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Mohun Bagan SG banned from registering new players

Mohun Bagan SG banned from registering new players

Rediff.com5 May 2025

'The issue stems from transfer of a player named Jason Cummings from another club two years ago and the training compensation fee. We have completed the payments at the time of signing.'

Giant-killer Robson knocks out China's Li Na

Giant-killer Robson knocks out China's Li Na

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

China's ninth seed Li Na suffered the same fate as Kim Clijsters as she was dumped out of the US Open on Friday by British teenager Laura Robson.

Don't blame Ferguson for United's problems, says Robson

Don't blame Ferguson for United's problems, says Robson

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson has labelled it a "pathetic excuse" to blame ex-boss Alex Ferguson's presence at matches for the club's current struggles.

Bobby Robson shone like a beacon of decency

Bobby Robson shone like a beacon of decency

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

Throughout a life spent almost entirely devoted to football, former England manager Bobby Robson shone like a beacon of decency and old-fashioned values, of all that is good in the game.

From prodigy to giant-killer, Robson comes of age

From prodigy to giant-killer, Robson comes of age

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

With Virginia Wade the last Briton, male or female, to win a Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in 1977, the 18-year-old has to deal with plenty of expectation on her shoulders.

Van Nistelrooy named Leicester City manager

Van Nistelrooy named Leicester City manager

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Van Nistelrooy has also gained valuable experience as Assistant Coach for the Netherlands national team under Guus Hiddink.

Indians Were At X'mas WWI Truce!

Indians Were At X'mas WWI Truce!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The German and British sides, along with the Indian soldiers, met at halfway points, on no man's land and gave the Indian soldiers sweets and Christmas trees and they offered biscuits and cognac in return.

Man Utd part ways with Sir Alex Ferguson, sparking outrage

Man Utd part ways with Sir Alex Ferguson, sparking outrage

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Manchester United's most successful manager Alex Ferguson will step down as a global ambassador after the club's part-owners INEOS ended his multi-million pound contract.

Erigaisi tied-5th after Day 1 in World Rapid chess

Erigaisi tied-5th after Day 1 in World Rapid chess

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi opened his campaign with four victories and a solitary defeat in the World Rapid Chess Championship and was tied fifth, even as defending champion Magnus Carlsen endured a frustrating day, managing to log just one victory in New York.

Humpy's out? No problem! Women eye gold in Chess Olympiad

Humpy's out? No problem! Women eye gold in Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Koneru Humpy's non-participation in the event has not hampered the team's chances much as Vaishali has jumped significantly in rankings and is a force to reckon with in the women's circle.

Murray to end legendary career after Paris Games

Murray to end legendary career after Paris Games

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'Competing for Britain has been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and I'm extremely proud to get to do it one final time'

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Robinho arrested in Brazil to serve rape sentence

India condemns attack on Sikh high school student in Canada

India condemns attack on Sikh high school student in Canada

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

India on Saturday strongly condemned an assault, including the use of bear spray, on a 17-year-old Sikh high school student in Canada's British Columbia province this week and urged local authorities to investigate the incident and take prompt action against the perpetrators.

Indian women fencers exit in quarters; men bow out

Indian women fencers exit in quarters; men bow out

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The women's team of Taniksha Khatri, Jyotika Dutta, Ena Erora lost 25-45 against Korea to end their campaign.

Sikh student attacked in Canada in suspected hate crime

Sikh student attacked in Canada in suspected hate crime

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

In an apparent case of hate crime, a 17-year-old Sikh high school student was assaulted at a bus stop after an altercation with another teenager in Canada's British Columbia province, according to a media report on Thursday.

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

Chess: Arjun Erigaisi clinches Abu Dhabi Masters

Chess: Arjun Erigaisi clinches Abu Dhabi Masters

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Arjun also remained unbeaten through all the nine rounds and finished half a point ahead of Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov.

Online Chess Olympiad: Anand loses as India bows out in semis

Online Chess Olympiad: Anand loses as India bows out in semis

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The US team fought back brilliantly after being trounced in Round 1 by India to win the second and the Blitz tie-break 4.5-1.5, emerging victorious in an exciting semi-final in the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad on Tuesday.

Can England repeat their 1982 World Cup triumph vs France?

Can England repeat their 1982 World Cup triumph vs France?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

England spent little time celebrating Sunday's 3-0 World Cup win over Senegal before turning their thoughts to an intimidating quarter-final next Saturday against reigning champions France.

Ronaldo to don iconic No 7 jersey at Man United

Ronaldo to don iconic No 7 jersey at Man United

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

He donned the number seven shirt during his first stint at the club, following in the footsteps of great United players including George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona and David Beckham.

Bournemouth sack manager Parker after Liverpool thrashing

Bournemouth sack manager Parker after Liverpool thrashing

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Bournemouth said their search for a new manager would begin immediately and first team coach Gary O'Neil would take over in the interim. They host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic speeds into third round, Li avenges loss to Robson

PHOTOS: Djokovic speeds into third round, Li avenges loss to Robson

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

China's Li Na became the first player to reach the round of 16 at this year's US Open when she defeated Britain's Laura Robson 6-2, 7-5 on Friday.

Maria Sharapova spoils British party

Maria Sharapova spoils British party

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Maria Sharapova overcame Briton Laura Robson and a partisan crowd on Number One court to reach the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

EPL: Keeper Alisson heads Liverpool to last-gasp victory

EPL: Keeper Alisson heads Liverpool to last-gasp victory

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker scored a stunning header in the fifth minute of stoppage-time as Liverpool snatched a 2-1 victory at the death against relegated West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Sunday.

Cricket Australia changes rules to lure back 'overseas' players

Cricket Australia changes rules to lure back 'overseas' players

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Sydney-born Robson, 24, is the leading run-scorer in the English County Championship this season with Middlesex and the focus of an 'Ashes-themed tug of war'.

Boxing: Conceicao secures golden first for Brazil

Boxing: Conceicao secures golden first for Brazil

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Robson Conceicao won host Brazil's first ever Olympic boxing gold medal on Tuesday, the lightweight drawing inspiration from a vociferous home support to secure a unanimous points victory over Sofiane Oumiha of France.

US Open: Clijsters sent out by Brit, Murray cruises

US Open: Clijsters sent out by Brit, Murray cruises

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Images from the US Open matches played at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday.

Euro: Wales demolish Belgium to reach first ever semi-final

Euro: Wales demolish Belgium to reach first ever semi-final

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Rampant Wales defeated Belgium 3-1 to reach the Euro 2016 semi-finals with a victory that included a sensational strike by Hal Robson-Kanu and a goal for captain Ashley Williams on Friday.

PIX: Tennis stars too hot to handle at pre Wimbledon party

PIX: Tennis stars too hot to handle at pre Wimbledon party

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The stars were out in full force at the Kensington Roof Gardens, in London, on Thursday night.

Euro 2016: Welsh underdogs revel in greatest night with Belgium win

Euro 2016: Welsh underdogs revel in greatest night with Belgium win

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Ecstatic Wales coach Chris Coleman praised his "soldiers" after a shock 3-1 win over Belgium at Euro 2016 took the country to their first major tournament semi-final, and said they could match anyone if they were not afraid to fail.

Murray shoulders blame for Hopman Cup defeat

Murray shoulders blame for Hopman Cup defeat

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Andy Murray feels he let playing partner Laura Robson down by not delivering victory for Britain over Spain in the Hopman Cup final on Saturday.

Euro: Sturridge's late strike helps England edge past Wales

Euro: Sturridge's late strike helps England edge past Wales

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Substitute Daniel Sturridge scored a dramatic winner in injury time to steer England towards a 2-1 win over Wales and top spot in their Group B clash Euro 2016.

Tennis beauties add zing to pre-Wimbeldon bash

Tennis beauties add zing to pre-Wimbeldon bash

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Rediff.com lets you into the party zone...

This tactical disaster cost Belgium at Euro 2016

This tactical disaster cost Belgium at Euro 2016

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Wales's Euro 2016 victory over Belgium, officially the second-best team in football, showed again that you can have all the attacking talent in the world but if you are weak at the back you will be found out at the highest level.

Rueful Root brings up Decision Review System debate

Rueful Root brings up Decision Review System debate

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Two debatable decisions went against England in the first Test against India at Trent Bridge and middle-order batsman Joe Root said it was "little frustrating" to play without the Decision Review System.

PHOTOS: India's batting flops as England dominate Day 1 of Oval Test

PHOTOS: India's batting flops as England dominate Day 1 of Oval Test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Images from day one of the fifth and final Test between England and India at the Oval, in London, on Friday.

PHOTOS: India's pacers have England reeling on Day 3

PHOTOS: India's pacers have England reeling on Day 3

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Images from the third day's play in the first Test between India and England, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.

Indian boxers return empty-handed from World Championships

Indian boxers return empty-handed from World Championships

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Indian boxers will return empty-handed from the World Championships for the first time in four years after none of their five quarter-finalists made it to the semi-finals in the biennial mega-event, in Almaty, Kazkakhastan, on Wednesday. After the defeats of fourth seed Shiva Thapa (56kg) and sixth seed Manoj Kumar in the afternoon, Vikash Malik (60kg) and Sumit Sangwan (81kg) also lost their quarter-final bouts in the evening session.

Wozniacki, Bouchard, Williams: VOTE for BEST dressed player at US Open

Wozniacki, Bouchard, Williams: VOTE for BEST dressed player at US Open

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Who scored an ace in the style department? Who flopped?