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Leander to turn radio commentator

Leander to turn radio commentator

Rediff.com23 Jun 2006

Leander Paes will be on the BBC radio team at Wimbledon

Is Sir Alex Ferguson poised to call it quits?

Is Sir Alex Ferguson poised to call it quits?

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson's future seems to be in doubt. There are ripe suggestions that the 71-year old Scot is considering drawing his nearly 27-year reign as manager to an end.

British coach for Indian rugby team

British coach for Indian rugby team

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

Alan Gledson, 45, a former British farmer has landed the job of coach for India's national rugby team.

Suarez set appalling example: British PM

Suarez set appalling example: British PM

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron has accused Liverpool striker Luis Suarez of setting an 'appalling example' following the Uruguayan's 10-match ban for biting an opponent during a match.

Women lack 'mental aptitude' to race in Formula One

Women lack 'mental aptitude' to race in Formula One

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Women may have the strength and stamina but they do not have the 'mental aptitude' to compete in Formula One, according to retired British GP great Stirling Moss.

FA Cup: United's win over Derby allows Van Gaal to breathe easy

FA Cup: United's win over Derby allows Van Gaal to breathe easy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Under-pressure Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal enjoyed a rare highlight after weeks of gloom when his side comfortably beat Derby County 3-1 on Friday to reach the FA Cup fifth round.

The fight of his life

The fight of his life

Rediff.com5 May 2004

Thirteen years ago, a single punch left boxer Michael Watson in a coma, his life in ruins. Against the odds, he has rebuilt his health and forged a new career.

PIX: Desisa wins midnight marathon; Hassan bags double

PIX: Desisa wins midnight marathon; Hassan bags double

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

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

Most-abused Balotelli gets 4,000 racist messages

Most-abused Balotelli gets 4,000 racist messages

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Almost 40,000 abusive messages aimed at Premier League players.

Van Persie wants to end career at Manchester United

Van Persie wants to end career at Manchester United

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Robin van Persie feels he could stay at Manchester United for the rest of his career after enjoying a superb first season at Old Trafford.

The long fall of Maradona

The long fall of Maradona

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

He played professional football at 15, lifted the World Cup at 25 and was being called one of the greatest players ever by the time he was 30. And yesterday, Diego Maradona was in hospital fighting for his life.

Martina marries her perfect match!

Martina marries her perfect match!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Tennis ace Martina Navratilova has married her long-term partner Julia Lemigova in New York.

El Guerrouj reaches for new heights

El Guerrouj reaches for new heights

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

Morocco's Atlas Mountains bear witness to the dedication of the man seeking an Olympic double.

Aguero heads Manchester City into League Cup final against Liverpool

Aguero heads Manchester City into League Cup final against Liverpool

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Manchester City reached the League Cup final after recovering from a shaky start as Sergio Aguero's brilliant header sealed a 3-1 win over Everton in the semi-final second leg to clinch a 4-3 aggregate victory.

Syria's Olympic chief refused London visa

Syria's Olympic chief refused London visa

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The head of Syria's National Olympic Committee, General Mowaffak Joumaa, has been refused a visa to travel to attend next month's Games in London, the BBC said on Friday.

EPL PIX: Southampton stun Tottenham; Brighton hold Chelsea

EPL PIX: Southampton stun Tottenham; Brighton hold Chelsea

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

EPL: Rudiger calls for swift action against alleged racist abusers

EPL: Rudiger calls for swift action against alleged racist abusers

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) called for a government inquiry into racism in the English game following the match, which Chelsea won 2-0.

FA Cup: Son shines as Spurs beat Leicester, Liverpool through

FA Cup: Son shines as Spurs beat Leicester, Liverpool through

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Son Heung-min's thunderous finish helped Tottenham Hotspur secure a 2-0 victory at Leicester City and Liverpool eased past fourth-tier Exeter City 3-0 in FA Cup third-round replays on Wednesday.

Why World heavyweight champion Fury is stripped of IBF title...

Why World heavyweight champion Fury is stripped of IBF title...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been stripped of his IBF title, one of three he won by beating Wladimir Klitschko, after agreeing to a contracted rematch with the Ukrainian instead of fighting the IBF's mandatory challenger.

I would like to play in 2006 World Cup: Figo

I would like to play in 2006 World Cup: Figo

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

Luis Figo says he is ready to carry on playing for Portugal after this summer's European championships but only in tournament matches.

Arsenal 'keeper fined $24,000

Arsenal 'keeper fined $24,000

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

The German international threw the ball at Phillips after the final whistle. He later claimed Phillips had pushed him and stood on his foot during the game.

Narain Karthikeyan - burning rubber

Narain Karthikeyan - burning rubber

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

They call him the 'fastest Indian on wheels'. At 250 kmph he certainly is.

The rise and fall of Frank Bruno

The rise and fall of Frank Bruno

Rediff.com28 Sep 2003

The former heavyweight champion's life came apart when he left the ring.

Fergie: Chelsea approached me

Fergie: Chelsea approached me

Rediff.com11 Sep 2003

And he only reveals this two days after his chief executive leaves for Stamford Bridge. Fancy that.

Time for Federer to show flair

Time for Federer to show flair

Rediff.com19 Jan 2004

Stylish Swiss has much to prove as the year's first Grand Slam gets under way.

Interview: Phil Taylor

Interview: Phil Taylor

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

Michael Jackson, Roy Keane, Mike Tyson... The world's greatest darts player tells about the travails of being a superstar.

Disrespectful Infantino won't answer my calls: Blatter

Disrespectful Infantino won't answer my calls: Blatter

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter says successor Gianni Infantino has showed him no respect by failing to return his phone calls.

Coach Koeman demands more from unbeaten Everton

Coach Koeman demands more from unbeaten Everton

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Everton manager Ronald Koeman is not one to get carried away so it was unsurprising that he reacted to their best ever start to a Premier League season by focusing on where they needed to improve. Everton made light work of promoted Middlesbrough on Saturday, fighting back from going behind to win 3-1, with midfielder Gareth Barry marking his 600th Premier League appearance with a goal. Further efforts from Seamus Coleman and Romelu Lukaku wrapped up a victory that lifted unbeaten Everton back into second in the table after five games.

EPL PIX: De Bruyne stars as City down Arsenal, United held

EPL PIX: De Bruyne stars as City down Arsenal, United held

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

In Pep Guardiola's 100th match in charge of the Manchester club, captain De Bruyne led from the front as City outclassed the Gunners, who have now suffered six home games without a win. Images from the EPL matches played on Sunday.

How I picked up a champion

How I picked up a champion

Rediff.com22 Dec 2003

Andy Sutton, Ben Curtis's caddy during The Open, reflects on a Roy of the Rovers-style year.

EPL: West Brom move to 3rd, record best start since 1953

EPL: West Brom move to 3rd, record best start since 1953

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

West Bromwich Albion moved up to third in the Premier League, at least until Chelsea play on Sunday, when they won 4-2 at Sunderland in the early match on Saturday.

Montgomery faces grand jury

Montgomery faces grand jury

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

Tim Montgomery has testified before a US federal grand jury which is investigating a company suspected of producing the steroid THG.

Chelsea fan apologises for Paris Metro racist incident

Chelsea fan apologises for Paris Metro racist incident

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

A former cop and Chelsea fan has reportedly apologised for his role in the racist incident on the Paris Metro but has denied being a racist.

Teams set to agree on new-look F1

Teams set to agree on new-look F1

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

Many ideas have been proposed, among them two-day meetings, two-lap qualifying with a pit stop in the middle and qualifying an hour before the race.

Ganguly should open in third Test: Bedi

Ganguly should open in third Test: Bedi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2004

The former India captain said it would be wrong to ask Parthiv Patel or Yuvraj Singh to open the batting in the third Test.

Big Ron's Chalkboard

Big Ron's Chalkboard

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

There's more to Cristiano Ronaldo than step-overs, fancy boots and even fancier hair. He's a thinker.

Paula: I punished myself

Paula: I punished myself

Rediff.com7 Sep 2003

Paula Radcliffe has spoken for the first time about the pain of missing the World Championships.

Here's what Murray craves when he's home in the UK

Here's what Murray craves when he's home in the UK

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

World No 3 Andy Murray, who is enjoying his long stay at home, has been relying on fresh yoghurt and treacle, as he prepares for Wimbledon.

Wigan manager Martinez fined for referee tirade

Wigan manager Martinez fined for referee tirade

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Roberto Martinez, the manager of Premier League club Wigan Athletic, was fined 10,000 pounds by the Football Association on Wednesday for comments he made after his side's 4-0 defeat to Manchester United last month.

Olympics sex shock

Olympics sex shock

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

Athletes who have undergone sex change operations will be eligible to compete in the Olympics for the first time under new rules being finalised by the IOC.