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Ex-India footballer battling blood cancer, vows to return stronger

Ex-India footballer battling blood cancer, vows to return stronger

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Surojit Bose played for India under coach Sukhwinder Singh from 2004-08 and was instrumental in Mahindra United's NFL triumph in 2005-06.

World's most valuable football team is...

World's most valuable football team is...

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Real Madrid retained top spot on a list of the world's most valuable football teams for a fourth consecutive year.

Priyanka: I never thought I could sing

Priyanka: I never thought I could sing

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Priyanka Chopra seems quite excited about her debut singing album.

Manchester United lead Forbes' most valuable team list

Manchester United lead Forbes' most valuable team list

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

English soccer club Manchester United retained their title as the world's most valuable sports team, according to an annual top 50 list released by Forbes on Monday that was dominated by National Football League (NFL) franchises.

Former India football captain Carlton Chapman dead at 49

Former India football captain Carlton Chapman dead at 49

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Chapman was hospitalised on Sunday night in Bengaluru and passed away early Monday morning.

I-League: Salgaocar drub 10-man East Bengal

I-League: Salgaocar drub 10-man East Bengal

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Salgaocar Sports Club maintained their perfect record against East Bengal at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Goa, for almost a decade after they scurried to a 4-0 victory in a 12th round I-League clash on Thursday.

England's Kane wants to end career as NFL kicker

England's Kane wants to end career as NFL kicker

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Kane is a fan of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and was at the Super Bowl this year, watching from the stands as the 41-year-old won his sixth title.

AIFF backs ISL as domestic turmoil continues

AIFF backs ISL as domestic turmoil continues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Openly backing the ISL as the country's elite competition for the first time, the Indian FA (AIFF) said its recommendation was based on the Master Rights Agreement it signed in 2010 with its commercial partners Football Sports Development Limited.

World sport unites, adds voice to protests over Floyd's death

World sport unites, adds voice to protests over Floyd's death

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Charlotte Hornets and owner and former NBA great Michael Jordan and golfer Tiger Woods, who rarely speak out on social issues, have also called for change.

Honduras football riots leave four fans dead

Honduras football riots leave four fans dead

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Fans of the Olimpia and Motagua football teams, bitter local opponents, rioted outside Tegucigalpa's National Stadium after a crowd of people believed to be rival supporters intercepted and vandalized a bus transporting Motagua players, police said.

NFL's Cowboys beat United, Real to be ranked world's most valuable sports team

NFL's Cowboys beat United, Real to be ranked world's most valuable sports team

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Soccer teams Manchester United ($4.12 billion), Real Madrid ($4.09 billion) and Barcelona ($4.06 billion) occupied the next three spots.

Footballer prays, worries, smiles as pilot wife rescues Indians amid COVID-19

Footballer prays, worries, smiles as pilot wife rescues Indians amid COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Former India footballer Gouramangi Singh's wife, Pushpanjali has been airlifting Indians stranded in different parts of the world and bringing them back home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Manchester United rated as richest club in world

Manchester United rated as richest club in world

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Manchester United has been rated as the most valuable sporting club in the world.

JCT thrash HAL

JCT thrash HAL

Rediff.com5 May 2007

The victory propelled the Punjab team to second place on the NFL table.

The innovative cricket league

The innovative cricket league

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

'By imaginatively innovating around some of these proven techniques from the likes of the NFL, the IPL can continue to innovate and enrich the franchisees and players, while creating a unique and exportable product as well.'

Extras: Solskjaer likens Rashford to Ronaldo

Extras: Solskjaer likens Rashford to Ronaldo

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

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Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The MLS and NBA were paying particularly close attention to Friday's events as many of the positive tests occurred in Florida where both leagues have announced plans to restart their seasons at Orlando's Walt Disney World.

I-League poised for keen finish

I-League poised for keen finish

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

With the relegation battle over, the inaugural ONGC I-League is poised for a thrilling finale, as Goa teams Dempo Sports Club and Churchill Brothers play the final round of championship at two different venues on February 23, hoping to emerge India's new football powerhouse.

EB win, Viva Kerala relegated

EB win, Viva Kerala relegated

Rediff.com17 Feb 2008

In a do-or-die battle, former National Football League champions East Bengal beat Viva Kerala 3-1 in the penultimate round of the inaugural ONGC I-League championship at the Corporation stadium in Kozhikode on Sunday.

Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Naomi Osaka has faced a backlash on social media after throwing her support behind the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody on May 25.

Super Bowl PHOTOS: Patriots beat Seahawks for first win in 10 years

Super Bowl PHOTOS: Patriots beat Seahawks for first win in 10 years

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The New England Patriots were crowned Super Bowl champions on Sunday after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 to capture their first National Football League title in 10 years.

I-League special from All Sports

I-League special from All Sports

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Two-time National Football League winners Subhas Bhowmick (East Bengal), Subroto Bhattacharya (formerly with Mohun Bagan) and Armando Colaco (Dempo) have been named among the five all-time best coaches of the National Football League from 1996-2007.

Mondal, Lawrence, Gawli find coach's favour

Mondal, Lawrence, Gawli find coach's favour

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

India's probable football team for next season has many players returning from injury.

Jordin wins American Idol

Jordin wins American Idol

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Jordin is the youngest Idol winner so far.

Mahindra face Churchill next

Mahindra face Churchill next

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Mahindra United have an opportunity to avenge their Durand Cup defeat to Churchill Brothers when the two teams clash in an I-League football tie on Thursday

PHOTOS: The GREATEST comebacks in sport

PHOTOS: The GREATEST comebacks in sport

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

A list of some of sport's greatest comebacks after Tiger Woods ended an 11-year major championship drought with victory at The Masters on Sunday.

Mohun Bagan coach Cheema Okerie resigns

Mohun Bagan coach Cheema Okerie resigns

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

Cheema Okerie has resgined after the side's continued dismal showing in the ongoing National Football League.

Dempo claim I-League with big win

Dempo claim I-League with big win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

Dempo Sports Club, Goa, thrashed Viva Kerala 4-1 to lift the inaugural ONGC I-League title.

Churchill hoping for Dempo slip-up

Churchill hoping for Dempo slip-up

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

With just two rounds left in the ONGC I-League football championship Goan teams Dempo Sports Club and Churchill Brothers promise an interesting finish, though the former holds the edge to lift the title. Tied with Churchill on 32 points, but leading the table by virtue of a better goal difference, Dempo have a good chance of emerging champions as they take on lowly Salgaocar and Viva Kerala in their last two engagements.

East Bengal edge out Mahindra

East Bengal edge out Mahindra

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

East Bengal picked up three valuable points with a solitary goal victory over Mahindra United in an I-league exchange in Kolkata on Sunday.

Will 'outside' forces rule I-League too?

Will 'outside' forces rule I-League too?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

The I-League kicks-off on November 24 at the Nehru stadium in Goa, with champions Dempo Sports Club taking on promoted Salgoacar in a local derby.

Bagan strike late to hold leaders Mahindra

Bagan strike late to hold leaders Mahindra

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

Leaders Mahindra United conceded a last minute goal to finish 1-1 with three-time champions Mohun Bagan.

JCT beat Mohd Sporting with first-half goals

JCT beat Mohd Sporting with first-half goals

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Goals from Baldeep Singh and Sunil Chettri gave the Punjab side a 2-0 victory.

AFC Cup: Mahindra make winning start

AFC Cup: Mahindra make winning start

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

The National Football League champions scored a 2-0 away victory over Singapore Armed Forces FC.

Churchill held by HASC

Churchill held by HASC

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

A superb goal by Robert Lalthlamvana in the 70th minute helped Churchill Brothers force a 1-1 draw against the Bangalore side in the sixth round of the National Football league.

Prodigal JCT held by Churchill

Prodigal JCT held by Churchill

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

The former champions from Punjab were held goalless at home.

Mahindra rout Bagan 4-1

Mahindra rout Bagan 4-1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

Mahindra United beat Mohun Bagan 4-1 for their biggest victory in the National Football League.

Mahindra get tough draw for AFC Cup

Mahindra get tough draw for AFC Cup

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Mahindra United is placed in Group E along with Maldivian outfit New Radiant, Singapore Armed Forces FC and Happy Valley from Hong Kong.

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Patriots win sixth title

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Patriots win sixth title

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 on Sunday in the lowest scoring Super Bowl played to capture the National Football League championship for a record-tying sixth time.

Viva Kerala recruit three Ghanaians

Viva Kerala recruit three Ghanaians

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

All the three were members of Ghanian club 'Hearts of Oak'.