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England recall Rashford for FIFA World Cup

England recall Rashford for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

England begin their World Cup group campaign against Iran on November 21.

CWG Squash: Ghosal wins historic bronze in singles

CWG Squash: Ghosal wins historic bronze in singles

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Saurav Ghosal created history on Wednesday as he won India's first-ever singles medal in squash at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

'Fearless but flexible': India's mantra for New Zealand series

'Fearless but flexible': India's mantra for New Zealand series

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

India will play fearless cricket in the limited-overs series in New Zealand while remaining tactically flexible, coach VVS Laxman said on Thursday.

No Williamson, Southee; Santner to captain NZ in India T20s

No Williamson, Southee; Santner to captain NZ in India T20s

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Veteran all-rounder Mitchell Santner will captain the New Zealand side for the three-match T20I series against India.

United's Rashford returns to full training after shoulder operation

United's Rashford returns to full training after shoulder operation

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford returned to full training after a recent shoulder operation and should be available after the international break, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said.

EPL: Rashford scores again as Man United win at Leeds

EPL: Rashford scores again as Man United win at Leeds

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho earned Manchester United a hard-fought 2-0 win

English county: Saini shines for Kent on rain-affected Day 1

English county: Saini shines for Kent on rain-affected Day 1

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

India pacer Navdeep Saini returned with figures of 3/45 to put his county side Kent in a commanding position against Lancashire on the rain-affected first day in Manchester.

Zimbabwe recall Taylor for Pakistan Test series

Zimbabwe recall Taylor for Pakistan Test series

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The first Test will start on Thursday, with the second scheduled for May 7-11 at the same venue.

CWG Swimming: Page, Rawat enter 1500m freestyle final

CWG Swimming: Page, Rawat enter 1500m freestyle final

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The top eight swimmers from the two heats made it to the final.

PIX: India cruise to ODI series win vs Zimbabwe

PIX: India cruise to ODI series win vs Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Seamer Shardul Thakur took 3/38 as India completed a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe to claim victory in their three-match One-Day International series with a game to spare at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

SEE: England players celebrate singing Neil Diamond classic!

SEE: England players celebrate singing Neil Diamond classic!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Harry Kane and his England lions were ecstatic, and as Neil Diamond's classic 'Sweet Caroline' played on the loudspeaker, they crooned along in celebration.

T20 WC: Big upset! Zimbabwe STUN Pakistan

T20 WC: Big upset! Zimbabwe STUN Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Zimbabwe shocked Pakistan by one run in a thrilling T20 World Cup Super 12 match at Perth Stadium, in Perth, on Thursday.

Seven Indian sailors held captive by Houthis in Yemen among 14 released

Seven Indian sailors held captive by Houthis in Yemen among 14 released

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Seven Indian sailors were among 14 foreigners released on Sunday from the Houthi-controlled Yemeni capital of Sanaa, Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said.

PIX: Manchester United win League Cup for first trophy in six years

PIX: Manchester United win League Cup for first trophy in six years

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Manchester United crushed Newcastle United's hopes of a claiming a first domestic trophy for nearly 70 years with a clinical 2-0 victory in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.

PIX: Root shines before New Zealand collapse on Day 2

PIX: Root shines before New Zealand collapse on Day 2

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

An unbeaten Joe Root century and a bowling masterclass by James Anderson put England in complete control of the second Test on Saturday.

Who will win the battle of explosive pace?

Who will win the battle of explosive pace?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Both players have been timed among the fastest in the game, with top speeds of around 36.5kpm (22.6 mph), but it is how quickly they get there that makes them different.

EPL PIX: Leaders Arsenal held, Man United win again

EPL PIX: Leaders Arsenal held, Man United win again

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

When Messi Met Ed Sheeran

When Messi Met Ed Sheeran

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Lionel Messi met singer Ed Sheeran on Tuesday after the Champions League match in Paris between PSG and Manchester City.

Man United lose to Leicester to hand title to Man City

Man United lose to Leicester to hand title to Man City

Rediff.com12 May 2021

A weakened Manchester United were beaten 2-1 at home by Leicester City on Tuesday, ending Manchester City's wait to be crowned Premier League champions.

The big surprise in India women's team for CWG

The big surprise in India women's team for CWG

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Wicketkeeper Taniya Bhatia, who has an unimpressive strike rate of under 100 in the T20 format, was on Monday named in the Indian women's squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Daria Saville says can't go back to Russia, the country of her birth

Daria Saville says can't go back to Russia, the country of her birth

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Saville, whose parents live in Moscow, represented Russia in tennis until emigrating to Australia seven years ago.

French Open: Sharan-Delbonis lose in doubles 1st round

French Open: Sharan-Delbonis lose in doubles 1st round

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

India's Divij Sharan and his Argentine partner Federico Delbonis crashed out of the French Open after suffering a narrow defeat against Australian duo of Matt Reid and Alex de Minaur.

PIX: Manchester Utd, PSV Eindhoven seal Europa knock-out spots

PIX: Manchester Utd, PSV Eindhoven seal Europa knock-out spots

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his return to the starting line-up as Manchester United sealed a place in the Europa League knock-out rounds with a 3-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Teenager Bellingham proves his class!

Teenager Bellingham proves his class!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Jude Bellingham has become one of the most sought-after signatures in football

FIFA WC: Saka takes double the spoils in England's win

FIFA WC: Saka takes double the spoils in England's win

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

We haven't played the best coming into the tournament. There was a lot of talk and speculation about our form but we showed everyone how much quality we have and what we can do," said Saka, whose last major tournament ended with him missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 final shootout.

PIX: Nicholls dismissal may be most freakish ever

PIX: Nicholls dismissal may be most freakish ever

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

"It's not something you see too often," NZ batting coach Luke Ronchi said after stumps of Nicholls' dismissal.

Electric England set sights on semis after Ukraine drubbing

Electric England set sights on semis after Ukraine drubbing

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Striker Harry Kane netted a brace and Maguire and Jordan Henderson both headed home from set pieces to deliver England to their second straight semi-final at a major tournament after they reached the last four of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

KL Rahul to lead Team India in Zimbabwe

KL Rahul to lead Team India in Zimbabwe

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

BCCI Medical Team has assessed KL Rahul and cleared him to play in the upcoming three-match ODI series in Zimbabwe.

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on Sunday, July 25

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on Sunday, July 25

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and MC Mary Kom will headline the action for India at the Tokyo Olympic Games on Sunday.

CWG: Tulika wins silver in women's 78kg judo event

CWG: Tulika wins silver in women's 78kg judo event

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

India's judoka Tulika Maan gave her all but came up short against Scotland's Sarah Adlington in the final to settle for a silver medal in the women's 78kg category in the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday.

Olympics: Mary Kom in pre-quarters; Manish bows out

Olympics: Mary Kom in pre-quarters; Manish bows out

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Six-time World champion M C Mary Kom (51kg) powered into the Olympics' pre-quarterfinals after a superb tactical victory over Dominican Republic's Miguelina Hernandez Garcia.

NBA round-up: Warriors withstand Embiid's 46-point game

NBA round-up: Warriors withstand Embiid's 46-point game

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Klay Thompson chipped in with 21 points for the Warriors, who won their third straight overall and ninth in a row at home to maintain their No. 6 position in the Western Conference playoff race.

Bopanna-Koolhof in Qatar Open final

Bopanna-Koolhof in Qatar Open final

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

India's Rohan Bopanna and Wesley Koolhof of the Netherlands progressed to the men's doubles final at the US $1,465,260 Qatar Open after a straight-games' win over second seeds Henri Kontinen and Franko Skugor, in Doha, on Friday. The Indo-Dutch combination will meet the unseeded British-Mexican duo of Luke Bambridge and Santiago Gonzalez in the summit clash on Saturday.

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo makes history; Kane becomes England's top scorer

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo makes history; Kane becomes England's top scorer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo tucked away a penalty and slammed home a free kick as he set a new record for the most international caps

Merry X'mas: 125-yr-old Srinagar church reopens after 30 yrs

Merry X'mas: 125-yr-old Srinagar church reopens after 30 yrs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The Church located near the Chest Diseases Hospital on the foothills of the Shankaracharya hillock in Dalgate area of the city here will officially be thrown open for the public on Thursday, but the prayer was held on Wednesday, officials said.

Zimbabwe start their T20 WC campaign with win against Ireland

Zimbabwe start their T20 WC campaign with win against Ireland

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Sikandar Raza powered Zimbabwe to a 31-run win over Ireland

Europa PIX: Sevilla stun Man Utd; Roma, Juve progress

Europa PIX: Sevilla stun Man Utd; Roma, Juve progress

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Europa League kings Sevilla breezed past Manchester United into the semi-finals of their favourite competition as Youssef En Nesyri scored twice

Serena in the broadcast booth? The ball is in her court...

Serena in the broadcast booth? The ball is in her court...

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Serena Williams could easily walk off the court and into the broadcast booth if she wants to, pocketing a handsome paycheck and boosting ratings for a sport that is losing star power, those in the business say.

EPL PIX: Arsenal send title warning; City crush Liverpool

EPL PIX: Arsenal send title warning; City crush Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Beckham, Boris, Cruise at Euro final

Beckham, Boris, Cruise at Euro final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

British royalty were among the 60,000 spectators at Wembley.