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Lahiri finishes Tied-42; Schauffele takes golf gold

Lahiri finishes Tied-42; Schauffele takes golf gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The experienced Indian golfer, who began the week with a superb 67 and was inside the Top-10, slid down the ladder thereafter with rounds of 72-68-72 over the next three days for a total of 5-under 283.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2022 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Monday.

EPL: Chelsea keep title hopes alive; Liverpool edge closer to City

EPL: Chelsea keep title hopes alive; Liverpool edge closer to City

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Chelsea kept alive their remote Premier League title chances with a 2-0 win over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, set on their way by an exquisite strike from Hakim Ziyech which was quickly followed up by a Thiago Silva header.

PIX: Manchester United enter Europa League last eight

PIX: Manchester United enter Europa League last eight

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Former Europa League winners Manchester United booked a quarter-final spot in the tournament after their second-string side laboured to a 2-1 home win over LASK Linz on Wednesday to seal a 7-1 aggregate rout of the Austrian side.

'Debutant' Ronaldo brings house down at Old Trafford

'Debutant' Ronaldo brings house down at Old Trafford

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

CR7 started the game against the Toons in his second debut at Old Trafford.

Pogba admits being Arsenal fan while growing up

Pogba admits being Arsenal fan while growing up

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Pogba also said he is no longer bothered by criticism from soccer pundits because he has grown used to it.

Delhi's 'Yellow, Amber, Orange, Red' plan for 3rd Covid wave

Delhi's 'Yellow, Amber, Orange, Red' plan for 3rd Covid wave

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The stage of alert will be based on positivity rate (on two consecutive days), cumulative number of new cases (over a week) and average oxygenated-bed occupancy (for a week).

Farah wins Great North Run for 6th consecutive year

Farah wins Great North Run for 6th consecutive year

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Britain's Mo Farah won a record sixth successive Great North Run after setting his personal best time on Sunday. The Olympic gold medallist raced ahead of Ethiopian Tamirat Tola in the final mile to cross the line in 59 minutes and six seconds.

Djokovic's Australian Open plea to government...

Djokovic's Australian Open plea to government...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Novak Djokovic said he would do whatever was required to play at the Australian Open but hoped the government could also be accommodating.

Canberra Big Bash called off due to bushfire smoke

Canberra Big Bash called off due to bushfire smoke

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Close to 100 fires were burning across Australia's eastern state of New South Wales on Saturday of which six were characterised as 'emergency level'.

Your OTT Guide for the week

Your OTT Guide for the week

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

From Westerns to pastries, the OTT spectrum is looking wide and versatile this week. Sukanya Verma lists them out.

3rd Test: Root century helps England build huge lead against WI

3rd Test: Root century helps England build huge lead against WI

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Joe Root became the first England player to score a century during the series as the visitors strengthened their stranglehold in the third Test against West Indies on Monday.

Manchester United bounce back with win at Bournemouth

Manchester United bounce back with win at Bournemouth

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Manchester United tightened their grip on second place in the Premier League

Umpire Reiffel leaves the field after being hit by ball

Umpire Reiffel leaves the field after being hit by ball

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

On-field umpire Paul Reiffel was forced to leave the field on Thursday for medical attention after being hit on the back of the head by a throw from fielder Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the post lunch session on Day 1 of the Mumbai Test.

Is the T20 World Cup ever going to happen?

Is the T20 World Cup ever going to happen?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

South Africa bowler Dale Steyn was doing an #AskDale session on Twitter and a fan asked his thoughts on the upcoming tournament in Australia.

Mata wants Pogba to extend Manchester United stay

Mata wants Pogba to extend Manchester United stay

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Pogba said last month that he could seek a new challenge after three years at United, while his agent recently told The Times that the 26-year-old intends to leave the club amid reports linking him to Juventus and Real Madrid.

Looking at how best to sort out Cairn arbitration: Sitharaman

Looking at how best to sort out Cairn arbitration: Sitharaman

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday reiterated that an international arbitration ruling on India's sovereign right to taxation sets the wrong precedent, but said the government is looking at how best it can sort out the issue arising out of New Delhi being ordered to return $1.2 billion plus interest and cost to UK's Cairn Energy Plc. The government, which participated in an international arbitration brought by the Scottish firm against being taxed retrospectively, has appealed against The Hague based tribunal's ruling asking the government to return the value of shares expropriated and liquidated, tax refunds withheld and dividend seized to recover a wrongly levied retroactive tax demand.

CPL: Trinbago unstoppable; Nabi shines in Zouks' win

CPL: Trinbago unstoppable; Nabi shines in Zouks' win

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Mohammed Nabi claimed five for 15 as he powered St. Lucia Zouks to a comprehensive six-wicket win over St Kitts & Nevis Patriots.

EPL: Mourinho hits back at Scholes over Pogba criticism

EPL: Mourinho hits back at Scholes over Pogba criticism

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Leicester's Mahrez finds form in time for January sales

EPL: Rashford's late strike earns United win at Bournemouth

EPL: Rashford's late strike earns United win at Bournemouth

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Manchester United substitute Marcus Rashford scored in stoppage time as they came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 away and close the gap on the top four in an exciting Premier League clash.

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan crush rivals SC East Bengal

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan crush rivals SC East Bengal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Roy Krishna powered ATK Mohun Bagan to a 3-1 win over SC East Bengal

Euro: Round 1: Top 5 Team Performances

Euro: Round 1: Top 5 Team Performances

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

And what an exciting week it has been, with players returning to packed stadiums, some memorable individual and team performances and a medical incident which had the world on edge.

Olympics Golf: Lahiri placed 8th after good start

Olympics Golf: Lahiri placed 8th after good start

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

India's Anirban Lahiri, playing in his second Olympics, got off to a solid start, carding a 4-under 67 in the first round and was placed tied 8th at the weather-hit Games' golf competition, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Tokyo, on Thursday.

Omicron: PM asks officials to review easing international travel curbs

Omicron: PM asks officials to review easing international travel curbs

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday briefed about the new 'Omicron' variant of the coronavirus, and he asked officials to review the plans to ease international travel restrictions in light of the 'emerging new evidence.'

League Cup: Mourinho vows to end Spurs' 13 year wait

League Cup: Mourinho vows to end Spurs' 13 year wait

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

'When April arrives we have to be ready and to fight for the trophy'

Man City move clear at the top as United held at Arsenal

Man City move clear at the top as United held at Arsenal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Manchester City beat bottom club Sheffield United 1-0 to move three points clear of Manchester United who were held to a goalless draw at Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.

ISL: Hyderabad FC hold SC East Bengal

ISL: Hyderabad FC hold SC East Bengal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

With the draw, Hyderabad are at third spot with 24 points from 17 matches while SC EB are at ninth with 17 points

Oval Test: Moeen Ali's third century leads England revival

Oval Test: Moeen Ali's third century leads England revival

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Moeen Ali made a superb century to lift England to 328 all out after Pakistan had taken four early wickets on the first day of the final Test at The Oval on Thursday.

Martial starts to evolve but United lacking creative touch

Martial starts to evolve but United lacking creative touch

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

After opening with a 4-0 win over Chelsea, Monday's 1-1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers, would have been a second straight win, had Paul Pogba converted his second half penalty kick.

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool beat Chelsea; United held by West Ham

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool beat Chelsea; United held by West Ham

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Images from EPL matches played on Wednesday

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Pooran was last seen in action for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in the IPL, scoring 353 runs from 14 matches.

PIX: Messi nets twice in Barca win; Inter win Serie A

PIX: Messi nets twice in Barca win; Inter win Serie A

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Lionel Messi scored a 50th freekick goal for Barcelona as he led his side to a quick-fire comeback to win 3-2 at Valencia on Sunday and keep the pressure on La Liga title rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.

EPL PIX: Man City crush Palace to go second; Liverpool held by United

EPL PIX: Man City crush Palace to go second; Liverpool held by United

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Euros: 6 Game Changing Moments

Euros: 6 Game Changing Moments

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Each Round of 16 game was entertaining. Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the games to remember.

UK govt wants EPL back 'as soon as possible'

UK govt wants EPL back 'as soon as possible'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The Premier League, which has been on hold since March 13, remains suspended until at least April 30 while lockdown measures are in place in the United Kingdom until May 7, when the government is set to review the current restrictions in place.

FA Cup: Late extra-time Maguire winner edges United past Norwich

FA Cup: Late extra-time Maguire winner edges United past Norwich

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

The win extends United's unbeaten run in all competitions to 14 matches and secures a 30th appearance in the last four of the FA Cup for the club.

Why Mourinho is finally impressed with Martial

Why Mourinho is finally impressed with Martial

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said his French winger Anthony Martial is finally understanding exactly what is required from him after he delivered an outstanding performance in Sunday's 2-1 Premier League win over Everton.

Verstappen on a roll with Red Bull after French win

Verstappen on a roll with Red Bull after French win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Formula One leader Max Verstappen passed Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton on the penultimate lap to win a tense French Grand Prix for Red Bull on Sunday and canter 12 points clear at the top.

Buttler hits 110 off 55 balls as England edge Pakistan

Buttler hits 110 off 55 balls as England edge Pakistan

Rediff.com12 May 2019

England batsman Jos Buttler smashed an unbeaten 110 off 55 balls as the hosts beat Pakistan by 12 runs in a thrilling run-packed second One-Day International on Saturday. Buttler's blitzkrieg and half-centuries by Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow and skipper Eoin Morgan helped England to a huge total of 373 for three wickets in 50 overs.

Revealed! How Rohit plans to tackle England's bowlers

Revealed! How Rohit plans to tackle England's bowlers

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

India opener Rohit Sharma has revealed that he has made some technical changes in his batting, like staying steady at the crease and playing the ball closer to his body, in his bid to be successful in the challenging English conditions.