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Black swimmers still under-represented in the pool

Black swimmers still under-represented in the pool

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

When it comes to diversity, swimming has a way to go.

EPL PIX: Man United see off Wolves; Spurs lose

EPL PIX: Man United see off Wolves; Spurs lose

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Haaland, Foden hat-tricks as City thrash United

EPL PIX: Haaland, Foden hat-tricks as City thrash United

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored hat-tricks to fire champions Manchester City to a rampant 6-3 thrashing of local rivals Manchester United in the English Premier League on Sunday.

Tottenham call off talks with Conte; Bale to discuss Real Madrid future

Tottenham call off talks with Conte; Bale to discuss Real Madrid future

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Tottenham Hotspur have called off talks with Antonio Conte to become their new manager to replace the sacked Jose Mourinho

FA Cup final: Crazy scenes as Chelsea keeper refuses to be replaced

FA Cup final: Crazy scenes as Chelsea keeper refuses to be replaced

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Reaction to Arrizabalaga's refusal to be substituted

PIX: Unstoppable City inch closer to title; Arsenal lose

PIX: Unstoppable City inch closer to title; Arsenal lose

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Manchester City moved four points clear of Arsenal atop the Premier League table with an 11th consecutive victory.

Soccer: Assault trial of Man United legend Giggs delayed

Soccer: Assault trial of Man United legend Giggs delayed

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Real Madrid great Gento dies aged 88

'Lifting EPL trophy without fans would be strange'

'Lifting EPL trophy without fans would be strange'

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Fans will not be allowed to attend games in line with the government's protocols for the return of elite sport.

Wales heading for exit door, but live in hope against England

Wales heading for exit door, but live in hope against England

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Wales will just want to land a blow on their old rivals, snap a run of six consecutive defeats against them and claim a first win over England since 1984.

EPL pressed for free-to-air matches

EPL pressed for free-to-air matches

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Minister Oliver Dowden, head of the department for digital, culture, media and sport, said making the games available on free platforms could help to prevent fans from turning up outside the stadium for games that are being shown behind closed doors.

EPL PIX: Kane punishes Everton; Leicester held at Palace

EPL PIX: Kane punishes Everton; Leicester held at Palace

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL: Man City drop points, open door for Liverpool

EPL: Man City drop points, open door for Liverpool

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Leaders Manchester City were held to a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace

PICS: Brighton blitz woeful Wolves; Brentford sink Forest

PICS: Brighton blitz woeful Wolves; Brentford sink Forest

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

EPL PIX: United rally to beat Brighton; Spurs held

EPL PIX: United rally to beat Brighton; Spurs held

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to move up to provisional fourth place in the Premier League after relegation-threatened Newcastle United held them to a 2-2 draw with a late equaliser from substitute Joe Willock at St James' Park on Sunday. Images from EPL matches played on Sunday.

Here's why Swiatek was 'crying for 40 minutes'...

Here's why Swiatek was 'crying for 40 minutes'...

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'I always had this vision that we would all play until we are 35 or something'

Manchester City confirm quitting European Super League

Manchester City confirm quitting European Super League

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

With City pulling out and Chelsea set to leave, while Liverpool's players posted a shared Twitter message saying they want no part of the new league, the ESL project looks doomed.

PIX! Southampton clinch comeback draw against Spurs

PIX! Southampton clinch comeback draw against Spurs

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Southampton clinched a thrilling comeback draw against Tottenham Hotspurs in their Premier League encounter on Saturday.

COVID-19: Chelsea's Kante prepared to miss rest of season

COVID-19: Chelsea's Kante prepared to miss rest of season

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Watford skipper Troy Deeney has said he will not resume training out of worry for his son's health after Britain's statistics office said black men are 4.2 times more likely to die from COVID-19-related causes than white males.

Liverpool's Rodgers concerned by lack of squad depth

Liverpool's Rodgers concerned by lack of squad depth

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was left casting envious glances at his rivals' squads after a second defeat in four days bruised their title challenge and left him looking up the table rather than down.

'Politically active Gauff can change world for better'

'Politically active Gauff can change world for better'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Navratilova, who is openly gay, said it was vital for sports stars to speak out.

I am no cricketing God: Tendulkar

I am no cricketing God: Tendulkar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar may be cricketing God for many of his fans but the batting legend has stressed that he is "normal".

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

England's Football Supporters' Association said the decision raises concerns about Qatar's ability to fulfil its promises to visiting fans on "accommodation, transport or cultural issues."

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Reds to go top; Hammers rally to down Fulham

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Reds to go top; Hammers rally to down Fulham

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.

EPL: Ronaldo penalty gives United 1-0 win at Norwich

EPL: Ronaldo penalty gives United 1-0 win at Norwich

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

United fizzled out in the second half and Norwich looked more likely to break the deadlock as David De Gea kept out a Teemu Pukki shot from the edge of the area before Ronaldo struck, sending Krul the wrong way.

England will host day-night Test match, says ECB

England will host day-night Test match, says ECB

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The concept of day-night Test found a new taker in England with board chairman Colin Graves confirming the country will host a twilight Test.

Tennis rocked by shocking match-fixing claims!

Tennis rocked by shocking match-fixing claims!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Widespread suspected match-fixing exists at the top level of world tennis, including at Wimbledon, according to secret files obtained by the BBC and online BuzzFeed News.

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

Rediff.com1 May 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Football Focus: Barca knock Real off top in Money League

Football Focus: Barca knock Real off top in Money League

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

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

EPL PIX: Liverpool hold Chelsea; Villa win

EPL PIX: Liverpool hold Chelsea; Villa win

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Images from Tuesday's action in the Premier League

Alonso set for F1 return with Renault in 2021

Alonso set for F1 return with Renault in 2021

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Fernando Alonso, who left Formula One at the end of 2018 after a final season with McLaren, won his championship titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006.

EPL: Leeds relegation fears grow after loss at Villa

EPL: Leeds relegation fears grow after loss at Villa

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Leeds United's Premier League relegation fears heightened as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Friday, leaving Jesse Marsch's side without a win in their last seven games in all competitions.

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Badosa beats Fernandez; Swiatek, Halep storm into quarter-finals

'Deadpool' Reynolds bids to buy football club

'Deadpool' Reynolds bids to buy football club

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Founded in 1864, and the third oldest club in the world, Welsh soccer club Wrexham has been under the ownership of its fans since 2011 and the BBC reported that a successful takeover could lead to around two million pounds ($2.63 million) being invested in the club. Wrexham have reached the FA Cup quarter-finals on three occasions.

Mixed reactions to touchline behaviour of EPL managers

Mixed reactions to touchline behaviour of EPL managers

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

"When you see world-recognised figures like Juergen Klopp and Pep Guardiola behaving like that, it is then replicated by people in youth football and perpetuates the idea that it is OK to do it," Ref Support UK CEO Martin Cassidy said.

EPL PIX: Record-breaking Kane helps Spurs down City

EPL PIX: Record-breaking Kane helps Spurs down City

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Manchester City's bid to chop Arsenal's Premier League lead to two points was scuppered as Harry Kane's record-breaking goal earned Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 win.

Root wary of Windies' bowling depth

Root wary of Windies' bowling depth

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Root said England could not afford to lower their guard against an attack which featured three bowlers -- Jason Holder, Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel -- who are among the top 20 in official Test rankings.

COVID-19 impact: 50 or 60 clubs could go bust next year

COVID-19 impact: 50 or 60 clubs could go bust next year

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Huddersfield Town owner Phil Hodgkinson said the worst case scenario would be playing next season without fans allowed to attend matches, leaving many clubs without their major source of income.

PIX: Haaland scores again as Manchester City close in on Arsenal

PIX: Haaland scores again as Manchester City close in on Arsenal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Texas school shooting: Murray likens own experience with survivor

Texas school shooting: Murray likens own experience with survivor

Rediff.com31 May 2022

'I experienced a similar thing when I was at Dunblane, a teacher coming out and waving all of the children under tables and telling them to go and hide. And it was a kid telling exactly the same story about how she survived it.'

EPL clubs vote against use of five substitutes

EPL clubs vote against use of five substitutes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Teams will revert to three substitutes in the 2020-21 campaign after a vote on Thursday