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EPL PIX: Chelsea put aside turmoil while Gunners march on

EPL PIX: Chelsea put aside turmoil while Gunners march on

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Images from Sunday's action in the English Premier League.

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

With sports events around the world suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, football clubs and leagues have been discussing pay cuts with players to help them make it through the crisis.

Murray to play singles in Winston-Salem next week

Murray to play singles in Winston-Salem next week

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Andy Murray will play in the singles at next week's Winston-Salem Open as he continues his comeback from hip surgery.

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.

Indian women's cricket team pulls out of England tour

Indian women's cricket team pulls out of England tour

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Indian women's team was originally slated to play a bilateral series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is against England in June which got postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Neymar says was racially abused by Marseille player

Neymar says was racially abused by Marseille player

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Paris St Germain forward Neymar has said he was the target of a racist slur during the French champions' 1-0 defeat by Olympique Marseille on Sunday.

Eriksen had no history of heart concerns, says former cardiologist

Eriksen had no history of heart concerns, says former cardiologist

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Dr. Sanjay Sharma of St. George's University of London said Christian Eriksen had returned normal tests since 2013, but the sight of the Inter Milan playmaker falling to the ground had briefly raised concerns that doctors had missed something.

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.

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.

Taking a knee to protest racism is cosmetic: Brathwaite

Taking a knee to protest racism is cosmetic: Brathwaite

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite believes sportspersons taking a knee to protest against racism in sport is "cosmetic" and a change in law is needed to fight racial discrimination. Taking a knee has become a popular symbol to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement which gained momentum following the killing of George Floyd by police in the United States of America.

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.

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.

Chelsea coach Sarri to join Juve?

Chelsea coach Sarri to join Juve?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

There has been no official confirmation of the agreement from either club but Sarri, who won the Europa League with Chelsea, is expected to sign a three-year contract, Sky reported.

Electric England set sights on semis after Ukraine drubbing

Electric England set sights on semis after Ukraine drubbing

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Striker Harry Kane netted a brace and Maguire and Jordan Henderson both headed home from set pieces to deliver England to their second straight semi-final at a major tournament after they reached the last four of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top as Tottenham self-implode; Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top as Tottenham self-implode; Chelsea win

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

England players ready to walk off pitch over racist abuse

England players ready to walk off pitch over racist abuse

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

England face the Czechs away in Group A on Friday before visiting Bulgaria on Monday

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.

Leicester in FA Cup final; United sink Burnley

Leicester in FA Cup final; United sink Burnley

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Leicester City reached the FA Cup final for the first time in more than 50 years

Former internationals criticise UEFA after Eriksen's collapse

Former internationals criticise UEFA after Eriksen's collapse

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Eriksen collapsed just before halftime and was taken to hospital after receiving CPR on the pitch

EPL PIX: Man Utd rout Norwich, Southampton stun Leicester

EPL PIX: Man Utd rout Norwich, Southampton stun Leicester

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

IMAGES from Saturday's English Premier League matches.

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.

Italian joy, English heartbreak after Euro final penalties drama

Italian joy, English heartbreak after Euro final penalties drama

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Italy inflicted heartbreak on England to win the Euro 2020 final

PIX: Arsenal crash out; Liverpool, Spurs survive scares

PIX: Arsenal crash out; Liverpool, Spurs survive scares

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Arsenal became the highest-profile casualties of the FA Cup third round as the 14-time winners lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest, but Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur avoided early exits after scares against lower-league sides on Sunday.

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Liverpool; City rout Arsenal

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Liverpool; City rout Arsenal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

'Tsunami of integrity problems at lower level tennis'

'Tsunami of integrity problems at lower level tennis'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The report paints a picture of financial privation among many of the sport's 15,000 professionals, with many at the lowest level struggling to cover the costs of competing. This, the report said, made betting on matches more attractive to players, many of whom admitted knowledge of match-fixing.

Slow recovery further delays Murray's return

Slow recovery further delays Murray's return

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'I don't want to rush anything or put a timeline on my recovery. I'm going to listen to my body and step back on the court to compete when the time is right'

Under-fire Arsenal coach gets club's backing, but...

Under-fire Arsenal coach gets club's backing, but...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Emery's position is under the spotlight after two wins in Arsenal's last 10 league games with the latest setback coming in a 2-0 defeat at high-flying Leicester City on Saturday.

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

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.

Is the ruling body of athletics protective of drug cheats?

Is the ruling body of athletics protective of drug cheats?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

The IAAF ruling body of athletics is proactive in tackling doping and not protective of drug cheats, according to president Sebastian Coe.

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.

EPL PIX: Salah spoils Gerrard's Anfield return, Chelsea win at Leeds

EPL PIX: Salah spoils Gerrard's Anfield return, Chelsea win at Leeds

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

However, one goal proved enough for City who picked up their sixth successive league win to move four points clear of Liverpool, who host Aston Villa later on Saturday, at the top of the standings.

Djokovic back with a bang!

Djokovic back with a bang!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

It was Novak Djokovic's first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were dashed when he was deported following an 11-day saga revolving around his decision not to have a COVID-19 vaccination.

'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".

Manchester City's Sterling backs anti-racism protests

Manchester City's Sterling backs anti-racism protests

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Southgate hopes Black Lives Matter protests could signal change in society

PIX: Chelsea held by Manchester United; City win

PIX: Chelsea held by Manchester United; City win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Premier League says Brexit will not harm its appeal

Premier League says Brexit will not harm its appeal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Britain's decision to leave the European Union will not harm the prestige of the world's most popular domestic soccer competition, the Premier League said on Friday.

Two umpires banned, four investigated over corruption - ITF

Two umpires banned, four investigated over corruption - ITF

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Two tennis umpires were banned, one for life, last year for breaches of the sport's code of conduct for officials, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Tuesday. Four other umpires are under investigation by the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU), the London-based world ruling body for the sport said in a statement. In January, tennis was rocked by a report by the BBC and online BuzzFeed News that said 16 players who have been ranked in the top 50 had been repeatedly flagged to the TIU over suspicions they had thrown matches in the past decade. Tennis authorities rejected allegations that evidence of match-fixing had been suppressed or had not been properly investigated.

Parkour star arrested in Iran over rooftop kiss

Parkour star arrested in Iran over rooftop kiss

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Alireza Japalaghy, a popular parkour athlete, and his stunt partner were arrested after photos of the couple kissing on a rooftop were widely circulated on social media last week.

London's Oval cricket stadium evacuated

London's Oval cricket stadium evacuated

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The Oval cricket stadium in London was evacuated on Thursday after a crossbow bolt was fired onto the pitch during a match.