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Coronavirus: No positive results in latest Premier League tests

Coronavirus: No positive results in latest Premier League tests

Rediff.com31 May 2020

In the three previous rounds of testing since players resumed training there were 12 positives.

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.

Arsenal's players return to training ground for individual sessions

Arsenal's players return to training ground for individual sessions

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Arsenal reopened their London Colney training ground to first team players for individual training on Monday as the English Premier League club continued to observe social distancing protocols amid the coronavirus pandemic. France striker Alexandre Lacazette, Brazil defender David Luiz and Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka were seen arriving at the facility, which is situated 20 miles north of London.

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.

EPL: Arsenal's top-four hopes dealt huge blow

EPL: Arsenal's top-four hopes dealt huge blow

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Newcastle dealt a huge blow to Arsenal's chances of qualifying for the Champions League by beating them 2-0

BCCI eyeing a tournament on lines of The Hundred?

BCCI eyeing a tournament on lines of The Hundred?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

However, even if the BCCI eventually decides to organise a tournament modelled on the Hundred, it will not be able to do so before 2023.

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.

Pogba admits being Arsenal fan while growing up

Pogba admits being Arsenal fan while growing up

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Pogba also said he is no longer bothered by criticism from soccer pundits because he has grown used to it.

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

EPL PIX: United down Forest; Arsenal draw at West Ham

EPL PIX: United down Forest; Arsenal draw at West Ham

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Manchester United climbed to third place in their quest for a berth in next season's Champions League.

Having won a billion hearts, Rohit the skipper deserves this World Cup

Having won a billion hearts, Rohit the skipper deserves this World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

How many hundreds did Rohit Sharma miss in this World Cup? At least five if not more. But how many hearts did he win with his new found no-holds barred attacking approach? May be a billion.

Can Pogba make his mark at World Cup?

Can Pogba make his mark at World Cup?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

France open their World Cup campaign against Australia on June 16 and also play Peru and Denmark in Group C.

Leicester manager Shakespeare denies argument with Ranieri

Leicester manager Shakespeare denies argument with Ranieri

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has said that he never had any arguments with predecessor Claudio Ranieri and there was no ill feeling between the pair prior to the Italian's sacking.

I was super nervous, says Ronaldo on memorable return

I was super nervous, says Ronaldo on memorable return

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

'I was thinking last night that I wanted to show I'm still capable of helping the team. When I started the game, I was super nervous when they were singing my name but this crowd is unbelievable.'

'Moyes' sacking showed a lack of decency'

'Moyes' sacking showed a lack of decency'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Manchester United's players lost confidence and belief under David Moyes and played poor football but the manager's sacking on Tuesday showed a "lack of decency", according to former United defender Gary Neville.

COVID-19: Chelsea's Kante prepared to miss rest of season

COVID-19: Chelsea's Kante prepared to miss rest of season

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Watford skipper Troy Deeney has said he will not resume training out of worry for his son's health after Britain's statistics office said black men are 4.2 times more likely to die from COVID-19-related causes than white males.

Sports Shorts: Sushil to make international comeback at Commonwealth C'ship

Sports Shorts: Sushil to make international comeback at Commonwealth C'ship

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

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

Giggs to leave Manchester United after 29 years

Giggs to leave Manchester United after 29 years

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Ryan Giggs will leave Manchester United in the close season to explore opportunities in management away from the club, Sky Sports reported on Friday, citing sources.

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Manchester City needed a second-half penalty from striker Erling Haaland to break the resistance of a dogged Crystal Palace.

Finishing Premier League season will be good for football: Mourinho

Finishing Premier League season will be good for football: Mourinho

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Soccer in England was suspended indefinitely last month due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, which has caused more than 26,000 deaths in the United Kingdom. Premier League clubs are set to meet on Friday to discuss ways to finish the season.

'Early resumption of Premier League not safe for players'

'Early resumption of Premier League not safe for players'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Rushing to resume the 2019-20 English Premier League season stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic could jeopardise the lives of players and staff, former Manchester United defender Gary Neville said. English soccer has been suspended since March 13 due to the novel coronavirus, which has led to the deaths of more than 26,000 people in Britain. Still, the minister responsible for sport has held talks with the league on competition returning as soon as possible.

PIX: Havertz sends Arsenal top; Liverpool hold Manchester City

PIX: Havertz sends Arsenal top; Liverpool hold Manchester City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

EPL: United outclass Leicester; Spurs move up to 4th

EPL: United outclass Leicester; Spurs move up to 4th

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League

SHORTS: Fraser-Pryce smashes 40-year-old Pan Am Games record

SHORTS: Fraser-Pryce smashes 40-year-old Pan Am Games record

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce broke the 40-year-old Pan Am Games 200 metres record on Friday. The twice Olympic 100 metres champion clocked 22.43 seconds to win gold on Friday.

Soccer: Lukaku set to make Chelsea move?

Soccer: Lukaku set to make Chelsea move?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

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

Thomas takes maiden title as Sky extend Tour reign

Thomas takes maiden title as Sky extend Tour reign

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Geraint Thomas tightened Team Sky's grip on the Tour de France when he handed the British outfit their sixth title in seven years on Sunday and there is no sign that their domination will end anytime soon.

Hamilton supports protesters who tore down slave trader's statue

Hamilton supports protesters who tore down slave trader's statue

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Lewis Hamilton has actively supported the Black Lives Matter movement, calling out his own sport's initial silence over the killing of Floyd, who died after a white US police officer knelt on his neck last month.

Team Sky say anti-doping policy will pay off in long term

Team Sky say anti-doping policy will pay off in long term

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Cycling's Team Sky could suffer in the short term from losing staff because of its anti-doping stance but that it is a price worth paying, team head Dave Brailsford said on Tuesday.

Crawley's England place uncertain after Lord's failure

Crawley's England place uncertain after Lord's failure

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

24-year-old Zak Crawley faces he axe after scores of 9 and 13 at Lord's, where South Africa triumphed by an innings and 12 runs inside three days to grab a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

England confident of wresting back control at Lord's

England confident of wresting back control at Lord's

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Leach (1-42) bowled with good control and found prodigious spin, picking up the wicket of Aiden Markram (16).

My world turned upside down after split with Nicole: Hamilton

My world turned upside down after split with Nicole: Hamilton

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, who has for the first time spoken about the decision to split from Nicole Scherzinger, has revealed that he's lost someone 'really special'.

EPL transfer talk: Newcastle's Ba on way to Stamford Bridge

EPL transfer talk: Newcastle's Ba on way to Stamford Bridge

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

European champions Chelsea have been given the blessing of Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew to sign Senegal striker Demba Ba after his release clause was triggered on Wednesday.

'F1 could manage to race even with COVID-19 cases'

'F1 could manage to race even with COVID-19 cases'

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Formula One could cope with up to 10 positive tests for COVID-19 when the sport starts the season in July, according to the chairman of the governing FIA's medical commission. Professor Gerard Saillant told Sky Sports television the sport would still need a 'red line', however, beyond which racing could not continue.

Mourinho on way back to Chelsea?

Mourinho on way back to Chelsea?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

Jose Mourinho is poised to rejoin Chelsea, said former Stamford Bridge defender Ricardo Carvalho after his Real Madrid team ended their La Liga season with a 4-2 home win over Osasuna on Saturday.

Out of Tata Sky's basic bouquet, ESPN cries foul

Out of Tata Sky's basic bouquet, ESPN cries foul

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Sports broadcaster ESPN Star Sports and direct-to-home operator Tata Sky may soon get entangled in a legal battle as Tata Sky has dropped ESPN, Star Sports and Star Cricket from its basic package offerings. The move, according to ESPN's lawyers, may go against a recent Delhi high court order that restrains Tata Sky to do so, but the second largest DTH operator maintains that it is operating within the permissible rules.

United's Rooney has asked for a transfer: Ferguson

United's Rooney has asked for a transfer: Ferguson

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has asked for a transfer, the Premier League champions' manager Alex Ferguson said on Sunday.

Italy vs England will be epic final: Verratti

Italy vs England will be epic final: Verratti

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Italy and England have faced each other 27 times, the Azzurri winning 11 to Three Lions' eight, with eight draws.

Red Bull have clear no 1: Hamilton

Red Bull have clear no 1: Hamilton

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Lewis Hamilton has turned his fire on Formula One rivals Red Bull for suggesting after a controversial Malaysian Grand Prix that he has joined Mercedes as their clear No 1.

Why cricketers must be guarded in what they say...

Why cricketers must be guarded in what they say...

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Strauss said that with players of different nationalities and races now sharing dressing rooms more than ever, cricketers will have to be more guarded in what they say and do.