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Sports Shorts: Anand out of contention in Norway

Sports Shorts: Anand out of contention in Norway

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Champions League preview: Real's 'BBC' trio out to reignite spark against Bayern

Champions League preview: Real's 'BBC' trio out to reignite spark against Bayern

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo will be looking to rekindle some of the magic they once served up under Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday when they face their old coach in the latest edition of Real Madrid's rivalry with Bayern Munich.

F1 to make COVID vaccine mandatory for 2022 season

F1 to make COVID vaccine mandatory for 2022 season

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Formula One will make it mandatory for all personnel working in its paddock to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, without exemption, starting this season.

How Gerrard outfoxed Lampard in first managerial clash

How Gerrard outfoxed Lampard in first managerial clash

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Gerrard's side turned their fortunes around at the expense of the visitors under Lampard

PIX: Crystal Palace clinch unexpected draw with Man City

PIX: Crystal Palace clinch unexpected draw with Man City

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Michael Olise scored a stoppage-time penalty as Crystal Palace clawed back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Manchester City in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry agrees to NASA offer

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry agrees to NASA offer

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Alcaraz downs Dimitrov to enter Queen's semis

Alcaraz downs Dimitrov to enter Queen's semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz reached the semi-finals at the Queen's Club Championships with a straight sets victory over Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov.

Sports Shorts: Beckham likely to come out of retirement

Sports Shorts: Beckham likely to come out of retirement

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Former England captain David Beckham has indicated that he could come out of retirement to play for the Major League Soccer team he is aiming to launch in Miami.

French federation condemns racist abuse of players

French federation condemns racist abuse of players

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Aurelien Tchouameni were subjected to online racist abuse after missing their penalties in the final.

Sports Shorts: Injured Li Na to miss US Open

Sports Shorts: Injured Li Na to miss US Open

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

World No 2 Li Na of China has been ruled out of this year's US Open with a knee injury.

FA Cup: Holders Leicester thrashed by Nottingham Forest

FA Cup: Holders Leicester thrashed by Nottingham Forest

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Second-tier Forest's buoyant fans were briefly silenced when Leicester grabbed a lifeline before halftime as Kelechi Iheanacho pounced on an error to score from an acute angle.

EPL PIX: United lose to West Ham; Arsenal down Newcastle

EPL PIX: United lose to West Ham; Arsenal down Newcastle

Rediff.com8 May 2023

A howler by Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea gifted West Ham United three vital points in their battle against relegation as the hosts secured a 1-0 Premier League win.

Do you think Sharapova should be punished more?

Do you think Sharapova should be punished more?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Women's Tennis Association Chief Executive Steve Simon has defended the wildcard entry awarded to former world number one Maria Sharapova.

PIX: Portugal's Fernandes shines; Austria hold Belgium

PIX: Portugal's Fernandes shines; Austria hold Belgium

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

A summary of the Euro 2024 qualification matches played on Saturday.

Will Jofra Archer play for England at the World Cup?

Will Jofra Archer play for England at the World Cup?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

It would be unfair for England selectors to ask any player to make way for the uncapped all-rounder Jofra Archer in the World Cup squad.

Sports Shorts: Sharan, Sitak out of Atlanta Open

Sports Shorts: Sharan, Sitak out of Atlanta Open

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

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

Australia's first innings in one tweet!

Australia's first innings in one tweet!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Take a look at social media reactions to the Australian batting collapse.

Manchester City's Mendy found not guilty on six counts of rape

Manchester City's Mendy found not guilty on six counts of rape

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault on Friday.

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Champions Manchester City slipped to a shock first Premier League defeat of the season at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, while Manchester United's campaign of woe continued with a loss to Crystal Palace.

McEnroe on how Kyrgios can deal with his demons

McEnroe on how Kyrgios can deal with his demons

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios does not require a coach but someone like Sigmund Freud to sort out his problems as tennis needs the Australian maverick, seven-times major winner John McEnroe said.

US wants to host T20 World Cup

US wants to host T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The US gained one-day international status at the beginning of 2019 and beat Scotland in December. Higgins is eyeing Test status within the next decade.

'BBC' flop as Real Madrid exit Champions League

'BBC' flop as Real Madrid exit Champions League

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Real Madrid paid more than 200 million euros ($227.76 million) to assemble their forward line of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema, but the attacking trio failed them again in Wednesday's Champions League exit to Juventus.

League Cup: Rashford helps United reach last four

League Cup: Rashford helps United reach last four

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Rashford stepped off the bench to fire two late goals to put the seal on an eighth victory in a row in all competitions for the home side.

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins could win the Ashes in England if Australia emerge victorious in the second Test, feels pace legend Glenn McGrath.

'I was surprised as I didn't expect the phone call from Novak'

'I was surprised as I didn't expect the phone call from Novak'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Boris Becker said Novak Djokovic approached him to become his head coach the day the Serb lost the world No.1 ranking to Spaniard Rafa Nadal in October this year.

'I don't think the BCCI will be that severe on West Indies'

'I don't think the BCCI will be that severe on West Indies'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Batting legend Brian Lara has backed West Indies cricket to survive the current crisis arising out of the team's abrupt withdrawal from the India tour over a pay dispute with its board and players' association.

Vaughan says he is sorry for pain felt by former team mate Rafiq

Vaughan says he is sorry for pain felt by former team mate Rafiq

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Former England captain Michael Vaughan said he is sorry for all the hurt Azeem Rafiq has experienced following his ex-Yorkshire team mate's revelations about racism in English cricket.

Goalkeeper sent off for urinating in hedge during FA Cup tie

Goalkeeper sent off for urinating in hedge during FA Cup tie

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

'Sometimes when you have to go you have to go'

Sports Shorts: Pope Francis gets number 1 jersey from US football Hall of Famers

Sports Shorts: Pope Francis gets number 1 jersey from US football Hall of Famers

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

EPL PIX: Haaland stars in City win; United lose to Brighton

EPL PIX: Haaland stars in City win; United lose to Brighton

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

It is not about money for us: Holder on England tour

It is not about money for us: Holder on England tour

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

West Indies captain Jason Holder says coming to England for a Test series in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic is neither dictated by money nor a sense of adventurism but the move is a genuine effort to bring back normalcy. West Indies players arrived in the UK on Tuesday for a three-match Test series, starting July 8 at Southampton in a 'bio-secure' environment. It will be cricket's first international engagement since mid-March when the coronavirus pandemic halted all sporting action.

PIX: Check out cricket's new 'normal'

PIX: Check out cricket's new 'normal'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Strict health protocols are in place during the first England-West Indies Test.

Why China is not suited to host Olympic Games

Why China is not suited to host Olympic Games

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

British freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy has urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) not to allow countries that have "appalling human rights stances" to host the Games and questioned China's suitability to stage the 2022 Winter Olympics.

This Olympic champ says he was victim of child trafficking

This Olympic champ says he was victim of child trafficking

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'What really saved me, what made me different, was that I could run'

Chelsea ban supporter indefinitely after racist abuse of Son

Chelsea ban supporter indefinitely after racist abuse of Son

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The BBC reported that the incident took place when South Korea international Son went to take a corner in the second half of the August 14 game, which ended in a 2-2 draw.

Teenager Bellingham proves his class!

Teenager Bellingham proves his class!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Jude Bellingham has become one of the most sought-after signatures in football

Vilified Steve Smith not alone in murky world of finding an edge in sport

Vilified Steve Smith not alone in murky world of finding an edge in sport

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The Australian ball-tampering scandal continues to ripple far beyond cricket circles, with captain Steve Smith portrayed as arch-villain in the sorry saga.

Maguire receives bomb threat at family home

Maguire receives bomb threat at family home

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire has received a bomb threat to his home in Cheshire with local police conducting a sweep of the venue

EPL PIX: Rashford rallies United to dramatic derby win

EPL PIX: Rashford rallies United to dramatic derby win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

A ninth successive win in all competitions for United was celebrated with real vigour, as they moved to within a point of City in second, giving Arsenal the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the standings with a win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

'We were poor at Lord's but can turn it round at Edgbaston'

'We were poor at Lord's but can turn it round at Edgbaston'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Struggling England batsman Ian Bell is backing himself to come good at number three in this week's third Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston.