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New couple alert: Caroline Wozniacki dating NFL star Kerrigan?

New couple alert: Caroline Wozniacki dating NFL star Kerrigan?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

It appears there is a new power couple in the sporting world. Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan attended a charity event with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, and rumors suggest the two are romantically paired up.

Euro: 'Ireland loss won't dampen Italian morale'

Euro: 'Ireland loss won't dampen Italian morale'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Italy's 1-0 defeat by Ireland in their last Euro 2016 Group E match will not affect the morale of the squad ahead of the last- 16 game against defending champions Spain, coach Antonio Conte said on Wednesday.

ICC trims WCup teams to 10, Ireland outraged

ICC trims WCup teams to 10, Ireland outraged

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Enraged by the ICC's decision to cut the number of teams in the 2015 World Cup to 10, the Irish cricket authorities and captain William Porterfield said the move is an 'absolute disgrace' and damaging to the game.

PHOTOS: India crush Ireland by 8 wickets, maintain clean sheet

PHOTOS: India crush Ireland by 8 wickets, maintain clean sheet

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Images from the World Cup match between India and Ireland at Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Air India considers operational base at Dublin

Air India considers operational base at Dublin

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Air India had earlier initiated hub operations at Frankfurt but withdrew last year after facing a severe financial crunch.

Duminy anchors SA into last eight

Duminy anchors SA into last eight

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

JP Duminy agonisingly missed out on his first World Cup hundred by a run but his sparkling effort propelled South Africa into the quarter-finals with a crushing 131-run win over Ireland on Tuesday.

In-form South Africa see easy prey in Ireland

In-form South Africa see easy prey in Ireland

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

South Africa seem to possess just too many weapons for Tuesday's Group B match against an Irish team which look exhausted after pulling off the first upset of the World Cup.

I'll always cherish Tendulkar's wicket: Dockrell

I'll always cherish Tendulkar's wicket: Dockrell

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Sachin Tendulkar's dream wicket in the ongoing World Cup is Irish teenager George Dockrell's biggest scalp in his short career and the promising left-arm spinner said he will cherish that moment throughout his life and narrate the story to his kids.

Anil Kumble: Nehra must play; it's his home ground

Anil Kumble: Nehra must play; it's his home ground

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

India, says Anil Kumble, urgently need to inject life into their World Cup campaign; their approach so far, has been far too desultory.

ICC approve Morgan as Pietersen's replacement

ICC approve Morgan as Pietersen's replacement

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

England batsman Eoin Morgan was approved as a replacement for Kevin Pietersen at the World Cup by the International Cricket Council on Monday.

Silly Point: Will Ireland roger India?

Silly Point: Will Ireland roger India?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande discuss the prospect of Ireland hammering India at today's match!

Sri Lanka plan spin attack on Australia

Sri Lanka plan spin attack on Australia

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

It's a Super Saturday! Australia take on Sri Lanka in a crucial World Cup encounter at the R Premadasa stadium in Colombo.

Kevin O'Brien fashions Ireland upset of England

Kevin O'Brien fashions Ireland upset of England

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Kevin O'Brien smashed the fastest cricket World Cup century off 50 balls as Ireland scored an upset three-wicket victory over England in Group B on Wednesday.

Ireland ready for Bangladesh challenge

Ireland ready for Bangladesh challenge

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Dismissing Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan's suggestion that Ireland will struggle on the spin-friendly conditions in Dhaka, Irish skipper William Porterfield insisted that his team is well prepared to handle any situation when they take on the hosts in their Group B World Cup match on Friday.

Bottoms up: When world leaders chilled with a drink

Bottoms up: When world leaders chilled with a drink

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

On Friday, German Chancellor was caught enjoying some down time in a pub in Brisbane, where she has come to attend the G20 summit. Over the past years, world leaders have often been snapped enjoying some time on their own at a pub, downing a drink or two. So, sit back, enjoy a glass of wine and a few of those moments.

James Milner completes Man City move

James Milner completes Man City move

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Manchester City completed the signing of England midfielder James Milner on Wednesday with Stephen Ireland moving to Villa Park as part of the deal.

Belfast Film Festival to 'spotlight' Shyam Benegal

Belfast Film Festival to 'spotlight' Shyam Benegal

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Besides screening of Benegal's films Zubeidaa and The Making of the Mahatma, he will deliver a public lecture on April 22 and participate in the discussion on his films after screening.

Hopes shines as rusty Australia see off Ireland

Hopes shines as rusty Australia see off Ireland

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Australia survived a spirited Ireland run chase to secure an unconvincing 39-run victory in a one-day international on Thursday. The Irish were 80 without loss chasing Australia's total of 231 for nine, but James Hopes took five wickets to halt their momentum and the hosts subsided to 192 all out at the Clontarf Cricket Club. Medium-pacer Hopes completed figures of five for 14 off nine overs.

Dublin Airport woos AI to make it the European hub

Dublin Airport woos AI to make it the European hub

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

The talks have been going on for the past several months since the national carrier started looking for another hub in Europe after Frankfurt.

Bono's bad back derails 'biggest ever' world tour

Bono's bad back derails 'biggest ever' world tour

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The U2 lead singer had emergency back surgery, to prevent possible paralysis.

Once bitten, Air India shies away from Europe

Once bitten, Air India shies away from Europe

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

After the costly Frankfurt experiment , says Dublin hub idea not worth it.

South Africa agree to 'compressed' tour of India

South Africa agree to 'compressed' tour of India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

South Africa have given their consent to a 'compressed tour' of India, comprising two Tests and three One-Day Internationals, if the Board of Control for Cricket in India ensures minimum travel between matches during the series next year.

Allah was with us, we got rub of green in final: Morgan

Allah was with us, we got rub of green in final: Morgan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

England captain acknowledges and appreciates diverse culture in team

Sarkozy apologises to Ireland, dismisses replay

Sarkozy apologises to Ireland, dismisses replay

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

French President Nicolas Sarkozy apologised to Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen for France's controversial victory over Ireland in their World Cup play-off on Wednesday, but would not agree to a replay.

Euro: Ireland's Duffy relishing second coming after brush with death

Euro: Ireland's Duffy relishing second coming after brush with death

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

A little over six years after almost losing his life in a training-ground accident with the Ireland team, defender Shane Duffy will probably start one of the biggest games of his career against France in the second round of Euro 2016.

PIX: Anna Kendrick, Julie Delpy, Dev Patel at TIFF 2015

PIX: Anna Kendrick, Julie Delpy, Dev Patel at TIFF 2015

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Take a look.

Corporate governance goes kaput--again

Corporate governance goes kaput--again

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Indian IT company joins Enron, WorldCom and Societe Generale on list of notorious corporate frauds.

Sports Shorts: Pictograms unveiled 500 days before start of Tokyo 2020

Sports Shorts: Pictograms unveiled 500 days before start of Tokyo 2020

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

You'll be surprised, but India is one of them!

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI's demand is for a tournament involving the 'Big Three' of India, Australia and England plus another country to be slotted into an already bursting schedule, putting it on course for a clash with the ICC, which has enjoyed a period of calm in recent years at its Dubai headquarters. India's 'Super Series' proposal is a concern to many in the game, including the executive chairman of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), Tony Irish.

'Wherever Indians went there was quick backlash'

'Wherever Indians went there was quick backlash'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Author Minal Hajratwala tells Arthur J Pais about her tryst with family history

FIFA reject Ireland's request for France replay

FIFA reject Ireland's request for France replay

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Football's world governing body FIFA has confirmed that the controversial France v Ireland World Cup playoff will not be replayed.

France face Ireland test, Portugal without Ronaldo

France face Ireland test, Portugal without Ronaldo

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

France face a severe test of their resolve in Dublin on Saturday when Raymond Domenech's under-achieving side take on Ireland in the first leg of their World Cup playoff at what will be a raucous Croke Park, while Portugal will be without the services of injured Cristiano Ronaldo.

Dubai cops name 15 new suspects in Mabhouh case

Dubai cops name 15 new suspects in Mabhouh case

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The Dubai police named 15 new suspects on Wednesday--all Western passport holders--in the killing of Hamas leader Mahmoud Al Mabhouh, bringing the total number of persons sought in the case to 26.

Keane hits out at Manchester United's 'cry babies'

Keane hits out at Manchester United's 'cry babies'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'Don't get that worried about what the manager's said about you... you get out there and play. You can follow it up after the match but when the game's going on liven up. Play with pride, play with energy, play with spirit.'

Eoin Morgan lost hope after Afridi went unsold

Eoin Morgan lost hope after Afridi went unsold

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Exciting Irish batsman Eoin Morgan said tracking Tuesday's Indian Premier League auction was a "nerve-racking" experience and he had given up all hopes when he saw Shahid Afridi going unsold.

'Ireland participation in World Cup impossible'

'Ireland participation in World Cup impossible'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

FIFA dashed any lingering Irish hopes of playing in next year's World Cup finals on Tuesday by declaring it would be impossible to add a 33rd team to the tournament.

Leela Naidu: A rare beauty

Leela Naidu: A rare beauty

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

A tribute to the Indian beauty who passed away at the age of 69.

A replay would be fairest solution: Henry

A replay would be fairest solution: Henry

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Thierry Henry said a replay between France and Ireland would be the "fairest solution" to the controversy surrounding the World Cup playoff.

Fair play may be needed to split Spain and Portugal

Fair play may be needed to split Spain and Portugal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

The disciplinary records of Spain and Portugal could be used to decide the winners of the World Cup's Group B if they both win by the same scoreline in their final qualification matches on Monday.