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Leeds remove cardboard cutout of bin Laden from stands

Leeds remove cardboard cutout of bin Laden from stands

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

With no spectators allowed into stadiums as part of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, many English clubs are giving fans the chance to send in photos and have cutouts put on the seats instead.

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.

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Having headed into the match tied on 47 league goals with West Ham's former stalwart Paolo Di Canio, Antonio was delighted to have surpassed the Italian as he celebrated by lifting a cardboard cut-out of himself at the side of the pitch.

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.

Yorkshire chairman resigns over racism row

Yorkshire chairman resigns over racism row

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Yorkshire County Cricket Club chairman Roger Hutton has resigned with immediate effect following the club's handling of allegations of racism by former player Azeem Rafiq, the BBC reported on Friday.

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

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.

Doubles players at Aus Open questioned by officials over fixing report

Doubles players at Aus Open questioned by officials over fixing report

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Two players at the Australian Open revealed that they have been interviewed by officials over reports their opponents may have deliberately lost their first round mixed-doubles fixture, fuelling fresh fears of match-fixing in tennis.

'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.

Champion Tsitsipas in Nadal's group at ATP Finals

Champion Tsitsipas in Nadal's group at ATP Finals

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic, bidding for a record-equalling sixth title at the event, is in the Tokyo group with Russian Daniil Medvedev, Germany's Alexander Zverev and Argentine first-time Diego Schwartzman.

Eight players in Australian Open suspected of match-fixing

Eight players in Australian Open suspected of match-fixing

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Some secret files exposing widespread match-fixing in Tennis have rocked the Australian Open as about eight players, who were found suspicious in the past, are in the main draw of the 2016 tournament.

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.

EPL PIX: Man City lose chance to go top of league

EPL PIX: Man City lose chance to go top of league

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

"The best team won, we struggled from the beginning and we couldn't deal with their long balls. Usually, you press the ball to win it, but this was different. They defended so deep and so well," City coach Pep Guardiola told the BBC.

Shamed cyclist Armstrong was made a 'SCAPEGOAT'

Shamed cyclist Armstrong was made a 'SCAPEGOAT'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

There was a witch hunt after Armstrong, says former International Cycling Union president Pat McQuaid

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.

Sexist remark from a champ: Woman's best place is in kitchen

Sexist remark from a champ: Woman's best place is in kitchen

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Newly crowned heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has attracted fresh controversy after making a string of sexist remarks, including some directing at Olympic and world heptathlete champion Jessica Ennis-Hill.

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.

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.

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.

Why Dinesh Karthik took up commentary

Why Dinesh Karthik took up commentary

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Commentary in India is considered a post-retirement option but Dinesh Karthik, who is very much an active cricketer, wants to change that perception.

Euro 2020: 'Schick goal was out-of-this-world'

Euro 2020: 'Schick goal was out-of-this-world'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Patrik Schick's 'out-of-this world' long-range strike sealed their 2-0 win

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

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.

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'

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Images from the Nations League football matches played on Thursday.

Rise of the super-rich trio

Rise of the super-rich trio

Rediff.com19 May 2004

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United each earned more than £53m from television and prize money last season - at least £20m more than any of their rivals in the Premiership.

Hewitt bids to salvage season

Hewitt bids to salvage season

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Lleyton Hewitt's two-year reign as world number one was partly built on his unrivalled will to win.

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.

FA Cup: Swansea shocked, Chelsea win, Kane saves Spurs

FA Cup: Swansea shocked, Chelsea win, Kane saves Spurs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Premier League Swansea City fell victims to the first major giant-killing of the FA Cup third round on Sunday when they lost 3-2 away to League Two (fourth tier) side Oxford United.

EPL PIX: Son double shoots Spurs into fifth spot; Leicester win

EPL PIX: Son double shoots Spurs into fifth spot; Leicester win

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Images from Premier League matches played on Sunday.

'Gatlin win not the perfect script'

'Gatlin win not the perfect script'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Justin Gatlin's win in the 100 metres at the World Athletics Championships was "not the perfect script", IAAF president Sebastian Coe said 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

Ex-Lanka Prez gets govt bungalow, special security on return

Ex-Lanka Prez gets govt bungalow, special security on return

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The ex-president returned to Sri Lanka on a Singapore Airlines flight.

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.

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.

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

'Archer has been very foolish breaching protocol'

'Archer has been very foolish breaching protocol'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'Although the protocols might seem very severe, they've had to put those in place to get government approval for these games to happen'

EPL: Kane scores as Tottenham return to winning ways

EPL: Kane scores as Tottenham return to winning ways

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Harry Kane became Tottenham's joint fifth highest scorer as he helped his side earn a 2-1 Premier League victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

101-year-old Fauja to end career at London Marathon

101-year-old Fauja to end career at London Marathon

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Fauja Singh has completed eight marathons since he took up the sport at the age of 89.

Former Dortmund manager Klopp to sign three-year deal for Liverpool job?

Former Dortmund manager Klopp to sign three-year deal for Liverpool job?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Klopp is understood to be open to the idea of a move, the reports said, adding that talks between Liverpool and his representatives were progressing well.