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Serve-and-volley a lost art as grass loses its menace

Serve-and-volley a lost art as grass loses its menace

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Not since Croatian Goran Ivanisevic beat Australian Pat Rafter in 2001 has there been a final featuring two players adopting the serve-and-volley style once deemed mandatory.

Cremer puts Zimbabwe on top in first Test against Windies

Cremer puts Zimbabwe on top in first Test against Windies

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Zimbabwe reached 19 for no loss in reply at the close with debutant opener Solomon Mire on 17 not out and his partner Hamilton Masakadza yet to get off the mark.

What a signing! Former England defender Ferdinand joins QPR

What a signing! Former England defender Ferdinand joins QPR

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand has joined Premier League Queens Park Rangers on a free transfer after he was released by Manchester United, the London club said on Thursday.

Former QPR defender Carlisle fighting for life

Former QPR defender Carlisle fighting for life

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Former Queens Park Rangers defender and former Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious road accident, the Mail Online reported on Monday.

Cricket Buzz: De Kock stars as SA cruise to Zimbabwe series whitewash

Cricket Buzz: De Kock stars as SA cruise to Zimbabwe series whitewash

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Opener Quinton de Kock smashed 84 as a weakened South Africa crushed Zimbabwe by seven wickets to complete a whitewash in their three-match ODI series at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Thursday.

SEE: When Sushmita won Miss Universe in 1994

SEE: When Sushmita won Miss Universe in 1994

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Sushmita Sen remembers winning Miss Universe in 1994 and her exciting journey over the years.

Cricket Buzz: Amla ton sees SA beat Zimbabwe by 93 runs in 1st ODI

Cricket Buzz: Amla ton sees SA beat Zimbabwe by 93 runs in 1st ODI

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Opener Hashim Amla carried his bat through the innings to record an unbeaten 122 as South Africa eased to a 93 run victory over Zimbabwe in the first one-day international at Queens Sports Club on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: New Old Trafford manager meant I was out, says Ferdinand

Sports Shorts: New Old Trafford manager meant I was out, says Ferdinand

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

A change of manager at Manchester United from Ryan Giggs to Louis van Gaal led to the club telling Rio Ferdinand they did not want him anymore, the 35-year-old defender said on Monday.

Cricket Buzz: Zadran blasts Afghanistan to famous win

Cricket Buzz: Zadran blasts Afghanistan to famous win

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Dawlat Zadran hit 24 runs from seven balls to help Afghanistan to a two-wicket One-Day International victory over Zimbabwe on Tuesday, only the second time the war-torn country has beaten a Test-playing nation.

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

He's met the Obamas, calls Britain's Queen Elizabeth II granny and is delightful as one can be. Meet Prince George -- one of the world's most recognisable children. As he turned 5 on Sunday (July 22), we gathered a collection of his cutest moments.

Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST HITS this year

Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST HITS this year

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Some films have done predictably well at the box office while others have emerged as surprise hits.

PIX: Championship surpasses itself with wacky Wednesday

PIX: Championship surpasses itself with wacky Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Footage showed the Leeds players in an open-top double-decker bus, surrounded by a swarming mass of chanting fans enveloped in smoke from flares and fireworks.

Tennis faces prize money cut in cost-cutting drive

Tennis faces prize money cut in cost-cutting drive

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

No professional tournaments have been held since March because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdown will continue until August.

No grass courts? No problem, says Wimbledon king Djokovic

No grass courts? No problem, says Wimbledon king Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Djokovic, who is aiming for a fifth Wimbledon title and his 16th Grand Slam crown, plans to play only one or two exhibition matches in the build-up to the grasscourt major.

Bollywood's SEXIEST Nautch Girl? VOTE!

Bollywood's SEXIEST Nautch Girl? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

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First Look: Chhetri to play against Man United

First Look: Chhetri to play against Man United

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Sunil Chhetri has been knocking on the doors of global football for a while now. The Indian striker, who has impressed one and all with his abilities, was offered a trial stint with Coventry City, which is a second division English club.

Transfer talk: Milan sign Taarabt on loan from QPR

Transfer talk: Milan sign Taarabt on loan from QPR

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

AC Milan have signed Morocco midfielder Adel Taarabt on loan from English championship (second division) club Queens Park Rangers until the end of the season, British media reported.

EPL: QPR charged by FA for failing to control their players

EPL: QPR charged by FA for failing to control their players

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Queens Park Rangers have been charged by the English FA for failing to control their players during their Premier League game at home to Manchester City last Saturday.

Manchester United top table for Premier League TV earnings

Manchester United top table for Premier League TV earnings

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Champions Manchester United topped the table for English Premier League television income in 2012-13, raking in almost 61 million in the final year of the current three-year contract, the League said on Tuesday.

Lakshmi Mittal tops football rich list

Lakshmi Mittal tops football rich list

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

According to a British magazine, 59-year-old Mittal, who bought a 20 per cent stake in Queens Park Rangers Football Club for 200,000 in December 2007, is considered the wealthiest man among football club owners, with an estimated value of 18.4 billion at his command.

Spotted! Kate Middleton at Wimbledon

Spotted! Kate Middleton at Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, arrived for the first day of Wimbledon on Monday with a dramatic new hairstyle to watch Andy Murray play his opening match.

FA seek evidence of racism claims against Ferdinands

FA seek evidence of racism claims against Ferdinands

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

The English FA has yet to establish whether England fans sang a racist song aimed at brothers Rio and Anton Ferdinand during the World Cup qualifier against San Marino, the organisation said in a statement.

EPL: Allardyce gets praise for playing the 'West Ham way'

EPL: Allardyce gets praise for playing the 'West Ham way'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce deserves credit for re-introducing the 'West Ham way' after a positive start to the Premier League season, co-chairman David Sullivan said on Friday.

Real Kashmir FC gets a Royal invite

Real Kashmir FC gets a Royal invite

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Real Kashmir FC on Thursday attended as a special guest a Football for Peace (FFP) event under the patronage of Albert II, Prince of Monaco.

QPR's Redknapp quashes drinking allegations in Duba

QPR's Redknapp quashes drinking allegations in Duba

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has described newspaper allegations his players indulged in a late-night drinking session during a training camp in Dubai this week as 'disgusting'and 'abrication'

Pujara, Rahane likely for fourth Zimbabwe ODI

Pujara, Rahane likely for fourth Zimbabwe ODI

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The team management is likely heed calls to try out the bench strength when India takes on Zimbabwe in the fourth One-Day International of the five-match series in Bulawayo on Thursday.

Torres fires Chelsea to win at Sunderland

Torres fires Chelsea to win at Sunderland

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Fernando Torres scored twice as third-placed Chelsea won 3-1 at Sunderland to record their first English Premier League victory under interim manager Rafael Benitez.

Terry free after ban but Di Matteo coy on starting place

Terry free after ban but Di Matteo coy on starting place

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

John Terry is available after four-game suspension for Chelsea's Premier League match against Liverpool on Sunday but coach Roberto Di Matteo would not be drawn on whether his club captain will start.

Redknapp holds no grudge against Spurs

Redknapp holds no grudge against Spurs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp said he does not bear a grudge against former club Tottenham Hotspur and will shake chairman Daniel Levy's hand when the two teams meet in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime kickoff.

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

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

FA Cup: Chelsea drawn away to Southampton in third round

FA Cup: Chelsea drawn away to Southampton in third round

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Holders Chelsea will face Premier League opposition in the third round of the FA Cup after Sunday's draw gave them a tricky start to their defence away to Southampton.

Manchester United to honour manager Ferguson

Manchester United to honour manager Ferguson

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Manchester United will commemorate manager Alex Ferguson's 26th year in charge of the team by unveiling a statue of the Scot this month, the Premier League leaders said in a statement.

QPR to probe missile-throwing incident in Chelsea game

QPR to probe missile-throwing incident in Chelsea game

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Queens Park Rangers have launched an investigation after Chelsea players were pelted by objects thrown from the crowd in Sunday's west London derby.

QPR striker Vargas out for six weeks

QPR striker Vargas out for six weeks

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Queens Park Rangers striker Eduardo Vargas will be out of action for six weeks due to a knee ligament injury, the player's agent said on Monday.

Giant-killing Luton slay Norwich in FA Cup

Giant-killing Luton slay Norwich in FA Cup

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Luton Town made a mockery of the 85 places between themselves and Norwich City to become the first minor league club to beat a top-flight side in the FA Cup for 24 years on Saturday.

EPL: Struggling QPR hold Spurs to goalless draw

EPL: Struggling QPR hold Spurs to goalless draw

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp had to be content with a point in his first game against former club Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday with a 0-0 draw at Loftus Road lifting the strugglers off the foot of the Premier League.

West Brom turn down QPR bid for Olsson

West Brom turn down QPR bid for Olsson

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

West Bromwich Albion have turned down a bid for Sweden defender Jonas Olsson from the Premier League's basement side Queens Park Rangers, manager Steve Clarke said on Thursday.

EPL: Wright-Phillips helps QPR stun Chelsea; Liverpool win

EPL: Wright-Phillips helps QPR stun Chelsea; Liverpool win

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Images from the EPL matches played across England on Wednesday.

Man United and Arsenal move up after emphatic wins

Man United and Arsenal move up after emphatic wins

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Manchester United and Arsenal moved into the top four of the Premier League after emphatic home wins over Wigan Athletic and Southampton on Saturday.