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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.

EPL PIX: Arsenal slump to first home defeat; Controversial win for Newcastle

EPL PIX: Arsenal slump to first home defeat; Controversial win for Newcastle

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Arsenal, who fired Unai Emery as manager last week and appointed former player Freddie Ljungberg as caretaker boss, now sit 10th in the table on 19 points, with Brighton a single point behind and three places below them.

Euro 2016: Welsh underdogs revel in greatest night with Belgium win

Euro 2016: Welsh underdogs revel in greatest night with Belgium win

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Ecstatic Wales coach Chris Coleman praised his "soldiers" after a shock 3-1 win over Belgium at Euro 2016 took the country to their first major tournament semi-final, and said they could match anyone if they were not afraid to fail.

Red Bull being forced out of Formula One?

Red Bull being forced out of Formula One?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Adrian Newey accused Red Bull's rivals of being afraid to supply them with engines for 2016 and warned there is a real risk of the four times world champions walking away from Formula One.

Chelsea boss plays down Kepa row as 'big misunderstanding'

Chelsea boss plays down Kepa row as 'big misunderstanding'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri said the refusal of his goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to be substituted in Sunday's League Cup final was the result of a "big misunderstanding", adding that the Spaniard "was right but in the wrong way".

Forever young

Forever young

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

Why age will not stand in the way of Michael Schumacher's success.

Villeneuve may face race-off for drive

Villeneuve may face race-off for drive

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

Jacques Villeneuve may have to take part in a Fame Academy-style contest if he wants to keep his Formula One seat.

Thanks to Jonas for helping out, nice to have Amelie back: Murray

Thanks to Jonas for helping out, nice to have Amelie back: Murray

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

World number two Andy Murray will not be working with Swede Jonas Bjorkman next year after his French coach Amelie Mauresmo resumed her role following the birth of her son.

'Armstrong had motorcyclist deliver EPO in 1999'

'Armstrong had motorcyclist deliver EPO in 1999'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Lance Armstrong paid for a motorcyclist to deliver the banned bloodbooster EPO to him during the 1999 Tour de France, former teammate Tyler Hamilton said in a BBC radio documentary broadcast on Monday.

Hulkenberg may leave Force India for Sauber: Reports

Hulkenberg may leave Force India for Sauber: Reports

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Nico Hulkenberg will leave Sahara Force India and join fast-growing Sauber for the 2013 season, the media reports claimed in Yeongam.

Ukraine official sacked for selling Olympic tickets

Ukraine official sacked for selling Olympic tickets

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The Ukraine National Olympic Committee launched an investigation on Tuesday and suspended a top official accused of offering to sell thousands of dollars worth of tickets for the London Olympics on the black market.

Football Extras: Robben picks his 'worst stadium'; Sanchez worried

Football Extras: Robben picks his 'worst stadium'; Sanchez worried

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

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

EPL: Can Liverpool finish in top-four?

EPL: Can Liverpool finish in top-four?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted that his team will struggle to make a top-four finish at the end of the season, thus virtually ending their hopes of Champions League qualification following a 4-1 defeat against Arsenal on Saturday night.

Come 'n join us, Owen

Come 'n join us, Owen

Rediff.com6 Nov 2003

David Beckham admits he would welcome Michael Owen with open arms at Real Madrid.

'Vardy's exit will be catastrophic for Leicester'

'Vardy's exit will be catastrophic for Leicester'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Losing striker Jamie Vardy to Arsenal could spark an exodus of players from Leicester City, former defender Gerry Taggart has said, adding that the move could be catastrophic for the Premier League champions. Arsenal tabled a bid for Vardy before he left for the European Championship in France with the rest of England's squad on Monday, according to British media reports. The 29-year-old was the joint second-highest scorer in the English top-flight last season and Arsenal's bid comes at an uncomfortable time for England, whose manager Roy Hodgson has banned players' agents from the team hotel in Chantilly to avoid his players being distracted. "If Vardy goes then one or two others might want to leave as well," Taggart, who made over 100 appearances for Leicester, told the BBC. "For the good of the whole team and the club it is important Vardy stays."

Injured Walcott doubtful for Ukraine match

Injured Walcott doubtful for Ukraine match

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Winger Theo Walcott suffered a hamstring injury in training and is doubtful for their final Euro 2012 Group D match against Ukraine, manager Roy Hodgson told the BBC on Sunday.

Injured Walcott doubtful for Ukraine match

Injured Walcott doubtful for Ukraine match

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Winger Theo Walcott suffered a hamstring injury in training and is doubtful for their final Euro 2012 Group D match against Ukraine, manager Roy Hodgson told the BBC on Sunday.

How Harry Kane got Tottenham's title challenge back on track

How Harry Kane got Tottenham's title challenge back on track

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Harry Kane was hailed as 'unbelievable' after the England striker's 21st and 22nd goals of the season inspired Tottenham Hotspur to a routine win at hapless Aston Villa on Sunday that boosted their Premier League title ambitions.

Britain's Ben Ainslie is most successful Olympic sailor

Britain's Ben Ainslie is most successful Olympic sailor

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

Britain's Ben Ainslie became the most successful Olympic sailor on Sunday, winning gold in the single-handed Finn class to claim a record-breaking fifth consecutive medal.

Goal drought raises questions about Real's unimpressive forwards

Goal drought raises questions about Real's unimpressive forwards

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Following September's 1-0 win over Espanyol, Real had five games without a win -- a run in which they went eight hours and one minute without scoring.

India, Bhutan kick off 2018 FIFA WC qualifying

India, Bhutan kick off 2018 FIFA WC qualifying

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The long road to Russia 2018 kicks off in the outposts of Asia on Thursday with the world's worst international team, Bhutan, making their World Cup qualifying debut and eyeing a first win of any sorts since 2008.

Football Extras: US women's soccer players sue federation for gender discrimination

Football Extras: US women's soccer players sue federation for gender discrimination

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

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

Olympic football should be for amateurs: Seaman

Olympic football should be for amateurs: Seaman

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Former England goalkeeper David Seaman has poured cold water on the Olympic soccer tournament, saying only amateur players should be eligible to compete for gold.

Wimbledon: Serena looks to build momentum; Djokovic eases into third round

Wimbledon: Serena looks to build momentum; Djokovic eases into third round

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Seven-time champion Serena Williams endured an unlikely scrap in her Wimbledon opener and will look to shake off more rust in the second round on Thursday when she faces another qualifier in 18-year-old Kaja Juvan.

Hawkins collapse overshadows CWG men's marathon

Hawkins collapse overshadows CWG men's marathon

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

The final day of the Commonwealth Games was marred when Scottish athlete Callum Hawkins was left without medical attention on the marathon course after collapsing in brutal heat during the last event of the athletics programme.

EPL transfers: Barkley snubs Chelsea, City fail to sign Sanchez

EPL transfers: Barkley snubs Chelsea, City fail to sign Sanchez

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

On a day of frenetic spending that took the Premier League total to a record far above one billion pounds ($1.29 billion), Antonio Conte's side also missed out on two of their other targets - Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Fernando Llorente.

Muamba was 'dead' for 78 minutes, says doctor

Muamba was 'dead' for 78 minutes, says doctor

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Bolton Wanderers's Fabrice Muamba has made a miraculous recovery after being 'in effect dead' for 78 minutes following his cardiac arrest in Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final, doctors said on Wednesday.

Chelsea can still get to a Champions League position: Hiddink

Chelsea can still get to a Champions League position: Hiddink

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Chelsea still have a chance of finishing in the Premier League top four and securing Champions League football at the end of the season, interim manager Guus Hiddink has said.

EPL: Chelsea in champion form at Bournemouth, win 3-1

EPL: Chelsea in champion form at Bournemouth, win 3-1

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Chelsea had the look of champions again as they maintained their comfortable seven-point advantage at the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 victory at Bournemouth on Saturday -- but Tottenham Hotspur will not give up the chase.

Sunderland manager seeks hand of God to upset Leicester

Sunderland manager seeks hand of God to upset Leicester

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce will seek divine intervention ahead of Sunday's clash with Premier League leaders Leicester City after watching his relegation-threatened side fail to convert dominance into goals last weekend.

Female tennis stars and their locker room dairies...

Female tennis stars and their locker room dairies...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

No 'Mean Girls' atmosphere in female tennis stars' locker rooms these days

Murray 'amazed' at criticism over Mauresmo's appointment as coach

Murray 'amazed' at criticism over Mauresmo's appointment as coach

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Britain's Andy Murray has said he is amazed by the criticism of his decision to appoint Amelie Mauresmo as his coach.

Revelations by tennis players on fixing approaches come thick and fast

Revelations by tennis players on fixing approaches come thick and fast

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

After startling claims, on Monday, by the BBC and online BuzzFeed News accusing tennis authorities of failing to deal with 16 players repeatedly flagged up to the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) over suspicions of matches being thrown, former British Davis Cup player Arvind Parmar and Australian teenager Thanasi Kokkinakis have revealed that they were offered money to tank games.

Sampras leaves daunting legacy

Sampras leaves daunting legacy

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

The arguments will continue to rage over whether Pete Sampras can call himself the greatest ever, but in terms of numbers he has no equal.

Extras: 'Bale has never asked to leave Real'

Extras: 'Bale has never asked to leave Real'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

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

'In 3 years, I haven't heard Modi ranting against Pakistan'

'In 3 years, I haven't heard Modi ranting against Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

'I like him as a person, and as a politician.'

EPL: Dalglish slams Liverpool after home defeat by Fulham

EPL: Dalglish slams Liverpool after home defeat by Fulham

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Liverpool, who made nine changes to the team in their last game before the FA Cup final with Chelsea at the weekend, slumped to a 1-0 home defeat by Fulham in the Premier League on Tuesday much to the annoyance of manager Kenny Dalglish.

Ferguson regrets not having a change of Hart

Ferguson regrets not having a change of Hart

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has recognised he missed a trick in failing to sign England goalkeeper Joe Hart for a bargain 100,000 pounds ($158,100) earlier in his career.

Henry quits international football

Henry quits international football

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

France striker Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from international soccer, the BBC reported on Thursday.

IOC to probe London 2012 boxing fix claims

IOC to probe London 2012 boxing fix claims

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will look into allegations that Azerbaijan was promised two gold medals at next year's London Olympics in exchange of cash and could launch its own inquiry, it said on Friday.