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How Russia team is fuelled by pre-World Cup criticism...

How Russia team is fuelled by pre-World Cup criticism...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

World Cup hosts Russia have been fuelled by the criticism they received before the tournament, midfielder Anton Miranchuk said on Sunday as the team prepared for their second group match against Egypt.

Vardy's three-game ban appeal rejected

Vardy's three-game ban appeal rejected

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy will serve a three-match suspension after the club's appeal against his dismissal during Saturday's 2-2 Premier League draw with Stoke City was rejected, the Football Association (FA) said on Tuesday.

Former skipper Hooper on what's hampering West Indies cricket

Former skipper Hooper on what's hampering West Indies cricket

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'So we are missing players. Evin Lewis just decided to push back on a central contract. He is good enough to play Test cricket. So the shorter versions of the game curtail our progress. Having said that, it would be unfair to blame the players for making the choice (of playing IPL). We all want to be financially secure at the end of the day'

Injured Schweinsteiger doubtful to play any more this season: Van Gaal

Injured Schweinsteiger doubtful to play any more this season: Van Gaal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is unlikely to play for his club again season due to a knee injury, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday.

Aston Villa's Grealish is PUNCHED by pitch invader in derby win at Birmingham

Aston Villa's Grealish is PUNCHED by pitch invader in derby win at Birmingham

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

The supporter ran on to the pitch at St Andrew's Stadium and made a beeline for Grealish, who did not see him coming, before landing a punch to the side of his face.

Oprah at Harvard: 'There is no such thing as failure'

Oprah at Harvard: 'There is no such thing as failure'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

In her commencement address at the Harvard University, the talk show host appealed to graduates to be kind and give back to society

Oprah at Harvard: 'There is no such thing as failure'

Oprah at Harvard: 'There is no such thing as failure'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

In her commencement address at the Harvard University, the talk show host appealed to graduates to be kind and give back to society

Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Why omit the Tiananmen massacre from the history of China's Communist party, asks Claude Arpi.

Smith's tips for South Africa ahead of India clash

Smith's tips for South Africa ahead of India clash

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Former skipper Graeme Smith on Friday dropped in at South Africa's training session, continuing an interesting trend of ex-captains visiting their teams with bagful of wisdom ahead of matches against India.

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Spurs; Leicester stun Liverpool

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Spurs; Leicester stun Liverpool

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

A summary of Saturday's matches in the Premier League.

Will 'distracted' Mahrez stay with EPL champions Leicester?

Will 'distracted' Mahrez stay with EPL champions Leicester?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Speculation about a possible transfer to Premier League rivals Arsenal has unsettled LeicesterCity winger Riyad Mahrez, manager Claudio Ranieri has said.

Ponting's advice for out of form Warner

Ponting's advice for out of form Warner

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'If he's looking to hit the ball and not leave the ball like he is I think he'd be fine'

Mercedes-Benz's must-see architectural marvel

Mercedes-Benz's must-see architectural marvel

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The Mercedes-Benz Museum at Stuttgart, Germany traces the remarkable history of the 125-year old Mercedes-Benz brand.

Pistorius's brother faces trial in woman's road death

Pistorius's brother faces trial in woman's road death

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Oscar Pistorius's elder brother faces trial for killing a woman in a traffic incident five years ago, the family said on Sunday, confirming a report that dominated South African media two days after the "Blade Runner" athlete was bailed for murder.

Chelsea beat Crystal Palace to clinch Premier League title

Chelsea beat Crystal Palace to clinch Premier League title

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Chelsea clinched their first Premier League title for five years with a 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace at a jubilant Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

PIX: Klopp's Liverpool write their own history at Anfield

PIX: Klopp's Liverpool write their own history at Anfield

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The pain of missing out on a first domestic league crown for 29 years will be eased by the knowledge that European glory could be on the horizon for Liverpool

Karunaratne century gives Sri Lanka huge lead

Karunaratne century gives Sri Lanka huge lead

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Dimuth Karunaratne scored a century as Sri Lanka extended their lead over Zimbabwe to 411 runs before rain and bad light ended play on the fourth day of the first Test in Harare on Tuesday.

US raises concern over American firms evading taxes

US raises concern over American firms evading taxes

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Amidst allegations that Apple is evading US taxes through overseas shell companies, the White House said this raises the broader question of American companies that ship profits and jobs overseas, a issues often raised by US President Barack Obama in the last few years.

'Smith in league of Kohli, de Villiers'

'Smith in league of Kohli, de Villiers'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Smith scored 144 and 142 in Australia's 251-run win at Edgbaston in his comeback Test after being banned for a year for his involvement in the infamous ball tampering scandal in South Africa.

Wilshere, Chamberlaine extend Arsenal stay

Wilshere, Chamberlaine extend Arsenal stay

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

England's Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are among five young internationals to have pledged their long-term futures to Arsenal, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Young Liverpool thwarted by West Ham

Young Liverpool thwarted by West Ham

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Liverpool's pursuit of a second Wembley Cup final appearance was stalled at Anfield on Saturday as Juergen Klopp's second-string side had to settle for an undistinguished goalless draw with West Ham United in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Four days after reaching the League Cup final with their penalty shootout win over StokeCity, Klopp, no fan of English football's congested fixture lists, opted to trust his youngsters as he made 10 changes to the team that played 120 minutes on Tuesday. His faith was only partially rewarded with his young side creating enough chances to earn victory after a dour first half but lacking the cutting edge up front to avoid yet another fixture, an unwanted and difficult replay at Upton Park.

Euro 2016: Three main reasons why Wales lost...

Euro 2016: Three main reasons why Wales lost...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Wales manager Chris Coleman said he was 'immensely proud' of his team after their hopes of reaching the Euro 2016 final were dashed by a brief lapse of focus during a 2-0 defeat by Portugal on Wednesday.

Euro 2016: Ronaldo, Nani power Portugal into final

Euro 2016: Ronaldo, Nani power Portugal into final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani struck in quick succession early in the second half to fire Portugal to a 2-0 win over Wales in the first Euro 2016 semi-final on Wednesday. After a tense and tactical first half, Ronaldo broke the deadlock five minutes after the re-start when he leapt majestically to head Raphael Guerreiro's pinpoint cross into the net following a short corner.

Wenger quiets doubters as he celebrates anniversary at Arsenal

Wenger quiets doubters as he celebrates anniversary at Arsenal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

'It gives a strong answer to all the questions that were raised during the week'

Is there Life Out There?

Is there Life Out There?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The presence of phosphine in Venus's thick atmosphere has revived the age-old question: Are we alone?

PHOTOS: England outclass Brazil, Spain and Argentina win

PHOTOS: England outclass Brazil, Spain and Argentina win

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Luiz Felipe Scolari got an indication of the work ahead of him to turn Brazil into World Cup winners when his second stint in charge began with a 2-1 defeat by England at Wembley on Wednesday.

IOC firm on Tokyo Olympics despite coronavirus concerns

IOC firm on Tokyo Olympics despite coronavirus concerns

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday gave further unequivocal backing to this summer's Tokyo Olympics, urging athletes to prepare "full steam" despite the coronavirus threat. Multiple sports events around the world have been cancelled during the epidemic, which has killed more than 3,000 people in China and spread to more than 60 nations including Japan where infections are near 1,000 and 12 people have died.

First look: Nokia Lumia 920

First look: Nokia Lumia 920

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Nokia has loaded Lumia 920 with competitive hardware and great optics to deliver quality imaging.

Top 5: Bestselling digital cameras

Top 5: Bestselling digital cameras

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

A quick look at this year's bestsellers so far

Villa captain Grealish charged after lockdown crash

Villa captain Grealish charged after lockdown crash

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has been charged with multiple driving violations after being involved in a car crash during the COVID-19 lockdown in March, police said on Thursday. British media had reported that police had opened an investigation after the Villa midfielder was pictured leaving an estate in Birmingham following a traffic accident on March 29.

Here's what makes KKR a threat in the IPL

Here's what makes KKR a threat in the IPL

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Sunil Narine has been one of the chief architects behind KKR's success in the Indian Premier League in 2012 and 2014 editions and he, along with Kuldeep Yadav and Piyush Chawla will prove a strong bowling combine for KKR.

Joe Root's captaincy in trouble?

Joe Root's captaincy in trouble?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Root cut a rather forlorn figure as Australia celebrated moving 2-1 ahead in the series but insists he is still the right man to lead England forward.

Ashes: One ticked off Smith's bucket list

Ashes: One ticked off Smith's bucket list

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Former captain Smith, who has endured boos from the home crowds for his role in last year's ball-tampering scandal but has responded by piling up 671 runs in five innings, said it was incredibly special to retain the Ashes in England, something Australia have not done for 18 years.

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The agreement would divert China's attention and keep them busy in the Pacific theatre, probably resulting in a reduction in threat perception in our area of interest in the Indian Ocean, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Villa cleared to face Liverpool in FA Cup but Premier League games in doubt

Villa cleared to face Liverpool in FA Cup but Premier League games in doubt

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Villa's chief executive Christian Purslow said 10 first-team players are among 14 positive cases of coronavirus at the club.

Golfer Singh withdraws from Phoenix Open

Golfer Singh withdraws from Phoenix Open

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Vijay Singh pulled out of the Phoenix Open on Thursday before the start of the first round, a day after admitting he had used deer antler spray which contains an ingredient banned by the PGA Tour.

Catalonia declares independence from Spain

Catalonia declares independence from Spain

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The Spanish government in Madrid invoked article 155 of the country's constitution, dismantling Catalonia's autonomy.

Indian football: New Year new luck as SC East Bengal log first win

Indian football: New Year new luck as SC East Bengal log first win

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Both sides created chances in the first half but it was SCEB who converted them and deservedly headed into the break with a two-goal cushion.

Portugal beat Morocco, but lost the plot: coach Santos

Portugal beat Morocco, but lost the plot: coach Santos

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Portugal inexplicably lost control of the game despite managing to beat Morocco 1-0 in the World Cup Group B match on Wednesday and were lucky not to get themselves in more trouble, coach Fernando Santos said.

Guardiola vows to carry on wearing yellow ribbon

Guardiola vows to carry on wearing yellow ribbon

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defiantly wore a yellow ribbon on his suit in support of jailed pro-independence Catalan politicians during his side's 3-0 League Cup final victory over Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.