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EPL PIX: Sarabia helps Wolves edge Sheffield United

EPL PIX: Sarabia helps Wolves edge Sheffield United

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Wolves took the lead a minute later when Rayan Ait-Nouri's cross found Sarabia poorly marked in the middle of the box. The Spain international headed past Grbic to score his third goal in the campaign.

'I've seen God and he bats at No 4 for India in Tests'

'I've seen God and he bats at No 4 for India in Tests'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'We have had champions, we have had legends, but we have never had another Sachin Tendulkar and we never will.'

BBC face lawsuit over Panorama

BBC face lawsuit over Panorama

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

The BCC programme alleged corruption and rule-breaking in English football.

Why doesn't Britain love its champion Hamilton?

Why doesn't Britain love its champion Hamilton?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Is Lewis Hamilton sufficiently appreciated at home?

England IPL players likely to miss Test series against New Zealand

England IPL players likely to miss Test series against New Zealand

Rediff.com15 May 2021

New Zealand will lock horns with England in a two-match Test series

Injured Henry may miss Chelsea clash

Injured Henry may miss Chelsea clash

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

Injured Arsenal captain Thierry Henry may not be ready to face champions Chelsea on Sunday

Liverpool turn down Chelsea bid for Gerrard

Liverpool turn down Chelsea bid for Gerrard

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

Chelsea have made a bid for Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard but the European champions say they will turn it down.

City's treble-winning hero heads to Barcelona for free!

City's treble-winning hero heads to Barcelona for free!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Barcelona to sign Gundogan on free transfer from Man City

Could United and Liverpool get Saudi owners?

Could United and Liverpool get Saudi owners?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

"It's the most-watched league in Saudi and the region, and you have a lot of fans of the Premier League," Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal told the BBC.

EPL: Arsenal, Brighton, Newcastle win in opening round

EPL: Arsenal, Brighton, Newcastle win in opening round

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Round-up of matches from the opening weekend of the English Premier League 2024-25

Foden: Partnership with Bellingham will only flourish

Foden: Partnership with Bellingham will only flourish

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

After a shaky start to England's European Championship campaign that had critics questioning his starting spot, Phil Foden insists his partnership with Jude Bellingham will only flourish.

Everton agree deal for manager Ronald Koeman

Everton agree deal for manager Ronald Koeman

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Everton have agreed a deal with Dutchman Ronald Koeman to become the Premier League club's manager, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

Meet the first transgender cricketer to play in the World Cup

Meet the first transgender cricketer to play in the World Cup

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

McGahey said she is doing everything possible in her capacity to realise her dream of playing international cricket.

Radcliffe to run London marathon again

Radcliffe to run London marathon again

Rediff.com9 Dec 2002

World marathon record-holder Paula Radcliffe confirmed on Sunday she would run in next year's London marathon.

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Archer to go into the Ashes straight from IPL

Archer to go into the Ashes straight from IPL

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

England pacer Jofra Archer will continue to prepare for the Ashes while playing in the IPL, and once the lucrative T20 tournament is over, he will straightaway get into the gruelling five-Test series against Australia, according to his country club coach.

Stokes a doubt for first Test after father taken ill

Stokes a doubt for first Test after father taken ill

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will spend Tuesday at the bedside of his father Ged, who is in a critical condition in hospital in Johannesburg. The England and Wales Cricket Board said Ged Stokes, a former New Zealand rugby league player, had suffered a "serious illness" on Monday.

Stewart reckons England weakened without Pietersen

Stewart reckons England weakened without Pietersen

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Former England captain Alec Stewart was hardly surprised to see Kevin Pietersen being left out for the upcoming November tour of India but conceded that the controversial batsman's absence has weakened the side.

EPL: West Brom hand 10-man Chelsea first loss under Tuchel

EPL: West Brom hand 10-man Chelsea first loss under Tuchel

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

West Bromwich Albion secured a stunning 5-2 win over 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

When Alcaraz left Djokovic, Wimbledon crowd stunned...

When Alcaraz left Djokovic, Wimbledon crowd stunned...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic looked completely powerless as he was pummeled into submission by Spain's Carlos Alcaraz.

EPL PIX: Arsenal hold City; open up title race for Liverpool

EPL PIX: Arsenal hold City; open up title race for Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Salah's sublime second-half strike leaves Liverpool on 67 points, three ahead of second-placed Arsenal and four ahead of City on a pivotal day in the title race.

Fixing is more around the domestic game: Watts

Fixing is more around the domestic game: Watts

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

ECB's anti-corruption chief Chris Watts feels it would be "naive" to believe that county cricket had not been affected by corruption and said that the domestic league is at greater risk of falling prey to match-fixing than the international circuit.

Cook out, Morgan in as England ODI captain: BBC

Cook out, Morgan in as England ODI captain: BBC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Alastair Cook has been dropped as England captain for next year's 50-over World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the BBC and Sky Sports reported on Friday.

EPL PIX: Salah's brace powers Liverpool to victory

EPL PIX: Salah's brace powers Liverpool to victory

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Liverpool kicked off the new year three points clear atop the English Premier League standings with a 4-2 victory over Newcastle United.

Sprint legend Bolt may play cricket after Rio Games

Sprint legend Bolt may play cricket after Rio Games

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt, who has already conquered the racing track with six Olympic gold medals, may switch to cricket or football after the 2016 Games in Rio de Janerio.

Crystal Palace humiliate Man United

Crystal Palace humiliate Man United

Rediff.com7 May 2024

A makeshift United defence that included Casemiro at centre-back was easily picked apart by Palace on several occasions

Holder wants racism to be treated like doping and fixing

Holder wants racism to be treated like doping and fixing

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

According to ICC rules, a player can be banned for life for on-pitch racist abuse if he breaches the anti-racism code three times. A first offence results in four to eight suspension points.

Murray hits back at critics after another 1st Rd exit

Murray hits back at critics after another 1st Rd exit

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'Do me a favour': Andy Murray hits back after legacy questioned

News Roll

News Roll

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Cricket News Roll

US footballer Solo accuses ex-FIFA boss Blatter of sexual assault

US footballer Solo accuses ex-FIFA boss Blatter of sexual assault

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

US women's team goalkeeper Hope Solo accused former FIFA president Sepp Blatter of sexual harassment, claiming the veteran administrator touched her inappropriately during an event three years back.

England 'dwarfed' Australia in Ashes: Langer

England 'dwarfed' Australia in Ashes: Langer

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Former opener Justin Langer offered an interesting hypothesis on Australia's Ashes debacle, saying the visitors came a cropper against England because of their pace bowlers' lack of height.

La Liga: With 'BBC' under pressure, can Real stay on top?

La Liga: With 'BBC' under pressure, can Real stay on top?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is under pressure to break up his misfiring attacking trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale when he takes the La Liga leaders to Alaves on Saturday.

Tributes pour in as Messi lays claim to the GOAT

Tributes pour in as Messi lays claim to the GOAT

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentina came out on top over France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final at Lusail by 4-2 on penalties after both teams finished 3-3 at extra time.

Holding slams England over pullout from Pakistan tour

Holding slams England over pullout from Pakistan tour

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

West Indies legend Michael Holding says England's decision to cancel its limited overs tours of Pakistan smacked of 'western arrogance' and the country wouldn't have ever done this to a rich and powerful cricket board like India.

Hamilton, Bale in running for Sports Personality of the Year crown

Hamilton, Bale in running for Sports Personality of the Year crown

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Newly crowned Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will compete with European Ryder Cup star Rory McIlroy and Real Madrid's Gareth Bale to clinch the BBC 2014 Sports Personality of the Year award.

Can sport ever regain its pristine purity?

Can sport ever regain its pristine purity?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

Every now and then the D word hits the sporting headlines, Greg Rudeski's testing positive to nandrolone being the latest to send tremors through the tennis world.

Rory McIlroy named European Tour's Golfer of Year

Rory McIlroy named European Tour's Golfer of Year

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Rory McIlroy has been named the European Tour's Golfer of the Year for the second time in three seasons, capping an outstanding 2014 for the world number one.

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

All the action that transpired on and off the football field

PIX: Arsenal back on top; De Bruyne double for City

PIX: Arsenal back on top; De Bruyne double for City

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Kevin de Bruyne struck twice to inspire Manchester City to a dominant 4-2 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday and move the champions level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.

Tennis should have banned Russian, Belarusian players: Swiatek

Tennis should have banned Russian, Belarusian players: Swiatek

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Tennis missed an opportunity to send a strong message to Moscow by failing to impose a blanket ban on players from Russia and its ally Belarus after the invasion of Ukraine, World No 1 Iga Swiatek said.