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Ryder Cup: US stretch lead to 10-6 at Medinah

Ryder Cup: US stretch lead to 10-6 at Medinah

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

Though Tiger Woods lost for a third time this week, the United States tightened their grip on the 39th Ryder Cup by taking a commanding 10-6 lead over holders Europe at Medinah Country Club on Saturday.

Wright sets up easy victory for England

Wright sets up easy victory for England

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Luke Wright blasted 76 off 43 balls as England kept alive their title defence with a six-wicket victory against New Zealand in a World Twenty20 Super Eight match on Saturday.

Clinical England thrash Afghanistan by 116 runs

Clinical England thrash Afghanistan by 116 runs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Defending champions England started their campaign in style, thrashing Afghanistan by 116 runs in a group league match of the ICC World Twenty20 in Colombo on Friday.

Solskjaer encouraged by Pogba performance; Keane half-time rant

Solskjaer encouraged by Pogba performance; Keane half-time rant

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Manchester United's Paul Pogba is desperate to make up for lost time after his long injury absence, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said after the France midfielder impressed in Friday's 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.

New Zealand recall fit-again trio for Champions Trophy

New Zealand recall fit-again trio for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

McClenaghan and Milne last featured in the 50-over format for New Zealand in early 2016 and missed a majority of last year's fixtures through injuries.

PIX: United put one foot in Europa semis; Arsenal held

PIX: United put one foot in Europa semis; Arsenal held

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

Woman says IPL player tried to kiss her

Woman says IPL player tried to kiss her

Rediff.com18 May 2012

The US citizen, who was allegedly molested by IPL Royal Challengers Bangalore cricketer Luke Pomersbach, on Friday, alleged that the player tried to kiss her and punched her fiance several times after they refused to have a drink with him.

How playing IPL could help the Kiwis in the ODI series

How playing IPL could help the Kiwis in the ODI series

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

'These days you don't really go into a series not knowing anything about a player'

African rivalry set to dominate Mumbai Marathon

African rivalry set to dominate Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

African athletes are expected to continue their dominance with runners from Kenya and Ethiopia likely to battle it out for top honours from among 2475 participants at the 9th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

Oosthuizen leads Masters, Woods four back

Oosthuizen leads Masters, Woods four back

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Former British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen grabbed an early one-shot lead on a day of high drama and tumultuous swings of fortune in the opening round of the Masters on Thursday.

World Cup Qualifiers: Penalty earns Australia 1-1 draw

World Cup Qualifiers: Penalty earns Australia 1-1 draw

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Luke Wilkshire scored a controversial second-half penalty to help Australia earn a 1-1 draw in a dramatic World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday.

Australia edge past Netherlands

Australia edge past Netherlands

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Images from the two semi-final encounters of the 12th World Cup Hockey in New Delhi on Thursday.

Pomersbach 'relieved' to get bail

Pomersbach 'relieved' to get bail

Rediff.com19 May 2012

Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach, who has been accused of molesting an American woman and assaulting her fiance, on Saturday, said that he was 'very relieved' to have been granted bail and has full faith in the judicial system in India.

144 players up for grabs in IPL V auction

144 players up for grabs in IPL V auction

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

As many as 144 players, including Indian Test batsman VVS Laxman, pacer S Sreesanth and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, will go under the hammer at the players' auction for the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League in Bangalore on February 4.

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The board has formulated new sports guidelines for schools mandating them to have a daily sports period for class 9 to 12 so as to prevent students from having a sedentary lifestyle and turning into couch potatoes.

3 Indian boxers in Junior World C'ships QF

3 Indian boxers in Junior World C'ships QF

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Indian pugilists Lalitha Prasad Polipalli (48kg), Manish Kaushik (52kg) and Sandeep Kumar (57kg) continued their winning run, reaching the quarter-finals in the second AIBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Monday.

New Zealand open World Cup with big win over Sri Lanka

New Zealand open World Cup with big win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Brendon McCullum gave the cricket World Cup an explosive opening, scoring a blazing 65, as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 98 runs on Saturday.

New Zealand axe Guptill for Pakistan Tests

New Zealand axe Guptill for Pakistan Tests

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

New Zealand opening batsman Martin Guptill has been dropped for the Test series against Pakistan and the uncapped Jeet Raval is poised to make his debut.

EPL PIX: Ronaldo nets twice on second United debut

EPL PIX: Ronaldo nets twice on second United debut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday.

When Marsh kicked the bottle to save career

When Marsh kicked the bottle to save career

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Injuries are not the only factor that have hampered Shaun Marsh in a rollercoaster career so far, the opener also battled drinking problems before the slide of a fellow player, Luke Pomersbach, prompted him to mend his ways.

Soccer Extras: Barca's Rakitic unmoved by transfer rumours

Soccer Extras: Barca's Rakitic unmoved by transfer rumours

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

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

Anand finishes joint fifth in London Classic

Anand finishes joint fifth in London Classic

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

World champion Viswanathan Anand finished the London Classic with an easy draw as black against Luke McShane of England, signing joint fifth in the overall standings of the nine-player round-robin tournament that concluded in London.

Southgate says Premier League's early start has taken toll on players

Southgate says Premier League's early start has taken toll on players

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The English top flight was the earliest of the major European leagues to start this season, kicking off on Aug. 10, a week before Spain's La Liga and Italy's Serie A and a fortnight ahead of Germany's Bundesliga.

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Images and summary of all the World Cup 2022 qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Milne, Elliott in New Zealand World Cup squad

Milne, Elliott in New Zealand World Cup squad

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Fast bowler Adam Milne won the battle for the final pace bowling spot in New Zealand's cricket World Cup squad named on Thursday.

Why Sleep is Important for Fat Loss

Why Sleep is Important for Fat Loss

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

You may eat great food, exercise enough and yet not lose fat because you are sleep-deprived. Most of the magic takes place when you sleep well.

Rashid, Buttler, Root... This New-look England team an outstanding bunch!

Rashid, Buttler, Root... This New-look England team an outstanding bunch!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

England captain Eoin Morgan insisted that although they produced an aggressive brand of cricket, the real test would be to find consistency.

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.

PHOTOS: Man United survive scare; Chelsea win 7-1

PHOTOS: Man United survive scare; Chelsea win 7-1

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Manchester United's current malaise was laid bare as they struggled past third-tier Rochdale 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup third round.

London Classic: Anand draws with Carlsen; joint 3rd

London Classic: Anand draws with Carlsen; joint 3rd

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

World Champion Viswanathan Anand played out another draw, signing peace with Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the eighth and penultimate round of London Chess Classic.

McIlroy leaves Donald standing after birdie blitz

McIlroy leaves Donald standing after birdie blitz

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

A swashbuckling finish yielding five birdies in six holes catapulted Rory McIlroy up the Dubai World Championship leaderboard on Thursday as he seized the early initiative in his money-list battle with Luke Donald.

McIlroy is more talented than Woods: Donald

McIlroy is more talented than Woods: Donald

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Rory McIlroy is a more talented golfer than 14-times major winner Tiger Woods, said World No. 1 Luke Donald on the eve of his Dubai World Championship showdown with the young Northern Irishman.

New Zealand tour of India: Fit-again Neesham returns

New Zealand tour of India: Fit-again Neesham returns

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

All-rounder James Neesham has returned to the New Zealand Test squad for their three-Test tour of India.

Beckham drives Galaxy past Bulls to Western final

Beckham drives Galaxy past Bulls to Western final

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

David Beckham had a hand in both goals as the L.A Galaxy beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Thursday to book a place in Major League Soccer's Western Conference final, where they will face Real Salt Lake.

England rest Ashes stars for Australia ODIs, Morgan named captain

England rest Ashes stars for Australia ODIs, Morgan named captain

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

England have rested Alastair Cook, James Anderson, Ian Bell, Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann for the five-match One-Day International series against Australia next month.

Australia-bound New Zealand relying on all-rounders

Australia-bound New Zealand relying on all-rounders

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

'A lot of our recent success has been based on the value of our number six batsman bowling some overs and we're comfortable continuing in that vein'

How to look hot in the freezing cold

How to look hot in the freezing cold

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Top winter looks straight off the runway, to keep you warm and stylish.

Take a look at these STUNNING car factories!

Take a look at these STUNNING car factories!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

These photographs are sure to take your breath away!

McIlroy is golf's new World No 1

McIlroy is golf's new World No 1

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Britain's Rory McIlroy held off a last-day charge from Tiger Woods to win the Honda Classic on Sunday and take over as golf's New World No 1.

How WikiLeaks learnt US army's secrets

How WikiLeaks learnt US army's secrets

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

A book has claimed that the United States army personnel, who has been accused of downloading and passing thousands of secret documents to WikiLeaks, was able to copy them due to a lapse in security. Specialist Bradley Manning, 23, who downloaded the material in Iraq, had 'unrestricted access' to millions of classified documents 'with virtually no supervision or safeguards', revealed extracts from the book.