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Dwayne Johnson welcomes Priyanka to Baywatch cast

Dwayne Johnson welcomes Priyanka to Baywatch cast

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The actress-singer will start shooting for her first Hollywood film from next week.

Schumacher scorns his team

Schumacher scorns his team

Rediff.com2 Oct 2003

Ralf Schumacher slammed his own Williams-BMW team yesterday, accusing them of costing him a chance of victory in Sunday's US grand prix.

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.

Pro-Khalistan protestors arrested at Old Trafford stadium

Pro-Khalistan protestors arrested at Old Trafford stadium

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Greater Manchester Police said two of the men were arrested for causing disruption. They were later released.

Sri Lanka's Chameera out of England tour with injury

Sri Lanka's Chameera out of England tour with injury

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Sri Lankan paceman Dushmantha Chameera will return home from England with a lower back injury, his country's cricket board announced on Tuesday, compounding the team's woes on the tour.

Afghan captain Naib calls for calm after fan clashes

Afghan captain Naib calls for calm after fan clashes

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

'To all the audiences watching these kinds of matches, this is only a cricket game. Just watch the cricket game. It's a sport'.

Ferguson's best and worst signings at Manchester United

Ferguson's best and worst signings at Manchester United

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Alex Ferguson was a keen promoter of home-grown talent but his incredible collection of silverware would not have been possible without some stunning transfer coups for Manchester United. Here are some of the best and worst Ferguson signings.

Why Indian umpires face a huge challenge post COVID-19

Why Indian umpires face a huge challenge post COVID-19

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Lack of experience, especially in Tests, will pose a "huge challenge" for Indian umpires when they get down to officiate in the post coronavirus world, believe current and former officials. The ICC Cricket Committee on Monday recommended the appointment of local match officials (umpires and match referees) in the short-term to avoid international travel in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Whatever we learnt from this series, it will be useful for 2019 World Cup'

'Whatever we learnt from this series, it will be useful for 2019 World Cup'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

India pacer Shardul Thakur stated it is never easy to come off the bench and perform straight away in high-pressure games, and he too felt the heat in the series-deciding third and final ODI against England in Leeds.

Rain washes out first England-Australia ODI

Rain washes out first England-Australia ODI

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Rain washed out the first of five one-day internationals between England and Australia at Headingley in Leeds on Friday.

Injuries are a sportsmen's worst nightmare: Pietersen

Injuries are a sportsmen's worst nightmare: Pietersen

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Kevin Pietersen admitted he had made mistakes over the incident that saw him dropped by England on disciplinary grounds last season before he returned to the side.

Quick turnaround may see Smith miss third Ashes Test

Quick turnaround may see Smith miss third Ashes Test

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Smith, however, had developed symptoms overnight and after further testing on Sunday, which is part of the process, Saw ruled him out of the fifth day.

Neville fears early exit for United

Neville fears early exit for United

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

Soccer player to quit game after revealing he is gay

Soccer player to quit game after revealing he is gay

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

United States international Robbie Rogers has said it is 'impossible' to remain in soccer after publicly declaring your homosexuality.

Viduka's exit will leave sour taste

Viduka's exit will leave sour taste

Rediff.com14 May 2004

His reported wages of 65,000 pounds ($115,300) a week make Viduka a soft target for those Leeds fans shocked by the incredible decline of the club.

Shaw, Iyer and Kishan power India 'A' to big win

Shaw, Iyer and Kishan power India 'A' to big win

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

India 'A' began their UK tour on a promising note, thrashing England Cricket Board XI by 125 runs following half centuries from captain Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw and Ishan Kishan.

No complacency on World Cup security: ICC

No complacency on World Cup security: ICC

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

International Cricket Council's chief executive David Richardson said security will remain an 'absolute priority' going into the World Cup.

Now, smartphone app to help lose weight

Now, smartphone app to help lose weight

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

The study is the first to evaluate a smartphone app as the sole method for monitoring weight loss, with researchers at the University of Leeds creating My Meal Mate to trial against similar products for monitoring food intake, an on-line food diary and the traditional paper version.

Row over Kewell transfer

Row over Kewell transfer

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

The move to Liverpool was soured by a furious row between his former club and the player's agent over the five million pounds ($8.16 million) fee

Swann takes four to bowl England towards victory

Swann takes four to bowl England towards victory

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Set an improbable 468 to win at Headingley, New Zealand limped to 158 for six at close on Day 4 of the second and final Test.

'The broadest bat in the world'

'The broadest bat in the world'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

K N Prabhu, the doyen of cricket writers, salutes Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago today, March 6, 1971.

FA Cup: Chelsea thump Brentford, Aguero double lifts City

FA Cup: Chelsea thump Brentford, Aguero double lifts City

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

The Premier League's big-hitters restored some normality to the FA Cup on Sunday with holders Chelsea crushing third tier Brentford 4-0 in a fourth round replay while Manchester City also dismissed Leeds United 4-0 in a fifth round tie.

Lankan pacer Eranga suspended for illegal bowling action

Lankan pacer Eranga suspended for illegal bowling action

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Sri Lankan fast bowler Shaminda Eranga has been suspended for bowling in international cricket with immediate effect by the International Cricket Council ( ICC) after an independent assessment found his bowling action to be 'illegal'. Eranga underwent assessment at the National Cricket Performance Centre in Loughborough, where all his deliveries exceeded the 15 degrees level of tolerance permitted under the regulations.

Arsenal, Man U rally to victory

Arsenal, Man U rally to victory

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

The former beat Leeds United 4-1 while Manchester United got the better of Aston Villa 2-1 in the third round of the FA Cup.

PIX: Windies win but Gayle fails in World Cup swansong

PIX: Windies win but Gayle fails in World Cup swansong

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

West Indies won the battle of the ICC World Cup's basement dwellers, beating Afghanistan by 23 runs in their final group match at Headingley on Thursday.

Pankaj Advani wins his seventh World billiards crown

Pankaj Advani wins his seventh World billiards crown

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani proved his class once again as he notched up his seventh World Billiards Championship title after comprehensively beating defending champion and seasoned Englishman Mike Russell in the final in Leeds.

World Billiards: Advani, Sethi continue great form

World Billiards: Advani, Sethi continue great form

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Seven-time World champion Pankaj Advani, veteran Geet Sethi and Dhruv Sitwala continued their unbeaten run in the Time Format after outplaying their rivals in the World Billiards Championships in Leeds on Sunday.

FA to investigate attack on 'keeper Kirkland

FA to investigate attack on 'keeper Kirkland

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

The FA is to investigate the incident in which Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was attacked during a match by an opposing fan, English soccer's ruling body said on Saturday.

Some good news for Team India amidst the ruins...

Some good news for Team India amidst the ruins...

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The beleaguered Indian team on Tuesday received a boost with pacer Jasprit Bumrah being declared fit and available for selection for the third Test against England starting in Nottingham on Saturday.

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