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Former Ivory Coast midfielder dies after collapsing in training

Former Ivory Coast midfielder dies after collapsing in training

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Former Ivory Coast midfielder Cheick Tiote collapsed and died in training with his Chinese club on Monday, his agent confirmed.

Brilliant Haaland reason for City's 3rd straight Premier League title

Brilliant Haaland reason for City's 3rd straight Premier League title

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Erling Haaland arrived at Manchester City nearly a year ago to questions about how a "battering ram" of a centre-forward would fit into mastermind manager Pep Guardiola's nuanced and tactically demanding style.

World Cup: Champs Australia underline big-match credentials with stunning India takedown

World Cup: Champs Australia underline big-match credentials with stunning India takedown

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

India dominate the business side of global cricket by virtually every metric but Australia showed commercial clout counts for little when teams battle on the game's biggest stage.

Wimbledon PIX: Defending champ Vondrousova beaten in Round 1

Wimbledon PIX: Defending champ Vondrousova beaten in Round 1

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Manchester City's Aguero unhurt after car crash: report

Manchester City's Aguero unhurt after car crash: report

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Sky Sports said that the 31-year-old Argentine was on his way to City's training facility in his car when the accident occurred.

Why Stokes's England have the edge over India

Why Stokes's England have the edge over India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'What I like about them is their stubbornness. If you doubt them, they'll double down on it and go even more stubborn.'

'Wimbledon will be cancelled, no doubt about it'

'Wimbledon will be cancelled, no doubt about it'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Wimbledon organisers will announce the cancellation of the grasscourt Grand Slam this week due to the coronavirus pandemic, German Tennis Federation (DTB) vice-president Dirk Hordorff told Sky Sports. All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) officials earlier said the June 29-July 12 event would not be played behind closed doors and postponement was not without significant risk and difficulty.

'Liverpool, Man City can dominate Europe'

'Liverpool, Man City can dominate Europe'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Liverpool and Manchester City having the potential to "dominate" European football, former Scotland international Graeme Souness has said.

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.

'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.

Soccer PIX: Trossard goal seals Arsenal win; Chelsea held

Soccer PIX: Trossard goal seals Arsenal win; Chelsea held

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Arsenal claimed their first Premier League win at Everton for six years as Leandro Trossard's second-half strike proved enough to secure the points at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool salvage point against City; Spurs hammer Aston Villa

Soccer PIX: Liverpool salvage point against City; Spurs hammer Aston Villa

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Tottenham Hotspur hammered 10-man Aston Villa 4-0 in the Premier League on Sunday thanks to four second-half goals, allowing them to close the gap with their Birmingham rivals to two points in the chase for Champions League football next season.

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.

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Many former players believe that storming out of games is a powerful tool to counter racism, a move that will force administrators to take the problem more seriously, and act in a way that compels clubs to obliterate such a culture and evict those responsible, says Dhruv Munjal.

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.

IPL viewership CRUSHES records! 35 Crore hooked

IPL viewership CRUSHES records! 35 Crore hooked

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

IPL records highest ever TV viewership in first 10 matches, says official broadcaster

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.

FA Cup final: Crazy scenes as Chelsea keeper refuses to be replaced

FA Cup final: Crazy scenes as Chelsea keeper refuses to be replaced

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Reaction to Arrizabalaga's refusal to be substituted

World Cup: Sky is the loose end Team India need to tie up: Manjrekar

World Cup: Sky is the loose end Team India need to tie up: Manjrekar

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Terming Suryakumar Yadav "a big temptation", former India player Sanjay Manjrekar on Sunday said deciding on the prolific T20I batter's selection is "one loose end" the home team will need to tie up before the ODI World Cup.

Giant Axelsen stands between Lakshya and an Olympic medal

Giant Axelsen stands between Lakshya and an Olympic medal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The Indian will have yet another uphill task at hand when he takes on Axelsen, the baby-faced badminton giant, who has terrorised his opponents in the last few years.

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.

It was sorted straight away: Moeen-Root move on after departure comments

It was sorted straight away: Moeen-Root move on after departure comments

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'I think some people can make it a bigger thing than it is.'

'Shame the series has to end on such a low note'

'Shame the series has to end on such a low note'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore, which is captained by India skipper Virat Kohli, said the right decision has been taken.

PSG approach Mourinho to replace Laurent Blanc?

PSG approach Mourinho to replace Laurent Blanc?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Paris St Germain on Tuesday issued a terse "no comment" following reports in England that the French champions had approached Jose Mourinho to become their new manager.

PIX: Osasuna stun Barcelona; Bayern-Leverkusen draw

PIX: Osasuna stun Barcelona; Bayern-Leverkusen draw

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Croatian forward Ante Budimir scored twice to help Osasuna earn a shock 4-2 home win over leaders Barcelona.

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by lucky loser Nardi

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by lucky loser Nardi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Osaka falls

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry to meet with NASA over Moon landing doubts

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry to meet with NASA over Moon landing doubts

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

PIX: Man City breathe a sigh of relief; In-form Everton beat Chelsea

PIX: Man City breathe a sigh of relief; In-form Everton beat Chelsea

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish scored three minutes apart as Manchester City came from behind to beat Premier League newcomers Luton Town.

Cycling team's director quits after doping revelation

Cycling team's director quits after doping revelation

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Team Sky sports director Steven de Jongh has quit after three years following his admission that he took a banned substance earlier in his career, the British team said on Monday.

Mourinho reckons he'll be coaching even at 70!

Mourinho reckons he'll be coaching even at 70!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho has given a heavy hint that he is planning to emulate Alex Ferguson at Manchester United by continuing to coach until he is in his 70s.

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

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

Juve coach Allegri rejected offer to manage Real Madrid

Juve coach Allegri rejected offer to manage Real Madrid

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Real appointed former Spain manager Julen Lopetegui on Tuesday, but Allegri had been among the front-runners to take over from Zidane, who quit after winning a remarkable three successive Champions League trophies.

'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.

PIX: Krejcikova, Paolini to clash in Wimbledon final

PIX: Krejcikova, Paolini to clash in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Seventh seed Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to reach the Wimbledon final after defeating Croatian Donna Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(8) on Thursday in the longest women's semi-final at the All England Club.

Arsenal win at Palace in Premier League opener

Arsenal win at Palace in Premier League opener

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Arsenal battled to beat Crystal Palace 2-0 on Friday as the new Premier League season got underway, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the first goal before home defender Marc Guehi turned the ball into his own net late on at Selhurst Park.

'300-run mark will be crossed in the IPL very soon'

'300-run mark will be crossed in the IPL very soon'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Dinesh Karthik said the 300-frontier will be breached in the IPL sooner rather than later.

'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.'

Sports Shorts: Mallya optimistic; Rooney hopeful of future

Sports Shorts: Mallya optimistic; Rooney hopeful of future

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

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.