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Coronavirus: 'Players should not be rushed back to action'

Coronavirus: 'Players should not be rushed back to action'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Professional athletes across the world should not be rushed back to action once the coronavirus pandemic subsides, and they must have a strong say in determining the conditions for their return, the World Players Association said on Tuesday. Sports competitions around the world have come to a screeching halt this year as the virus spreads across the globe, starving clubs, leagues and federations of revenues and putting tens of thousands of professional athletes on hold.

Moody's slams govt's attempt to curtail RBI's independence

Moody's slams govt's attempt to curtail RBI's independence

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Moody's assumes that the RBI will continue to pursue price and financial stability and implement policies towards these goals.

Multi-faceted Benteke impresses on Liverpool debut with all-round play

Multi-faceted Benteke impresses on Liverpool debut with all-round play

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

'His hold-up play is outstanding, he's got a wonderful touch for a big guy and you saw that this evening' 'It gives us a different dimension to our game, whilst looking to retain that philosophy to move the ball and get fluency'

EPL: Vardy header gives Leicester first win at Arsenal in 47 years

EPL: Vardy header gives Leicester first win at Arsenal in 47 years

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Leicester City won at Arsenal for the first time in 47 years on Sunday, with substitute Jamie Vardy's late close-range header enough to secure victory in the Premier League at The Emirates.

Lakmal bowls SL to 10-wkt win over Zimbabwe

Lakmal bowls SL to 10-wkt win over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Fast bowler Suranga Lakmal took four for 27 to set up Sri Lanka's 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first Test in Harare on Thursday.

Zimbabwe on top after 16 wickets tumble in Harare

Zimbabwe on top after 16 wickets tumble in Harare

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Bangladesh will need to produce a record fourth-innings total to beat Zimbabwe in the first Test after 16 wickets tumbled on the third day on Friday.

Suarez goal raises issue of sporting honesty

Suarez goal raises issue of sporting honesty

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Never far from controversy during his career, Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's winner in an FA Cup match on Sunday re-ignited the morality debate in sport -- should the honesty card be played in the heat of battle?

Suarez goal raises issue of sporting honesty

Suarez goal raises issue of sporting honesty

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Never far from controversy during his career, Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's winner in an FA Cup match on Sunday re-ignited the morality debate in sport -- should the honesty card be played in the heat of battle?

EPL: Rodgers reckons he is the right man for Liverpool

EPL: Rodgers reckons he is the right man for Liverpool

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists he is the right man for the job amid mounting pressure after a poor start to the season and a visit to in-form arch-rivals Manchester United on Sunday.

West Indies complete series sweep over Zimbabwe

West Indies complete series sweep over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

West Indies easily won their third and final One-day International with Zimbabwe in Grenada on Tuesday to complete a 3-0 series cleansweep.

Liverpool set new club record after thumping Leicester

Liverpool set new club record after thumping Leicester

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The reigning champions have won 53 and drawn 11 of those 64 games, scoring 169 goals and conceding 42 for a total of 170 points.

The Winning the Match with a 6 Club

The Winning the Match with a 6 Club

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Only 5 batsmen have hit a six to take their team to victory when they needed 4 or more off the final ball.

Biden, De Niro are new targets of suspicious packages

Biden, De Niro are new targets of suspicious packages

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The police and bomb disposal squads have been so far successful in safely defusing these crude bombs, which appears to have been sent by the same sender.

Taylor's Test best helps Zimbabwe post 389

Taylor's Test best helps Zimbabwe post 389

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Brendan Taylor carved his way to a career best score as Zimbabwe posted 389 in their first innings on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday.

Liverpool will strengthen in January, says Rodgers

Liverpool will strengthen in January, says Rodgers

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Liverpool will have funds to strengthen their squad in January after the last transfer window left it thin on the ground, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Friday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea win; Leeds shock Leicester

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea win; Leeds shock Leicester

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah ended his Premier League goal drought in style by scoring twice as the champions raided the capital again to crush West Ham United 3-1 on Sunday.

Calls mount for IOC to postpone Olympics

Calls mount for IOC to postpone Olympics

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The US track and field federation joined another leading US Olympic sport, USA Swimming, in seeking a delay to the Games. Neither US Olympic officials nor the IOC were immediately available for comment on USATF's request.

Liverpool's Henderson out for two months with broken foot

Liverpool's Henderson out for two months with broken foot

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson is facing up to two months on the sidelines after breaking a bone in his foot during a training session, British media reported on Saturday.

Late strikes complete good day for Windies

Late strikes complete good day for Windies

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The West Indies bagged three Zimbabwe wickets late on Day 2 to move into a commanding position in the first Test in Barbados on Wednesday. Zimbabwe reached the close on 41 for three in their second innings, trailing the West Indies by 55 runs.

Liverpool name Rodgers as manager

Liverpool name Rodgers as manager

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Liverpool have appointed Brendan Rodgers as manager, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

Muhammad Ali family lawyer to Trump: Thanks, but no pardon needed

Muhammad Ali family lawyer to Trump: Thanks, but no pardon needed

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

'We appreciate President Trump's sentiment, but a pardon is unnecessary'

Gerrard makes 600th appearance for Liverpool

Gerrard makes 600th appearance for Liverpool

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was presented with a statue of the city's liver bird symbol to mark his 600th appearance for the club before their Premier League game against Newcastle United at Anfield on Sunday.

League Cup: Chelsea beat United 5-4, holders Liverpool out

League Cup: Chelsea beat United 5-4, holders Liverpool out

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Chelsea came from behind three times to overhaul Manchester United 5-4 after extra time and book a spot in the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, earning sweet revenge for Sunday's controversial 3-2 league defeat.

Phelps collects 18th gold medal in final race

Phelps collects 18th gold medal in final race

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

Michael Phelps won the 18th gold of a mind-boggling career in the 4x100 metre medley relay on Saturday, retires with twice as many golds as any other Olympian.

EPL: Liverpool coach expects tough outing against Villa

EPL: Liverpool coach expects tough outing against Villa

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

In-form Liverpool face a 'difficult' match on Saturday against an Aston Villa side who have improved after a change in system, boss Brendan Rodgers said as he welcomes back top scorer Luis Suarez after a one-match ban.

Clarke follows Dalglish out of Liverpool

Clarke follows Dalglish out of Liverpool

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Liverpool first team coach Steve Clarke has left the Premier League club after the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as manager, the League Managers Association said on Wednesday.

EPL: City outclass Chelsea; Leicester move up to third

EPL: City outclass Chelsea; Leicester move up to third

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Manchester City shook off the impact of a COVID outbreak in their ranks to outclass Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge

Defensive errors cost Liverpool victory against City

Defensive errors cost Liverpool victory against City

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

Two defensive howlers cost Liverpool all three points as they drew 2-2 with English Premier League champions Manchester City at Anfield.

Rodgers concedes Liverpool needs more quality players

Rodgers concedes Liverpool needs more quality players

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted the current squad at his disposal is too small to mount any serious challenge for trophies this season, and believes he needs to bring in more quality players to improve their chances.

Taylor puts Zimbabwe in command against Bangladesh

Taylor puts Zimbabwe in command against Bangladesh

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Brendan Taylor struck his third Test century to take Zimbabwe to 217 for four at the close of play on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.

Liverpool beaten on opening day, Arsenal draw

Liverpool beaten on opening day, Arsenal draw

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Brendan Rodgers endured a sorry Premier League start as Liverpool boss with a 3-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion on the opening day of the season on Saturday while Arsenal, without Robin van Persie, were held 0-0 by Sunderland.

Liverpool set to sign Moroccon winger Assaidi

Liverpool set to sign Moroccon winger Assaidi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Liverpool have agreed to sign Morocco winger Oussama Assaidi from Heerenveen, the Premier League club said on their website (www.liverpoolfc.com) on Thursday.

Pogba, Martial, Shaw ruled out as injury crisis hits Man United

Pogba, Martial, Shaw ruled out as injury crisis hits Man United

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Manchester United are facing an injury crisis

Klopp's managerial style leads Reds' transformation

Klopp's managerial style leads Reds' transformation

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

It was a combination of a traditionally English focus on the manager as leader and frontman with German coaching's attention to detail and allied with a management style more akin to the ultra-specialised world of American football.

Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' found guilty; faces life in prison

Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' found guilty; faces life in prison

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera was convicted on numerous counts including money laundering, engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise, distribution of heroin and cocaine and other drugs, and illegal arms possession.

Lankans face South Africa in marquee clash to decide group winners

Lankans face South Africa in marquee clash to decide group winners

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Already assured of their places in the Super Eight stage of the ICC World Twenty20, both Sri Lanka and South Africa would be eyeing a win to top their pool when they play against each other in the marquee Group C clash in Hambantota on Saturday.

England striker Carroll ruled out for up to six weeks

England striker Carroll ruled out for up to six weeks

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

West Ham's on-loan striker Andy Carroll has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury, delivering a setback to the Premier League new boys as well as the England team.

'Progression of Liverpool has been halted by departure of Suarez'

'Progression of Liverpool has been halted by departure of Suarez'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers conceded his team has been hit by the departure of controversial-but-prolific striker Luis Suarez as they prepare to take on Champions League winners Real Madrid on Wednesday.

Liverpool's Rodgers joint favourite for the sack

Liverpool's Rodgers joint favourite for the sack

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

You would have been hard pressed at the start of the season to find anyone to bet on Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers becoming the first Premier League manager to get the sack, but he is now the bookies' joint favourite.

EPL PHOTOS: When Liverpool's gamble to rest players backfired

EPL PHOTOS: When Liverpool's gamble to rest players backfired

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was adamant that he did not regret his team selection despite falling to a fifth Premier League defeat against table-topping Chelsea on Saturday.