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Women's Premier League: 165 players to be part of WPL auction

Women's Premier League: 165 players to be part of WPL auction

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

The second edition of the TATA Women's Premier League Player Auction list is out with a total of 165 cricketers set to go under the gavel on December 9th in Mumbai.

The business behind the three-minute water breaks during FIFA World Cup 2026

The business behind the three-minute water breaks during FIFA World Cup 2026

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

With hot weather due and memories fresh of the scorching 2025 Club World Cup, FIFA has for the first time mandated three-minute hydration breaks in each half for all 104 matches of the World Cup starting this week in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Southampton's Ronald Koeman nominated for Premier League award

Southampton's Ronald Koeman nominated for Premier League award

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Southampton's barnstorming start to the Premier League season has been reflected in a trio of nominations for early-season awards. Dutchman Ronald Koeman has been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Month award.

IPL 2026 DC vs PBKS: DC's Ngidi stable after injury scare, to be discharged soon

IPL 2026 DC vs PBKS: DC's Ngidi stable after injury scare, to be discharged soon

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

There were anxious moments at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday after Lungi Ngidi suffered a serious fall and was taken off the field on a stretcher during the Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings game in the Indian Premier League.

Will BCCI allow Indian players for Afghanistan Premier League?

Will BCCI allow Indian players for Afghanistan Premier League?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Friday launched its very own franchise-based T20 league, to be held in the UAE in October, but the BCCI is expected to maintain its current stand of not allowing Indian players to turn freelancers.

Flower Credits Bhuvneshwar's Big-Match Temperament for RCB's Success

Flower Credits Bhuvneshwar's Big-Match Temperament for RCB's Success

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

RCB head coach Andy Flower says veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's composure in crunch moments was instrumental in the franchise's successful IPL title defence.

Former Brazil, Chelsea player Oscar retires at 34 with cardiac issues

Former Brazil, Chelsea player Oscar retires at 34 with cardiac issues

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has retired at the age of 34 due to ongoing cardiac problems, his current club Sao Paulo said on Saturday.

Shubman Gill Celebrates Match-Winning Century With Parents

Shubman Gill Celebrates Match-Winning Century With Parents

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A jubilant Shubman Gill celebrated with his proud parents after Gujarat Titans outclassed Rajasthan Royals to enter the IPL 2026 final, in Mullanpur, on Friday.

EPL: Liverpool's Salah ruled out of Man Utd showdown

EPL: Liverpool's Salah ruled out of Man Utd showdown

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will miss the crunch clash against Manchester United due to injury, but manager Arne Slot confirms his return before season end.

Lampard is Premier League's Player of the Decade

Lampard is Premier League's Player of the Decade

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has been selected as the Premier League's Player of the Decade, by facts and figures' wizards Opta.

EPL: Igor Tudor leaves Tottenham Hotspur after seven games in charge

EPL: Igor Tudor leaves Tottenham Hotspur after seven games in charge

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Tottenham Hotspur's interim manager Igor Tudor left the club on Sunday after the Premier League side said they had "mutually agreed" to part ways, with the North London team sitting one point above the relegation zone.

Premier League chief welcomes back Mourinho's stardust

Premier League chief welcomes back Mourinho's stardust

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Chief executive Richard Scudamore has welcomed the return of Jose Mourinho to the Premier League, saying the outspoken Chelsea manager is "stardust" for the competition.

'BCCI has found its poster boy': Coach hails Sooryavanshi's India call-up

'BCCI has found its poster boy': Coach hails Sooryavanshi's India call-up

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood coach Manish Ojha hailed the 15-year-old's historic India selection, saying the BCCI may have found the future 'poster boy' of Indian cricket after his record-breaking IPL season.

Xavi Simons suffers ACL injury, set to miss World Cup

Xavi Simons suffers ACL injury, set to miss World Cup

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Tottenham Hotspur on Monday confirmed that midfielder Xavi Simons will require surgery on his right knee after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.

Ivory Coast Gear Up For Haaland Challenge In World Cup Clash

Ivory Coast Gear Up For Haaland Challenge In World Cup Clash

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Ivory Coast is set to face Norway in a World Cup Round of 32 match, with much attention on Norway's star striker Erling Haaland. While Ivory Coast's defence, featuring Ousmane Diomande, will focus on containing Haaland, their coach Emerse Fae also plans to unleash their own array of attacking talent, including Yan Diomande and Nicolas Pepe, to challenge Norway.

Gayle pulls out of Caribbean Premier League

Gayle pulls out of Caribbean Premier League

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The 40-year-old was signed by St. Lucia Zouks as one of the marquee players outside the draft in the US$130,000 - US$160,000 price bracket in April.

MI travel to Raipur; Hardik's absence sparks concern

MI travel to Raipur; Hardik's absence sparks concern

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Hardik Pandya likely to miss more Indian Premier League matches due to back spasms, with Mumbai Indians awaiting clarity on their captain's return.

Cricket fraternity mourns loss of Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran

Cricket fraternity mourns loss of Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Afghanistan cricketers Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri, among others, have expressed their profound condolences following the passing of former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran at the age of 38 due to a prolonged illness.

Rooney Praises Arsenal Teen Max Dowman After Historic Goal

Rooney Praises Arsenal Teen Max Dowman After Historic Goal

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Wayne Rooney urged Arsenal FC to allow teenager Max Dowman to enjoy his moment after he became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history at 16.

'Leaving Rajasthan Royals was tough, but Dhoni, Ruturaj made CSK move easy'

'Leaving Rajasthan Royals was tough, but Dhoni, Ruturaj made CSK move easy'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has opened up about his challenging decision to leave Rajasthan Royals after over a decade, citing his strong bond with MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad as a key factor in his smooth transition to Chennai Super Kings.

Champions League QF: Havertz's Late Goal Gives Arsenal First Leg Win Over Sporting

Champions League QF: Havertz's Late Goal Gives Arsenal First Leg Win Over Sporting

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Kai Havertz scored a late goal to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.

IPL strong on pay, weak on player rights: Players' body

IPL strong on pay, weak on player rights: Players' body

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

IPL ranks third in WCA global league ratings, excelling in pay but lagging in player rights, dispute resolution and welfare standards.

Ozil upset after axing from Arsenal's Premier League squad

Ozil upset after axing from Arsenal's Premier League squad

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Playmaker Mesut Ozil, who is under contract with Arsenal until June 2021 and earns a reported 350,000 pounds ($456,645) per week, has not played for manager Mikel Arteta's side this season

Premier League: Chelsea close in on Arsenal

Premier League: Chelsea close in on Arsenal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

Didier Drogba was on target again as Chelsea, the only top-six team in Premier League action on Saturday, chalked up their 11th successive league win over West Bromwich Albion with a 3-1 triumph at the Hawthorns.

Goal Fest! Messi, Mbappe, Haaland Light Up FIFA World Cup

Goal Fest! Messi, Mbappe, Haaland Light Up FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappe showcased their exceptional talent in recent World Cup matches, each scoring multiple goals. Despite recent dips in form or career stages, these football superstars proved their enduring prowess, with Mbappe becoming France's all-time top scorer and Messi achieving his first World Cup hat-trick.

Brighton Pile Misery On Chelsea With Emphatic Win

Brighton Pile Misery On Chelsea With Emphatic Win

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Chelsea 3-0 in a Premier League match, with goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood, and Danny Welbeck.

West Brom promoted to Premier League as Brentford blow chance

West Brom promoted to Premier League as Brentford blow chance

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Brentford will go into the playoffs along with Fulham and Cardiff City but in a huge swing in fortunes, Nottingham Forest missed out on goal difference with Swansea City grabbing the last slot in astonishing fashion.

Phil Salt Set To Rejoin RCB After Finger Injury

Phil Salt Set To Rejoin RCB After Finger Injury

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru opening batter Phil Salt is expected to return to India later this week after recovering from a finger injury that sidelined him for a month during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

Man United beat Chelsea, Wolves on brink of relegation

Man United beat Chelsea, Wolves on brink of relegation

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Matheus Cunha struck just before half-time to earn Manchester United a 1-0 victory at luckless Chelsea on Saturday, taking them a big step closer to Champions League football next season.

Akash Deep, Harshit Rana face fitness race for home series vs Afghanistan

Akash Deep, Harshit Rana face fitness race for home series vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Akash Deep and Harshit Rana are unlikely to be fit for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan and the white ball tour of United Kingdom as they are still some time away from getting fully match-fit, sources in BCCI said.

IPL 2026: Aniket Verma Proves He's No One-Season Wonder

IPL 2026: Aniket Verma Proves He's No One-Season Wonder

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Aniket Verma's explosive innings in the IPL 2026 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru proves his talent and potential as a rising star in the Indian Premier League.

What you must not miss in the Premier League this week

What you must not miss in the Premier League this week

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

A preview of the line-up action in the English Premier League from October 20-22.

Kapil Dev urges patience with teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Kapil Dev urges patience with teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Kapil Dev has urged patience with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his historic India call-up, while Madan Lal backed the teenage batting sensation to carry his IPL form onto the international stage.

PHOTOS: Colours of the rainbow light up Premier League matches

PHOTOS: Colours of the rainbow light up Premier League matches

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

In an effort to show equality and inclusiveness towards people of all races and sexual orientation, players, officials from the English Premier League and even the historic Wembley Stadium was decked in the colours of the rainbow.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Klopp says sorry to Nagelsmann over controversial TV remark

FIFA World Cup 2026: Klopp says sorry to Nagelsmann over controversial TV remark

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Former Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has apologised to Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann for a comment regarding the team's lineup ahead of their 7-1 World Cup Group E opening victory over Curacao on Sunday after it triggered a furore back home.

Espionage scandals: Southampton joins sport's Hall of Shame

Espionage scandals: Southampton joins sport's Hall of Shame

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Several sports teams around the world have paid a hefty price for spying on their opponents over the years but the potential financial cost to English soccer club Southampton for their infraction could be the heaviest.

IPL schedule suspense to end soon

IPL schedule suspense to end soon

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Devajit Saikia said the first 20-day schedule of the Indian Premier League 2026 season will be announced in two to three days, with the tournament set to begin on March 28.

Newcastle win immediate return to Premier League

Newcastle win immediate return to Premier League

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Newcastle United gained immediate promotion back to the English Premier League without playing on Monday after Nottingham Forest's failure to beat Cardiff City in the Championship (second division).

'Managers star in English Premier League, players shine in Spain'

'Managers star in English Premier League, players shine in Spain'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

The English Premier League boasts some of the top managers in the game but to see the best players in the world you have to watch Spanish soccer, Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu said.

SEE: Dhoni's Adorable Moment Goes Viral in IPL 2026

SEE: Dhoni's Adorable Moment Goes Viral in IPL 2026

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

MS Dhoni is capturing hearts once more, this time through a heartwarming interaction with Sarfaraz Khan's son at the CSK camp in Chennai. The video, shared on Instagram, shows Dhoni playfully engaging with the one-year-old, highlighting his affable nature.