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Manchester clubs march on with more goals

Manchester clubs march on with more goals

Rediff.com11 Sep 2011

Images from the English Premier League matches being played on Saturday.

Defending Champion Rudisha retains 800m title

Defending Champion Rudisha retains 800m title

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Kenya's David Rudisha stormed to victory in the Olympic 800 metres final on Monday, retaining his title with a devastating final-lap sprint.

Do Ronaldo, Messi feature in your World XI?

Do Ronaldo, Messi feature in your World XI?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann appear among the 55 nominees for the FIFPro 2016 World 11 released on Friday but England forward Wayne Rooney failed to make the shortlist for the first time. Portugal captain Ronaldo, led his country to victory at Euro 2016, while France forward Griezmann was the top player at the tournament. It is the first time that 25-year-old Griezmann has made the cut, but England captain Rooney is absent for the first time in the competition's 12-year history, after England crashed out of Euro 2016 to lowly Iceland.

Ruthless Manchester United sink Chelsea 3-1

Ruthless Manchester United sink Chelsea 3-1

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

Manchester United's rampaging start to the season continued as they beat Chelsea 3-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday to move two points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Border reckons this player key to India retaining Test series

Border reckons this player key to India retaining Test series

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'He (Bumrah) is a ripper. Just the way he plays his cricket, always has smile on his face. Lethal when he gets his rhythm going.'

Lift off at last for Van Gaal as Manchester United thrash QPR

Lift off at last for Van Gaal as Manchester United thrash QPR

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

The Louis van Gaal era finally got lift off as Manchester United demolished Queens Park Rangers 4-0 on Sunday for their first win since the Dutchman took charge at Old Trafford.

At 35, can Defoe rise in EPL scoring chart?

At 35, can Defoe rise in EPL scoring chart?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Jermain Defoe's childhood obsession with scoring goals has put him within reach of a top-five spot in the Premier League's all-time list

'Kohli taking charge from Rahane an interesting story'

'Kohli taking charge from Rahane an interesting story'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'I think there's going to be a very interesting story that's going to run through this series -- Kohli comes back as captain after Ajinkya Rahane was so good in Australia'

Russia roar back to beat England

Russia roar back to beat England

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Roman Pavlyuchenko scored twice as Russia came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the Euro 2008 qualifier.

Southgate wants England manager job permanently

Southgate wants England manager job permanently

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

England interim manager Gareth Southgate wants the job on a permanent basis, Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn said on Thursday.

Let them drink, let them shout: Aussie Millman loves a rowdy crowd

Let them drink, let them shout: Aussie Millman loves a rowdy crowd

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Aussie Millman loves the support that he gets in Melbourne.

IHF on doctor hunt for Jugraj

IHF on doctor hunt for Jugraj

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

THE secretary general of the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF), Jyoti Kumaran confirmed that hockey star Jugraj Singh is being sent to a foreign country for treatment.

The difference between Rahane and Kohli's captaincy...

The difference between Rahane and Kohli's captaincy...

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Ajinkya Rahane has such calmness that bowlers don't feel scared when they fail to execute a plan under him while regular skipper Virat Kohli's energy is sometimes mistaken for anger, India's bowling coach Bharat Arun said on Wednesday, describing the two contrasting leaders of the side.

Serena and Sharapova clash in US Open first round

Serena and Sharapova clash in US Open first round

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

It will be the 22nd career match-up between the two long-time rivals, who somehow have avoided each other at the US Open throughout their long careers.

Bumrah top contender for BCCI's Arjuna award nomination

Bumrah top contender for BCCI's Arjuna award nomination

Rediff.com13 May 2020

If BCCI decides to send multiple names in the men's category, senior opener Shikhar Dhawan could also be preferred as he missed out in 2018 despite the Board sending his nomination.

When Kohli's aggressive celebrations made Langer feel like punching bag

When Kohli's aggressive celebrations made Langer feel like punching bag

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

During India's 2018-19 tour, Australia, who were determined to patch up their severely dented image in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal, had decided to not engage with the Indian captain verbally during the series.

FA CUP: Under pressure United clash with Derby; Chelsea play catch up

FA CUP: Under pressure United clash with Derby; Chelsea play catch up

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

All eyes will be on Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal when he takes his team to Derby County for an FA Cup fourth-round tie on Friday with the fans' boos from their home defeat by Southampton still ringing in his ears.

Manchester United go six points clear

Manchester United go six points clear

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

Wayne Rooney steered Manchester United to a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United that sent them six points clear at the top of the Premier League on Tuesday.

WAGs, pitch invaders add drama to final at MCG

WAGs, pitch invaders add drama to final at MCG

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Wives and partners of team members cheering on their men.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal survives scare, meets Berrettini in semis

Aus Open PIX: Nadal survives scare, meets Berrettini in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Images from Day 9 of the 2022 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park, on Tuesday.

US Open to get first new champ in six years. Will it be Thiem or Zverev?

US Open to get first new champ in six years. Will it be Thiem or Zverev?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Federer and Nadal had both opted out of this year's tournament, while Djokovic exited in the fourth round after an infamous swat of his racket sent a tennis ball into a line judge's neck.

Bowlers will decide fate of India vs Australia series, says Zaheer

Bowlers will decide fate of India vs Australia series, says Zaheer

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Former left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan believes bowlers will decide the fate of this summer's India vs Australia contest as both the teams boast of some of the world's finest bowlers in their squads.

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 2 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 2 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Here are some highlights -- in pictures -- from Day 2 of the events at Gold Coast...

World No 1 Barty to skip US Open over COVID-19 fears

World No 1 Barty to skip US Open over COVID-19 fears

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The US Open kicks off on August 31 and will be held in its usual home in Flushing Meadows, Queens, but will be played without fans in attendance to limit the spread of the virus.

England hit by injuries ahead of World Cup qualifiers

England hit by injuries ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

England players Wayne Rooney, Phil Jones and Glen Johnson have withdrawn from the squad for the country's World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine through injury, the FA said on Sunday.

Suarez double lifts Uruguay to victory over England

Suarez double lifts Uruguay to victory over England

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Luis Suarez returned from injury to give Uruguay a 1-0 lead in the first half in their World Cup Group D match against England on Friday.

India's bowling attack best in the world: Tendulkar

India's bowling attack best in the world: Tendulkar

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar says the current England team is in complete awe of India's world-class seam attack with only its skipper Joe Root looking capable of getting a big hundred.

PIX: Manchester Utd, Arsenal in FA Cup 4th round

PIX: Manchester Utd, Arsenal in FA Cup 4th round

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Images from Saturday's third round matches in the FA Cup.

For now, Van Gaal lives to fight another day

For now, Van Gaal lives to fight another day

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Under-pressure Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal knows losing too many more matches 'could be the end of the world' but said he still has the full backing of the club's board.

Shami, Ashwin leave Australia in a mess as India eye victory

Shami, Ashwin leave Australia in a mess as India eye victory

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

India's bowlers once again exposed the chinks in jittery Australian batting line-up leaving the hosts tottering at 104 for four in pursuit of a tough target of 323 on the fourth day of the first Test.

Relieved Inter lead seven CL teams through

Relieved Inter lead seven CL teams through

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Holders Inter Milan earned their coach a reprieve to lead a group of seven teams through to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, a night lit up by Lionel Messi's customary finesse and Wayne Rooney's goalscoring return.

PHOTOS: Ireland survive Zimbabwe scare, remain in hunt for quarters

PHOTOS: Ireland survive Zimbabwe scare, remain in hunt for quarters

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Ireland survived a mighty scare before pulling off a sensational five-run win over Zimbabwe to keep themselves in the hunt for the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Hobart.

FIVE memorable Arsenal v Manchester United clashes

FIVE memorable Arsenal v Manchester United clashes

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Arsenal host Manchester United on Sunday in a clash crucial to both clubs as they try to finish the season in the top four of the Premier League. We look at five standout matches between the clubs.

How Pujara single-handedly kept India afloat

How Pujara single-handedly kept India afloat

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Cheteshwar Pujara rose to the occasion with a maiden century in Australia, pulling India out of a deep hole to a respectable 250 for nine on day one of the first Test in Adelaide on Thursday.

PHOTOS: England beat France on night of solidarity at Wembley

PHOTOS: England beat France on night of solidarity at Wembley

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

England beat France 2-0 in an emotional friendly at Wembley on Tuesday when more than 70,000 fans paid tribute to the victims of the Paris attacks with English fans roaring out a spine-tingling rendition of the visitors' national anthem.

EPL: United scrape past West Brom

EPL: United scrape past West Brom

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

Wayne Rooney scored his first club goal in open play since March as Manchester United rode their luck to secure a 2-1 victory at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday and move three points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Djokovic defends Australian dynasty against Medvedev rampage

Djokovic defends Australian dynasty against Medvedev rampage

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

A very different Australian Open comes to a familiar end on Sunday as Novak Djokovic looks to thwart another challenge to his Melbourne Park dynasty from the latest Grand Slam aspirant in Daniil Medvedev.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Serena slams Cibulkova; Keys overcomes Venus

Aus Open PHOTOS: Serena slams Cibulkova; Keys overcomes Venus

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Serena Williams sets up an all-American semi-final against teenager Madison Keys.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Following is a match by match look at the English Premier League's weekend fixtures:

Cummins hoping to outwit Pujara in the summer series

Cummins hoping to outwit Pujara in the summer series

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Cummins hopes the conditions this time would be in Australia's favour, saying they would need to get the likes of Pujara out of his comfort zone to stop India.