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EPL PIX: United ease to victory; Chelsea moves up to third

EPL PIX: United ease to victory; Chelsea moves up to third

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Manchester United eased the pressure on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a 3-1 win at Everton in the Premier League on Saturday with Bruno Fernandes scoring twice and Edinson Cavani grabbing his first for the club.

PIX: Battered Australia battle forth as they build lead on Day 3

PIX: Battered Australia battle forth as they build lead on Day 3

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2nd Test at Perth on Sunday

FIVE ways Barcelona have evolved without Guardiola

FIVE ways Barcelona have evolved without Guardiola

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

As Barcelona prepare to welcome back Pep Guardiola to the Nou Camp for Wednesday's Champions League game against Manchester City, check out how the club has evolved since the visionary coach departed in 2012.

Champions League: United banking on 'Martial arts' against Wolves

Champions League: United banking on 'Martial arts' against Wolves

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Wounded VfL Wolfsburg, who drew 1-1 with Hanover 96 on Saturday after being crushed 5-1 by Bayern Munich last week, will meet Manchester United in Wednesday's Champions League game.

ISL: Chennaiyin inflict more misery on winless FC Goa

ISL: Chennaiyin inflict more misery on winless FC Goa

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Chennaiyin FC added to FC Goa's misery by handing them a 2-0 defeat, the latter's third successive loss in the 3rd season of the Indian Super League at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Chennai, on Thursday.

EPL PIX: Everton held by Arsenal as new boss Ancelotti watches on

EPL PIX: Everton held by Arsenal as new boss Ancelotti watches on

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

RAISE Act proposes to halve immigrant count in US

RAISE Act proposes to halve immigrant count in US

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

The Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment, or RAISE, Act, introduced by Republican senator Tom Cotton and David Perdue from the Democratic party, would alter the US immigration system to significantly reduce the number of foreigners admitted to the country without a skills-based visa.

How can Mourinho fix ManU's problems?

How can Mourinho fix ManU's problems?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

He increasingly looks like a manager unable to cope with the modern tactical realities of football. His display of a fear of failure has been appalling to watch. But Mourinho getting the sack at this juncture will hardly solve the problem, says Dhruv Munjal.

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Brighton and Hove Albion scored late to earn a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Sheffield United and Fulham also drew 1-1 as both teams picked up their first points.

Why India should include Pandya for Melbourne Test

Why India should include Pandya for Melbourne Test

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey said that conditions for the third Test in Melbourne will be a lot different from those in Perth and India should consider drafting in all-rounder Hardik Pandya to bring balance to their attack.

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner bans to end during Pakistan ODI series

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner bans to end during Pakistan ODI series

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner could be in line for an immediate return to the Australian team when their bans expire midway through the upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

Ashes: Ruthless Rogers, Smith turn screw on England

Ashes: Ruthless Rogers, Smith turn screw on England

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Chris Rogers and Steve Smith plundered superb centuries to lead Australia to a commanding 337 for one on the first day of the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's on Thursday.

Inaugural day-night Test marks Hughes' death anniversary

Inaugural day-night Test marks Hughes' death anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The first day of inaugural day-night Test match also marks the first death anniversary of Phil Hughes, who had died after being hit on the cricket field

EPL PIX: Arsenal sunk by Brighton, Leicester held

EPL PIX: Arsenal sunk by Brighton, Leicester held

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Arsenal slumped to a last-gasp 2-1 Premier League defeat at relegation-threatened Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in a blow to the London club's chances of securing European football next season. Watford's Craig Dawson grabbed a stoppage-time equaliser with an overhead kick to earn his side a 1-1 draw with Leicester City on Saturday and a vital point in their battle for Premier League survival.

WC Diary: Ouch! 'Stupid' Batshuayi sees funny side of rebound gaffe

WC Diary: Ouch! 'Stupid' Batshuayi sees funny side of rebound gaffe

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The second-half strike gave Belgium a 1-0 win that saw them move into the second round as Group G winners over England, though victory means they face much the tougher half of the draw.

How Warner plans to counter Ashwin

How Warner plans to counter Ashwin

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Australia opener David Warner said he will not back down from playing his shots against Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin despite the many risks involved in such an approach.

EPL PIX: Palace hit late to frustrate Man City; Arsenal held

EPL PIX: Palace hit late to frustrate Man City; Arsenal held

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Accenture to continue to look at India for hires

Accenture to continue to look at India for hires

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Accenture -- considered as one of the top-most employers in India among the global technology services companies -- is believed to have over 150,000 workers in India, next to IBM.

Winners of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 revealed

Winners of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 revealed

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

A close-up of a leopard, little owlets hiding inside a pipe and a gorilla mother mourning the loss of her baby are just a few of animals featured in the photos that have won this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases the natural world's most astonishing sights.

Euro Qualifiers PIX: Kane, Ronaldo perform 'tricks'

Euro Qualifiers PIX: Kane, Ronaldo perform 'tricks'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

A summary of Thursday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

Lord Paul attacks Cameron over corruption in UK

Lord Paul attacks Cameron over corruption in UK

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Paul is among the wealthy who hold legal accounts in Swiss HSBC Bank.

FA Cup PIX: Liverpool held by third-tier Shrewsbury; City, United win

FA Cup PIX: Liverpool held by third-tier Shrewsbury; City, United win

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead as they were held to a 2-2 draw by third-tier Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday after second-half substitute Jason Cummins struck twice to inject some much-needed late magic into the competition. Earlier, Harry Maguire's thunderbolt for Manchester United started a goal rush at Tranmere where the Reds scored five times before halftime. Diogo Dalot, Jesse Lingard, Phil Jones, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood also scored.

Test evenly poised as Lyon leads Australia's fightback

Test evenly poised as Lyon leads Australia's fightback

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Indian batsmen frittered away the initial advantage before reaching 248 for six against a disciplined Australia to leave the fourth and final cricket Test evenly poised, in Dharamsala, on Sunday.

Tennis: Barty's top rank under threat after shock loss

Tennis: Barty's top rank under threat after shock loss

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Big-serving Isner reaches Montreal second round

Australia beat England in third ODI to claim series

Australia beat England in third ODI to claim series

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

David Warner and Shaun Marsh smashed fifties to complement their bowlers' efforts as Australia crushed England by seven wickets in the third one-day international in Sydney on Sunday to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Will Guardiola win Champions League with Bayern Munich?

Will Guardiola win Champions League with Bayern Munich?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Guardiola is on track to lead Bayern to a third consecutive Bundesliga title but his three-year spell there will ultimately be judged on whether he can win Europe's elite club competition with them.

PHOTOS: Man City march on; Chelsea and Arsenal woes continue

PHOTOS: Man City march on; Chelsea and Arsenal woes continue

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City beat champions Chelsea 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday to extend their lead to 18 points and leave the London side further adrift from the Champions League qualification spots.

Ferrer ousts Nadal, meets Djokovic in Paris Masters final

Ferrer ousts Nadal, meets Djokovic in Paris Masters final

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Spaniard David Ferrer produced one of his finest performances to edge world number one and compatriot Rafael Nadal 6-3, 7-5 in the Paris Masters semi-final on Saturday and keep alive his hope of retaining his crown.

FA CUP: Arsenal show they are alive as Giroud, Walcott shine

FA CUP: Arsenal show they are alive as Giroud, Walcott shine

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Holders Arsenal kept up their bid for a hat-trick of FA Cup trophies, marching into the quarter-finals as Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott netted twice in a 4-0 replay win at second-tier Hull City on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Patient Pujara helps India narrow deficit after Cummins blows

PHOTOS: Patient Pujara helps India narrow deficit after Cummins blows

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Images from Day 3 of the third Test between India and Australia in Ranchi on Saturday.

Something to cheer about...India among top 5 fittest teams in hockey

Something to cheer about...India among top 5 fittest teams in hockey

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Fitness is key to any team's success in fast-paced modern-day hockey and the Indian men's national team can be rated among the top five.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Wozniacki romps into quarters; Navarro rallies

Aus Open PHOTOS: Wozniacki romps into quarters; Navarro rallies

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro became the first player through to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open as she dug herself out of a hole to beat Estonian Anett Kontaveit 4-6, 6-4 ,8-6 on Sunday.

PIX: Liverpool win seven-goal thriller; Suarez rescues Barca

PIX: Liverpool win seven-goal thriller; Suarez rescues Barca

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

A round-up of Wednesday's night's UEFA Chmpions League matches.

MCC gives Aus-New Zealand day-night Test thumbs-up

MCC gives Aus-New Zealand day-night Test thumbs-up

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

ohn Stephenson, MCC Head of Cricket, said the announcement "is a very positive step for Test cricket".

IPL: Malinga, McClenaghan bowl Mumbai Indians to win over Sunrisers

IPL: Malinga, McClenaghan bowl Mumbai Indians to win over Sunrisers

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Lasith Malinga and Mitchell McClenaghan came up with stellar bowling display to help Mumbai Indians defend a modest score and beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 20 runs in their Indian Premier League match at the Wankhede stadium.

Salah ready to sacrifice Champions League dream for domestic glory

Salah ready to sacrifice Champions League dream for domestic glory

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is willing to put his Champions League ambitions on the back-burner to help the Merseyside club claim their first English league crown in 29 years, the Egyptian forward has said.

Pujara 10/10; Bumrah 9/10: Aussie Report Card

Pujara 10/10; Bumrah 9/10: Aussie Report Card

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

How India's players fared in Australia.

Champions League PIX: United held to goalless draw by Valencia; City win

Champions League PIX: United held to goalless draw by Valencia; City win

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday

Top moments that defined IPL 2019

Top moments that defined IPL 2019

Rediff.com15 May 2019

From Captain Cool losing his, well, cool to Rabada's super over, and Malinga's unbelievable bowling for the cup, IPL 2019 was not short of magical moments. Here are a few.

Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Modi's absence from an event to mark the centenary of a definitive moment in Indian history puzzles Utkarsh Mishra.