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How football managers react when they are sent off...

How football managers react when they are sent off...

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

David Moyes made light of his first dismissal when he leapt over a fence into the stands to watch the rest of the match and accepted crisps from a girl.

EPL Updates: Newcastle striker Cisse charged with violent conduct

EPL Updates: Newcastle striker Cisse charged with violent conduct

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse has been charged with violent conduct, the FA said in a statement on Monday referring to an incident in the Premier League match against Everton.

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Tennis round-up: Murray unsure about Wimbledon

Tennis round-up: Murray unsure about Wimbledon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The 31-year-old three-time Grand Slam champion had not played a competitive match since losing to Sam Querrey in last year's Wimbledon quarter-finals and opted to have right hip surgery five months ago.

Murray's honeymoon on clay ended by Djokovic

Murray's honeymoon on clay ended by Djokovic

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

With his glinting gold wedding band looped around the black laces of left shoe, Andy Murray had been an unstoppable force on clay this season.

Di Resta faces uncertain Formula One future

Di Resta faces uncertain Formula One future

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

The 27-year-old Scot's poor run of form in the second half of the season has fuelled speculation that the Silverstone-based team might drop him and bring back Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg, who has also been linked with Lotus.

Ensure religious minorities are protected: US lawmakers write to PM Modi

Ensure religious minorities are protected: US lawmakers write to PM Modi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

'We also urge you to take steps to control the activities of groups, such as the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh,' said the letter signed by 34 top American lawmakers.

Rahul meets family of Badaun gang rape victims

Rahul meets family of Badaun gang rape victims

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday visited the village of the two Dalit sisters, who were gang-raped and murdered in Badaun, and met their family members as they pressed for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe and refused to take any compensation, demanding justice for their girls.

What Murray needs to do to win against Raonic assault...

What Murray needs to do to win against Raonic assault...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Andy Murray has had his mind elsewhere for much of the Australian Open but will need to bring laser-sharp focus into Friday's semi-final against the red-hot Milos Raonic.

Maharashtra farmers call off protest as state agrees to demands

Maharashtra farmers call off protest as state agrees to demands

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

It's a major victory for the farmers who trekked 180 km from Nashik over six days under the blazing sun, some even barefooted.

Murray to take aura of invincibility into new year

Murray to take aura of invincibility into new year

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Andy Murray is undefeated since September, has won 24 matches in succession and his win-loss record since losing to Novak Djokovic in the French Open final is 53-3.

Can Hamilton catch up with British F1 legend Jackie Stewart?

Can Hamilton catch up with British F1 legend Jackie Stewart?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Jackie Stewart, Britain's only triple Formula One world champion, knows his record is on borrowed time after Lewis Hamilton's storming victory in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.

PHOTOS: Murray masters Cilic, Nishikori thrashes Wawrinka

PHOTOS: Murray masters Cilic, Nishikori thrashes Wawrinka

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Four more performances like that at the O2 Arena this week should guarantee Andy Murray will end 2016 leading the pack.

PHOTOS: Murray's great escape in New York heat

PHOTOS: Murray's great escape in New York heat

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Andy Murray made another of his trademark stirring fightbacks as the third-seeded Scot powered past Frenchman Adrian Mannarino after dropping the first two sets of their second round encounter at a sweltering US Open in New York, on Thursday.

ISL: Mendy magic wins it for Chennaiyin against Kerala Blasters

ISL: Mendy magic wins it for Chennaiyin against Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Former Hull City wing back Bernard Mendy scored through a stunning bicycle kick as hosts Chennaiyin FC beat Kerala Blasters 2-1 in a Hero Indian Super League match on Tuesday.

'Never thought I'd be World No. 1'

'Never thought I'd be World No. 1'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

The triple grand slam winner, who will take over from Serb Novak Djokovic at the top when the rankings are updated on Monday, still went out on centre court for a practice session in front of a bemused crowd.

Andy Murray eyes London triple crown

Andy Murray eyes London triple crown

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Having bagged a gold medal from the 2012 London Olympics and won the 2013 Wimbledon championship, Murray will get his first chance to complete the hat-trick at the O2 next week.

PIX: Belgium first team into Euro 2020 finals

PIX: Belgium first team into Euro 2020 finals

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

A round-up of Thursday night's matches from the Euro 2020 qualifiers.

Murray to meet Djokovic in Rogers Cup final

Murray to meet Djokovic in Rogers Cup final

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Second Andy Murray breezed to a 6-3, 6-0 semi-final victory over Kei Nishikori on Saturday to set up a final with Novak Djokovic at the Rogers Cup in Montreal.

Murray to play Djokovic in Indian Wells semis

Murray to play Djokovic in Indian Wells semis

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Fourth seed Andy Murray, with a consummate display of power and touch in tricky conditions, reached the BNP Paribas Open semi-finals with a landmark 6-3, 6-4 win over Spaniard Felicano Lopez on Thursday.

Exclusive! Angry BJP MP plans to quit party

Exclusive! Angry BJP MP plans to quit party

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

'I don't believe in jumlebaazi.' 'Kahan hua hai sabka saath, sabka vikas?'

Is Nadal puzzled because Spain picked female Davis Cup captain?

Is Nadal puzzled because Spain picked female Davis Cup captain?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Toni Nadal has given a lukewarm response to the decision by the Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) to appoint former women's Tour player Gala Leon as Spain's new Davis Cup captain.

Trump to avoid spending time in London during UK visit

Trump to avoid spending time in London during UK visit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

According to official details unveiled by Downing Street on Friday, Trump will arrive for the two-day "working visit" next Thursday afternoon straight from a NATO summit in Brussels, Belgium.

Maxwell best bet to finish MVP No 2

Maxwell best bet to finish MVP No 2

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

A B de Villiers still heads Rediff.com's Most Valuable Players ratings for the World Cup.

Vote! World Cup's most stylish uniforms

Vote! World Cup's most stylish uniforms

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Which country has the most stylish uniform of them all? Tell us! :-)

Tennis: Murray loses, won't play US Open singles

Tennis: Murray loses, won't play US Open singles

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Scot lost 6-4, 6-4 to Richard Gasquet in his first singles match since January before saying he had turned down a wild card into the men's draw at the year's final Grand Slam.

Record-chasing Djokovic sets up Murray showdown

Record-chasing Djokovic sets up Murray showdown

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic survived a second-set blip to reach the Paris Masters final with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 win over Stan Wawrinka, his 21st victory in a row.

Murray makes perfect response to Marinko's coach jibe

Murray makes perfect response to Marinko's coach jibe

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Andy Murray trounced Marinko Matosevic 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday but insisted there was no edge to the match after the Australian's criticism of his decision to hire Amelie Mauresmo as coach.

PHOTOS: Look who turned up at the US Open!

PHOTOS: Look who turned up at the US Open!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Rediff.com gives you a peek of the big names who were in attendance of the US Open.

Smooth draw for Djokovic at Australian Open

Smooth draw for Djokovic at Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Sixth seed Andy Murray may feel the most aggrieved of the top contenders in the men's draw.

Mubadala world tennis: Murray sees positives in defeat

Mubadala world tennis: Murray sees positives in defeat

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray was happy with his movement if not the result after making a losing return from 15 weeks on the sidelines at an Abu Dhabi exhibition tournament this week.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Sharapova charge into quarters as top brass shine

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Sharapova charge into quarters as top brass shine

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Rafael Nadal weathered an early serving storm from Kevin Anderson before dismantling the South African giant with a 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 masterclass to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Euro Qualifiers PIX: Turkey upset world champs France

Euro Qualifiers PIX: Turkey upset world champs France

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Images from the 2020 Euro Championships qualifiers played on Saturday

Citi Open: Stephens stunned; Murray edges Edmund

Citi Open: Stephens stunned; Murray edges Edmund

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Second seed Sloane Stephens was shocked 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 by Germany's Andrea Petkovic in the second round of the Citi Open on Wednesday, disrupting the American's buildup to her US Open title defence.

Djokovic talks about karma and fighting hungry wolves

Djokovic talks about karma and fighting hungry wolves

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The battle to stay at the top of men's tennis is like a fight to keep hungry wolves at bay, Novak Djokovic said on Sunday after clinching a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title.

Aus Open: Baseline battle in sight as Djokovic favourite to trump Murray

Aus Open: Baseline battle in sight as Djokovic favourite to trump Murray

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic is expecting a fierce battle with an old friend and familiar protagonist when he makes a bid for history in the Australian Open final against Andy Murray on Sunday.

Meet Murray-slayer Mischa Zverev...

Meet Murray-slayer Mischa Zverev...

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Andy Murray's dream of winning a maiden Australian Open title was left in tatters on Sunday after the top seed and world number one was knocked out in the fourth round by Mischa Zverev.

When a balanced life off-court brings laurels on it

When a balanced life off-court brings laurels on it

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Murray credits marriage for recent surge on clay

Djokovic faces huge test as he opens Australian Open defence

Djokovic faces huge test as he opens Australian Open defence

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Top seed Andy Murray could meet Roger Federer or Kei Nishikori in the third round, while Serena faces tricky Belinda Bencic in opening round

Euro Qualifiers: Germany stun Netherlands; Croatia lose

Euro Qualifiers: Germany stun Netherlands; Croatia lose

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Germany defender Nico Schulz scored a late winner as their new-look side snatched a 3-2 win away to the Netherlands in their opening Euro 2020 Group C qualifier on Sunday, an absorbing clash that swung in fortunes from one side to the other.