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Should Lance Armstrong be forgiven?

Should Lance Armstrong be forgiven?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Scott Mercier believes that Lance Armstrong should get back his seven Tour de France titles and be forgiven

Livermore to escape ban for cocaine use

Livermore to escape ban for cocaine use

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Hull City midfielder Jake Livermore, who tested positive for cocaine in April, is set to avoid a ban due to extenuating circumstances, British media reported on Wednesday.

Now, Tendulkar, Warne bat for cricket to make Olympic comeback

Now, Tendulkar, Warne bat for cricket to make Olympic comeback

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Former Australia spinner Shane Warne and India batting great Sachin Tendulkar have joined the chorus clamouring for cricket to become an Olympic sport, the BBC reported.

Tennis faces prize money cut in cost-cutting drive

Tennis faces prize money cut in cost-cutting drive

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

No professional tournaments have been held since March because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdown will continue until August.

Emery denies rift with Ozil after first Arsenal victory

Emery denies rift with Ozil after first Arsenal victory

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

'No problem with the player. It isn't true, that information'

Botham wants Hussain dropped

Botham wants Hussain dropped

Rediff.com11 May 2004

Cricket legend Ian Botham says former captain Nasser Hussain should end his England career to help younger players.

A Legend Says Goodbye

A Legend Says Goodbye

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

We should all bow before the legend that is Leander, says Rahul Jacob.

Federer gives us a peek into his life after tennis

Federer gives us a peek into his life after tennis

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

In beating Czech Tomas Berdych in straight sets, the Swiss became the first man to reach 11 finals at the All England Club -- making the contention that, after knee surgery and a six-month layoff, he is back to his best at 35 more compelling than ever.

Soccer: Chelsea make FC Cup semis; Juventus stunned

Soccer: Chelsea make FC Cup semis; Juventus stunned

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Chelsea beat Sheffield United 2-0 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the fourth time in five seasons.

Ecclestone accused of making `corrupt deal` to secure future as F1 chief

Ecclestone accused of making `corrupt deal` to secure future as F1 chief

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone had made a corrupt agreement in an attempt to stay in charge of the sport, according to claims by German media company Constantin Medien.

EPL: Lampard's Chelsea looking to build new dynasty

EPL: Lampard's Chelsea looking to build new dynasty

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Chelsea are banking on a lavish shopping spree to give them more bite up front and much-needed solidity in defence after coach Frank Lampard spent last season relying heavily on a crop of inexperienced home-grown players.

There is no stop to the national anthem controversy in the US...

There is no stop to the national anthem controversy in the US...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Trump trying to divide us, cries NBA star LeBron James even as Cowboys, Cardinals link arms amid anthem protests

Mo Farah to continue working with coach Salazar

Mo Farah to continue working with coach Salazar

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Britain's double Olympic champion Mo Farah has said he will continue to work with coach Alberto Salazar who is being investigated by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).

Semenya says NO to medication to lower testosterone

Semenya says NO to medication to lower testosterone

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya's future was in doubt on Friday after she said she would not take medication to lower her testosterone levels to comply with new rules for the 800 metres.

Djokovic wants to be THE greatest: Becker

Djokovic wants to be THE greatest: Becker

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'Honestly, I think he can overtake them, but I wouldn't like to say that for sure. The race is on'

EPL PIX: Liverpool thrash Arsenal; Chelsea romp past Leicester

EPL PIX: Liverpool thrash Arsenal; Chelsea romp past Leicester

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Imperious Liverpool extended their Premier League home winning streak against Arsenal to six on Saturday with an easy 4-0 victory that lifted them to second in the table.

India offers unique challenge

India offers unique challenge

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

'Sportsmen at the elite level tend to thrive on a good challenge and a tour to India is certainly a challenge,' writes Mark Richardson.

Taiwanese couple in their 80s take Instagram by storm modelling old laundry

Taiwanese couple in their 80s take Instagram by storm modelling old laundry

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Having spent decades running a laundromat in Taiwan's coastal city of Taichung, Hsu Sho-Er, 84, and her husband, Chang Wan Ji, 83, are now proving a hit on Instagram after their grandson Reef Chang -- and stylist -- set up an account for them in June. Any items left at the laundromat for over a year are considered fair game.

EPL PIX: Man United end City's run; Liverpool lose

EPL PIX: Man United end City's run; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Mercedes expect McLaren, Ferrari to put a tough fight this season

Mercedes expect McLaren, Ferrari to put a tough fight this season

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Formula One champions Mercedes expect to be beaten by Ferrari this season and also see McLaren catching up fast after a dismal 2015 for the Honda-powered team, engine head Andy Cowell said.

Will Mercedes extend Hamilton's contract?

Will Mercedes extend Hamilton's contract?

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Lewis Hamilton's long-awaited new deal with Mercedes could be announced at the showcase race of the Formula One season in Monaco next week.

FA Cup: United sink Liverpool; Chelsea through

FA Cup: United sink Liverpool; Chelsea through

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Luton pulled one back on the half-hour mark when Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga failed to keep out Jordan Clark's low effort which squeezed between his hand and leg into the net.

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

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

FA Cup: Chelsea pounce on De Gea errors; reach final

FA Cup: Chelsea pounce on De Gea errors; reach final

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard was delighted with the discipline of his team, who ended United's 19-game unbeaten run.

Soccer Extras: Guardiola open to staying longer; Dembele out for 10 weeks

Soccer Extras: Guardiola open to staying longer; Dembele out for 10 weeks

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

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

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

Soccer Extras: Sturridge banned, fined for breaching betting rules

Soccer Extras: Sturridge banned, fined for breaching betting rules

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

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

Football Briefs: Platini says cleared by Swiss authorities, plans return

Football Briefs: Platini says cleared by Swiss authorities, plans return

Rediff.com26 May 2018

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

What Bolt can do after retirement...

What Bolt can do after retirement...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

As he blazes through the Rio Games aiming for his historic third batch of three sprint gold medals, Jamaica's Usain Bolt has been clear this is his last time on the Olympic track, where he feels he has nothing left to prove.

EPL: Aguero, De Bruyne lift City to new heights

EPL: Aguero, De Bruyne lift City to new heights

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne put on an attacking masterclass to help City rout Leicester City 5-1.

How Virat's words motivate Mandhana

How Virat's words motivate Mandhana

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The India opener has called for a women's IPL with 5 or 6 teams.

British police say soccer child sex scandal may affect 98 clubs

British police say soccer child sex scandal may affect 98 clubs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

British police investigating allegations of widespread child sex abuse at soccer clubs dating back to the 1970s said on Friday they had identified 83 potential suspects and possible links to 98 clubs, including some from the Premier League.

Duplantis soars again to break own pole vault world record

Duplantis soars again to break own pole vault world record

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

American-born Swede Armand "Mondo" Duplantis soared to another pole vault world record on Saturday as he easily cleared 6.18 metres at the World Athletics Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix in Glasgow. The 20-year-old, a world silver medallist, had set the previous mark last Saturday by clearing 6.17m in Torun, Poland. That eclipsed by 1 cm Frenchman Renaud Lavillenie's record set in February 2014 in Donetsk, Ukraine.

Tottenham seal Europa League spot

Tottenham seal Europa League spot

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Tottenham Hotspur secured a place in the Europa League next season as they closed out their Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Sunday.

If you give a pass to bad behaviour, you subvert the gender cause

If you give a pass to bad behaviour, you subvert the gender cause

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

'Ms Williams has had multiple on-court implosions in the past and got penalised for them, too.' 'She cried sexism this time perhaps because she knew the atmosphere was ripe for it,' notes Shuma Raha.

Watching Murray play unnerves girlfriend

Watching Murray play unnerves girlfriend

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Andy Murray's girlfriend Kim Sears has revealed that she becomes nervous when she watches her boyfriend Andy Murray play big matches.

Italian prosecutor wants dozens of tennis players probed for betting

Italian prosecutor wants dozens of tennis players probed for betting

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

More than two dozen players who feature in evidence collected from gamblers should be investigated for possible links to betting rings, an Italian prosecutor has told the BBC and BuzzFeed News.

Serena to fight for equality until 'the grave'

Serena to fight for equality until 'the grave'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Williams, who has been outspoken in pushing for gender and racial equality, was asked in her post-match media conference whether she should focus more on her tennis than on social issues and being a celebrity.

How Neymar can accelerate France's Ligue 1 growth...

How Neymar can accelerate France's Ligue 1 growth...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Neymar's imminent arrival at Paris St Germain can help France's Ligue 1 grow to match Europe's powerhouse leagues, according to the director general of top flight side Lille.

Playing cricket without fans in stadium an option, says Aus coach

Playing cricket without fans in stadium an option, says Aus coach

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Australia coach Justin Langer says playing cricket without fans in the stadiums is an option worth considering if it helped get the game going again after the worst of the coronavirus crisis has passed. As with most sports, efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic have forced the shutdown of cricket around the world and Langer thinks teams would be keen to play in empty stadiums upon resumption if the alternative is a longer furlough.