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2014 Tour de France to start in Yorkshire

2014 Tour de France to start in Yorkshire

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

British cycling success this year has been rewarded with the selection of north of England county Yorkshire to host the start of the 2014 Tour de France.

Euro 2020: Spain have talent to repeat past glories sans Ramos

Euro 2020: Spain have talent to repeat past glories sans Ramos

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Spain are still favourites to finish top of Group E above Sweden, Poland and Slovakia but, after struggling to break down conservative sides such as Georgia and Greece in March, they know coming first will not be a procession.

Promotion and relegation to be retained in English Football League

Promotion and relegation to be retained in English Football League

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The EFL said the final standings would be decided by an 'unweighted points per game' formula if required with promotion and relegation between divisions being retained.

Bad days 'a great coaching opportunity' for Sridhar

Bad days 'a great coaching opportunity' for Sridhar

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Former India fielding coach R Sridhar reflected on the ups and downs of his seven-year tenure.

Football Focus: Bale will not leave Madrid, says agent

Football Focus: Bale will not leave Madrid, says agent

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Check out the Tests that ended on Day 2

Check out the Tests that ended on Day 2

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The last time India won a Test inside two days was in 2018, beating Afghanistan in Bengaluru.

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Indian-origin billionaire bros to pick stake in UK supermarket chain Asda

Indian-origin billionaire bros to pick stake in UK supermarket chain Asda

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Indian-origin billionaire brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa are set to acquire a majority stake in the leading UK supermarket chain Asda from its US owner Walmart after a $ 8.8-billion deal was struck as part of a consortium involving private equity firm TDR Capital.

PHOTOS: Pakistan edge Afghanistan to stay alive

PHOTOS: Pakistan edge Afghanistan to stay alive

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

All-rounder Imad Wasim's unbeaten 49 guided Pakistan to a thrilling three-wicket victory over minnows Afghanistan in Leeds on Saturday, maintaining their hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals.

Malan will offer us experience in top three: Root

Malan will offer us experience in top three: Root

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Wood's injury has created an opening for Saqib Mahmood's Test debut and Root did not rule that out.

Cheeky Rahane hits out at critics

Cheeky Rahane hits out at critics

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'I am happy people are talking about me -- I always believe people talk about important people. I am not too concerned about that. It is all about contribution for the team.'

Infosys Mangalore, Mysore buildings get platinum rating

Infosys Mangalore, Mysore buildings get platinum rating

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Infosys has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design India 'Platinum' rating by the Indian green building council for its Software Development Block 3 in Mangalore and SDB 6 in Mysore, the company in a statement said.

Plane flies over Edgbaston with 'Balochistan' protest banner

Plane flies over Edgbaston with 'Balochistan' protest banner

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Small aircrafts towing political messages continued to embarrass the host country after a plane with a message in support of Balochistan flew over the Edgbaston cricket stadium in Birmingham on Thursday.

Ton-up Rohit sets World Cup record

Ton-up Rohit sets World Cup record

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

With this, he went past former Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara's earlier record for most centuries in a single edition -- Sangakkara had scored four hundreds in the 2015 edition.

Major transfers by top Premier League clubs

Major transfers by top Premier League clubs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

List of major transfers in the top Premier League ahead of the 2019-20 season (all transfer fees as reported by British media):

ECB says new diversity plans to tackle 'uncomfortable truths'

ECB says new diversity plans to tackle 'uncomfortable truths'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The ECB said a range of new measures would focus on leadership, education and opportunity to address the under-representation of the BAME community in English cricket.

PHOTOS: England shoot out Sri Lanka for 91 after Bairstow century

PHOTOS: England shoot out Sri Lanka for 91 after Bairstow century

Rediff.com21 May 2016

England took charge of the first Test after James Anderson and Stuart Broad took nine wickets between them in favourable conditions for seam bowling to shoot out Sri Lanka for 91 after Jonny Bairstow's excellent knock at Headingley on Friday.

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.

Sri Lanka: Champs once; runners up twice

Sri Lanka: Champs once; runners up twice

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the Sri Lankan team from World Cups.

PIX: Man City survive Leicester rally; Spurs score

PIX: Man City survive Leicester rally; Spurs score

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Images from Sunday's Premier League action.

Football Extras: Interesting line-up in FA Cup quarter-finals

Football Extras: Interesting line-up in FA Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Liverpool miss chance to stretch lead; Tottenham held at Wolves

Liverpool miss chance to stretch lead; Tottenham held at Wolves

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Liverpool's hopes of opening up a menacing five-point lead at the top of the Premier League were scuppered in unlikely fashion as struggling West Bromwich Albion snatched a 1-1 draw at Anfield

Cricket Buzz: BCCI to continue with neutral curators in next Ranji season

Cricket Buzz: BCCI to continue with neutral curators in next Ranji season

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Encouraged by the positive feedback during the last domestic season, the BCCI will continue with neutral curators in the upcoming 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, a move that also scuttled the home state associations' habit of preparing pitches as per their wishes.

India vs New Zealand: Old Trafford air space shut

India vs New Zealand: Old Trafford air space shut

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The Old Trafford stadium has been made a 'No Fly Zone' for India's semifinal clash against New Zealand, in Manchester, on Tuesday.

Review: Avoid Baywatch if you are looking for logic!

Review: Avoid Baywatch if you are looking for logic!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

The story line of Baywatch is like a Hindi movie!

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The breakdown in communication between national selectors, led by chairman Chetan Sharma, and the team management comprising skipper Virat Kohli over Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's contentious selection, is not the first such instance in Indian cricket.

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Spurs Premier League match at Brighton postponed due to COVID-19

Man City move clear at the top as United held at Arsenal

Man City move clear at the top as United held at Arsenal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Manchester City beat bottom club Sheffield United 1-0 to move three points clear of Manchester United who were held to a goalless draw at Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.

Gayle creates history with second triple ton

Gayle creates history with second triple ton

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

West Indies opener Chris Gayle on Tuesday became the fourth batsman in Test history to score two triple hundreds, after slamming an entertaining 333 in the first Test against Sri Lanka, in Galle.

India approached to fix Hockey World League match vs Pakistan?

India approached to fix Hockey World League match vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Will ask England to probe India's fixing attempt charge: FIH The complaint was lodged with the FIH after Indian team manager Jugraj Singh asked HI to take up the matter seriously with the FIH in his post-tournament report.

PICS: Leicester march on, Chelsea end slump

PICS: Leicester march on, Chelsea end slump

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

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

Suresh Raina opens up about his second knee surgery

Suresh Raina opens up about his second knee surgery

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Raina will require at least six weeks of intense rehabilitation for recovery

Chelsea conduct to be probed

Chelsea conduct to be probed

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Leeds chairman Ken Bates reported Chelsea to the FA on August 2 over alleged illegal approaches to players.

Liverpool's Klopp wins LMA Manager of the Year award

Liverpool's Klopp wins LMA Manager of the Year award

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The German coach pipped Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa, Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth and last year's winner Chris Wilder of Sheffield United to the Alex Ferguson Trophy -- named after the former Manchester United manager.

Stats: Raina's all round performance; outstanding Jadeja

Stats: Raina's all round performance; outstanding Jadeja

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Statistical highlights of the fifth and final one-dayer between India and England in Leeds on Friday.

Counselling session for PG courses in sport

Counselling session for PG courses in sport

Rediff.com11 May 2010

The Carnegie Faculty of Sport and Education-Leeds Metropolitan University (UK) has organised an interviews and counselling session for admissions.

EPL Transfer round up: Liverpool extend skipper Henderson's contract

EPL Transfer round up: Liverpool extend skipper Henderson's contract

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Liverpool have extended captain Jordan Henderson's contract, the Premier League side said on Tuesday, putting an end to speculation over his future at the Merseyside club.

2nd Test, Day 2: England batsmen share load, keep Pakistan under pressure

2nd Test, Day 2: England batsmen share load, keep Pakistan under pressure

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

But nightwatchman Dominic Bess (40 not out) and Dawid Malan (27 not out) saw out the session to take England to 199 for three in reply to Pakistan's first-innings total of 174.

ICC to take action after fans clash at Pak-Afghan match

ICC to take action after fans clash at Pak-Afghan match

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Local media reported that the trouble started when a plane towing the message 'Justice for Balochistan' flew over the venue.

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Scotland's Clarke names uncapped trio in Euro squad.