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Haaland's recovery is Guardiola's priority

Haaland's recovery is Guardiola's priority

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Guardiola said he would not take a risk with his leading goalscorer when they host Sevilla in Europe's top-tier club competition as they have already qualified for the knockout stage.

Anderson gutted for injured Archer; Bairstow sympathises with dropped Foakes

Anderson gutted for injured Archer; Bairstow sympathises with dropped Foakes

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'I know how hard he has worked to try to get back fit and I hope it is not too bad and he can get back as soon as possible.'

EPL PIX: Spurs rally to draw with United; Newcastle thump Everton

EPL PIX: Spurs rally to draw with United; Newcastle thump Everton

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

IMAGES from EPL matches played on Thursday.

COVID-19 impact: EPL may see reduced crowds into next year

COVID-19 impact: EPL may see reduced crowds into next year

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The British government announced plans this month to allow spectators at selected trial events to 'stress test' new guidelines.

F1 drivers fully support 'ghost races': GPDA chief

F1 drivers fully support 'ghost races': GPDA chief

Rediff.com23 May 2020

F1, Silverstone still optimistic despite UK quarantine rules

Sports Shorts: Murray to attempt comeback if his body allows it

Sports Shorts: Murray to attempt comeback if his body allows it

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

EPL PIX: Ronaldo nets twice on second United debut

EPL PIX: Ronaldo nets twice on second United debut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Stokes joins Northern Superchargers in first draft for The Hundred

Stokes joins Northern Superchargers in first draft for The Hundred

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The new 100-ball format tournament was launched on Thursday, with eight new city-based teams officially named and the first batch of players allocated, including England's red-ball contracted players.

'Hope you change your mind': Poonawalla to Djokovic

'Hope you change your mind': Poonawalla to Djokovic

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Serum CEO Adar Poonawalla posted a video of him playing tennis, with a message for the unvaccinated Novak Djokovic.

'I'm not sexist, I believe a woman's best place is in the kitchen'

'I'm not sexist, I believe a woman's best place is in the kitchen'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Tyson Fury has been provoking fury well beyond the ring with his pronouncements on homosexuality, women, fellow athletes and a range of other topics.

I'll have to live with it, Kane on penalty miss

I'll have to live with it, Kane on penalty miss

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

After the final whistle Kane dropped to his haunches and stared at the ground before walking tearfully away to be comforted by England manager Gareth Southgate.

Kane certain England players will adapt well

Kane certain England players will adapt well

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Kane, like most of the squad, was in Premier League action last weekend and there are only five days for Gareth Southgate to prepare his players for the opening game against Iran.

Anderson keen to return to test team under Stokes

Anderson keen to return to test team under Stokes

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

England's fast bowler, James Anderson, said he would like to return to the test team under new captain Ben Stokes after being controversially dropped from the squad.

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Esther Staubli is set to become the first female referee to officiate a match at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017.

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

England dumped Nigeria out of the Women's World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout

What's So Special About This Pic?

What's So Special About This Pic?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Michael Johnson interviews Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce after her 100 metres title win at the World Championships on Sunday, July 17, 2022.

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Toure could leave Man City over birthday snub, says agent

Toure could leave Man City over birthday snub, says agent

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Midfielder Yaya Toure is upset with Manchester City after an apparent birthday snub and could leave the Premier League champions, his agent said on Tuesday.

Ashes PIX: Smith, Head give Australia upperhand on Day 1

Ashes PIX: Smith, Head give Australia upperhand on Day 1

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Steve Smith scored an unbeaten 85 to guide Australia to 339/5 as England wasted favourable bowling conditions on the first day of the second Ashes Test.

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Boris Becker's thunderous delivery earned him the nickname 'Boom Boom' as a 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 1985 but on Friday, aged 54 and bust, the German great was told he must serve time in prison.

Ethiopian great Gebrselassie retires from competitive running again

Ethiopian great Gebrselassie retires from competitive running again

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Haile Gebrselassie said on Sunday he was retiring from competitive running.

PIX: Manchester United fight back to win; Spurs out

PIX: Manchester United fight back to win; Spurs out

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Manchester United fought back to overpower West Ham United 3-1 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

When Stokes nearly gave up cricket...

When Stokes nearly gave up cricket...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

England Test captain Ben Stokes on Tuesday said he had feared he might not play again after taking an extended break from cricket last year to focus on his well-being.

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

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

EPL PIX: Liverpool, City win; Man United stunned

EPL PIX: Liverpool, City win; Man United stunned

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday night.

La Liga: 'BBC' trio lead Real Madrid to 5-0 romp at Betis

La Liga: 'BBC' trio lead Real Madrid to 5-0 romp at Betis

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema took Real Betis apart to give Real Madrid a resounding 5-0 win on Saturday that put them level on 50 points with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga.

Singapore F1 GP cancelled for second year in a row

Singapore F1 GP cancelled for second year in a row

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The Singapore Formula One Grand Prix has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Inevitable... Mourinho had to go in the end'

'Inevitable... Mourinho had to go in the end'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Following is reaction to the sacking of Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, who was dismissed by the Premier League club on Tuesday.

EPL: Liverpool stay in title hunt with Villa win

EPL: Liverpool stay in title hunt with Villa win

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The win moved Liverpool level with City on 86 points in the standings

Sports Shorts: Djokovic continues to dominate ATP rankings

Sports Shorts: Djokovic continues to dominate ATP rankings

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The ATP issued the latest men's tennis rankings on Monday and the top 10 list remains unchanged with Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic still leading the rankings.

Tokyo Olympics would be cancelled if not held in 2021: IOC chief Bach

Tokyo Olympics would be cancelled if not held in 2021: IOC chief Bach

Rediff.com21 May 2020

International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach says the Tokyo Games would have to be scrapped if the event cannot be held next year due to the COVID-19 crisis. In March, the IOC and Japanese government took the unprecedented decision to delay the Games, which had been due to start in July, for a year due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

EPL PIX: Arsenal, Chelsea held: Leicester thrash Spurs

EPL PIX: Arsenal, Chelsea held: Leicester thrash Spurs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Manchester City needed a second-half penalty from striker Erling Haaland to break the resistance of a dogged Crystal Palace.

Soccer Wrap! Gunners thrash Wolves as Xhaka bows out with double

Soccer Wrap! Gunners thrash Wolves as Xhaka bows out with double

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Granit Xhaka hammered two goals in what is expected to be his last game as Arsenal clinched a 5-o win over Wolves.

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh makes second straight Masters main draw

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh makes second straight Masters main draw

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

India's number one singles player Prajnesh Gunneswaran beat Jay Clarke of Great Britain in straight sets to enter the main draw of the Miami Open, on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Kane helps Spurs thrash West Ham in London derby

PHOTOS: Kane helps Spurs thrash West Ham in London derby

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

A double from Harry Kane, who scored in his fifth consecutive club match, inspired Tottenham Hotspur to a 4-1 win over London rivals West Ham United in the Premier League at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

We are not cars: Stokes criticises packed schedule

We are not cars: Stokes criticises packed schedule

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

'You can't just fill us up and we'll go out there and be ready to be fuelled up again'

Young replaces injured Isner for Davis Cup tie vs Britain

Young replaces injured Isner for Davis Cup tie vs Britain

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Donald Young has replaced the injured John Isner for the United States and will face Wimbledon champion Andy Murray of Britain in Friday's opening match of the first-round Davis Cup tie in San Diego.

UK police launch probe over Mo Farah's revelations

UK police launch probe over Mo Farah's revelations

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Farah said his name had been changed from Hussein Abdi Kahin in the fake travel documents used to fly him to Britain by a woman he had never met before.