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Soccer PIX: Last-gasp Casemiro sets up United for Liverpool clash

Soccer PIX: Last-gasp Casemiro sets up United for Liverpool clash

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Brazilian Casemiro struck late to send Manchester United into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest as teenagers Jayden Danns and Lewis Koumas inspired Liverpool to a 3-0 win over Southampton on Wednesday.

Lewis Hamilton offends his hometown by calling it a SLUM

Lewis Hamilton offends his hometown by calling it a SLUM

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Lewis Hamilton has apologised to residents of his boyhood home town Stevenage for suggesting he grew up in a slum.

Ultra-marathon runner disqualified for 'using vehicle'

Ultra-marathon runner disqualified for 'using vehicle'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The BBC quoted a running friend of Zakrzewski as saying she had felt sick and wanted to drop out after arriving from Australia the night before the race.

Sports Shorts: Tiger shoots eight-over 78 for worst score at a US Open

Sports Shorts: Tiger shoots eight-over 78 for worst score at a US Open

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

PIX: Anderson first pace bowler to take 700 Test wickets

PIX: Anderson first pace bowler to take 700 Test wickets

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The 41-year-old England pacer achieved the landmark in his 187th Test, when he got Kuldeep Yadav caught behind.

'Rock bottom': Former players tear into Manchester United

'Rock bottom': Former players tear into Manchester United

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

BBC pundit Chris Sutton said United had "hit rock bottom" while his former strike partner Alan Shearer put down the debacle to years of mismanagement at Old Trafford.

Biofuel coaches, tree-plantings - Meet EPL's 'green' clubs

Biofuel coaches, tree-plantings - Meet EPL's 'green' clubs

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Spurs, Liverpool top eco-friendly table

'Hungry' Broad wants to emulate teammate Anderson

'Hungry' Broad wants to emulate teammate Anderson

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

England fast bowler Stuart Broad wants to emulate his pace colleague James Anderson in terms of career longevity, saying he is fit enough to play for some more years. After being ignored for the first Test in Southampton, the 34-year-old pacer returned to the side for the ongoing second game against the West Indies and handed England advantage late in the fourth day with his three-wicket burst.

Murray drops major retirement hint after 500th hard-court win

Murray drops major retirement hint after 500th hard-court win

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Andy Murray hinted that this could be his last season after he recorded his 500th hardcourt win with a 4-6 7-6(5) 6-3 victory over Canada's Denis Shapovalov in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday.

Don't give up country for IPL, warns Bindra

Don't give up country for IPL, warns Bindra

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

I S Bindra, the ICC's principal advisor, warned cricketers against giving up their central contracts to participate in the cash-rich Indian Premier League, saying the Twenty20 event will not accept any rebel. A member of the IPL's governing board, he urged players to be patient and wait for the league to adjust in the cricket calendar.

Fears over Iranian climber's safety over not wearing hijab

Fears over Iranian climber's safety over not wearing hijab

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Rekabi's statement said not wearing her headscarf during the competition was unintentional, adding "there was poor scheduling and I was called to climb unpredictably".

12-year-old bags double hat-trick in one over!

12-year-old bags double hat-trick in one over!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

12-year-old junior player Oliver Whitehouse bagged a 'double hat-trick' in an astonishing over for his club.

Indian-origin footballer signs contract with EPL giants Liverpool FC

Indian-origin footballer signs contract with EPL giants Liverpool FC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Birmingham-born playmaker Dhanda, 17, joined Liverpool FC's academy in July 2013 from West Brom, and has now signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Anfield-based club.

PIX: Chelsea rally to beat Palace; Juventus lose

PIX: Chelsea rally to beat Palace; Juventus lose

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Chelsea came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 thanks to added time goals from Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez.

Honours even as Klopp-Guardiola EPL rivalry ends on high

Honours even as Klopp-Guardiola EPL rivalry ends on high

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

While Sunday's clash was the last time Klopp and Guardiola will face off for Premier League points, as far as this year's title race is concerned it merely made things even more interesting with Arsenal ahead of Liverpool on goal difference and City one point back. All three have 10 games left.

British athletes subjected to 'child abuse', says ex-gymnast Pavier

British athletes subjected to 'child abuse', says ex-gymnast Pavier

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Former gymnast Nicole Pavier said British athletes were subjected to "child abuse" and that the findings of an independent review showed physical and mental mistreatment at clubs was more widespread than first thought.

Meet 'World's fastest accountant' Amo-Dadzie

Meet 'World's fastest accountant' Amo-Dadzie

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Eugene Amo-Dadzie, who is a full-time accountant and started running seriously four years ago, is the quickest 100m runner in Europe this year.

Hair's appointment speculation: ICC

Hair's appointment speculation: ICC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

The International Cricket Council dismissed reports of controversial umpire Darrell Hair officiating in the Champions Trophy in India as "pure speculation".

Woolmer hits back at Jarman

Woolmer hits back at Jarman

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Former match referee Barry Jarman had charged South Africa were involved in ball-tampering under Bob Woolmer.

Trueman diagnosed with cancer

Trueman diagnosed with cancer

Rediff.com13 May 2006

The 75-year-old former England fast bowler is undergoing treatment in Airedale Hospital in West Yorkshire.

Flintoff is Wisden cricketer of the year

Flintoff is Wisden cricketer of the year

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been named 2005's top cricketer in the 143rd edition of Wisden

EPL PIX: Villa hit back with big win over Everton

EPL PIX: Villa hit back with big win over Everton

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Aston Villa claimed their first three points of the Premier League Season

Surrey waiting to sign Harbhajan

Surrey waiting to sign Harbhajan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

English county Surrey are awaiting BCCI approval before announcing the off-spinner as their overseas signing for 2005.

No Warwickshire stint for Zaheer

No Warwickshire stint for Zaheer

Rediff.com1 Apr 2003

The Indian pace bowler could not confirm his availability because of international commitments with the national team.\n\n

FIFA WC: Queiroz fires resign salvo back at Klinsmann

FIFA WC: Queiroz fires resign salvo back at Klinsmann

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

"No matter how much I can respect what you did inside the pitch, those remarks about Iran culture, Iran national team and my players are a disgrace to football."

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."

Panesar's talent impresses coach

Panesar's talent impresses coach

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

The 23-year-old British Sikh has all the traits of a world class spinner, believes England's new spin bowling coach David Parsons.

Australia's dominance may come to an end

Australia's dominance may come to an end

Rediff.com27 May 2003

Australia could find it difficult to retain their dominance in world cricket when the current squad retires, according to Test opener Justin Langer.

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

Jayasuriya to resign from captaincy after Sharjah

Jayasuriya to resign from captaincy after Sharjah

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

He believes the time has come to hand over the leadership to the future of Sri Lankan cricket.

Indian eves set for Lord's debut

Indian eves set for Lord's debut

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

India will take on England at the Lord's cricket ground in an ODI next year

Sports Shorts: CAS delays decision on Semenya case

Sports Shorts: CAS delays decision on Semenya case

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

Fast and furious Lewis Hamilton hits ski slopes sans girlfriend

Fast and furious Lewis Hamilton hits ski slopes sans girlfriend

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, celebrated his big win by taking his friends and family on a snowboarding trip.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool salvage point against City; Spurs hammer Aston Villa

Soccer PIX: Liverpool salvage point against City; Spurs hammer Aston Villa

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Tottenham Hotspur hammered 10-man Aston Villa 4-0 in the Premier League on Sunday thanks to four second-half goals, allowing them to close the gap with their Birmingham rivals to two points in the chase for Champions League football next season.

Klusener to sue UCB

Klusener to sue UCB

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

Lance Klusener is to take legal action against the UCB of South Africa for unfair dismissal after his exclusion from the team following the World Cup.

Bond is NZ's player of the year

Bond is NZ's player of the year

Rediff.com4 Apr 2003

Bond named NZ player of the year

Brazil sports minister plays down Zika fears for Rio

Brazil sports minister plays down Zika fears for Rio

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Brazil's Sports Minister Leonardo Picciani expects there to be almost no cases of the Zika virus during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, adding that the country is prepared for the Games, despite health concerns and political instability. The World Health Organization's Emergency Committee on Zika will meet in the coming weeks to evaluate the risks associated with the event. More than 150 health experts, in a public letter, have also called for the August Games to be postponed. U.S. health officials have concluded that infections by the mosquito-borne Zika virus in pregnant women can cause microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size that can lead to severe developmental problems in babies. However, Picciani, who was appointed by interim President Michel Temer, said the situation had significantly improved. "We hosted 43 test events in Rio with 7,000 athletes and we have not had any case of Zika or dengue," he told

Archer misses second Test after protocol breach

Archer misses second Test after protocol breach

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The ECB did not specify the nature of the breach but said the West Indies team were satisfied with the measures taken.

Women's WC: Record TV figures in Spain, England

Women's WC: Record TV figures in Spain, England

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

* The BBC announced a peak audience of 12 million viewers on BBC One, higher than the men's Wimbledon final in July which peaked at 11.3 million.