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Will Ferrari's Vettel replace Rosberg at Mercedes?

Will Ferrari's Vettel replace Rosberg at Mercedes?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, McLaren's Fernando Alonso and Williams' Valtteri Bottas have all been highlighted in media speculation but 22-year-old German reserve driver Pascal Wehrlein remains the bookmakers' favourite.

Manchester City and English FA probe alleged sexual abuse

Manchester City and English FA probe alleged sexual abuse

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

The English Football Association (FA) has launched an internal review to examine allegations of children being sexually abused at professional soccer clubs.

Olympic champion Farah denies doping, says missed tests 'simple mistakes'

Olympic champion Farah denies doping, says missed tests 'simple mistakes'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Britain's double Olympic champion Mo Farah denied ever taking performance-enhancing drugs and said rumours and speculation over his career after the revelation that he missed two drugs tests "are completely false".

Murray to take aura of invincibility into new year

Murray to take aura of invincibility into new year

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Andy Murray is undefeated since September, has won 24 matches in succession and his win-loss record since losing to Novak Djokovic in the French Open final is 53-3.

English Football League set for major shake-up?

English Football League set for major shake-up?

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The Football League has proposed introducing a fifth division as part of a revamp that would involve the biggest shake-up of the English game since the Premier League was founded in 1992.

Guardiola and Salah win November Premier League awards

Guardiola and Salah win November Premier League awards

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Guardiola beat out Chelsea's Antonio Conte, Burnley's Sean Dyche, Liverpool's Juergen Klopp, Manchester United's Jose Mourinho and Arsenal's Arsene Wenger for the award.

Carneiro v Mourinho: FIFA medical chief backs former Chelsea doctor

Carneiro v Mourinho: FIFA medical chief backs former Chelsea doctor

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The head of FIFA's medical committee Michel D'Hooghe has stated his support for Chelsea's former club doctor Eva Carneiro, who has brought a legal case against the club for constructive dismissal, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

Wenger to step down after two decades in charge at Arsenal

Wenger to step down after two decades in charge at Arsenal

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is to stand down at the end of the season after a reign of almost 22 years that made him the most successful boss in the Premier League club's history.

Chelsea condemn fans filmed in racist incident in Paris

Chelsea condemn fans filmed in racist incident in Paris

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Chelsea Football Club have condemned an incident, captured in amateur video footage in the Paris metro, that shows fans pushing a black man off a train and chanting "we're racist".

Football Focus: Is the time right to axe De Gea?

Football Focus: Is the time right to axe De Gea?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

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

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.

The star and the star child of Wimbledon

The star and the star child of Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The first week of Wimbledon is over and the tournament has been full of surprises. The grudge match between Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal and the rise of the phenom that is Cori 'Coco' Gauff have been the shining moments at this year's tournament.

Why there is a dent in Manchester City's title hope...

Why there is a dent in Manchester City's title hope...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes tiredness was behind their 3-0 defeat by Liverpool on Wednesday after a third successive Premier League loss put a hefty dent in their faltering title hopes.

Formula Oneski for Roman

Formula Oneski for Roman

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

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

This woman conquered 7 marathons in 7 days over 7 continents

This woman conquered 7 marathons in 7 days over 7 continents

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Susannah Gill battles brutal conditions to claim World Marathon title

FA Cup: 100th goal for Walcott as Arsenal end Sutton's dream run

FA Cup: 100th goal for Walcott as Arsenal end Sutton's dream run

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Sutton United's FA Cup fairytale ended as Arsenal forward Theo Walcott scored his 100th goal for the club in a 2-0 fifth round victory on a surreal night at Gander Green Lane on Monday.

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.

CWG chit chat: Kylie Minogue set to perform at closing ceremony

CWG chit chat: Kylie Minogue set to perform at closing ceremony

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Kylie Minogue will perform at the closing ceremony of Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 alongside Lulu, Deacon Blue and Dougie MacLean, it has been revealed.

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.

EPL PHOTOS: Spurs back on top but Liverpool fire warning

EPL PHOTOS: Spurs back on top but Liverpool fire warning

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Sunday.

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.

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Brighton & Hove Albion scored three times in the second half to fight back from two goals down and beat Manchester City

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.

Barnet and Oldham are toast of FA Cup after shock wins

Barnet and Oldham are toast of FA Cup after shock wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Oldham Athletic and Barnet provided some old-fashioned FA Cup magic with shock victories against much more illustrious opponents but English champions Manchester City proved ruthless as they scored seven times in the third round on Sunday.

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.

England have offers from Aus, NZ to host domestic games

England have offers from Aus, NZ to host domestic games

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

ECB's Harrison said the board was getting used to the idea of hosting cricket in empty stadiums.

Hamilton and Mercedes' heart-warming gesture

Hamilton and Mercedes' heart-warming gesture

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Mercedes team flies F1 car to terminally ill boy's home in UK

Sweden beat England to clinch third place at World Cup

Sweden beat England to clinch third place at World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Sweden benefited from poor defending and the video assistant referee to beat England 2-1 in the women's World Cup third place playoff match on Saturday.

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

City's Guardiola defends Mendy after COVID protocol breach.

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.

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.

Soccer Extras: Xhaka says he reached boiling point after abuse

Soccer Extras: Xhaka says he reached boiling point after abuse

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Four-time EPL champ Drogba hangs up legendary boots

Four-time EPL champ Drogba hangs up legendary boots

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Ivorian Drogba, who had been playing in the United States for Phoenix Rising, had two spells at Chelsea, scoring 164 goals in 381 games having spearheaded the west London club's revival under owner Roman Abramovich.

Soccer Extras: Messi gets 3-month international ban

Soccer Extras: Messi gets 3-month international ban

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

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PIX: Record-breaking Messi lifts Barca to big win; Ibrahimovic makes history

PIX: Record-breaking Messi lifts Barca to big win; Ibrahimovic makes history

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho scored two poacher's goals as they beat Manchester United 3-1 in their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday to set up a last-four clash against Southampton.

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.

Football Focus: 'Booing players taking a knee was not racist'

Football Focus: 'Booing players taking a knee was not racist'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field