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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.

Vardy's three-game ban appeal rejected

Vardy's three-game ban appeal rejected

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy will serve a three-match suspension after the club's appeal against his dismissal during Saturday's 2-2 Premier League draw with Stoke City was rejected, the Football Association (FA) said on Tuesday.

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

Maynard says BCCI wants him for NCA

Maynard says BCCI wants him for NCA

Rediff.com8 May 2007

England's former assistant coach is considering an offer from the BCCI to work at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore.

Former MotoGP champion Hayden in intensive care after accident

Former MotoGP champion Hayden in intensive care after accident

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden spent a second day in intensive care on Thursday after colliding with a car while cycling in eastern Italy.

Premier League may be considering overseas games

Premier League may be considering overseas games

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

The Premier League is considering extending the season and playing matches overseas with cities bidding for the right to stage them, the BBC reported on Thursday.

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

At the moment Chelsea is in a zone where I feel ashamed: Mourinho

At the moment Chelsea is in a zone where I feel ashamed: Mourinho

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho watched his team suffer a 2-1 loss at table-topping Leicester City and then said he felt ashamed at their lowly Premier League position and betrayed by his players.

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.

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

Doping issue closed after WADA challenge, Pakistan

Doping issue closed after WADA challenge, Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

The case is closed after WADA said it would take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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: Late Ibra penalty saves Man Utd, more Sunderland woe

EPL: Late Ibra penalty saves Man Utd, more Sunderland woe

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Manchester United's struggle to achieve a top-four finish continued on Tuesday as Zlatan Ibrahimovic came to their rescue with an added time penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw against Everton in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

I will be Mancunian for rest of my life, says Guardiola

I will be Mancunian for rest of my life, says Guardiola

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Guardiola, who led City to the Premier League title last season with a record points tally of 100, signed a contract extension with the champions earlier this year that will take him to the end of the 2020-21 campaign.

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.

EPL snapshots: Red card for Liverpool's Mane divides pundits

EPL snapshots: Red card for Liverpool's Mane divides pundits

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Senegal international Mane faces a three-match suspension from domestic games, although he will be available for Liverpool's Champions League tie at home to Sevilla on Wednesday.

Closed roof for Australian Open final draws criticism

Closed roof for Australian Open final draws criticism

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The Australian Open men's singles final between champion Roger Federer and sixth seed Marin Cilic got underway on Sunday with the roof closed at Rod Laver Arena on a scorching day, triggering a hailstorm of criticism from former players.

Wenger to stay at Arsenal - report

Wenger to stay at Arsenal - report

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Arsene Wenger has agreed a new three-year deal to remain as Arsenal manager.

'Injured Djokovic will come back mentally stronger'

'Injured Djokovic will come back mentally stronger'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'It will take time for him to get his intensity back'

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.

Controversy at Ballon d'Or awards ceremony

Controversy at Ballon d'Or awards ceremony

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Olympique Lyonnais and Norway forward Ada Hegerberg won the inaugural Ballon d'Or award for the best player in women's football on Monday but the moment was tarnished when DJ Martin Solveig asked her to 'twerk'

'Women work just as hard, sacrifice as much as men'

'Women work just as hard, sacrifice as much as men'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Britain's world number three Andy Murray has stressed the importance of gender equality in tennis, saying the work ethic required to succeed is the same for both men and women.

Do you know the Rooney Rule?

Do you know the Rooney Rule?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

FA to adopt Rooney Rule in appointing future England managers

England's Stokes dropped out of fourth ODI after arrest in Bristol

England's Stokes dropped out of fourth ODI after arrest in Bristol

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was arrested early on Monday after an incident in Bristol and will miss the fourth one-day international against West Indies, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

Depay helps Manchester United beat San Jose in friendly tie

Depay helps Manchester United beat San Jose in friendly tie

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Memphis Depay netted his maiden goal for Manchester United to help the Premier League side claim a 3-1 pre-season win over Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes.

FIFA to elect Blatter's successor in December?

FIFA to elect Blatter's successor in December?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Last week, Domenico Scala, head of FIFA's audit and compliance committee and the man responsible for overseeing the election, said it could take place any time between December and March.

British broadcaster apologises for ' Bartoli not a looker' remark

British broadcaster apologises for ' Bartoli not a looker' remark

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

British broadcaster BBC has offered an apology to new Wimbledon women's champion Marion Bartoli over a veteran reporter's comments on air about her looks.

EPL: United offer hope to Spurs with 2-0 win over Chelsea

EPL: United offer hope to Spurs with 2-0 win over Chelsea

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Manchester United opened up the Premier League title race with a convincing 2-0 home victory over leaders Chelsea on Sunday that leaves second-placed Tottenham Hotspur just four points behind.

Sharapova raps Australian Open organisers

Sharapova raps Australian Open organisers

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

With two men's five-set matches having caused a log-jam, Muguruza and Konta did not begin their match until 12:30 am local time (1330 GMT) on Friday at Margaret Court Arena, a record late start at the Grand Slam.

Referees feared Ferguson, says Redknapp

Referees feared Ferguson, says Redknapp

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that officials and referees always feared upsetting Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, who is due to retire at end of the current English football season after being at helm for 26 years.

Football Extras: Tottenham's Pochettino gets two-game ban for improper conduct

Football Extras: Tottenham's Pochettino gets two-game ban for improper conduct

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

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

ATP rankings: Murray leapfrogs Nadal to go third

ATP rankings: Murray leapfrogs Nadal to go third

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Britain number one Andy Murray has overtaken 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal to claim the third spot in the ATP world rankings.

Fresh controversy strikes World Athletics C'ships

Fresh controversy strikes World Athletics C'ships

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Botswana's Isaac Makwala was refused entry to the London Stadium on Tuesday after earlier being withdrawn from the night's 400 metres final at the World Championships after falling victim to an outbreak of sickness that has hit scores of competitors.

Martina Navratilova steps down as Agnieszka Radwanska's coach

Martina Navratilova steps down as Agnieszka Radwanska's coach

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Martina Navratilova has stepped down as coach to world number nine Agnieszka Radwanska after a brief five-month stint with the Polish tennis player.

I have been exploited in 'tragic' season at QPR: Fernandes

I have been exploited in 'tragic' season at QPR: Fernandes

Rediff.com5 May 2013

Queens Park Rangers chairman Tony Fernandes believes he has been "exploited" in what has been a "tragic" season for the relegated Premier League club, he told the BBC on Saturday.

Injured Beckham out for six weeks

Injured Beckham out for six weeks

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

The outgoing England captain sustained knee and ankle injuries in the World Cup defeat by Portugal.

My relationship with Abramovich is very good: Benitez

My relationship with Abramovich is very good: Benitez

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Chelsea's beleaguered interim manager Rafael Benitez still enjoys a 'very good' relationship with the club's owner Roman Abramovich, he told BBC in an interview on Thursday.

Too many foreigners managing EPL teams, little for locals, laments Giggs

Too many foreigners managing EPL teams, little for locals, laments Giggs

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

There are too many foreign managers in the Premier League and little opportunity for local talents, according to former Manchester United winger and assistant manager Ryan Giggs.

Murray-Soares clinch year-end top doubles ranking

Murray-Soares clinch year-end top doubles ranking

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazil's Bruno Soares will end the year as the top-ranked doubles duo after French pair Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert lost at the ATP World Tour Finals on Friday.

World champion teenager Mbappe is game's new global star

World champion teenager Mbappe is game's new global star

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

At the end of a World Cup in which Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi headed home after the first knockout round and Brazilian Neymar failed to deliver, the game perhaps needed a new talent to excite the global public.