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With big little sister absent, Venus is doing it for herself

With big little sister absent, Venus is doing it for herself

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Venus Williams carrying the hopes of the Williams clan while her younger sibling takes time out to have a baby.

Should Murray take some time to evaluate his fitness?

Should Murray take some time to evaluate his fitness?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Andy Murray should focus on regaining full fitness rather than rushing to be ready for the US Open, Boris Becker said on Wednesday after the world number one was beaten in the Wimbledon quarter-finals by Sam Querrey.

Manchester rivals win as City stay top for Christmas

Manchester rivals win as City stay top for Christmas

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Images from the English Premier League matches that were played on Wednesday.

West Ham stadium deal falls through

West Ham stadium deal falls through

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

A deal to award preferred bidder status for London's main 2012 Olympic stadium to English soccer club West Ham United has collapsed, according to a BBC report on Tuesday.

Who will score Real Madrid's 100th goal of the season?

Who will score Real Madrid's 100th goal of the season?

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Real Madrid's attacking trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema need to score twice in the Champions League final on May 28 against Atletico Madrid to hit the century mark for goals this season for the first time.

Twitter wants to don a more sporty avatar in India

Twitter wants to don a more sporty avatar in India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

In India, Twitter has so far focused on cricket alone, given the game's popularity among the masses here.

EPL fixtures list decided by TV broadcasters: Ferguson

EPL fixtures list decided by TV broadcasters: Ferguson

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Television has too much power over English soccer, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

I joined Everton on loan because I needed to play: Lukaku

I joined Everton on loan because I needed to play: Lukaku

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

In-form striker Romelu Lukaku said he chose to join Everton on loan for the season from Chelsea because he needed to play regularly and not because he was not wanted at Stamford Bridge.

'England footballers want to impress media'

'England footballers want to impress media'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

England players are constrained by fear and more interested in impressing the media than the manager, according to Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher.

Mata is a good player and he has space in the United squad: Mourinho

Mata is a good player and he has space in the United squad: Mourinho

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

There is space for Juan Mata at Manchester United but the midfielder must fight to break into the first team, manager Jose Mourinho has said.

Blatter apologises but will not resign

Blatter apologises but will not resign

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

Embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter apologised for his controversial comments about racism on Friday but said he would not be resigning despite a growing clamour in Britain for him to step down.

Blatter apologises but will not resign

Blatter apologises but will not resign

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter apologised for his controversial comments about racism Friday but said he would not be resigning despite a growing clamour in Britain for him to step down.

PHOTOS: Mourinho sent off on bad day for United; Arsenal win again

PHOTOS: Mourinho sent off on bad day for United; Arsenal win again

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was sent off for the second time in a month on Sunday as the controversial coach watched his side draw 1-1 at home to West Ham United and lose more ground in the English Premier League title race.

Balotelli accepts FA charge over 'racist' Instagram post

Balotelli accepts FA charge over 'racist' Instagram post

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has reportedly accepted a Football Association (FA) charge following his Instagram post which appeared to contain anti-Semitic and racist references.

FA Cup Shocks! Chelsea and Manchester City lose

FA Cup Shocks! Chelsea and Manchester City lose

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

FA Cup added another incredible chapter to its proud heritage on Saturday as Chelsea and Manchester City were humbled by supposed inferiors.

De Bruyne faces a potentially lengthy spell on the sidelines

De Bruyne faces a potentially lengthy spell on the sidelines

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is facing a potentially lengthy spell on the sidelines after he was carried off on a stretcher with a suspected knee ligament injury in Wednesday's League Cup semi-final win over Everton.

January Transfers: No last-minute shopping spree

January Transfers: No last-minute shopping spree

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

January transfer window failed to materialise as Europe's top clubs largely kept their powder dry.

Ronnie O'Sullivan shows why he is called Rocket!

Ronnie O'Sullivan shows why he is called Rocket!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Ronnie O'Sullivan showed why he is called Rocket as he earned a record-equalling sixth Masters title by thrashing Barry Hawkins 10-1 in the final at London's Alexandra Palace on Sunday.

Farah bows out indoors with European record

Farah bows out indoors with European record

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Mo Farah ended his indoor career with a new European record, winning the 5,000 metres at the Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix on Saturday in a time of 13 minutes 09.16 seconds.

We can beat Wales, says former England captain Beckham

We can beat Wales, says former England captain Beckham

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

England will beat Wales in their Euro 2016 Group B clash in Lens on Thursday if they match the team spirit of Chris Coleman's side, according to former captain David Beckham. Wales top the group after their 2-1 victory over Slovakia at the weekend while England were held 1-1 by Russia in Marseille. "It's a big game," Beckham said in a BBC interview.

Andy Murray puts on his dancing shoes!

Andy Murray puts on his dancing shoes!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Andy Murray finally made an appearance and even danced a bit reluctantly with mum Judy Murray on TV reality show 'Strictly Come Dancing.'

Tip Gear: Some advice for Jeremy Clarkson and the boys

Tip Gear: Some advice for Jeremy Clarkson and the boys

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Now that Jeremy has decided to try his hand at something new, we asked Top Gear's Top Fan Anywhere, Raja Sen, to give Mr C some advice.

No Bahrain GP this year, says Ecclestone

No Bahrain GP this year, says Ecclestone

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

The reinstated Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix is likely to be cancelled because of opposition from teams, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Wednesday.

Coaching in England my passion: Mourinho

Coaching in England my passion: Mourinho

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho aims to return to the English Premier League when his stint in charge of La Liga club Real Madrid ends, the Portuguese coach said on Monday.

No bitterness as Liverpool's Sterling joins Manchester City for record fee

No bitterness as Liverpool's Sterling joins Manchester City for record fee

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Manchester City made Raheem Sterling the most expensive English player in history when they completed a deal for the 20-year-old forward on Tuesday, rubber-stamping an acrimonious end to his Liverpool career.

Football Briefs: Lukaku to cut short vacation to help depleted Man United

Football Briefs: Lukaku to cut short vacation to help depleted Man United

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

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

Wimbledon injury pull-outs raise questions about motives

Wimbledon injury pull-outs raise questions about motives

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Federer said the rate of dropouts would fall if the slams switched to best-of-three-sets rather than best-of-five as it would mean matches were more like "a sprint to the finish line" rather than being "a marathon" but the people he really felt sorry for on Tuesday were the fans.

'Winning mindset will see Manchester United recapture glory days'

'Winning mindset will see Manchester United recapture glory days'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Manchester United will soon be "winning in style" again courtesy of their never-say-die attitude on the pitch, midfielder Juan Mata has said ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace at Wembley. Louis van Gaal's men, who finished fifth in the Premier League this campaign, failed to qualify for the Champions League for a second time in three seasons and hope to win their first trophy since taking home the Community Shield in 2013. The club's three-year barren run has coincided with the retirement of manager Alex Ferguson, who led the club to 13 Premier League title, five FA Cup and two Champions Leagues during his 26 years at the helm. "This club is going to be fighting for titles," Mata told the BBC.

Arsenal snatch last-gasp win for Wenger's 20th anniversary

Arsenal snatch last-gasp win for Wenger's 20th anniversary

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

A controversial last-gasp goal deflected into the net off Laurent Koscielny's hand from a close-range shot by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gave Arsenal a lucky 1-0 victory at Burnley on Sunday as manager Arsene Wenger marked his 20th anniversary at the club.

'Providing everything goes well, I would play in the Davis Cup'

'Providing everything goes well, I would play in the Davis Cup'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Andy Murray remains committed to playing a full part in Great Britain's Davis Cup defence despite the prospect of a packed schedule hampering the world number two's chances of leading the side to a repeat triumph.

No one will beat Rooney's Manchester United record: Ferguson

No one will beat Rooney's Manchester United record: Ferguson

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

'In the present-day game, it is difficult to see any club having players who can stay with them for 10 years'

PHOTOS: United dump holders Chelsea out of FA Cup

PHOTOS: United dump holders Chelsea out of FA Cup

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Spaniard Herrera finished off a fine move with a precise header from Pogba's cross just past the half-hour and United's French midfielder scored himself when he nodded powerfully home from a Marcus Rashford delivery before the break.

EPL: Chelsea keep slim hopes of final Champions League slot alive

EPL: Chelsea keep slim hopes of final Champions League slot alive

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

A summary of Thursday's matches in the English Premier League.

Wenger surprised by Bendtner's move to Forest

Wenger surprised by Bendtner's move to Forest

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was surprised by his former striker Nicklas Bendtner's move to second-tier side NottinghamForest, but hoped it would revive the Dane's stalled career.

Scandal hit FIFA suspends bidding for 2026 World Cup

Scandal hit FIFA suspends bidding for 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Scandal-plagued FIFA postponed the bidding for the right to host the 2026 World Cup.

Adebayor turns down chance to return for Togo

Adebayor turns down chance to return for Togo

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor turned down the chance to come out of international retirement on Wednesday, saying he would not face Malawi despite being named in the squad for the 2012 African Nations Cup qualifier.

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