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Sri Lanka Premier League scrapped for this year

Sri Lanka Premier League scrapped for this year

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The second edition of Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) has been scrapped after all the franchises failed to cough up their tournament fees with less than a month remaining for the tournament to commence.

WPL 2026: UP Warriorz release World Cup star

WPL 2026: UP Warriorz release World Cup star

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Harmanpreet, Mandhana, Rodrigues among players retained for WPL 2026: Report

They are back... and blazing in the English Premier League

They are back... and blazing in the English Premier League

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Rediff.com takes a look at stars who returned to the stage where they left a mark in their heydays.

Andre Russell in new IPL role; joins KKR as 'power coach'

Andre Russell in new IPL role; joins KKR as 'power coach'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Andre Russell announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League on Sunday ahead of the mini auction, scheduled for December 16, and will join three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders's coaching staff.

Nepal Cricket Scales New Heights With T20 League

Nepal Cricket Scales New Heights With T20 League

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Nepal takes game to new heights with T20 league

Premier league is a 'two-horse race': Ballack

Premier league is a 'two-horse race': Ballack

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

German midfielder Michael Ballack has said that this year's English Premier League campaign is looking like a 'two-horse race,' after just six games.

The Top 5 scorers in the English Premier League

The Top 5 scorers in the English Premier League

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Take a look at the top scorers of the English premier league!

'My 100th victory in the Premier League is going to happen'

'My 100th victory in the Premier League is going to happen'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Chelsea head into Sunday's home game against Premier League champions Manchester United with manager Jose Mourinho looking to clock up 100 wins in the Premier League.

'If A Player Doesn't Respect IPL...'

'If A Player Doesn't Respect IPL...'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'The IPL is the best T20 league in the world and anybody taking it lightly should not be considered at all.'

Why there will be no winter breaks in the Premier League

Why there will be no winter breaks in the Premier League

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

A winter break in the Premier League season is not feasible until the current three-year television rights deal is completed in 2019, the Football Association's (FA) chief executive Martin Glenn has said. Newly appointed England manager Sam Allardyce, in his first press conference, backed the need for a winter break similar to the top divisions in France, Italy, Spain and Germany, to help players recuperate. "It would help the Premier League and us at international level if we could achieve that," Allardyce said.

EPL: Leeds edge West Ham for season's third win

EPL: Leeds edge West Ham for season's third win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

It was Leeds's first win in four league matches but for West Ham their worst start since 1973-74, when they had the same record after nine games.

IPL record-breaker Gowtham calls it quits

IPL record-breaker Gowtham calls it quits

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Karnataka all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham, who made headlines by becoming the most expensive uncapped player in IPL history some years ago, announced his retirement from all forms cricket on Monday.

One needs Rs 500 crore to become CM: Sidhu's wife sparks row

One needs Rs 500 crore to become CM: Sidhu's wife sparks row

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Navjot Singh Sidhu will return to active politics if the Congress declares him as the party's chief ministerial face in Punjab, his wife and party leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu has said.

The untouched landmarks in the Indian Premier League

The untouched landmarks in the Indian Premier League

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

For a tournament where records are broken faster than they are set, the Indian Premier League can boast of a few untouched landmarks. Rediff.com takes a look at landmarks tough to replicate.

Why Watson trusted Abhishek Nayar at IPL auction

Why Watson trusted Abhishek Nayar at IPL auction

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Watson praised Nayar's knowledge about Indian cricket. The KKR assistant coach added that he was confident that even if the franchise missed out on a domestic player at the IPL auction, Nayar would have already covered.

Not all milk and honey for premier league newboys

Not all milk and honey for premier league newboys

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Of the 32 teams that have been promoted to the premier league since its inception in 1992, 14 have gone straight back down the next season.

Klopp, Son pick up monthly Premier League awards

Klopp, Son pick up monthly Premier League awards

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Liverpool's Juergen Klopp has been named Premier League manager of the month after leading the club to three consecutive wins in September, the first time the German has won the award.

Wolves' Jota beats Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold to win ePremier League title

Wolves' Jota beats Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold to win ePremier League title

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

A number of top-flight players had signed up to represent their clubs in the virtual tournament to generate funds for Britain's National Health Service (NHS) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Diogo Jota won the ePremier League Invitational title for his club on Saturday

AIFF to withdraw support for Premier League Soccer

AIFF to withdraw support for Premier League Soccer

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

The much-anticipated IPL-style Premier League Soccer (PLS) may reach a dead end, with the AIFF set to withdraw the permission of conducting the tournament, during its all-powerful Emergency Committee meeting, in New Delhi on Monday.

Kumble's warning to KKR: Don't waste Cameron Green

Kumble's warning to KKR: Don't waste Cameron Green

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Kumble felt that Green would be most effective at the top of the order rather than in a finisher's role.

Gambhir Just Gave Kohli a New Nickname!

Gambhir Just Gave Kohli a New Nickname!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Gambhir didn't name him 'most stylish'. Instead, he chose Shubman Gill for that tag

Big bucks for Green, Indians cash in at IPL 2026 Auction

Big bucks for Green, Indians cash in at IPL 2026 Auction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction saw some foreign names earning big bucks, headlined by Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Manchester City and Chelsea both secured their Champions League places with victories on the final day of the English Premier League season and Newcastle United joined them despite stumbling to a last-day defeat.

Premier League clubs get real with home shopping

Premier League clubs get real with home shopping

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

English Premier League clubs are spending big on home-grown youngsters in what could be the first indication that they are finally coming to terms with reality.

Under-pressure, Liverpool's Slot vows to keep fighting

Under-pressure, Liverpool's Slot vows to keep fighting

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Liverpool could be 14th in the table by the time they kick off at West Ham on Sunday afternoon and they will be desperate to steady the ship with three points.

Manchester United, Bournemouth in thrilling eight-goal draw!

Manchester United, Bournemouth in thrilling eight-goal draw!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi struck late to salvage a point for his side in a 4-4 draw with Manchester United on Monday.

Everton manager David Moyes 'best Premier League boss'

Everton manager David Moyes 'best Premier League boss'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2011

The latest figures have shown that Everton manager David Moyes is the best value-for-money as the football boss.

Liverpool lead the way in spreading Premier League gospel

Liverpool lead the way in spreading Premier League gospel

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Liverpool will cover most miles of any Premier League club in pre-season preparation.

Aston Villa down Leeds; move into top four

Aston Villa down Leeds; move into top four

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Striker Morgan Rogers netted a double as Aston Villa fought back from a halftime deficit to beat Leeds United 2-1 away.

Former Premier League player charged in match-fixing probe

Former Premier League player charged in match-fixing probe

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Former Premier League striker Delroy Facey has been charged with conspiracy to commit bribery, officers investigating match-fixing said on Monday.

Shocking! Players Unsold At IPL Auction

Shocking! Players Unsold At IPL Auction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The franchises spent a total of Rs 204.45 crore on 77 players, to complete their squads for IPL 2026. However some big names went shockingly unsold...

DC's Parth Jindal wants home and away format in WPL

DC's Parth Jindal wants home and away format in WPL

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'That would be ideal for the fans, for the game, and for the growth of the WPL.'

EPL: Liverpool stunned; Man United, Chelsea go down

EPL: Liverpool stunned; Man United, Chelsea go down

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Crystal Palace scored a stoppage-time winner to edge Liverpool 2-1 while Manchester United and Chelsea lost by an identical 3-1 margin in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Police arrests suspect for allegedly blackmailing Premier League footballer

Police arrests suspect for allegedly blackmailing Premier League footballer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Police has reportedly arrested a suspect for allegedly blackmailing an unnamed famous Premier League footballer and demanding 10,000 from him.

Afridi among Pak stars for Lanka Premier League

Afridi among Pak stars for Lanka Premier League

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Snubbed by the IPL for the past three seasons, top Pakistani cricketers, including ODI skipper Shahid Afridi, are looking to prove their worth in the inaugural edition of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) later this year.

TOP FIVE: Smartphone apps for Indian Premier League

TOP FIVE: Smartphone apps for Indian Premier League

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Are you a die-hard cricket fan? Want to catch all the Indian Premier League 5 action on your smartphone? Then don't miss these five IPL 5 apps.

English Premier League no longer attracts the best footballers

English Premier League no longer attracts the best footballers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The biggest names to snub the Premier League in the transfer window.

WC stars to get top billing at WPL auction

WC stars to get top billing at WPL auction

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'A total of 19 players have registered in the highest base-price bracket of Rs.50 lakh, 11 players in the Rs. 40 lakh bracket, and 88 players in the Rs.30 lakh bracket.'

Women's World Cup final draws record 446M viewers in India

Women's World Cup final draws record 446M viewers in India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'The Women in Blue's final act drew a peak concurrency of 21 million viewers as Harmanpreet Kaur's team became the first Asian team to lift the Women's World Cup.'

Uncapped Indians Rake In Big Bucks

Uncapped Indians Rake In Big Bucks

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Uncapped players who cashed in at the IPL auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.