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T20 World Cup Super 8s: Jacks, Ahmed break New Zealand hearts with rearguard action

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Jacks, Ahmed break New Zealand hearts with rearguard action

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks' rapid 44-run partnership turned the game as England chased down a target of 160 with three balls to spare and beat New Zealand by four wickets in the T20 World Cup Super Eights in Colombo on Friday.

Drama! Sunderland grab EPL spot with last-gasp winner

Drama! Sunderland grab EPL spot with last-gasp winner

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Sunderland stun Sheffield United in playoff to return to Premier League

Watson receives Stewart Award

Watson receives Stewart Award

Rediff.com6 Nov 2003

Tom Watson has given millions of dollars for research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Probe James Murdoch's testimony: Labour MP Watson

Probe James Murdoch's testimony: Labour MP Watson

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

British police should launch a probe into claims by News International Chairman James Murdoch's two former employees that he gave "mistaken" testimony before a Parliamentary committee on the phone-hacking scandal, opposition Labour MP Tom Watson said on Friday.

Watson provides the magic

Watson provides the magic

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

Tom Watson shot a scintillating five-under-par 65 for a share of the US Open lead with qualifier Brett Quigley.

Watson leads, Tiger toils at British Open

Watson leads, Tiger toils at British Open

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

Tom Watson spectacularly rolled back the years to grab an early one-shot lead in Thursday's first round of the British Open as a bunch of veterans took advantage of ideal scoring conditions. While three-times champion and heavy favourite Tiger Woods struggled to a one-over-par 71, fellow American Watson fired a flawless 65 on a surprisingly calm day at the Ailsa Course.

Admit in public you messed up, Watson urges Woods

Admit in public you messed up, Watson urges Woods

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Tiger Woods needs to show some humility and appear in public to admit he "messed up" by cheating on his wife, eight times major winner Tom Watson said on Wednesday. The world number one has taken an indefinite break from the sport after admitting in December on his website that he had been unfaithful to his wife.

Watson to retire from all forms of cricket?

Watson to retire from all forms of cricket?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

While the Australian all-rounder hasn't made any official announcement, it is learnt that after Chennai Super Kings ended their IPL campaign on Sunday with victory over Kings XI Punjab, the senior player told his teammates about the decision to retire from all forms of cricket.

Augusta Masters: Bhatia, Theegala off to slow start

Augusta Masters: Bhatia, Theegala off to slow start

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Leading the Asian challenge after the first day was Korea's Byeong Hun An, who celebrated his return to the Tournament with a battling two-under 70 to share the ninth place.

American Cink wins British Open

American Cink wins British Open

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Tom Watson's remarkable bid for a British Open victory at the age of 59 fell agonisingly short on Sunday when he lost to fellow American Stewart Cink in a four-hole playoff. Seeking a record-tying sixth Claret Jug, Watson squandered the chance to become golf's oldest major champion when he overshot the green before missing an eight-foot par putt on the 72nd hole.

Tiger Woods misses British Open cut

Tiger Woods misses British Open cut

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

Tom Watson defied his 59 years to tie the lead in the British Open on Friday while world number one Tiger Woods missed the second-round cut. Veteran Watson regained the putting touch that won eight majors in his prime and danced a jig of delight after rolling in a 50-foot birdie putt for a level-par 70 to join fellow American Steve Marino (68) on 135, five under par.

Fresh demands to probe, control Murdoch empire

Fresh demands to probe, control Murdoch empire

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Rupert Murdoch's media empire came under further attack over the weekend.

Hacking scandal: Report by MP panel blasts Rupert Murdoch

Hacking scandal: Report by MP panel blasts Rupert Murdoch

Rediff.com1 May 2012

In a damning report, a key parliamentary committee in the United Kingdom on Tuesday concluded that media baron Rupert Murdoch misled Parliament and was "not a fit person" to exercise the stewardship of a major international company in the wake of the phone-hacking controversy. The Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee that investigated the issue at length and heard evidence from Rupert Murdoch, 81, and his son James Murdoch last year, severely criticised Murdoch.

UK phone-hacking scandal: Probe widens to The Times

UK phone-hacking scandal: Probe widens to The Times

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

United Kingdom police has widened its probe into the phone hacking scandal to the most prestigious of Rupert Murdoch's UK papers, The Times, a top Labour MP said on Thursday.

Hacking row: UK lawmakers grill Murdoch Jr; call him mafia boss

Hacking row: UK lawmakers grill Murdoch Jr; call him mafia boss

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Under fire on the raging phone-hacking issue, News International chairman James Murdoch on Thursday insisted that he had been kept in the dark about the culture of criminality in the now-defunct News of the World, prompting a leading member of Parliament to label him a "mafia boss".

7 members of Blair govt resign

7 members of Blair govt resign

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

Singh aiming for Houston hat-trick

Singh aiming for Houston hat-trick

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

World number three Vijay Singh is hoping to carve a slice of PGA Tour history this week by winning the Houston Open for the fourth time in five years.

Watson takes over Hughes's locker in Adelaide Oval

Watson takes over Hughes's locker in Adelaide Oval

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson had the unique honour of using the players' locker formerly meant for Phil Hughes.

Pressure mounts on UK Opposition leader Corbyn to quit

Pressure mounts on UK Opposition leader Corbyn to quit

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

United Kingdom's embattled Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn was on Saturday again pressurised to step down with a former Labour Party leader calling on him to "do his duty and resign".

Faldo hints at Open swansong after missing cut

Faldo hints at Open swansong after missing cut

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Three-times champion Nick Faldo hinted that he could have played his final British Open after shooting a second-round 78 to miss the cut on Friday.

British Open: Stenson lands first major at Troon

British Open: Stenson lands first major at Troon

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Record-breaking Swede Henrik Stenson became the first Scandinavian male to capture a major when he won the British Open on Sunday, beating Phil Mickelson in an extraordinary final-round duel.

Fitzpatrick wins Open silver medal, praise from Couples

Fitzpatrick wins Open silver medal, praise from Couples

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Baby-faced teenager Matthew Fitzpatrick rounded off a dream week on Sunday by claiming the silver medal at the British Open as the leading amateur.

Operation Bluestar hero K S Brar trashes talk of UK help

Operation Bluestar hero K S Brar trashes talk of UK help

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Amid the raging row over claims that Margaret Thatcher's government had aided India in the Operation Bluestar to flush out militants from the Golden Temple in 1984, Lt Gen (Retd) K S Brar, who led the offensive, on Tuesday said it was planned and executed by Indian military commanders.

Love named United States Ryder Cup captain for 2016

Love named United States Ryder Cup captain for 2016

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Former PGA Championship winner Davis Love III will captain the United States in the 2016 Ryder Cup match against holders Europe at Hazeltine in Minnesota, the PGA of America said on Tuesday.

Cameron admits he profited from father's Panama offshore trust

Cameron admits he profited from father's Panama offshore trust

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Under pressure to come clean, David Cameron has finally admitted that he profited from shares in a Panama-based offshore firm set up by his late father but sold his stake months before he became Britain's prime minister in 2010.

Britain helped in Op Bluestar to secure defence deal?

Britain helped in Op Bluestar to secure defence deal?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

It may be a case of history repeating itself as the defence company at the heart of parliamentary queries over Britain's involvement in Operation Bluestar is none other than AgustaWestland, which recently lost out on a lucrative contract to supply helicopters to India over allegations of corruption.

Masterful first round by Lahiri, 18th on debut at Augusta

Masterful first round by Lahiri, 18th on debut at Augusta

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri produced a highly commendable first round on his Masters debut, carding a one-under 71 to be tied 18th alongside some of the biggest names in Augusta.

Captain Karthik faces stiffest test as KKR take on resurgent CSK

Captain Karthik faces stiffest test as KKR take on resurgent CSK

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

KKR have plenty of resources in bowling but Karthik, it seems, has not been able to manage them well

Thatcher supported Gandhi after Operation Bluestar: report

Thatcher supported Gandhi after Operation Bluestar: report

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Margaret Thatcher in a personal note to Indira Gandhi extended Britain's full support in the aftermath of the 1984 Operation Bluestar to flush out Sikh militants holed up in the Golden Temple, a media report has said.

Why are CELEBS tweeting #heforshe?

Why are CELEBS tweeting #heforshe?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

On September 20, actress and UN Women's Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson launched HeForShe, a campaign to fight gender inequality around the world. In an amazing speech that made major waves across the Internet, she asked men everywhere to join the feminist cause, too-and many have answered.

'For heaven's sake man, go', Cameron tells Corbyn

'For heaven's sake man, go', Cameron tells Corbyn

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Britain's outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday asked opposition Labour party's embattled leader Jeremy Corbyn to step down in the national interest, saying "for heaven's sake man, go".

Ryder Cup golf: Europe roar back to lead on gripping opening day

Ryder Cup golf: Europe roar back to lead on gripping opening day

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

The Ryder Cup delivered high drama yet again as Europe produced a stirring fightback to win three of the foursomes matches against the United States and take a 5-3 lead after a tense and hugely entertaining first day on Friday.

UK interior minister resigns over immigration scandal

UK interior minister resigns over immigration scandal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

She had faced criticism over the existence of UK Home Office deportation targets and her knowledge of them.

Lataji Remembered At BAFTAS

Lataji Remembered At BAFTAS

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Dune with five BAFTAs was the night's big winner.

Cameron orders urgent probe into Thatcher link to Op Bluestar

Cameron orders urgent probe into Thatcher link to Op Bluestar

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday ordered an urgent investigation into a decision by Margaret Thatcher's government to send an SAS officer to India in 1984 to advise Indira Gandhi in planning Operation Bluestar to flush out militants holed up in the Golden Temple.

Did Britain help Indira Gandhi plan Operation Bluestar?

Did Britain help Indira Gandhi plan Operation Bluestar?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

British Prime Minister David Cameron has directed his cabinet secretary to establish the facts behind claims that Margaret Thatcher's government may have helped Indira Gandhi plan Operation Bluestar in 1984.

Ryder Cup: McGinley hails great show as Europe surge 10-6 clear

Ryder Cup: McGinley hails great show as Europe surge 10-6 clear

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Captain Fantastic Paul McGinley hailed "a great team performance" after Europe crushed the US in the Ryder Cup foursomes for the second day running to gallop into a commanding 10-6 lead on Saturday.

Augusta Masters: McIlroy launches bid to complete rare golf feat

Augusta Masters: McIlroy launches bid to complete rare golf feat

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Rory McIlroy will do jigsaw puzzles to kill the time before the opening round at the Masters on Thursday, but finding the final piece to a career grand slam is upper-most on the Northern Irishman's mind.

McIlroy bows out of British Open after 'practice round'

McIlroy bows out of British Open after 'practice round'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Rory McIlroy turned the last 11 holes of his British Open into a glorified practice round on Friday as the Northern Irishman missed a British Open cut for the first time.

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Following is the list of players who have been released by the different franchises ahead of the auction for the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.