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EPL: Spurs hammer Newcastle, West Ham down Everton

EPL: Spurs hammer Newcastle, West Ham down Everton

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Top athletics coach calls doping report, inaccurate and irresponsible journalism

Top athletics coach calls doping report, inaccurate and irresponsible journalism

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Top athletics coach Alberto Salazar and US Olympic silver medallist Galen Rupp have denied any wrongdoing after a BBC documentary accused them of violating anti-doping rules.

Maradona's shirt is not for sale: Hodge

Maradona's shirt is not for sale: Hodge

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

'I have had it for 34 years and have never once tried to sell it. I like having it. It has incredible sentimental value.'

Jos Buttler is England's dangerman: Ponting

Jos Buttler is England's dangerman: Ponting

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has handpicked Jos Buttler as the dangerman for the hosts in the showpiece, stating May 30.

Fans likely for final two rounds of English Premier League

Fans likely for final two rounds of English Premier League

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The English Premier League plans to welcome up to 10,000 fans in stadiums for the final two rounds of matches this season, chief executive Richard Masters said on Friday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah were on target as Liverpool edged Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest 3-2.

Why Houllier had to go

Why Houllier had to go

Rediff.com24 May 2004

Gerard Houllier's departure from Liverpoool is the result of two simple, but crucial factors - too many bad results and too many mediocre performances.

The Stars Who Won Us The 1983 World Cup

The Stars Who Won Us The 1983 World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

India, led by a young Kapil Dev, shocked the cricketing world as they upset the mighty West Indies in the final to win their first World Cup.

French Open trophy gaffe gives Australia another champion

French Open trophy gaffe gives Australia another champion

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

According to the trophy, though, there was also an Australian champion in 1976.

'Not right players to be tested ahead of key workers'

'Not right players to be tested ahead of key workers'

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster says it would be wrong for English Premier League players to be tested for the coronavirus ahead of medical workers as plans for Project Restart continue. Twice weekly tests for Premier League players are part of the plan to resume the Premier League next month after it was suspended in March because of the pandemic.

I want my legacy to be fighting for women: Azarenka

I want my legacy to be fighting for women: Azarenka

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'I knew I was going to come back but my first thought was, 'Oh my god I'm never going to play tennis again.'

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

Matches could be shorter when season resumes: PFA chief

Matches could be shorter when season resumes: PFA chief

Rediff.com5 May 2020

English Football League chairman Rick Parry said that there had not yet been discussion of having reduced halves but that he was open to new ideas. Gordon Taylor said clubs should discuss the idea of playing halves of less than 45 minutes when matches resume after the coronavirus suspension, to help players manage their workload.

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

A summary of sportspersons in the news on Sunday.

How to be a football faker

How to be a football faker

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

You don't like it. In fact, you can barely understand it. But one thing's for sure - over the next few Euro 2004 drenched weeks, you're not going to able to get away from it.

Armstrong says he will testify with 100 percent honesty

Armstrong says he will testify with 100 percent honesty

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Disgraced former Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong says he will testify with "100 percent transparency and honesty" at any independent inquiry into doping in cycling but wants assurances he will be treated fairly.

Manchester United's Greenwood arrested for rape, assault

Manchester United's Greenwood arrested for rape, assault

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

He was later suspended by the club on Sunday.

Football Transfers: Barcelona buy back Suarez from Villarreal

Football Transfers: Barcelona buy back Suarez from Villarreal

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Spanish champions Barcelona have exercised the buy-back clause to re-sign midfielder Denis Suarez from Villarreal, the Catalan club announced on Monday.

Shearer to become Newcastle manager

Shearer to become Newcastle manager

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

Former England and Newcastle United captain Alan Shearer will manage Newcastle United for the remainder of the season, according to television reports on Tuesday.

Why these Olympians are Special!

Why these Olympians are Special!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Megan Jones and Celia Quansah, a same-sex couple, will compete together at the Tokyo Olympics.

Wimbledon organisers contact Osaka over media operations

Wimbledon organisers contact Osaka over media operations

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Earlier on Wednesday, tournament director Jamie Baker said he informed Osaka's team that organisers were "completely open for any discussions" in case of any issues.

Here's how many tuned in to see England win World Cup

Here's how many tuned in to see England win World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

More than 8 million people in Britain tuned in to watch England win

Sledging was worse two decades ago: Flintoff

Sledging was worse two decades ago: Flintoff

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The International Cricket Council's recently-promised crackdown on sledging might make it seem that players are behaving badly more often right now but former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff feels the on-field altercations were 10 times worse a couple of decades ago.

England, Australia fly Down Under together ahead of the Ashes

England, Australia fly Down Under together ahead of the Ashes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

While Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood had played down the idea that sharing the same flight would be uncomfortable, his English counterpart Mark Wood was nervous with the prospect of flying with an Australian side which has just won its first-ever T20 World Cup just ahead of the Ashes.

EPL PIX: Arsenal rally to beat West Ham; Spurs held

EPL PIX: Arsenal rally to beat West Ham; Spurs held

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A round-up of the action in the English Premier League on Monday.

The cricketers who stole the show in 2019

The cricketers who stole the show in 2019

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Explosive all-rounder Ben Stokes and relentless run accumulator Steve Smith could not be more different in their approaches to the game but both roared back from personally adversity to bestride an extraordinary cricketing year. Virat Kohli and his men top the confused and confusing World Test Championship table with seven wins in as many matches, including their first pink-ball Test against Bangladesh last month. That victory marked their 12th consecutive Test series win at home.

White people should apologise for racism: Guardiola

White people should apologise for racism: Guardiola

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'We should send a thousand million messages for the black people. I'm embarrassed and ashamed of what the white people have done for the black people'

Sports Shorts: Police probing racial rant against Liverpool's Balotelli

Sports Shorts: Police probing racial rant against Liverpool's Balotelli

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Merseyside Police is reportedly investigating racist abuse received by Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli on Twitter after he tweeted 'Man Utd...LOL' after the crushing 5-3 defeat met by Manchester United at the hands of Leicester on Sunday.

EPL PHOTOS: Willian strike keeps Chelsea; City thumps Stoke

EPL PHOTOS: Willian strike keeps Chelsea; City thumps Stoke

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Willian's late strike snatched a 1-0 home win for Chelsea over a stubborn Everton side to maintain lead.

European club football to resume sans fans, no dates yet

European club football to resume sans fans, no dates yet

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

German clubs returned to training last week with squads split into small groups and having to adhere to strict social distancing guidelines.

Soccer Extras: United must focus on Rashford, Martial

Soccer Extras: United must focus on Rashford, Martial

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

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

What the coaches said about the FIFA World Cup draw

What the coaches said about the FIFA World Cup draw

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Following is reaction to the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw, which was held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Qatar on Friday.

UK PM Johnson bows to footballer's pressure to provide summer food fund

UK PM Johnson bows to footballer's pressure to provide summer food fund

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

British ministers originally said school food vouchers would not be available over the long summer holiday, prompting Marcus Rashford to take up the cause and reveal how he had relied on such support as a boy.

Surrey plan to stage county cricket despite COVID-19

Surrey plan to stage county cricket despite COVID-19

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Surrey County Cricket Club is looking into the possibility of hosting matches at The Oval with a reduced capacity of around 6,000 fans when the COVID-19 shutdown ends

Beckham gets six-month driving ban for using phone

Beckham gets six-month driving ban for using phone

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Former England soccer captain David Beckham was banned from driving for six months on Thursday after admitting using his mobile phone while driving.

'Delhi Commonwealth Games was doomed from start'

'Delhi Commonwealth Games was doomed from start'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Legendary American athlete Michael Johnson joined the chorus of renowned sports persoanlities who have criticised the preparation of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Delhi by saying they were "doomed from the start".

Hamilton ready to sign new contract with Mercedes

Hamilton ready to sign new contract with Mercedes

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is ready to sign a new contract that, according to media reports, could net him more than $40 million a year.

F1 champion Hamilton under fire for 'poor India' comment

F1 champion Hamilton under fire for 'poor India' comment

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The Briton made the comments in an interview to the BBC in reference to Formula 1 embracing new countries to hold races.

Djokovic has unfinished business at Olympics

Djokovic has unfinished business at Olympics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Djokovic sets sights on Paris Olympics

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Acting, by definition, is a portrayal of a character other than oneself.' 'If every role is to be played only by someone answering to that precise description, most professional actors -- of all ethnicities and genders -- would be out of a job,' observes Indira Kannan.