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'We demand silverware at Liverpool now'

'We demand silverware at Liverpool now'

Rediff.com31 May 2019

This is Liverpool's second consecutive Champions League final and their fourth in 14 years, last winning the coveted trophy in 2005.

Russian qualifier Rublev thrashes Federer in 62 minutes

Russian qualifier Rublev thrashes Federer in 62 minutes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

It was Roger Federer's fastest defeat since losing to Franco Squillari in 54 minutes in Sydney in 2003.

Cricket betting surfaces only in Asia: Boycott

Cricket betting surfaces only in Asia: Boycott

Rediff.com24 May 2013

India should legalise betting to stamp out corruption in cricket, says former England captain Geoffrey Boycott.

Why Cricket South Africa won't sack captain Faf du Plessis

Why Cricket South Africa won't sack captain Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Faf du Plessis will remain as the skipper of the Test side and he would be in charge of the team scheduled to tour India later this year.

Look who is making a splash at US Open

Look who is making a splash at US Open

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Ana Konjuh has opened some eyes at Flushing Meadows as the 18-year-old former world number one junior emerged to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final at the US Open.

US skier at Winter Olympics keeping flag flying for LGBT community

US skier at Winter Olympics keeping flag flying for LGBT community

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The 26-year-old told Reuters on Sunday he was excited about representing the United States as well as the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community at the ongoing Games in South Korea.

Smith regains his mojo ahead of World Cup

Smith regains his mojo ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Finch is happy that both Smith and David Warner have done incredible work during their time off the field which is showing off

Kobe Bryant, daughter 'Mambacita' died pursuing basketball dream

Kobe Bryant, daughter 'Mambacita' died pursuing basketball dream

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant called his daughter Gianna "Mambacita" after his own court nickname, "Black Mamba," confident she would follow in his footsteps and become a professional basketball player. On Sunday, the 41-year-old five-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist died with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash northwest of Los Angeles as they pursued that dream.

India's schedule at the Games - August 3

India's schedule at the Games - August 3

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Friday. Check out their time schedule

PHOTO: Tennis ace Radwanska bares it all!

PHOTO: Tennis ace Radwanska bares it all!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Agnieszka Radwanska has bared it all. The world No.4 has revealed herself in the latest edition of ESPN The Magazine Body Issue.

Ex-USADA boss rejects Armstrong denial over cash offer

Ex-USADA boss rejects Armstrong denial over cash offer

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is not telling the truth by denying his representatives offered a six-figure cash donation to the U.S. Anti Doping Agency (USADA), the body's former chief executive Terry Madden said on Saturday.

India's schedule at the Games - August 2

India's schedule at the Games - August 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Thursday. Check out their time schedule.

India's schedule at the Games - August 1

India's schedule at the Games - August 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Wednesday. Check out their time schedule.

India's schedule at the Games - July 31

India's schedule at the Games - July 31

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Tuesday. Check out their time schedule.

India's schedule at the Games - July 29

India's schedule at the Games - July 29

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Saturday. Check out their time schedule.

Boxer Ruiz wants Joshua rematch in New York

Boxer Ruiz wants Joshua rematch in New York

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn, who said this week that both parties had signed up to the fight in Diriyah, near Riyadh, raised the threat of legal action if the Mexican-American refused the terms set out.

Get fit: Traditional Indian games to tone up

Get fit: Traditional Indian games to tone up

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

It's time to put those cricket bats and footballs away and make room for sports that will push you to your physical and mental limits. We bring you to five sports from India that will both tone your body and fire your imagination.

Pietersen rejected four-month contract before axe

Pietersen rejected four-month contract before axe

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen rejected a four-month contract offer from the England and Wales Cricket Board, hours before his ouster from the 16-member squad for the Test tour of India.

I am never going to give up bowling: Watson

I am never going to give up bowling: Watson

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Shane Watson has realised he can never give up bowling completely in his career after watching his teammates getting butchered by the Indian batsmen during the first Test.

Aus Open: Tennis stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Aus Open: Tennis stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic led the tennis world in mourning for "mentor" Kobe Bryant on Monday after Melbourne Park awoke to the news that the NBA great had died in a helicopter crash along with his daughter and seven others. Djokovic had spoken fondly of his relationship with the former Los Angeles Laker in an interview at the weekend and the 16-times Grand Slam champion signed off his Tweet of condolence with the words: "RIP my friend".

PIX: Shane Warne, Liz Hurley party with Shilpa Shetty

PIX: Shane Warne, Liz Hurley party with Shilpa Shetty

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The Australian cricketer and his girlfriend Liz Hurley were invited to a private bash hosted by Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra.

100 million plus Indians watched World Cup!

100 million plus Indians watched World Cup!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Females contributed to 47 per cent of the tournament reach.

India's schedule at the Games - August 6

India's schedule at the Games - August 6

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Monday. Check out their schedule.

India's schedule at the Games - August 4

India's schedule at the Games - August 4

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Friday. Check out their schedule.

India's schedule at the Games - July 30

India's schedule at the Games - July 30

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Monday. Check out their time schedule.

India's schedule at the Games - July 28

India's schedule at the Games - July 28

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Saturday. Check out their time schedule.

Evert stunned by Sharapova's admission, but claims doping exists in tennis

Evert stunned by Sharapova's admission, but claims doping exists in tennis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Chris Evert said on Monday she was stunned to hear that Maria Sharapova failed a doping test, but not by the fact that there is doping in tennis, claiming that she knew players who doped during her career.

Cooking, virtual practice: How India's lovebird archers kill lockdown boredom

Cooking, virtual practice: How India's lovebird archers kill lockdown boredom

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'My day starts off with Pranayam and visualisation practice for about 45 minutes. After breakfast, it's time to learn some cooking'

Loss to Belgium was best result for England: Rooney

Loss to Belgium was best result for England: Rooney

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

England finished second in the group to land a potentially easier route through the tournament.

Highest base price for Yuvraj, KP, Marsh at IPL auction

Highest base price for Yuvraj, KP, Marsh at IPL auction

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

11 other players have quoted the highest base price for this year's auction to be held on February 6 in Bangalore.

India to play three T20s against Sri Lanka in February

India to play three T20s against Sri Lanka in February

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

India will host Sri Lanka in a three-match series starting February 9 ahead of Asia Cup and World T20. The tour begins in Pune, then the teams head to Delhi to play the second match on February 12 and the final game will take place in Visakhapatnam on February 14, reported ESPN cricinfo. It will be the first time the two sides face each other in the shortest format since the World T20 final in 2014, which Sri Lanka won. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, which acquired Test status in November 2015, will host its third international match and only its second T20I.

Supporting CLT20 helps Aus cricket significantly: CA

Supporting CLT20 helps Aus cricket significantly: CA

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Cricket Australia (CA) has made it clear that it doesn't intend to roll back its commitment to the Champions League, despite the impact on Test preparations, insisting that the money generated by the tournament is important to develop the game at the grassroots level.

Cable operators barred from telecast of Ind-Aus series

Cable operators barred from telecast of Ind-Aus series

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The vacation bench of the Delhi high court on Thursday ordered in favour of ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd (ESIPL) in its suit for permanent injunction filed against cable operators across the country against unauthorized broadcast of India's ongoing cricket tour of Australia.

'Harbhajan should be playing in all three formats for India'

'Harbhajan should be playing in all three formats for India'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Former captain Sourav Ganguly says the Board of Control for Cricket in India should have ensured that senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was not kept out of the national side for more than six months.

Mitchell Marsh 'booed' at MCG

Mitchell Marsh 'booed' at MCG

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Australia batsman Travis Head was, on Wednesday, 'disappointed' at the booing of Mitchell Marsh

Sri Lanka's Herath doubtful for Australia clash

Sri Lanka's Herath doubtful for Australia clash

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath is doubtful for next weekend's World Cup Pool A clash against Australia after hurting his spinning hand while bowling against England at Wellington Regional Stadium on Sunday.

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Miami Marlins, who opened their season on Friday in Philadelphia, were scheduled to return home on Sunday ahead of their scheduled Monday home opener but put off traveling after a number of their players tested positive for the virus.

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The $385 million acquisition of TEN Sports is set to make Sony Pictures Networks a major cricket broadcaster in Asia as it seeks to expand its Twenty20-dominated portfolio. Sony Corp-owned SPN holds broadcast rights for the annual cash-rich Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament while also having the rights for the domestic leagues in South Africa and the West Indies.

Mayweather open to rematch with Pacquiao: report

Mayweather open to rematch with Pacquiao: report

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Floyd Mayweather added another wrinkle to the fallout of his fight against Manny Pacquiao by saying he would be open to a rematch after the Filipino southpaw recovers from shoulder surgery, according to an ESPN report on Tuesday.

Waugh reckons India have a rounded side, but not better than teams of past

Waugh reckons India have a rounded side, but not better than teams of past

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Waugh spoke in reference to India coach Ravi Shastri's comments that this is "the best Indian side in the last 15 years".