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United's Shaw out for at least six months, says Van Gaal

United's Shaw out for at least six months, says Van Gaal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is expected to be sidelined for at least six months after breaking his right leg in two places, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday.

Junior soccer team, trapped in Thai caves, found safe after 9 days

Junior soccer team, trapped in Thai caves, found safe after 9 days

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

On June 23, the boys and their 25-year-old coach had entered the Tham Luang network of caves on a team outing. However, they were stranded following a heavy and continuous downpour that flooded the cave.

Six years after Taliban attack, Malala returns to Pak

Six years after Taliban attack, Malala returns to Pak

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Malala was dressed in Pakistani salwar kameez and dupatta. She was smiling and looked happy as he was greeted at the airport.

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

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

Benteke penalty snatches win for 10-man Liverpool vs Palace

Benteke penalty snatches win for 10-man Liverpool vs Palace

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Christian Benteke's last-gasp penalty completed 10-man Liverpool's fightback against Crystal Palace to keep alive their hopes of a top-four finish. Substitute Benteke went down after a faint challenge by Damien Delaney deep in stoppage time and coolly slotted home to add to Robert Firmino's equaliser on 72 minutes. James Milner's dismissal for a second yellow card on 62 minutes put Liverpool on the back foot, but Firmino took advantage of a scuffed clearance from Palace goalkeeper Alex McCarthy to cancel out Joe Ledley's low drive just after the break. "First half we started OK but forgot to shoot on the goal. But what we did in the end was brilliant," Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp told Sky Sports. "I feel sorry for Palace but I have just seen the replay (of the penalty decision) in the dressing room and it was a clear penalty. If there was no contact, Benteke would have been in a great position to shoot."

With big little sister absent, Venus is doing it for herself

With big little sister absent, Venus is doing it for herself

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Venus Williams carrying the hopes of the Williams clan while her younger sibling takes time out to have a baby.

WhatsApp: Israeli spyware used to snoop on Indian journalists

WhatsApp: Israeli spyware used to snoop on Indian journalists

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

These users span across four continents and included diplomats, political dissidents, journalists and senior government officials.

Ballack, Sheva to stay at Chelsea

Ballack, Sheva to stay at Chelsea

Rediff.com20 May 2007

We brought both these players in for three, four years, said the club chief executive.

Farah bows out indoors with European record

Farah bows out indoors with European record

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Mo Farah ended his indoor career with a new European record, winning the 5,000 metres at the Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix on Saturday in a time of 13 minutes 09.16 seconds.

How Harry Kane got Tottenham's title challenge back on track

How Harry Kane got Tottenham's title challenge back on track

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Harry Kane was hailed as 'unbelievable' after the England striker's 21st and 22nd goals of the season inspired Tottenham Hotspur to a routine win at hapless Aston Villa on Sunday that boosted their Premier League title ambitions.

Rusedski quits after Davis Cup win

Rusedski quits after Davis Cup win

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

Greg Rusedski announced his retirement after helping Britain to establish a 3-0 lead over the Netherlands in Davis Cup.

Kvyat collisions dump Vettel out of Russian GP

Kvyat collisions dump Vettel out of Russian GP

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel let rip with a blast of swear words after two first lap collisions with Red Bull's Daniil Kvyat dumped him out of the Russian's home race on Sunday.

Girl's story of hotel 'rape'

Girl's story of hotel 'rape'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

The 17-year-old girl who says she was gang-raped by Premiership soccer stars has claimed they 'laughed' as they took turns to attack her.

Ashes 2017-18: Anderson scared of Australia's 'dangerous' bowling in Gabba?

Ashes 2017-18: Anderson scared of Australia's 'dangerous' bowling in Gabba?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

England paceman James Anderson raised concerns about potentially 'dangerous' short-pitched bowling at the tourists' tail-enders during the first Ashes Test, but his captain Joe Root said the lower order would just need to learn to 'deal with it'.

Shorts: US Olympic champ Dwyer retires after doping ban

Shorts: US Olympic champ Dwyer retires after doping ban

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Summary of sports persons and events in the news on Friday.

Mediterranean migrants crisis: EU triples funding for sea patrols

Mediterranean migrants crisis: EU triples funding for sea patrols

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

European leaders on Thursday agreed to triple its naval search mission in the Mediterranean, restoring its funding to last year's level. The decision comes four days after up to 900 desperate people drowned trying to reach Europe from Libya.

Arctic to the Andes: A 15,000-km bicycle ride

Arctic to the Andes: A 15,000-km bicycle ride

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Riding solo from the Arctic to the Andes exposed him to a variety of people and cultures while allowing him to connect with himself, Dhruv Bogra tells Amrita Singh.

EPL PHOTOS: Man City surge clear through Sterling as Spurs suffer

EPL PHOTOS: Man City surge clear through Sterling as Spurs suffer

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Images from the EPL matches played on Saturday

EPL: Van Gaal mulls quitting United even as Carrick defends flop show

EPL: Van Gaal mulls quitting United even as Carrick defends flop show

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

United suffered their fourth successive defeat in all competition on Saturday when they were beaten by Stoke in the Premier League -- a result that extended their winless run to seven games.

Sprinter Gay continues impressive buildup with Lausanne win

Sprinter Gay continues impressive buildup with Lausanne win

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

American champion Tyson Gay continued his impressive buildup to next month's World championships on Thursday by winning the 100 metres at Lausanne's Athletissima Diamond League meeting in 9.79 seconds.

Ballack interested in Chelsea move

Ballack interested in Chelsea move

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

Michael Ballack's agent said the Bayern Munich playmaker was also interested in moving to Chelsea

Hales, Roy power England to crushing win against Sri Lanka

Hales, Roy power England to crushing win against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

An England record opening partnership of 256 between Alex Hales and Jason Roy led their side to a crushing 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second one-day international.

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.

Pat Cash criticises Wimbledon

Pat Cash criticises Wimbledon

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

He strongly criticised Wimbledon organisers after his fellow Australian Lleyton Hewitt was seeded three.

Club cricketer hits 42 runs in an over

Club cricketer hits 42 runs in an over

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

His record, however, would not find its way to the record books, as there are no official records for club cricket.

I wanted to retire after Rio but might go one more year: Bolt

I wanted to retire after Rio but might go one more year: Bolt

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, may continue competing until the 2017 world championships in London, the Jamaican has told the BBC.

IOC to take action over bid claims

IOC to take action over bid claims

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

IOC president Jacques Rogge promised that the IOC would take any necessary action over allegations made about bidding for the 2012 Games.

Football Briefs: Platini says cleared by Swiss authorities, plans return

Football Briefs: Platini says cleared by Swiss authorities, plans return

Rediff.com26 May 2018

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

1st ODI: Plunkett hits last-ball six as England tie with Lanka

1st ODI: Plunkett hits last-ball six as England tie with Lanka

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

England's Liam Plunkett smashed the last ball of the match for six to earn his team a dramatic tie with Sri Lanka in the first one-day international in Nottingham on Tuesday.

From 1500 km away, Russia bombards Islamic State in Syria

From 1500 km away, Russia bombards Islamic State in Syria

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Russia on Wednesday carried out intense rocket strikes targeting the Islamic State in Syria from warships in the Caspian Sea, 1500 km away.

Pak concedes UK bomber visited country

Pak concedes UK bomber visited country

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

His entries were tracked by a system called Pisces in which everyone who comes into Pakistan legally, via any port of entry, is photographed.

Sports Shorts: US athletics legend Lewis attacks Trump

Sports Shorts: US athletics legend Lewis attacks Trump

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Hips don't lie for beaten Murray at Wimbledon

Hips don't lie for beaten Murray at Wimbledon

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Andy Murray failed to overcome a troublesome hip injury.

F1: Ferrari play down promising test performances

F1: Ferrari play down promising test performances

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Ferrari were top in three of the four days in Jerez and second fastest on both days in Barcelona.

Here's what Oly champ Mo Farah had to say on Trump's travel ban

Here's what Oly champ Mo Farah had to say on Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Sir Mo Farah took aim at United States President Donald Trump's new executive order banning immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries -- Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia - has upended the lives of many families across the world.

2 days after Kenya massacre, teen found hiding in cupboard

2 days after Kenya massacre, teen found hiding in cupboard

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Two days after gunmen belonging to the Islamist extremist Al Shabab group stormed the Garissa University college on Thursday and shot dead 148 people, a 19-year-old survivor has been found.

EPL PICS: Leicester beat Villa to break club record

EPL PICS: Leicester beat Villa to break club record

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Diaries deal another blow to Blair

Diaries deal another blow to Blair

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

For the great love of British TV shows

For the great love of British TV shows

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Love Sherlock, Dr Who, and Downton Abbey? Vanita Kohli-Khandekar finds out how the UK became one the world's largest creators of television content.