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Qatar reach Asian Cup final despite sandal-throwing UAE fans

Qatar reach Asian Cup final despite sandal-throwing UAE fans

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Boualem Khoukhi's early strike and an eighth goal of the tournament from striker Almoez Ali gave Qatar a 2-0 halftime lead with Hassan Al-Haydos and Hamid Ismail completing the rout in the last 10 minutes.

COA chief Rai non-committal on India's participation in Champions Trophy

COA chief Rai non-committal on India's participation in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrator chief Vinod Rai was non-committal on being asked whether the COA will ask Team India to participate or allow them to boycott the ICC Champions Trophy, starting in the United Kingdom, on June 1.

Indian hockey team revolts again

Indian hockey team revolts again

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

The disgruntled national hockey players on Monday continued their indefinite boycott of the World Cup preparatory camp to protest the non-payment of their dues and incentives.

'Spoilt brat' Rashid's recall prompts Yorkshire criticism

'Spoilt brat' Rashid's recall prompts Yorkshire criticism

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Rashid signed a white-ball only contract with his county Yorkshire in February but said he 'was not finished' with the longest format of the game.

Bangladesh record historic series win

Bangladesh record historic series win

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Bangladesh claimed their first overseas Test series win when Shakib Al Hasan's fine all-round performance guided them to a four-wicket victory over West Indies in Grenada on Monday. Al Hasan, acting skipper in the Test, struck a majestic unbeaten 96 from 97 balls and Bangladesh, after an early scare, comfortably surpassed the target of 215 with a day to spare.

Moment of reckoning as glory awaits England, Kiwis

Moment of reckoning as glory awaits England, Kiwis

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

England's sporting global ambitions have never been fully realised since Sir Alf Ramsey's team won the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Whether it is Gary Linekar or Hary Kane, the 'Cup' that they desperately want never came home during the last five and half decades.

Will Oz pace spearhead Starc regain his rhythm for Champions Trophy?

Will Oz pace spearhead Starc regain his rhythm for Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Refreshed Australia pace spearhead is confident of regaining his rhythm quickly for the Champions Trophy after being sidelined nearly three months with a foot injury.

Toure meets FIFA official over racism claim

Toure meets FIFA official over racism claim

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure met a top official with soccer's governing body on Sunday to discuss allegations that he was the victim of racial abuse from fans during a match in Russia in midweek.

European clubs give boost to football in Asia

European clubs give boost to football in Asia

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Visits by major English and European clubs to Asia are helping to boost the game in the region.

Soccer Extras: Twitter to meet United over Pogba racist abuse

Soccer Extras: Twitter to meet United over Pogba racist abuse

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

ICC won't force teams to play Champions Trophy

ICC won't force teams to play Champions Trophy

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

The International Cricket Council (ICC) cannot force teams to play in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan in September, chief executive Haroon Lorgat said on Friday. Lorgat said the ICC, cricket's governing body, would not comment on possible action if teams did not appear in the tournament.

Australian Open prize money upped to A$33 million

Australian Open prize money upped to A$33 million

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

The Australian Open will hike total prizemoney 10 percent in 2014 to A$33 million, organisers said on Wednesday, offsetting a depreciation in the local currency.

'Indian bowling attack one of the best I've faced'

'Indian bowling attack one of the best I've faced'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

England all-rounder Moeen Ali says India's bowlers bowled consistently in the right areas to suffocate the home batsmen for runs.

England rocked by World Cup loss to Australia

England rocked by World Cup loss to Australia

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

England -- fourth with eight points and two games left -- must now keep one eye on other results with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka breathing down their necks.

'No arbitration and we'll walk again'

'No arbitration and we'll walk again'

Rediff.com4 May 2004

Zimbabwe's rebels will renew their boycott if the board does not agree to arbitration on the captaincy and other concerns.

Captain Mithali hints India women won't play against Pakistan

Captain Mithali hints India women won't play against Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Mithali Raj rued the missed opportunity to not only complete a 3-0 series whitewash against a quality side like England, but also lose out on crucial two points in the ICC Women's Championship.

India outclassed but captain Kohli finishes as world's best

India outclassed but captain Kohli finishes as world's best

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Virat Kohli, who amassed 593 runs at an average of 59.3 in the series which the visitors lost by 1-4 margin, had started the series 27 points behind Australia's Steve Smith and finished one point ahead of his closest rival.

Sports Shorts: Nike's Kaepernick ad spurs spike in sold-out items

Sports Shorts: Nike's Kaepernick ad spurs spike in sold-out items

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Soccer Extras: Ronaldo rape lawsuit dropped; Infantino re-elected FIFA chief

Soccer Extras: Ronaldo rape lawsuit dropped; Infantino re-elected FIFA chief

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

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

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'One out of three phones sold in India is a Xiaomi phone.'

Hogg's controversial statement on legendary Bradman

Hogg's controversial statement on legendary Bradman

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Don Bradman would not have been as successful today, says Rodney Hogg.

ODI series in Canada cancelled

ODI series in Canada cancelled

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

The one-day series between India and West Indies, to be played in Canada in September, was cancelled on Friday.

Henin-Hardenne agrees to play in Fed Cup final

Henin-Hardenne agrees to play in Fed Cup final

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

The world number three will play in the final against Italy in September despite an initial threat from her coach that she would boycott the squad.

Under Armour-sponsored athletes oppose CEO's pro-Trump comments

Under Armour-sponsored athletes oppose CEO's pro-Trump comments

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Professional ballet dancer Misty Copeland, and wrestler turned-actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson joined National Basketball Association star Stephen Curry in opposing comments made by the chief executive of their sponsor Under Armour supporting US President Donald Trump.

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

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

Real Kashmir's match against East Bengal in Srinagar shifted to Delhi

Real Kashmir's match against East Bengal in Srinagar shifted to Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Real Kashmir FC's upcoming home leg I-League fixture against East Bengal was Monday shifted to New Delhi in view of the prevailing 'uncertainity' in Srinagar.

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

It was exactly 25 years when Mohammad Azharuddin-led India got the better of Sri Lanka in the final to win their fourth Asia Cup title, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, on April 14, 1995.

PIX: Champs Croatia fall flat at revamped Davis Cup

PIX: Champs Croatia fall flat at revamped Davis Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Images from Day one of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica in Madrid on Monday

Time for India to inflict pain on China

Time for India to inflict pain on China

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'China has gone too long as a rogue power, trashing international norms, agreements, and treaties as if they were not the paper they were written on.' 'The ill-advised attack on Ladakh may be the beginning of the end of that nonsense,' advocates Rajeev Srinivasan.

Soccer Extras: Coach Valverde gets Barca prez backing

Soccer Extras: Coach Valverde gets Barca prez backing

Rediff.com16 May 2019

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

NBA stirs US hornet's nest, faces China backlash

NBA stirs US hornet's nest, faces China backlash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

An increasing number of US lawmakers voiced anger on Monday over the NBA's response to a Houston Rockets official's tweet backing Hong Kong democracy protests, raising US-China tensions as talks to end a 15-month trade war resumed.

Zimbabwe rebels reject board's offer

Zimbabwe rebels reject board's offer

Rediff.com5 May 2004

"We're back to square one, we are boycotting again," said one of the 15 rebels.

Sports Shorts: Vela gets Mexico call-up despite years of refusals

Sports Shorts: Vela gets Mexico call-up despite years of refusals

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Real Sociedad midfielder Carlos Vela was called up by Mexico for November tour friendlies on Tuesday after turning his back on his country since March 2011.

Angry Ukraine fans deluge FIFA's Facebook page with posts

Angry Ukraine fans deluge FIFA's Facebook page with posts

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Relations between Ukraine and Russia remain highly charged following Moscow's 2014 annexation of Ukraine's Crimea region and its backing for a separatist rebellion in eastern Ukraine. Some Ukrainian politicians have called on countries to boycott the soccer World Cup, which Russia is hosting.

LeBron draws social media ire over Hong Kong tweet row

LeBron draws social media ire over Hong Kong tweet row

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Morey's tweet of support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong prompted Chinese sponsors and partners to cut ties with the league and forced the National Basketball Association (NBA) to answer difficult questions about free speech.

Athletes say Batra's CWG pullout call unacceptable, heartbreaking; officialdom guarded

Athletes say Batra's CWG pullout call unacceptable, heartbreaking; officialdom guarded

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

A top official from the national federation of a prominent Olympic sport asked if Batra would deem the competition good enough if shooting is brought back into the CWG fold.

Serena backs controversial Kaepernick, 'dreams' to inspire people off court

Serena backs controversial Kaepernick, 'dreams' to inspire people off court

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

'He's done a lot for the African American community, and it's cost him a lot. It's sad' 'To be compared to Ali or Jordan, I really have no words'

FC Goa co-owners Dempo, Salgaocar 'quit' ISL. Was the move pre-planned?

FC Goa co-owners Dempo, Salgaocar 'quit' ISL. Was the move pre-planned?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

FC Goa co-owners Srinivas Dempo and Dattaraj Salgaocar withdrew their stakes from the franchise, on Friday, surprisingly soon after the Indian Super League Appeals Panel lifted the ban on the duo for "bringing disrepute" to the tournament following last year's final.

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

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

World Cup Blogs: Australia, India braced for verbal onslaught at SCG

World Cup Blogs: Australia, India braced for verbal onslaught at SCG

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.