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All you need to know about EPL team's spending

All you need to know about EPL team's spending

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Spending by Premier League teams has already broken last season's record and could exceed one billion pounds ($1.32 billion) by the time the transfer window closes at the end of the month.

Why you should watch The Test

Why you should watch The Test

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'If there were ever a PR exercise to fix the seemingly irreparable image of Australian cricket in the aftermath of the most notorious on-field scandal in recent memory, then this is it,' observes Dhruv Munjal.

PHOTOS: India done in by Anderson and conditions, all out for 107

PHOTOS: India done in by Anderson and conditions, all out for 107

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 2nd Test played between England and India at Lord's in London on Friday

PHOTOS: Bairstow leads England fightback after Boult, Southee strike

PHOTOS: Bairstow leads England fightback after Boult, Southee strike

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow and fast bowler Mark Wood produced a rearguard counter-attack to drag England back into the second Test against New Zealand on Friday as the visitors ended the first day at Hagley Oval on 290 for eight.

PIX: Sonu Nigam parties with Smita Thackeray, Omung Kumar

PIX: Sonu Nigam parties with Smita Thackeray, Omung Kumar

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

A look at the party pictures.

PIX: Big guns fire, take command in World Cup qualifying

PIX: Big guns fire, take command in World Cup qualifying

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

A summary of Sunday's action in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers across Europe.

West Indies' Thomas wants to be counted among the greats

West Indies' Thomas wants to be counted among the greats

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Oshane Thomas was named a reserve in West Indies' 25-member squad for the England tour, where they will engage in a three-Test series with the hosts, starting July 8 at Southampton.

F1: Hamilton could equal Schumi's podium record

F1: Hamilton could equal Schumi's podium record

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Hamilton has won the last three races, out of four so far in this COVID-19 affected season, and will start as favourite again.

Sports Shorts: Dunne wins British Masters

Sports Shorts: Dunne wins British Masters

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

How govt plans to distribute Covid-19 vaccine

How govt plans to distribute Covid-19 vaccine

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The procurement and distribution will be centralised though the government is yet to take a call on the initial number of doses that will be procured.

Polls open: Scotland's historic vote for independence

Polls open: Scotland's historic vote for independence

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Should Scotland be an independent country? Voters face a straightforward question yes and no as they head to the polls to cast their ballot in the country's landmark referendum.

PHOTOS: India's bowlers lead fightback on Day 1 of Oval Test

PHOTOS: India's bowlers lead fightback on Day 1 of Oval Test

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

England's Alastair Cook fell short of a dream farewell century as India's bowlers roared back to leave the hosts reeling on 198-7 at stumps on Day 1 of the fifth and final Test at The Oval on Friday.

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'There is a part of me that says it is a great time to tell stories from my own land.' 'But then opportunities are coming my way from all over the world.' 'So one foot is here and one foot is in the West.'

PHOTOS: Bumrah bags five, but England take fightback to Day 5

PHOTOS: Bumrah bags five, but England take fightback to Day 5

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

India need one more wicket to thrash England in the third Test at Trent Bridge after the hosts ended the fourth day on 311 for nine, 210 runs short of their target.

EPL: United go second; Arsenal win

EPL: United go second; Arsenal win

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Manchester United climbed two places up to second in the Premier League after Marcus Rashford scored deep into stoppage time to give them a fortuitous 1-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday.

Soccer: Barca play first game without Messi; Zizou's son sees red

Soccer: Barca play first game without Messi; Zizou's son sees red

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Images from football matches played across Europe.

Soccer Extras: Sarri is new Juve coach; Pogba wants out

Soccer Extras: Sarri is new Juve coach; Pogba wants out

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

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

PIX: Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool off to flying starts

PIX: Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool off to flying starts

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

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

EPL: Are you ready for 'the mother of all football derbies'?

EPL: Are you ready for 'the mother of all football derbies'?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

City will look to extend lead against United at Old Trafford

Looking at George Michael's life, in pictures

Looking at George Michael's life, in pictures

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

The British pop singer dies at age 53.

Will Pogba stay at Juventus?

Will Pogba stay at Juventus?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri is confident Paul Pogba will stay put at the club despite talks about the French midfielder leaving for England or Spain.

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Hetmyer smacked three sixes and eight fours in his entertaining knock, helping his side chase down a modest target of 128.

Taimur's day out, Akshay-Hrithik go out for lunch

Taimur's day out, Akshay-Hrithik go out for lunch

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Fun Sunday for B-town celebs!

Soccer PIX: Hazard ends drought; Inter coach Conte gets red

Soccer PIX: Hazard ends drought; Inter coach Conte gets red

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Former Real youth player Joselu pulled a goal back for Alaves in the 59th minute, powering in a header from a free kick, but Benzema rounded off the victory for second-placed Real with an exquisite solo run and goal in the 70th minute.

Pogba penalty sets Manchester United on way to win over Leicester

Pogba penalty sets Manchester United on way to win over Leicester

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

World Cup winner Paul Pogba's third minute penalty and a late goal from Luke Shaw gave Manchester United a 2-1 win over Leicester City at Old Trafford in the opening game of the Premier League season on Friday.

PIX: Barcelona suffer shock loss; narrow win for Real

PIX: Barcelona suffer shock loss; narrow win for Real

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Barcelona's fourth defeat of the season left them seventh in the standings on 14 points after 10 games, 12 points behind leaders Atletico.

ICC should educate young cricketers on racism: Sammy

ICC should educate young cricketers on racism: Sammy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Earlier this month, Sammy had demanded an apology after claiming that he was subjected to racism during his stint with Sunrisers Hyderbad teammates in the IPL when he was called 'Kalu' -- a derogatory word to describe black people -- by his teammates.

Europa League PIX: Man United, Roma ease into semis

Europa League PIX: Man United, Roma ease into semis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

ISL: ATK crush Jamshedpur to climb to top spot

ISL: ATK crush Jamshedpur to climb to top spot

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The Kolkata franchise have nine points from four matches to occupy the top spot, ahead of FC Goa (eight points).

Barcelona prove too strong for Sociedad; Bayern sink Wolfsburg

Barcelona prove too strong for Sociedad; Bayern sink Wolfsburg

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Barcelona finally made a statement of intent in what has been a chaotic season as they came from behind to beat La Liga leaders Real Sociedad 2-1 at home on Wednesday.

Dempo beat Salgaocar to enter Federation Cup final

Dempo beat Salgaocar to enter Federation Cup final

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Dempo FC kept their unbeaten run intact, scoring once in each half to beat Salgaocar FC 2-0 and enter the final of the 36th Hero Federation Cup football tournament in Margao, Goa, on Friday. Dominating the match in both sessions, they scored through Francis Fernandes(11th minute) and Tolgay Ozbey(59th), and could have won by bigger margin had rival 'keeper Subrata Paul not effected three brilliant saves.

Gloomy outlook at Madrid despite big spending spree

Gloomy outlook at Madrid despite big spending spree

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Madrid won only two of their seven pre-season games

Australian football legend Cahill is a Kohli fan

Australian football legend Cahill is a Kohli fan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

"I love cricket. My all-time favourite is Sachin Tendulkar, without a shadow of a doubt. But now, it is obviously Virat Kohli because I love his background story of how he has achieved what he is today," the Aussie record goalscorer, who has been roped in by Jamshedpur FC in the upcoming Indian Super League said Saturday.

Coronavirus crisis is moving global life online

Coronavirus crisis is moving global life online

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Millions of people worldwide are having to embrace life under lockdown -- confined to their own four walls or neighbourhoods for weeks on end as countries battle to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

The Oval Test: Pakistan scent victory after Younis double ton

The Oval Test: Pakistan scent victory after Younis double ton

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Younis Khan's superb 218 put Pakistan in a strong position before they picked up four England wickets to take complete control on the third day of the fourth and final Test at The Oval on Saturday.

EPL PIX: United rally to beat Brighton; Spurs held

EPL PIX: United rally to beat Brighton; Spurs held

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to move up to provisional fourth place in the Premier League after relegation-threatened Newcastle United held them to a 2-2 draw with a late equaliser from substitute Joe Willock at St James' Park on Sunday. Images from EPL matches played on Sunday.

IPL final: Will Delhi deny mighty Mumbai a high five?

IPL final: Will Delhi deny mighty Mumbai a high five?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The unmatched legacy and hegemony created by the galacticos of Mumbai Indians will be thoroughly challenged by a young Mumbaikar Shreyas Iyer, who will lead a passionate-but-unpredictable Delhi Capitals in a cracker of an Indian Premier League final, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

EPL: Manchester United fight back again to sink Blades

EPL: Manchester United fight back again to sink Blades

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Marcus Rashford scored twice as Manchester United extended their 100 percent record on the road, coming from behind again to win 3-2 at the English Premier League's bottom club Sheffield United on Thursday.

Collingwood fined for visiting lap dance club

Collingwood fined for visiting lap dance club

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

Avery declined to reveal the size of the fine but BBC reports said it was 1,000 pounds ($1,994).

Head for the beach in these Covid times!

Head for the beach in these Covid times!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The sea 'n' sand is calling. Hit the beach no matter what!