootout, while Bikramjit made three outstanding saves to secure victory against New Zealand.

Now or never, says Owen

Now or never, says Owen

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

The striker believes England has some promising talent to win Euro 2004.

Houllier believes Owen will stay

Houllier believes Owen will stay

Rediff.com8 May 2004

Owen, 24, is out of contract at the end of next season and preliminary talks about a new deal have begun.

Owen blames Liverpool mismanagement for injuries

Owen blames Liverpool mismanagement for injuries

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Former England striker Michael Owen has blamed mismanagement in his early days at Liverpool for the injuries that have blighted his career.

Chennaiyin FC bolster defence with new signing

Chennaiyin FC bolster defence with new signing

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

India defender Pritam Kotal joins the Marina Machans

Owen is better than Beckham: Best

Owen is better than Beckham: Best

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

'Beckham's importance as a media star is greater than his importance as a player,' former Manchester United great George Best said.

Who really snubbed Jesse Owens?

Who really snubbed Jesse Owens?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

In 1936, the press allowed itself to be seduced by Nazi propaganda; sift through the archives, and there is no shortage of admiring reports about the economic and social development of Germany under the Hitler regime. In 2008, there seems to be the same unquestioning admiration for Communist China as for Nazi Germany.

Owen eyes CL to salvage international career

Owen eyes CL to salvage international career

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Manchester United's Michael Owen believes Champions League football will be the key for him to regain his place in the England squad for the 2010 World Cup.

Owen undergoes surgery in US

Owen undergoes surgery in US

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

The England striker had a second knee operation and will start an intensive rehabilitation programme immediately.

Owen's return gives England a lift

Owen's return gives England a lift

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Michael Owen has given coach Steve McClaren a lift before September's Euro 2008 qualifiers by returning to action.

Owen rallies Man Utd past Barcelona

Owen rallies Man Utd past Barcelona

Rediff.com31 Jul 2011

Michael Owen scored a brilliant 76th minute goal to give Manchester United a 2-1 victory over FC Barcelona on Saturday night.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape make SA20 final again!

Sunrisers Eastern Cape make SA20 final again!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Sunrisers had won the title in the inaugural season in 2023 by defeating Pretoria Capitals. They had beaten Durban SuperGiants in the 2024 edition of SA20.

PIX: Mumbaikars bring out the vote

PIX: Mumbaikars bring out the vote

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Till 3 pm Mumbai and suburbs saw a muted 40 per cent voting, but for those who voted it was an occasion to remember.

Michael Owen factfile

Michael Owen factfile

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

The Liverpool and England striker is joining Real Madrid.

England have been poor: Owen

England have been poor: Owen

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

Michael Owen, who will lead England in the final WC qualifier against Poland, admits his team has been poor and lack confidence

Owen heads England to victory

Owen heads England to victory

Rediff.com14 Oct 2004

Michael Owen presented in Man U colours

Michael Owen presented in Man U colours

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

The official presentation of Michael Owen in the Manchester United shirt took place on Monday.

Owen, Beckham hold key for England

Owen, Beckham hold key for England

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

Owen's goals and Beckham's passing and dead-ball skills are England's main attacking weapons.

Ferguson wants plenty of goals from Owen

Ferguson wants plenty of goals from Owen

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson knows how many goals he wants new signing Michael Owen to score next season -- "plenty."

Owen completes surprise Man U move

Owen completes surprise Man U move

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Former European Footballer of the Year Michael Owen has completed a surprise free transfer move to Manchester United, the Premier League champions said on Friday.

Owen ruled out of Turkey clash

Owen ruled out of Turkey clash

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

The England striker has been ruled out of Saturday's Euro 2004 qualifier against Turkey after failing to recover from a shin injury, British newspapers reported.

Owen leaves Liverpool options open

Owen leaves Liverpool options open

Rediff.com12 Nov 2003

England striker Michael Owen's refusal to commit himself to Anfield beyond 2005.

Owen must prove himself again: Capello

Owen must prove himself again: Capello

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Michael Owen must prove he can still cut it at the highest level if he is to force his way back into World Cup contention, England manager Fabio Capello has told the Manchester United striker.

Death threats part of game: Owen

Death threats part of game: Owen

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

"I can't tell you how many times it has happened to me now," the England striker said.

Only Zidane better than Gerrard, says Owen

Only Zidane better than Gerrard, says Owen

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Steven Gerrard is second only to Zinedine Zidane in terms of his world-class status, says former England and Liverpool striker Michael Owen.

Former United striker Owen joins Stoke City

Former United striker Owen joins Stoke City

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Former Manchester United striker Michal Owen has joined Stoke City on a one-year contract, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Owen leaves United after injury-hit spell

Owen leaves United after injury-hit spell

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Former England forward Michael Owen has left Manchester United after a frustrating three years at the club where he barely featured and his injury curse continued to strike.

Owen takes Liverpool into final

Owen takes Liverpool into final

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

His 107th-minute strike gave Liverpool a 2-0 win over Sheffield United.

England lose Owen in Austria friendly win

England lose Owen in Austria friendly win

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

England secured a straightforward 1-0 friendly win over Euro 2008 co-hosts Austria on Friday but suffered the more significant loss of Michael Owen to injury. Already without Wayne Rooney for Wednesday's potentially decisive Euro 2008 Group E qualifier against Croatia, England saw striker Owen leave the pitch in Vienna after 34 minutes.

Gene Hackman's 10 Must Watch Films On OTT

Gene Hackman's 10 Must Watch Films On OTT

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Gene Hackman had a long and rich career, playing leading and supporting roles in many Hollywood films.

Owen goal saves Newcastle

Owen goal saves Newcastle

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Newcastle United drew a scrappy Premier League relegation clash 1-1 at Birmingham City on Monday leaving coach Kevin Keegan still without a win in eight league matches since returning to the club. The draw lifted Newcastle one spot to 14th with 29 points from 30 matches, while Birmingham rose from 17th to 16th taking their tally to 27 points from 30 games.

Michael Owen in England B squad

Michael Owen in England B squad

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Michael Owen was named in the England B squad to play Albania at Burnley on May 25.