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ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Archer was released by the franchise last week. His name doesn't figure in the list of players who have registered for the IPL auction, set to be held on December 19 in Dubai.

Harry Brook admits having a 'blow-up'

Harry Brook admits having a 'blow-up'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

England batter Harry Brook admitted that he had a blow-up after he fell to Mitchell Starc on Day 4 of the third Test of the Ashes 2023 series on Sunday.

'Measured aggression': How England can upset India in Tests

'Measured aggression': How England can upset India in Tests

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Former pacer Steven Finn urged England to take a cue from Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen's centuries in their 10-wicket win in the 2012 Mumbai Test.

Singh closes in on Woods

Singh closes in on Woods

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

Vijay Singh inched to within 3.08 points of Woods following his victory in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

How England scripted a stunning comeback win over India

How England scripted a stunning comeback win over India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley scripted a remarkable turnaround and set up England's thrilling 28-run victory against India in the opening Test at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday.

Woods looks to regain limelight

Woods looks to regain limelight

Rediff.com6 May 2004

Tiger Woods will return to competition this week at the Wachovia Championship after a three-week layoff.

Woods ends long absence, to play in next week's Augusta Masters

Woods ends long absence, to play in next week's Augusta Masters

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Tiger Woods ended weeks of speculation on Friday when he announced he will play in next week's Masters golf tournament at Augusta National.

Injured Woods unsure about playing in British Open

Injured Woods unsure about playing in British Open

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Tiger Woods, who skipped this month's US Open with leg injuries, said on Tuesday he was not sure whether he would be ready to play in the British Open.

Atwal tied 18th with Tiger Woods

Atwal tied 18th with Tiger Woods

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Arjun Atwal made a strong start, with a two-under 68, to be placed at tied 18th along with Tiger Woods after the opening round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at the Firestone Country Club, Akron, Ohio. At the top of the table is Adam Scott, who has with him Steve Williams, the caddie Woods sacked recently.

PHOTOS: Tiger Woods nearing dominance with Players win

PHOTOS: Tiger Woods nearing dominance with Players win

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Playing with controlled aggression, Tiger Woods gave notice at the Players Championship that he stands poised to reassert his dominance once again on the world of golf.

Singh extends lead over Woods

Singh extends lead over Woods

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

The Fijian took a step closer to gaining the world number one ranking by extending his lead to three shots over Tiger Woods in the third round of the $5 million Deutsche Bank Championship.

Tiger Woods' lady love Lindsey Vonn a fashion diva!

Tiger Woods' lady love Lindsey Vonn a fashion diva!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

With golf legend Tiger Woods on her side, Lindsey Vonn is bound to take great leaps in her career.

Woods visits did nothing for Aussie golf, says Thomson

Woods visits did nothing for Aussie golf, says Thomson

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Tiger Woods's taxpayer-funded visits Down Under did nothing to help Australia's ailing golf tour, which is stuck in a losing battle for relevance unless it does more to embrace Asia, according to five-times British Open champion Peter Thomson.

'Labuschagne is over complicating things a little bit'

'Labuschagne is over complicating things a little bit'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Ricky Ponting has offered technical advice to Australia's batters Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head to counter England's bowling attack ahead of the second Ashes Test.

Mission Impossible! Can struggling England stop India?

Mission Impossible! Can struggling England stop India?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

India and England have played with contrasting approaches in the World Cup so far, producing contrasting results. That is unlikely to change when the teams meet in Lucknow on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Koepka holds off Woods to win PGA Championship

Sports Shorts: Koepka holds off Woods to win PGA Championship

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

3rd Test PHOTOS: India crush England in epic 434-runs victory

3rd Test PHOTOS: India crush England in epic 434-runs victory

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Images from Day 4 of the third Test between India and England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Sunday

Flamboyant England look to take sheen off India's home record

Flamboyant England look to take sheen off India's home record

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

India's bid to win a 17th consecutive home Test series, however, hinges on the success of their three-pronged spin attack comprising Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.

Tiger Woods back on the prowl

Tiger Woods back on the prowl

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Tiger Woods got a sneak preview of the venue for the US Open, playing his first round of golf since having knee surgery seven weeks ago.

Tiger Woods not invincible anymore

Tiger Woods not invincible anymore

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

Throughout his career, Woods has made golf look easy, but since last year the 27-year-old American's frailties have been exposed.

England might play all-spin attack in Vizag, says McCullum

England might play all-spin attack in Vizag, says McCullum

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

England coach Brendon McCullum warned that if the pitch indeed favours the spinners, England would not be afraid to field an all-spin attack.

Woods, Toms in Matchplay final

Woods, Toms in Matchplay final

Rediff.com2 Mar 2003

Woods overcame Adam Scott of Australia while Toms beat Peter Lonard \n\nin the semi-finals.

PGA: Struggling Woods misses cut at third major in a row

PGA: Struggling Woods misses cut at third major in a row

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Tiger Woods plumbed new depths when he missed the cut in a third successive major for the first time in his career at the storm-delayed PGA Championship on Saturday.

Gillette will not renew Woods endorsement contract

Gillette will not renew Woods endorsement contract

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Procter & Gamble Co's Gillette brand will not renew its endorsement contract with golfer Tiger Woods, which ends on Dec. 31, a company spokesman confirmed on Thursday.

Tiger Woods girlfriend Lindsey Vonn wounded

Tiger Woods girlfriend Lindsey Vonn wounded

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

Olympic downhill champion Lindsey Vonn partially tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and suffered a mild strain to her right knee after crashing during training on Tuesday, US ski officials said on Wednesday.

Injured Woods pulls out of US Open

Injured Woods pulls out of US Open

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Tiger Woods has ruled himself out of next week's US Open because of injury, he announced on Tuesday.

Jeev, Jyoti tied second behind Woods

Jeev, Jyoti tied second behind Woods

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

On a perfect day when birdies were in abundance, Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa began with a bang and returned identical cards of five-under 67 to finish tied second behind Tiger Woods after the opening round in the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday.

Enjoy theatre of playing against India: Stokes ahead of 100th Test

Enjoy theatre of playing against India: Stokes ahead of 100th Test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

England captain Ben Stokes tried hard to be self-effacing on the eve of his 100th Test appearance, saying "milestones are what they are" but he is looking forward to the "theatre" that would come with playing the marquee game against a star-studded India.

Beckham more global than me: Woods

Beckham more global than me: Woods

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The American golfer was voted the "ultimate sports star" in a survey conducted last month by ESPN TV.

Tiger Woods gets the nod for Ryder Cup

Tiger Woods gets the nod for Ryder Cup

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Despite a tumultuous year on and off the course for Tiger Woods, the world number one will have one more chance for golfing glory after being named Tuesday as one of four wildcard picks for next month's Ryder Cup.

McIlroy edges out Woods in lucrative shootout in China

McIlroy edges out Woods in lucrative shootout in China

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

World number six Rory McIlroy produced some dazzling golf on the back nine to overcome a sniffling Tiger Woods by one shot in their lucrative 'Match at Mission Hills' in China.

Kaymer replaces Woods as world number two

Kaymer replaces Woods as world number two

Rediff.com23 Jan 2011

German golfer Martin Kaymer leapfrogged Tiger Woods to become the world number two when he stormed his way to an eight-shot victory in the Abu Dhabi Championship on Sunday.

Woods sets up US Open playoff

Woods sets up US Open playoff

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Tiger Woods rolled in a 15-foot birdie putt at the last to join fellow American Rocco Mediate in an 18-hole playoff for the 108th US Open.

Stokes back as England eye revival against South Africa

Stokes back as England eye revival against South Africa

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

England have been largely rusty and inconsistent despite having a dangerous squad on paper.

US Open golf: Woods sinks to bottom; Johnson, Stenson share lead

US Open golf: Woods sinks to bottom; Johnson, Stenson share lead

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Tiger Woods sank to the bottom of the US Open leaderboard after an opening round 10-over 80 on Thursday, but vowed to fight on and return to the top.

Kohli's absence gives England an edge in Test series

Kohli's absence gives England an edge in Test series

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

'...Virat adds to the quality of any contest because he is such a wonderful player who brings fire, passion, competitiveness and great fan following to the sport. But personal matters always take preference over cricketing matters.'

US vetoes UN resolution on immediate Gaza ceasefire; UK abstains from voting

US vetoes UN resolution on immediate Gaza ceasefire; UK abstains from voting

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The 15-nation Council met on Friday to vote on the resolution tabled by the United Arab Emirates and backed by over 90 member states. The resolution got the backing of 13 Council members who voted in its favour while the United Kingdom abstained.

Woods shoots 74 in frustrating Pebble Beach return

Woods shoots 74 in frustrating Pebble Beach return

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Tiger Woods, who demolished the opposition by a record 15 strokes at the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, made a less than triumphant return to the Pacific coast layout on Thursday with a three-over-par 74.

British Open: Leader Johnson holds firm; Woods misses cut

British Open: Leader Johnson holds firm; Woods misses cut

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

More than 24 hours after Dustin Johnson began his second round at the wind-lashed British Open he ended it still on top of the leaderboard.

India look to maintain stranglehold over England in Ranchi

India look to maintain stranglehold over England in Ranchi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

For the 'Bazball' inspired England, the win in Hyderabad has become a distant memory and a repeat of 2021 looks likely when India bounced back to win the four-Test series 3-1.