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US to run Lingerie Football League

US to run Lingerie Football League

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

A Lingerie Football League is being set up in the US following the success of the Super Bowl's half-time Lingerie Bowl show.

Euro 2004: The awards show

Euro 2004: The awards show

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

Alas - the three weeks of football frenzy are at end.

EPL PHOTOS: Benteke lifts Liverpool; Sunderland slump continues

EPL PHOTOS: Benteke lifts Liverpool; Sunderland slump continues

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Christian Benteke condemned struggling Sunderland to a 1-0 defeat and sent Liverpool level on points with sixth-placed Manchester United in the last Premier League game of the year on Wednesday.

ECB to launch Women's Cricket super league

ECB to launch Women's Cricket super league

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to make its biggest investment in women's cricket by pumping three million pounds to launch a six-team super league tournament.

Soccer Extras: Serie A chief apologises for anti-racism ape artwork

Soccer Extras: Serie A chief apologises for anti-racism ape artwork

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

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

Formula One refuelling return depends on cost, says Wolff

Formula One refuelling return depends on cost, says Wolff

Rediff.com16 May 2015

The proposed return of refuelling to Formula One in 2017 will only happen if it is affordable, according to Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff.

Formula Oneski for Roman

Formula Oneski for Roman

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

Chelsea owner billionaire Roman Abramovich wants his own Formula 1 team.

Schu predicts 'Uncertain' F1 finale

Schu predicts 'Uncertain' F1 finale

Rediff.com8 Sep 2003

Michael Schumacher reckons there's more to the three-way Formula One battle for championship supremacy than just tyres.

'It was the most surreal thing'

'It was the most surreal thing'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

In further extracts from Martin Johnson's autobiography, the captain relives the two biggest crises of his time with England.

Beckham warning to Wilkinson

Beckham warning to Wilkinson

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

England football captain David Beckham has warned rugby hero Jonny Wilkinson to expect a "crazy" life from now on.

I would not enjoy playing for Van Gaal's United: Scholes

I would not enjoy playing for Van Gaal's United: Scholes

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The former Manchester United midfielder, who was an integral part of Alex Ferguson's dominant United teams for almost two decades, said there is a "lack of creativity and risk" in Van Gaal's team.

Villeneuve eyes McLaren role

Villeneuve eyes McLaren role

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

Jacques Villeneuve has approached McLaren with a view to becoming a test driver after losing his seat at BAR.

Bolt wins 200m at Golden Spike meet in Ostrava

Bolt wins 200m at Golden Spike meet in Ostrava

Rediff.com27 May 2015

In wet conditions, Jamaica's six-time Olympic gold medallist clocked 20.13 seconds -- well outside his 19.19 world record -- to beat American Isiah Young, reports the BBC.

EPL: United go second; Arsenal win

EPL: United go second; Arsenal win

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Manchester United climbed two places up to second in the Premier League after Marcus Rashford scored deep into stoppage time to give them a fortuitous 1-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday.

Here's what aided Olympian Johnson's recovery from stroke...

Here's what aided Olympian Johnson's recovery from stroke...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Sprint great Michael Johnson said that his 'Olympic mindset' had helped speed up his recovery from a mini stroke that the 51-year-old suffered earlier this year.

EPL PICS: Liverpool sink Watford; Chelsea stunned by Bournemouth

EPL PICS: Liverpool sink Watford; Chelsea stunned by Bournemouth

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

EPL champs Manchester City keen to invest in Indian club this year

EPL champs Manchester City keen to invest in Indian club this year

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'There might be other opportunities in Asia. We've been looking at India for nearly two years now. I'd say this year we'll end up doing an investment in India'

'It's a sad day for Premier League football'

'It's a sad day for Premier League football'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger announced on Friday that he will step down from his role at the Premier League club at the end of the season after almost 22 years at the helm.

EPL: Swansea manager accuses ref of cheating, risks FA sanctions

EPL: Swansea manager accuses ref of cheating, risks FA sanctions

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Swansea City manager Garry Monk risks punishment from the FA after accusing referee Michael Oliver and Stoke City winger Victor Moses of cheating in his team's 2-1 Premier League defeat at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday.

EPL: Manchester United secure second place

EPL: Manchester United secure second place

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Manchester United secured the point they needed to finish second in the Premier League with a dull 0-0 draw at West Ham United on Thursday.

King of Queen's Murray falls in first round as top three seeds exit

King of Queen's Murray falls in first round as top three seeds exit

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

With temperatures reaching almost 38 degrees on court, Murray, a twice Wimbledon champion, was beaten 7-6(4), 6-2 by Australian world number 90 Jordan Thompson.

How the world reacted to Mourinho's sacking

How the world reacted to Mourinho's sacking

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

'You cannot sack all the players so sack the manager -- whether right or wrong'

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

This time Liverpool are at home, and victory would put them nine points clear.

EPL PHOTOS: City brush past Palace; Chelsea edge Newcastle

EPL PHOTOS: City brush past Palace; Chelsea edge Newcastle

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

PFA stands by City's Sterling over racism claims

PFA stands by City's Sterling over racism claims

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The 24-year-old's comments came a day after he faced alleged racist abuse from a supporter during City's 2-0 Premier League defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

'Critical but stable' Bianchi continues to fight in hospital, says family

'Critical but stable' Bianchi continues to fight in hospital, says family

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

About four weeks after he suffered severe head injuries during a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, Jules Bianchi remains "critical but stable" in hospital, a report said.

Maradona's fall from grace

Maradona's fall from grace

Rediff.com19 Apr 2004

The classic image of Diego Maradona sums up his life and also marks the moment of his downfall.

Cech to undergo medical with Arsenal, will end 11-year stay at Chelsea

Cech to undergo medical with Arsenal, will end 11-year stay at Chelsea

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Chelsea's Petr Cech will undergo a medical with Arsenal on Friday, according to British media reports, after the clubs agreed a fee for the 33-year-old goalkeeper.

World Cup chit-chat: Brazil appeals for withdrawal of suspension of skipper Silva

World Cup chit-chat: Brazil appeals for withdrawal of suspension of skipper Silva

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Brazil have appealed to FIFA World Cup authorities to withdraw the yellow card suspension imposed on their captain Thiago Silva so that he can turn out for Tuesday's semi-final clash against Germany.

World Athletics PIX: Eid Naser wins 400m in third-fastest time

World Athletics PIX: Eid Naser wins 400m in third-fastest time

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Images from Thursday's proceedings at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha.

Leicester's Vardy gets additional one-game ban

Leicester's Vardy gets additional one-game ban

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy will miss the Premier League leaders' visit to Manchester United on Sunday after being banned for an additional game for improper conduct, the BBC reported.

Gold Coast Diary: Night in 'Sin City' sees boxer banned from bars

Gold Coast Diary: Night in 'Sin City' sees boxer banned from bars

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Northern Ireland boxer Sean McComb has been fined and banned from the Gold Coast's nightclub districts for the rest of the Commonwealth Games after being involved in an altercation with bouncers at a local bar.

Doping scandal: What will Sebastian Coe do now?

Doping scandal: What will Sebastian Coe do now?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Sebastian Coe chairs a meeting of world athletics on Friday to discuss suspending Russia over allegations of state sponsored doping of its athletes, a crisis that has put his leadership under the spotlight barely three months into the job.

'Arsenal want to win FA Cup for Wenger'

'Arsenal want to win FA Cup for Wenger'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Arsenal beat City 2-1 in extra time to book a place in the final against Chelsea on May 27 and their progress is in contrast to the Premier League season that could see them miss out on a Champions League spot for the first time under Wenger.

FA Cup: Derby defy VAR decision to knock out Southampton on penalties

FA Cup: Derby defy VAR decision to knock out Southampton on penalties

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Championship side Derby County hit back from two goals down to beat Premier League Southampton on penalties in an FA Cup third-round replay marred by another VAR controversy on Wednesday.

Meet new 'superstar' of tennis

Meet new 'superstar' of tennis

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Alexander Zverev has proven himself as the best of tennis' new generation of men's players

Jaguar offers car for diamond

Jaguar offers car for diamond

Rediff.com25 May 2004

Jaguar Formula One is offering a $65,000 X-series car as reward for anyone who finds and returns a $360,000 diamond that was fitted to the nose cone of a race car that crashed in the Monaco Grand Prix.

Wait and watch! Formula One an option for Audi!

Wait and watch! Formula One an option for Audi!

Rediff.com12 May 2015

There has long been speculation about whether Audi might be tempted into Formula One.

I shall return: Agassi

I shall return: Agassi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

Andre Agassi plans to return for next year's Australian Open, but said his goodbyes last night just in case.

I took muscle growth supplement: Zidane

I took muscle growth supplement: Zidane

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

Real Madrid star Zinedine Zidane admitted at the Juventus doping trial yesterday he took the muscle growth supplement creatine while he played in Italy.