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Toonz set to make global splash

Toonz set to make global splash

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Rooney reveals he's a poet, his 'transfer request' and more...

Rooney reveals he's a poet, his 'transfer request' and more...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

England captain Wayne Rooney has opened up about his clashes with Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, how having children calmed him down and why he should not have gone to the 2006 World Cup for a new BBC television film.

'It's a good thing India haven't sent Kuldeep home'

'It's a good thing India haven't sent Kuldeep home'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Former England left-arm spinner Phil Tufnell says India will be better off playing him in the Test series as well, having done the good thing by picking the "rare" talent in the upcoming five-match Test series.

Sports Shorts: Boxer Vijender set for US debut next year

Sports Shorts: Boxer Vijender set for US debut next year

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Bolt shows supremacy in Brussels season finale

Bolt shows supremacy in Brussels season finale

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

World and Olympic champion Usain Bolt powered away late in the race to win the 100 metres in 9.8 seconds at the season-closing Diamond League meeting in Brussels on Friday.

Murray will only return if fully fit to win Australian Open

Murray will only return if fully fit to win Australian Open

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Andy Murray will only play at next year's Australian Open if his back has recovered enough for him to win the title.

Johnson set for huge win in UK's 'Brexit election': Exit poll

Johnson set for huge win in UK's 'Brexit election': Exit poll

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

It would be the biggest Conservative victory since 1987, the poll suggests.

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.

Brazilian striker set for Chelsea

Brazilian striker set for Chelsea

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Brazil teenager Nilmar is poised to join English Premiership side Chelsea for US$7 million ($9.6 million), his club Internacional said.

We, the schizophrenic Indian audience

We, the schizophrenic Indian audience

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Vanita Kohli-Khandekar on why Indian media and entertainment quality will remain a national gripe and why we, the viewers, are not blame free.

'I don't think the BCCI will be that severe on West Indies'

'I don't think the BCCI will be that severe on West Indies'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Batting legend Brian Lara has backed West Indies cricket to survive the current crisis arising out of the team's abrupt withdrawal from the India tour over a pay dispute with its board and players' association.

Australian Boys champion Anderson charged with match fixing

Australian Boys champion Anderson charged with match fixing

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Australian teenager Oliver Anderson, one of the brightest young talents in tennis, has been charged by police with involvement in match fixing following an investigation, local media reported on Thursday.

PICS, Euro qualifiers: Ramsey sends Wales through

PICS, Euro qualifiers: Ramsey sends Wales through

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The Welsh, who reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals, finished runners-up on 14 points from eight games, three behind Croatia who sealed their berth on Saturday with a 3-1 win over Slovakia.

My 380 is only the start

My 380 is only the start

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

If I am honest, my aim is to be able to break that record again, though I know the conditions and environment were on my side this time around.

Uncle Sam and the Elephant

Uncle Sam and the Elephant

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

If Paris really meant to serve as a landmark in recognising equity in climate negotiations, it should have heralded the second phase of the Kyoto protocol. Instead we have all countries, India and China included, all signing up with voluntary commitments in what can only be seen as a race to the bottom, reports Darryl D'Monte.

Nistelrooy wants to leave United

Nistelrooy wants to leave United

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

'There may be some interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich,' Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said.

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.

Owen hopes to play before end of season

Owen hopes to play before end of season

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Owen suffered a crucial ligament injury during a World Cup match against Sweden in June and has since had two operations on his knee.

Davis Cup: Britain's Murray brothers win tense doubles against Australia

Davis Cup: Britain's Murray brothers win tense doubles against Australia

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Brothers Jamie and Andy Murray claimed a tense four-hour doubles rubber against Australian pair Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Groth on Saturday to put Britain 2-1 up and on the verge of a first Davis Cup final since 1978.

Sports Shorts: US athletics legend Lewis attacks Trump

Sports Shorts: US athletics legend Lewis attacks Trump

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

'It is a cricketing tragedy to see the West Indies like this...'

'It is a cricketing tragedy to see the West Indies like this...'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The halcyon days of those thrilling 1980s and early 1990s teams, when Curtly Ambrose and his fellow pace demons inspired fear and batting blasters like Viv Richards looked so imperious on English tours, have never felt more like pre-history.

Hips don't lie for beaten Murray at Wimbledon

Hips don't lie for beaten Murray at Wimbledon

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Andy Murray failed to overcome a troublesome hip injury.

Murray was 'distracted' by Djokovic's injury struggle in third set

Murray was 'distracted' by Djokovic's injury struggle in third set

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Britain number one Andy Murray has admitted that he got distracted by Novak Djokovic's fitness issues during his Australian Open final defeat against the Serbian.

Beckham angry over being dumped

Beckham angry over being dumped

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

The 31-year-old says he has not given up hope of playing for England again.

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