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Lloyd retires from commentary in backdrop of racism claims

Lloyd retires from commentary in backdrop of racism claims

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

He said sharing a commentary box in Australia in 2013 with his broadcasting hero Bill Lawry was a "real highlight".

Wimbledon PIX: Rybakina, Krejcikova enter semis

Wimbledon PIX: Rybakina, Krejcikova enter semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Elena Rybakina set up a showdown with 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova for a place in Saturday's final.

'Comparisons With Vicky Used To Irritate Me A Lot'

'Comparisons With Vicky Used To Irritate Me A Lot'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'That comparison, "Oh look at Vicky, do you also see yourself being that successful in life?"' 'Vicky has seen a lot and done a lot and he is where he is. I feel really happy about it.' 'But I have my own journey.'

Dussehra Greetings From Kohli, Shami, SKY...

Dussehra Greetings From Kohli, Shami, SKY...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Mithali Raj, Surya Kumar Yadav among others tweeted their wishes for Dussehra.

PHOTOS: Women paragliders soar through Kabul's skies

PHOTOS: Women paragliders soar through Kabul's skies

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Group of young Afghans take to the skies of a capital where military helicopters and surveillance balloons are a far more familiar sight.

New Zealand are the strongest team in all formats, says Atherton

New Zealand are the strongest team in all formats, says Atherton

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

New Zealand have shown they are the strongest team across all formats of the game after reaching the final of the Twenty20 World Cup, former England captain Michael Atherton said.

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Manchester United climb into sixth place with 3-0 West Ham win

Anderson keen to return to test team under Stokes

Anderson keen to return to test team under Stokes

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

England's fast bowler, James Anderson, said he would like to return to the test team under new captain Ben Stokes after being controversially dropped from the squad.

EPL: Varane seals nail-biting victory for Man United

EPL: Varane seals nail-biting victory for Man United

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Late Varane header earns stuttering Man Utd 1-0 win over Wolves

Back on Indian soil, Neeraj Chopra strikes gold

Back on Indian soil, Neeraj Chopra strikes gold

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men's javelin throw event of the Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar, his spear shimmering through the balmy Wednesday evening sky after an unusually slow start in his first competitive outing on Indian soil in three years.

Football Focus: Barca knock Real off top in Money League

Football Focus: Barca knock Real off top in Money League

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

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

Have always admired Kohli's energy and commitment: Stokes

Have always admired Kohli's energy and commitment: Stokes

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

England Test captain Ben Stokes has returned the compliment to Virat Kohli, saying he has always admired the energy and commitment that the Indian star brings to the field.

A Test debut to remember

A Test debut to remember

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Potts, 23, dismissed New Zealand captain Kane Williamson for two to claim his first Test victim

'This is just what Test cricket needed'

'This is just what Test cricket needed'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'I really hope we've inspired a new generation.'

Why Stuart Broad deserves legendary status

Why Stuart Broad deserves legendary status

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Ricky Ponting believes that English pacer Stuart Broad, who announced his retirement after the ongoing fifth Ashes Test, is the 'ultimate Ashes warrior'.

Eliminating pressure key to England's success

Eliminating pressure key to England's success

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Prior to the tour, England had won only two Tests in Pakistan and it was their first series win in the country since 2000-2001.

'Players must retrain brain to adopt virus measures'

'Players must retrain brain to adopt virus measures'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Several pace bowlers have voiced concerns about the potential ban, which they fear would restrict their ability to generate swing, but England captain Joe Root said it could make his bowlers even more accurate.

Skateboarding: Sky has no limits, British prodigy eyes Tokyo

Skateboarding: Sky has no limits, British prodigy eyes Tokyo

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Brown is transforming ideas about what the next generation is capable of

Stokes won't change mind about ODI retirement

Stokes won't change mind about ODI retirement

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Stokes acknowledged that he is nearing the conclusion of his career rather than the beginning, but he stated he still wants to stick around to play in the upcoming Ashes series in Australia at the end of 2025.

Unstoppable Verstappen vrooming towards greatness

Unstoppable Verstappen vrooming towards greatness

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Verstappen suffered two retirements from the first three races but has otherwise finished all but two rounds in the top three.

Pogba moves on after being 'nibbled' by Rudiger

Pogba moves on after being 'nibbled' by Rudiger

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Pogba said he did not want Rudiger to be suspended.

Ashes: 'Hope McCullum is giving them the biggest hammering'

Ashes: 'Hope McCullum is giving them the biggest hammering'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen berated the England team for their performance on the first day of the second Test match of the Ashes.

Sporting moments to look out for at Tokyo 2020

Sporting moments to look out for at Tokyo 2020

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Here are other key moments and athletes to look out for at Tokyo 2020 when the sport gets underway in earnest on Saturday

Should Man United target experienced players like Vidal?

Should Man United target experienced players like Vidal?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Premier League title hopefuls Manchester United have to sign experienced players like Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal if they are to win trophies, forward Alexis Sanchez has said.

Cristiano Ronaldo picks up another award

Cristiano Ronaldo picks up another award

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo was named Serie A's Player of the Year for the 2019-20 season at the Gran Gala del Calcio on Friday.

What F1 may have to do to get season started

What F1 may have to do to get season started

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Formula One could start the season behind locked gates due to the COVID-19 pandemic but the glamour sport will likely have to slim down considerably to get the green light to go racing. Across Europe, bans on mass gatherings and public events have been extended into July and August even as countries begin to emerge from the strict lockdowns that have put sporting activities on hold.

Big expectations from young Indian shooters at Asian Games

Big expectations from young Indian shooters at Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

But new faces, such as world champion 10m air rifle shooter Rudrankksh Patil, Esha Singh (10m air pistol), Sift Kaur Samra and Ashi Chouksey (50m rifle 3-positions) are some of the brightest prospects in the team with a potential to aim for gold, notwithstanding the extremely tough challenge the Chinese will pose in the coming fortnight.

Joe Root keen to see 'Bazball' succeed abroad

Joe Root keen to see 'Bazball' succeed abroad

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Joe Root is keen to see how it fares abroad in different conditions.

Former Kiwi coach raises concern over Boult's 'untidy' NZC contract

Former Kiwi coach raises concern over Boult's 'untidy' NZC contract

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Raising concerns over pacer Trent Boult's deal with New Zealand Cricket, former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson said his contract "will open a can of worms".

'Nothing new, it's just a shame': A B de Villiers

'Nothing new, it's just a shame': A B de Villiers

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The cause of outrage is the presence of just one black player in the South Africa squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

'Verstappen will always fight, that's in his DNA'

'Verstappen will always fight, that's in his DNA'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Verstappen had started the race level on points with Hamilton but 9-8 ahead on wins, and there were fears a collision could settle the outcome.

'Manchester United players have been eaten out alive'

'Manchester United players have been eaten out alive'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Following Manchester United's 7-0 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, manager Ten Hag among former players came down heavily on their 'embarrassing' performance.

EPL: Chelsea keep title hopes alive; Liverpool edge closer to City

EPL: Chelsea keep title hopes alive; Liverpool edge closer to City

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Chelsea kept alive their remote Premier League title chances with a 2-0 win over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, set on their way by an exquisite strike from Hakim Ziyech which was quickly followed up by a Thiago Silva header.

Long live Test cricket while we have Virat Kohli: Warne

Long live Test cricket while we have Virat Kohli: Warne

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Spin legend Shane Warne heaped rich praise on Virat Kohli, saying he has instilled self-belief in his team and hopes that the Indian skipper continues to play for a long time as it augurs well for Test cricket.

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia

EPL PIX: Rampaging Liverpool rout Leeds

EPL PIX: Rampaging Liverpool rout Leeds

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

It is a first win in six games in all competitions for Liverpool.

'India most under-performing white-ball team in history'

'India most under-performing white-ball team in history'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The Indian team were labelled "clueless" and "out of their depth" following the 10-wicket defeat by England in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Tevez reaches terms with Juventus: Reports

Tevez reaches terms with Juventus: Reports

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Argentine striker Carlos Tevez has agreed terms to join Serie A champions Juventus from Manchester City, Italian media reported on Tuesday.

Manchester United back in Champions League; Liverpool miss out

Manchester United back in Champions League; Liverpool miss out

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Manchester United will be back in action in next season's Champions League after they hammered Chelsea 4-1.

EPL PIX: Nunez sees red as Liverpool held to home

EPL PIX: Nunez sees red as Liverpool held to home

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Liverpool dominated the opening half but it was Zaha who broke the deadlock