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League Cup: Watford only EPL side dumped out by Bristol City

League Cup: Watford only EPL side dumped out by Bristol City

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Goals from Freddie Hinds, Bobby Reid and Niclas Eliasson put the visitors through to the third round. Watford finished with 10 men after Jose Holebas was sent off.

Cook surpasses Gooch, becomes England's highest Test run-scorer

Cook surpasses Gooch, becomes England's highest Test run-scorer

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Alastair Cook is now England's leading Test match run-scorer.

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.

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.

'Lack of Black players in county cricket not good enough'

'Lack of Black players in county cricket not good enough'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Only three Black players have made their England debut since 2000 - the most recent being Jofra Archer who is in England's squad to face the West Indies this week in the first test.

India's World Cup team to be picked on April 15

India's World Cup team to be picked on April 15

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

India's 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup will be selected on April 15 in Mumbai.

Why Sri Lanka match is crucial for India

Why Sri Lanka match is crucial for India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

India would be desperate for the likes of Mahendra Singh Dhoni to find some form ahead of the semi-final when they take on Sri Lanka in their last preliminary World Cup clash, in Leeds, on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Rohit's century helps India take control on Day 3

PHOTOS: Rohit's century helps India take control on Day 3

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between England and India, at The Oval, on Saturday.

Manchester United to meet MK Dons in League Cup 2nd round

Manchester United to meet MK Dons in League Cup 2nd round

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Manchester United will travel to third-tier MK Dons in the Capital One Cup second round following the draw on Wednesday, the first time they have been involved at this stage of the competition for 19 years.

A Match of Many Records

A Match of Many Records

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The first One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka witnessed important milestones being set and new records being made.

This is the world's TALLEST GREEN building

This is the world's TALLEST GREEN building

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

The 1,666 foot tall building has received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council.

Former QPR defender Carlisle fighting for life

Former QPR defender Carlisle fighting for life

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Former Queens Park Rangers defender and former Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious road accident, the Mail Online reported on Monday.

EPL: Keeper Alisson heads Liverpool to last-gasp victory

EPL: Keeper Alisson heads Liverpool to last-gasp victory

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker scored a stunning header in the fifth minute of stoppage-time as Liverpool snatched a 2-1 victory at the death against relegated West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Sunday.

Football Focus: Former England WC winner Jack Charlton dies

Football Focus: Former England WC winner Jack Charlton dies

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin was among the first to tweet his reaction.

Zaman smashes double ton as Pakistan crush Zimbabwe

Zaman smashes double ton as Pakistan crush Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Opening batsman Fakhar Zaman became Pakistan's first double centurion in one-day internationals, when he smashed 210 off 156 deliveries against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo on Friday.

Stokes' success mantra: 'I am never happy with where I am as player'

Stokes' success mantra: 'I am never happy with where I am as player'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

In the form of his life for the past few years, the 29-year-old all-rounder already has 7000 plus runs and more than 270 wickets across formats and finds his name mentioned alongside the likes of Ian Botham and Andrew Flintoff.

Amazing campus of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Amazing campus of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation campus in Seattle, Washington has secured LEED-NC Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council.

Sports Shorts: Chitra Magimairaj wins World women's senior snooker

Sports Shorts: Chitra Magimairaj wins World women's senior snooker

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Chitra Magimairaj made light of an early exit from the World Snooker Championships to pocket the Senior snooker title onn her first appearance in the event, in Leeds, on Tuesday.

League Cup: Manchester City scrape past Wolves in shoot-out

League Cup: Manchester City scrape past Wolves in shoot-out

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

A summary of Tuesday's League Cup matches.

Roy's ton steers England to ODI series win over Pakistan

Roy's ton steers England to ODI series win over Pakistan

Rediff.com18 May 2019

England's Jason Roy hit a superb century and Ben Stokes carried them home as they beat Pakistan by three wickets at Trent Bridge on Friday, surviving a middle-order wobble to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.

$4m prize for 2019 World Cup winners!

$4m prize for 2019 World Cup winners!

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Runners-up to get $ 2 million, incentives for winning each of the 45 league matches.

Stokes joins Northern Superchargers in first draft for The Hundred

Stokes joins Northern Superchargers in first draft for The Hundred

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The new 100-ball format tournament was launched on Thursday, with eight new city-based teams officially named and the first batch of players allocated, including England's red-ball contracted players.

Penpix of England's World Cup squad

Penpix of England's World Cup squad

Rediff.com26 May 2006

England squad for the World Cup finals in Germany comprises the following 23 players:

Sri Lanka paceman Eranga reported for suspect action

Sri Lanka paceman Eranga reported for suspect action

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Sri Lanka fast bowler Shaminda Eranga has been reported for a suspect action during the second Test defeat against England in Durham, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

Watford promoted to Premier League

Watford promoted to Premier League

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Watford won promotion to the Premier League when they beat Leeds United 3-0 in the playoff final

Planes carrying political messages fly over Headingley

Planes carrying political messages fly over Headingley

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The Sri Lankan innings was into its first hour when the plane moved over the stadium with the message.

Factbox: Former England spin bowler Graeme Swann

Factbox: Former England spin bowler Graeme Swann

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

England spinner Graeme Swann announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket on Sunday midway through the five-match Ashes series, which Australia hold an unassailable 3-0 lead in.

Blair hands on over Olympic bid

Blair hands on over Olympic bid

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

Tony Blair's apparent suggestion that he'll spank his monkey while watching the ladies volleyball should do wonders for London's Olympic bid.

What Rahul must do to consistently contribute with the bat

What Rahul must do to consistently contribute with the bat

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Rahul needs to quickly adapt to different England conditions in order to consistently contribute with the bat for the national team in the ongoing World Cup.

Incredible images from the week gone by

Incredible images from the week gone by

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Here's a recap of all the events that shaped the world from the previous week.

No margin for error as Pakistan face Afghanistan

No margin for error as Pakistan face Afghanistan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

A couple of losses for hosts England has only brightened the 1992 winners' prospects of a semi-final berth.

Shai proud to breathe fresh Hope into Windies cricket

Shai proud to breathe fresh Hope into Windies cricket

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

After being widely condemned for their lame capitulation at Edgbaston in the first Test, suggesting a once-dominant team had hit rock bottom, this unlikely comeback was a stirring response.

Dubai now home to world's most sustainable building

Dubai now home to world's most sustainable building

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

After constructing the world's tallest tower, Dubai has now earned the distinction of having the "most sustainable" commercial building in the world - The Change Initiative (TCI).

Barnet and Oldham are toast of FA Cup after shock wins

Barnet and Oldham are toast of FA Cup after shock wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Oldham Athletic and Barnet provided some old-fashioned FA Cup magic with shock victories against much more illustrious opponents but English champions Manchester City proved ruthless as they scored seven times in the third round on Sunday.

Hunter claims IAAF cover-up deal

Hunter claims IAAF cover-up deal

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

Former world shot put champion CJ Hunter has claimed the IAAF tried to make him cover up a positive drugs test before the 2000 Olympics.

Ex-England and United defender Ferdinand retires

Ex-England and United defender Ferdinand retires

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand announced his retirement from football on Saturday after being released by Queens Park Rangers.

Sehwag, Muralitharan to lead MCC sides in Middle East

Sehwag, Muralitharan to lead MCC sides in Middle East

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Out-of-favour India batsman Virender Sehwag and Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan will lead two MCC sides in a series of matches in the Middle East to help launch the new county season.

PIX: Team India sets out for World Cup glory

PIX: Team India sets out for World Cup glory

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Two-time champions India begin their World Cup campaign against South Africa in Southampton on June 5.

Villeneuve eyes McLaren role

Villeneuve eyes McLaren role

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

Jacques Villeneuve has approached McLaren with a view to becoming a test driver after losing his seat at BAR.