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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.

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.

Europa League PIX: Leverkusen win at Roma; Marseille held at home

Europa League PIX: Leverkusen win at Roma; Marseille held at home

Rediff.com3 May 2024

IMAGES from the Europa League semifinal matches played on Thursday.

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.

Henry named PFA player of the year

Henry named PFA player of the year

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

The Frenchman, nominated for the award three years in a row, has enjoyed a rich vein of form this season, scoring 22 premier league goals.

Mourinho relishes Chelsea's win

Mourinho relishes Chelsea's win

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

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

Everton confirm record Rooney offer

Everton confirm record Rooney offer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

The club says they have offered their coveted England striker a club record wage of 50,000 pounds a week to stay.

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.'

'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.

'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: Kane double fires Bayern to win; Barca edge Villarreal

PIX: Kane double fires Bayern to win; Barca edge Villarreal

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Harry Kane scored twice in his first league appearance in front of a home crowd to steer champions Bayern Munich to a 3-1 victory over Augsburg.

Cricket Buzz: Ponting reckons he played two years too long

Cricket Buzz: Ponting reckons he played two years too long

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who retired in 2012, has said he delayed his international retirement by two years in his bid to help the team deal with a generational shift.

'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'.

Ranieri eyes Chelsea job next season

Ranieri eyes Chelsea job next season

Rediff.com9 May 2004

Speaking after Chelsea secured second place in the premier league and a slot in the Champions League, the Italian said "everything is open".

Italians and racism in sport: UN hails Pescara's Muntari for walk-off

Italians and racism in sport: UN hails Pescara's Muntari for walk-off

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Muntari said he had complained that parts of the crowd, including a group of children, had hurled racist insults at him from the start of his Italian team's game at Cagliari in Serie A on Sunday.

Angry Mourinho slams Gallas

Angry Mourinho slams Gallas

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

The Chelsea coach was upset after defender William Gallas failed to report for their pre-season US tour.

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.

Saha headed for Man United

Saha headed for Man United

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

The 25-year-old is set to move for a fee of around $21.72 million.

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.

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.

'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.

Inter's Icardi reportedly set for PSG move

Inter's Icardi reportedly set for PSG move

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

The move would end a turbulent spell at the club for the Argentine, who has fallen out with fans along on the way and provided fodder for the gossip columns thanks to his marriage to Wanda Nara, a media personality who also acts as his agent.

England beat Macedonia 2-1

England beat Macedonia 2-1

Rediff.com7 Sep 2003

'Hand of God' goal was allowed due to poor refereeing: Shilton

'Hand of God' goal was allowed due to poor refereeing: Shilton

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'It was a signal really, because it was the first goal in a tight game. When he cheated, a lot of the players as well as me complained... I was chasing the referee. But it stood.'

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.

Djokovic not at fault, says Manchester United's Matic

Djokovic not at fault, says Manchester United's Matic

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has defended his Serbian compatriot Novak Djokovic for hosting the ill-fated Adria Tour where a number of players, including the world number one, tested positive for COVID-19. Djokovic was criticised for hosting the tennis tournament amid a pandemic after his coach Goran Ivanisevic and players Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki returned positive tests over the two legs in Serbia and Croatia.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Liverpool and Manchester United's globe-trotting squads must shake off the effects of international duty for one of English football's most eagerly-anticipated clashes on Saturday.

Champions Trophy: Did England indulge in ball tampering?

Champions Trophy: Did England indulge in ball tampering?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Former captain Bob Willis made a sensational claim that England players indulged in ball tampering which led to umpires changing the ball during the group league match of the ICC Champions Trophy against Sri Lanka.

Barca, Liverpool coach lash out at packed Euro calendar

Barca, Liverpool coach lash out at packed Euro calendar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has joined other managers in lashing out at the packed European football calendar after deciding to rest Lionel Messi for Tuesday's Champions League trip to Dynamo Kyiv.

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.

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.

Lessons to be learnt from the IPL

Lessons to be learnt from the IPL

Rediff.com10 May 2013

The key for all Indian Premier League franchises in next year's auction, says Faisal Shariff, will be to invest in good Indian players and choose a captain from among them.

Liverpool's Sturridge sidelined for up to eight weeks

Liverpool's Sturridge sidelined for up to eight weeks

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge will be sidelined for up to eight weeks with an ankle injury, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Sunday as he ruled the player out of a crucial period of the season.

Liverpool's top four hopes fade away

Liverpool's top four hopes fade away

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Liverpool's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League all but ended.

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.

Sports Shorts: Guess which is the 'dirtiest' Premier League team

Sports Shorts: Guess which is the 'dirtiest' Premier League team

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Everton have been handed the dubious distinction of being the 'dirtiest' Premier League team after a study on the all-time cards and fouls by www.dirtyteams.co.uk.

Balotelli apologises for red card vs Napoli, claims he was provoked

Balotelli apologises for red card vs Napoli, claims he was provoked

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Maverick AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli has apologised for a sending-off against Napoli which earned him a three-match ban but claimed he was provoked.