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FA Cup: Newcastle get extra-time win, Stoke fall to Shrews

FA Cup: Newcastle get extra-time win, Stoke fall to Shrews

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Rafa Benitez's much-changed side with a youthful streak had looked set to coast through when Sean Longstaff's deflected shot put them ahead after 56 seconds and Callum Roberts volleyed home a second four years since his only other Newcastle appearance.

Malinga's experience will be missed, says Rohit Sharma

Malinga's experience will be missed, says Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Rohit Sharma is looking forward to some solid performances from the team's spinners.

Australia eye No. 1 Test ranking against New Zealand

Australia eye No. 1 Test ranking against New Zealand

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

New Zealand strike bowler Tim Southee will miss the upcoming One-Day International series against Australia but Blackcaps coach Mike Hesson is optimistic the seamer would recover from a foot injury in time for the subsequent Test series.

Images: Swann, Tredwell keep England in the hunt

Images: Swann, Tredwell keep England in the hunt

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Images from the World Cup match bewteen England and the West Indies, in Chennai.

England pacer Jake Ball eager to prove critics wrong

England pacer Jake Ball eager to prove critics wrong

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Fast bowler Jake Ball hoped that his performance on his Test debut against Pakistan would help silence those critics who questioned his inclusion in the team.

It's Archer versus Gayle as England and West Indies renew rivalry

It's Archer versus Gayle as England and West Indies renew rivalry

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Archer, who has played his junior cricket in the Caribbean and qualified to play for England only in April, is a familiar figure for the West Indies camp and it knows what the 24-year-old is capable of.

Australia adopt new technology is quest for more success

Australia adopt new technology is quest for more success

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Australia have resorted to guided missile technology to reduce injuries to their fast bowlers as they seek to reclaim the Ashes from England next year.

'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.

Indian Football: Mumbai City pips Bagan to win ISL winner's shield

Indian Football: Mumbai City pips Bagan to win ISL winner's shield

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Despite losing the top spot to Mumbai, ATK Mohun Bagan will still harbour hopes of salvaging their season with a second successive Hero ISL title.

Australia edge England in low-scoring thriller

Australia edge England in low-scoring thriller

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

England wilted under pressure as Australia edged home by five runs in a low-scoring thriller in Adelaide on Sunday to win the five-match series 4-1.

PHOTOS: Rahul, Pant heroics in vain as England complete series rout

PHOTOS: Rahul, Pant heroics in vain as England complete series rout

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

India lost the fifth and final Test against England by 118 runs on Tuesday despite heroic resistance from K L Rahul and Rishabh Pant, bringing the curtain down on a tour that started as a golden opportunity but ended in disappointment. A mediocre England team, with a fragile batting line-up, won the series by a comprehensive 4-1 margin after India were bowled out for 345 in pursuit of mammoth target of 464.

Another high for India's golf sensation Aditi

Another high for India's golf sensation Aditi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

India's golfer Aditi Ashok scripted another piece of history in her fast-rising career by clinching partial playing rights on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour with a tied 24th finish in the Qualifying Tournament in Florida.

How Proteas plan to shrug off chokers' tag

How Proteas plan to shrug off chokers' tag

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'We haven't always got that right in the past, to play our best cricket at the World Cup, because we put so much pressure on ourselves. We want to just focus on enjoying our cricket'

Buttler questions use of stump microphones

Buttler questions use of stump microphones

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Buttler was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point after swearing repeatedly at South Africa all-rounder Vernon Philander

Force India appoint Juncadella as F1 reserve driver

Force India appoint Juncadella as F1 reserve driver

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Spaniard Daniel Juncadella will be Force India's Formula One reserve driver this season while also competing in the German Touring Car championship (DTM) with Mercedes.

England will not bat out to draw Mumbai Test: Anderson

England will not bat out to draw Mumbai Test: Anderson

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

England will not look to play for a draw on the final day of the fourth test against India but would rather try to score quickly to set the hosts a target and keep alive the series, fast bowler James Anderson said on Sunday. The touring side, down 2-0 in the five-match series, trail India by 49 runs with four second-innings wickets remaining at the close of the fourth day. On a turning Wankhede Stadium pitch, batting fourth will not be easy for the hosts, who made 631 in their first innings.

De Grandhomme, Raval earn NZ central contracts

De Grandhomme, Raval earn NZ central contracts

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Batsman Neil Broom has also been offered a contract after he was recalled to the national side following a lengthy absence to replace Ross Taylor while he recovered from eye surgery.

Champions League: Real frustrate Liverpool; City reach semis

Champions League: Real frustrate Liverpool; City reach semis

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Real Madrid moved into the semi-finals of the Champions League after their makeshift defence held on for 0-0 second-leg draw with Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday to complete a 3-1 aggregate win.

Somdev a win away from US Open main draw

Somdev a win away from US Open main draw

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The Indian ace registered a 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-2 second round win over Robby Ginepri of the United States in the qualifiers n Friday to keep his hopes alive.

EPL PIX: Manchester City rally to down Chelsea

EPL PIX: Manchester City rally to down Chelsea

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

IMAGES from Saturday's English Premier League matches.

EPL: Villa register easy win at Hull City

EPL: Villa register easy win at Hull City

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Aston Villa kept alive their slim hopes of Champions League qualification with an easy 2-0 Premier League win at relegation-threatened Hull City on Wednesday.

Foakes hits century on debut to put England in control

Foakes hits century on debut to put England in control

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Ben Foakes marked his Test debut with a century and impressed with his glovework, too, as England bowled out Sri Lanka for 203 before stretching their lead to 177 runs on the second day of the opening Test in Galle.

Colombians bring salsa spirit to staid Saransk

Colombians bring salsa spirit to staid Saransk

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Colombian soccer supporters brought a wave of tropical exuberance to the stolid citizens of Saransk

PHOTOS: Cook's farewell knock helps England seize control

PHOTOS: Cook's farewell knock helps England seize control

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Alastair Cook, as unflappable as ever, led from the front in the final innings of his record-breaking Test career as England built a commanding 154-run lead over India at the Oval on Sunday.

PIX: Toothless Barca held by Slavia; Liverpool go top

PIX: Toothless Barca held by Slavia; Liverpool go top

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

A summary of Tuesday's Group stage matches in the UEFA Champions League.

League Cup: Manchester City set up semis against United

League Cup: Manchester City set up semis against United

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

City were given a stern test on a wet and windy night at a noisy Kassam Stadium but two goals from Raheem Sterling eventually saw them through.

Five talking points as England-Australia renew rivalry

Five talking points as England-Australia renew rivalry

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'England against Australia at Lord's, it doesn't get much bigger than that.'

PICS: Liverpool down Chelsea; Son 'tricks' for Spurs

PICS: Liverpool down Chelsea; Son 'tricks' for Spurs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Here's what England need to do in Smith's absence

Here's what England need to do in Smith's absence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Smith's condition worsened and Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed he is not fit to play in the third Test, which starts on Thursday.

US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The US appears to be on track to see over 160 million votes cast in the 2020 presidential election, a turnout rate of about 67 per cent, which is higher than what the country has witnessed in more than a century, as President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden campaigned through the final day to get more voters to the polling booths.

Can India carry winning momentum in fourth Test?

Can India carry winning momentum in fourth Test?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Having made a commendable comeback from the brink of a series defeat, India will look to increase their stranglehold on hosts England to draw parity when the two teams square off for the fourth Test, in Southampton, on Thursday.

18 wickets fall on remarkable day in Barbados

18 wickets fall on remarkable day in Barbados

Rediff.com3 May 2015

England stumbled to 39 for five at the Kensington Oval to open a lead of 107 runs on Day 2 of the third Test against the West Indies.

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'There is a lot of money coming into the business, people are consuming a lot of content, there is no dearth of new films and shows coming out of India and being available worldwide.'

Australia's Chris Rogers faces more tests

Australia's Chris Rogers faces more tests

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Australia remain 'hopeful' that opening batsman Chris Rogers will feature in next week's third Test at Edgbaston despite requiring further specialist treatment.

Kings XI will look to go all out against Gujarat Lions

Kings XI will look to go all out against Gujarat Lions

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Kings XI Punjab will look to go all guns blazing against down and out Gujarat Lions in Mohali.

Trolled for breastfeeding, this blogger won the Internet

Trolled for breastfeeding, this blogger won the Internet

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'Babies love it, I love it,' says mom of five after being trolled for breastfeeding.

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

LA Lakers confident ahead of NBA season.

IPL: Will Gujarat Lions end home campaign on winning note?

IPL: Will Gujarat Lions end home campaign on winning note?

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The shocking loss to Kings XI Punjab in their last match, notwithstanding, table-toppers Gujarat Lions will have to get their act together quickly if they wish to end their home campaign on a winning note against a formidable Delhi Daredevils in an Indian Premier League match, in Rajkot on Tuesday.

'Sluggish' Bolt does enough to win 100m heats

'Sluggish' Bolt does enough to win 100m heats

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt won his 100metres heat after what he called a "sluggish" start on Saturday, but looked pained after the race as he prepared to fend off the challenge of American Jason Gatlin for the Olympic crown.

Hamilton wins Monaco Grand Prix in the spirit of Lauda

Hamilton wins Monaco Grand Prix in the spirit of Lauda

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Lewis Hamilton won the Monaco Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday, nursing his car's worn tyres to the finish in a nail-biting victory worthy of the team's late great Niki Lauda.