News for 'Sky Sports'

Shearer sets Newcastle record

Shearer sets Newcastle record

Rediff.com5 Feb 2006

Alan Shearer broke Newcastle United's goal-scoring record in a 2-0 home win over fellow strugglers Portsmouth.

Beckham apologises for yellow card

Beckham apologises for yellow card

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

The England captain apologised to the FA, his team mates and supporters after deliberately getting booked against Wales.

Rooney aims for Best's playing heights

Rooney aims for Best's playing heights

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Manchester United's England striker says he would like to reach the playing heights scaled by George Best before his career is over.

Tottenham Hotspur stun champions Chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur stun champions Chelsea

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

England winger Aaron Lennon goal gave Spurs a 2-1 victory in the English Premier League.

I am no superman: Drogba

I am no superman: Drogba

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

'I just do what the team needs me to do, just keep playing well and score more goals,' said the Chelsea striker after scoring in the 1-0 win over Barcelona in the Champions League.

EPL: Vardy header gives Leicester first win at Arsenal in 47 years

EPL: Vardy header gives Leicester first win at Arsenal in 47 years

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Leicester City won at Arsenal for the first time in 47 years on Sunday, with substitute Jamie Vardy's late close-range header enough to secure victory in the Premier League at The Emirates.

Ozil out for up to three games with shoulder injury: Wenger

Ozil out for up to three games with shoulder injury: Wenger

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Arsenal's Germany international Mesut Ozil will be out for up to three matches with a shoulder injury, manager Arsene Wenger said on Sunday.

Gerrard explains Liverpool u-turn

Gerrard explains Liverpool u-turn

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Root has Ashes century in his sights in Melbourne

Root has Ashes century in his sights in Melbourne

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Captain Joe Root has already plundered an English record 1,630 Test runs in 2021 and has two half-centuries in the Ashes series so far with 89 in Brisbane and 62 in Adelaide as his side slipped to two heavy defeats.

Ashes PIX: Australia in driver's seat as Brook misses century

Ashes PIX: Australia in driver's seat as Brook misses century

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Images from Day 1 of the fifth and final Ashes Test between England and Australia at The Oval in London on Thursday.

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Farhan Akhtar?

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Farhan Akhtar?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Writer, director, actor, singer, producer, Farhan Akhtar dons many, MANY hats and makes the world, well Hindi cinema for sure, a cooler place.

Moyes named manager of the year

Moyes named manager of the year

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Everton's David Moyes won the League Managers Association award for guiding his team to next year's Champions League berth.

England shaping up in the image of Stokes, says coach McCullum

England shaping up in the image of Stokes, says coach McCullum

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

'He wants to do something significant and leave a legacy and impact on Test cricket and he is getting there.'

People keen to see rest of IPL 2021 staged, but logistics very tricky: Atherton

People keen to see rest of IPL 2021 staged, but logistics very tricky: Atherton

Rediff.com5 May 2021

IPL was suspended indefinitely on Tuesday after multiple COVID-19 cases were detected in the tournament's bio-bubble.

Ibra denies making racist comments against Lukaku

Ibra denies making racist comments against Lukaku

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Ibrahimovic and Lukaku, who played together at Manchester United, exchanged words at the end of the first half before the pair had to be restrained as the players left the pitch for the interval.

World No 1 Malan attains highest ever T20 batting rating

World No 1 Malan attains highest ever T20 batting rating

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Former England captain Nasser Hussain praised Malan for his versatile style and consistency.

Gavaskar escapes unhurt in a car crash

Gavaskar escapes unhurt in a car crash

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar was lucky to escape unhurt in a car crash while travelling from Manchester to London on Sunday after the completion of the third Test between India and England.

'No title for Arsenal'

'No title for Arsenal'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

Manchester United have knocked champions Arsenal out of the title race with Tuesday's emphatic 4-2 victory at Highbury, according to both teams' managers.

'Stokes is once-in-a-generation player, England will miss him'

'Stokes is once-in-a-generation player, England will miss him'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler described Ben Stokes as a 'once-in-a-generation player', while his predecessor Eoin Morgan hailed him as a 'true leader'.

Messi cried after Champions League exit in 2012

Messi cried after Champions League exit in 2012

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Lionel Messi was so distraught at Barcelona missing out on reaching the 2012 Champions League final that he was reduced to tears

England on top in Multan despite Abrar brilliance

England on top in Multan despite Abrar brilliance

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

England cemented their position by finishing day two on 202-5 riding fifties by Ben Duckett and Harry Brook.

Nistelrooy out for a month

Nistelrooy out for a month

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

The Manchester United striker has been ruled out with a hernia and will undergo surgery next week.

Sports Shorts: Tiger Woods set to return; Farah splits with coach

Sports Shorts: Tiger Woods set to return; Farah splits with coach

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

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

Mourinho wants to coach in England again one day

Mourinho wants to coach in England again one day

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

Jose Mourinho, who left Chelsea by mutual consent earlier this week, is keen to coach another English club later in his career.

How Dravid's advice changed Pietersen's world

How Dravid's advice changed Pietersen's world

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

During his 10 years as an England player, from 2004 to 2014, Pietersen was one of the world's most explosive batsmen -- particularly in limited-overs cricket.

Navratri Special: Bollywood's Orange Supremacy

Navratri Special: Bollywood's Orange Supremacy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Bring out the dandiya sticks and dance a storm, it's Navratri time. Nine days of colours, joy and revelry, starting October 15.

Gambia's football team in emergency landing scare

Gambia's football team in emergency landing scare

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Gambia's players feared for their lives after the plane taking them to the Africa Cup of Nations finals made an emergency landing,

'Players can't stay in bubbles too long'

'Players can't stay in bubbles too long'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

England hosted West Indies, Ireland, Pakistan and Australia after cricket's restart in July, with the teams restricted to bio-secure environments in Manchester and Southampton.

Henry could miss FA Cup final

Henry could miss FA Cup final

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

Arsene Wenger was hoping to get a better idea from a scan which Henry was having on a groin injury.

Henry could miss FA Cup final

Henry could miss FA Cup final

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

The Arsenal manager is not sure whether the injured striker will be fit for next month's FA Cup final against Manchester United.

Referee gets brickbats from Ferguson and Shearer

Referee gets brickbats from Ferguson and Shearer

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

Man U boss Alex Ferguson and Newcastle captain Alan Shearer criticised match referee Paul Durkin after a controversial 0-0 draw.

More fans and sunny skies as French Open makes rapid return

More fans and sunny skies as French Open makes rapid return

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Seven months after the last French Open ended the tournament is back, boosted by the prospect of more spectators despite ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and forecasts of good weather.

The legend of Neeraj Chopra continues to grow!

The legend of Neeraj Chopra continues to grow!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Neeraj Chopra's rise to stardom from a Haryana village has been nothing short of spectacular.

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Champions Manchester City slipped to a shock first Premier League defeat of the season at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, while Manchester United's campaign of woe continued with a loss to Crystal Palace.

EPL: Kane fires Tottenham to vital win over Arsenal

EPL: Kane fires Tottenham to vital win over Arsenal

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Kane's diving header made it 2-0 in the 37th minute to send Tottenham's fans into delirium.

Sports Shorts: Paes returns to top 50 in rankings

Sports Shorts: Paes returns to top 50 in rankings

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

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

PIX: Arsenal consolidate atop after beating Tottenham

PIX: Arsenal consolidate atop after beating Tottenham

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

A round-up of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

'India favourites to win T20 World Cup'

'India favourites to win T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

The T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held in India in October and November this year.

'Unfinished business' at Leicester made Vardy decision easy

'Unfinished business' at Leicester made Vardy decision easy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Rejecting a move to Premier League rivals Arsenal was an easy decision for Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy because he has "unfinished business" with the champions.

PIX: Manchester United, Bayern win; Barcelona held

PIX: Manchester United, Bayern win; Barcelona held

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Images from the football matches played on Tuesday.