Injured New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor will test his fitness ahead of next month's World Twenty20 tournament in India when he plays in an 'Island of Origin' match next week.
For all their improvement under Klopp, European champions Liverpool have not won at Old Trafford under the German
The long and short of this meeting was to mark Guinness World Records Day. The world's tallest and shortest men shook hands for the first time on Thursday.
The world junior champion beat GM Zhang Zhong of China for his fourth straight victory in the Sanjin Hotel Cup Grandmasters' tournament.
India lost 1-4 to Olympic champions Australia in their opening game of Azlan Shah hockey tournament.
Hold your breath as Rediff.com brings to you some of the picturesque places that the cyclists race through at the Tour.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
Indian IT companies may become more competitive in the UK because EU players would not be able to come to the UK very easily as they would now need visa and work permits
Olympic champions Australia turned on the heat and romped to a 4-0 victory over Argentina for their first win in two Pool A matches.
A row between India and the International Olympic Committee which has led to the suspension of the Asian nation from all Olympic activities is heading towards a possible resolution, the IOC said.
The defending champions beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0 to move to fourth place in the Premier League.
Virat Kohli held centrestage with a delightful unbeaten 85 after a collective bowling effort as India cruised to an easy six-wicket victory over New Zealand taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series in Dharamsala on Sunday. After bowling out New Zealand for 190 in 43.5 overs, India reached the target in a mere 33.1 overs in a match that turned out to be thoroughly one-sided.
Tiger Woods cruised to his 12th major title with a five-shot victory at the Wanamaker Trophy
Amit from Belgaum, Karnataka shares his weight loss journey.
A film that could have been a genre breaking masterpiece, Dracula Untold in its present form would be a more honest work of art if it were titled Dracula Unfortunately, says Paloma Sharma.
You don't have to be a Star Wars nerd to enjoy its poignant pursuit of virtue, feels Sukanya Verma.
The United States set a world record of three minutes and 50.40 seconds in the women's 4x100m medley relay final at the world championships on Sunday.
News of all that transpired on and off the football field.
New Zealand and Bangladesh enter their final group match of the ICC Champions Trophy, in Cardiff, on Friday, with the knowledge that even a win may not be enough to see either of them into the semi-finals.
A new study examines the the link between asthma and infertility.
The Manchester United defender will not travel to the United States for the two-match tour.
Bangladesh shocked New Zealand by five wickets to keep their hopes alive of making it to the semi-finals at the ICC Champions Trophy in Cardiff, on Friday.
Wayne Rooney may not start Manchester United's Europa League match against Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk for his own protection as he is struggling with a back injury, manager Jose Mourinho said on Wednesday.
Pakistan opener Sarfraz Ahmed''s belligerent 76 not out secured a comprehensive seven-wicket victory against New Zealand in the first Twenty20 International in Dubai on Thursday.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal gave himself a pat on the back on Thursday for having the "guts" to give teenage striker Marcus Rashford his break in the side.
The world junior champion beat Grandmaster Luke McShane of England for his third straight win in the Sanjin Hotel Cup Grandmasters tournament.
P Harikrishna outplayed Woman Grandmaster Zhao Xue of China in the second round
Captain Paul Pogba produced an outstanding performance garnished by two goals to help Manchester United to a resounding 3-0 win at Swiss debutants Young Boys Bern in their Champions League Group H opener on Wednesday.
A formidable Indian cricket team is likely to revel in home conditions, as they prepare to host and dominate New Zealand in the first Test in Kanpur, from Thursday, heralding the beginning of a long 13-match home season.
Wales were adjudged winners as the final day was washed out on the Algarve
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has blamed his side's famed batting line-up for the shocking loss to New Zealand in their opening match of the ICC World T20, saying they erred in "shot selection".
Indian GM Sasikiran beat Yannick Pelletier to go to the top after the sixth round in the Biel International chess festival.
GM Alexander Morozevich of Russia, with 3.5 points from first five games, leads after the fifth round of the Grandmaster section in the Biel International Chess Festival.
