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Hamilton and Verstappen blame each other for Monza crash

Hamilton and Verstappen blame each other for Monza crash

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Formula One title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen took each other out of the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, with Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff slamming the incident as a 'tactical foul'.

Why empty stadium might help Arsenal at Man City

Why empty stadium might help Arsenal at Man City

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The unusual circumstances forced by the COVID-19 pandemic will level the playing field, says Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta

Fans likely for final two rounds of English Premier League

Fans likely for final two rounds of English Premier League

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The English Premier League plans to welcome up to 10,000 fans in stadiums for the final two rounds of matches this season, chief executive Richard Masters said on Friday.

Europa League: West Ham, Napoli record wins

Europa League: West Ham, Napoli record wins

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Napoli kept alive their hopes of advancing from Group C after Lorenzo Insigne, Victor Osimhen and Matteo Politano secured a 3-0 home win over Legia Warsaw.

'Kohli sets the bar, he wants to be the best'

'Kohli sets the bar, he wants to be the best'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Dinesh Karthik believes the one big thing which sets Virat Kohli apart from the rest is his desire to be 'the best in the business'.

Should Man United target experienced players like Vidal?

Should Man United target experienced players like Vidal?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Premier League title hopefuls Manchester United have to sign experienced players like Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal if they are to win trophies, forward Alexis Sanchez has said.

Ronaldo's return to United sparks hopes of reviving glory days

Ronaldo's return to United sparks hopes of reviving glory days

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

They say never go back, but United fans had been longing for Ronaldo to rejoin their side for many years, more in forlorn hope than anything else.

SEE: Broad, Woakes among first cricketers to return to training

SEE: Broad, Woakes among first cricketers to return to training

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes hit the ground running at Trent Bridge (Nottingham) and Edgbaston (Birmingham) respectively.

FALSE! Steyn's claim on Tendulkar double ton

FALSE! Steyn's claim on Tendulkar double ton

Rediff.com18 May 2020

None of the 31 balls Steyn bowled to Tendulkar in the entire game -- the second India-South Africa ODI -- produced a close LBW shout.

'Racism has won,' says Chelsea defender Rudiger

'Racism has won,' says Chelsea defender Rudiger

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger says "racism has won" and that he had been made a "scapegoat" after Tottenham Hotspur and London police said they found no evidence to back his allegation he was abused during the English Premier League match in December. Rudiger was involved in an incident in which Tottenham's Son Heung-min was shown a red card and indicated shortly afterwards that he had been the victim of a monkey gesture from the home section of the crowd.

How playing in IPL will help England players...

How playing in IPL will help England players...

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

India is set to host the T20 World Cup later this year and Stokes feels it is the perfect opportunity for English players

PICS: Verstappen pips Hamilton in epic to win F1 title

PICS: Verstappen pips Hamilton in epic to win F1 title

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The Dutchman stopped Hamilton from winning an eighth title with a gutsy turn in the final lap.

Shai Hope should be rested for third Test, says Ambrose

Shai Hope should be rested for third Test, says Ambrose

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Shai Hope has struggled to even breach the 30-run mark in his four innings against England. His scores read 25, 7 16, 9 so far.

Hadlee recollects time when a car cost him big

Hadlee recollects time when a car cost him big

Rediff.com7 May 2020

It sure did for New Zealand pace legend Richard Hadlee who had to offer his teammates a week's holiday to take one home back in 1986.

England need to support Archer, says Stokes

England need to support Archer, says Stokes

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes says star pacer Jofra Archer needs full support of his teammates following his bio-secure protocol breach which led to his dropping from the ongoing second Test against the West Indies in Manchester. Archer will undergo two COVID-19 tests during a five-day isolation period after his unsanctioned trip to Brighton between the first and second Tests.

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Juve coach Allegri rejected offer to manage Real Madrid

Juve coach Allegri rejected offer to manage Real Madrid

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Real appointed former Spain manager Julen Lopetegui on Tuesday, but Allegri had been among the front-runners to take over from Zidane, who quit after winning a remarkable three successive Champions League trophies.

Broad 'frustrated, angry, gutted' after being dropped from playing XI

Broad 'frustrated, angry, gutted' after being dropped from playing XI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

England's decision to go with James Anderson, Jofra Archer and Mark Wood for the first Test in Southampton snapped Stuart Broad's run of 51 consecutive home Tests.

Should ICC change its 'bad light' laws?

Should ICC change its 'bad light' laws?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Officials were forced to call off the opening day of the first Test between England and the West Indies due to bad light and rain which saw only 17.4 overs being bowled.

FA Cup final: Crazy scenes as Chelsea keeper refuses to be replaced

FA Cup final: Crazy scenes as Chelsea keeper refuses to be replaced

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Reaction to Arrizabalaga's refusal to be substituted

We will take decision at appropriate time: ICC on T20 WC

We will take decision at appropriate time: ICC on T20 WC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The T20 World Cup is still six months away and ICC said it will take a decision after consulting all stakeholders, including the Australian government.

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.

Champions League: All eyes on Ronaldo

Champions League: All eyes on Ronaldo

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Juventus are desperate to win a first Champions League title in a quarter of a century

2nd Test: New Zealand in driving seat

2nd Test: New Zealand in driving seat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played at Edgbaston on Saturday

ECB must not punish Robinson harshly if he's changed: Holding

ECB must not punish Robinson harshly if he's changed: Holding

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'If he has done something like that nine years ago, and since then he has learnt and done nothing like that and he has changed his ways in recent years, then I don't think you should come down too hard on him.'

Former Ivory Coast midfielder dies after collapsing in training

Former Ivory Coast midfielder dies after collapsing in training

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Former Ivory Coast midfielder Cheick Tiote collapsed and died in training with his Chinese club on Monday, his agent confirmed.

Premier League champs Liverpool end 30-year wait

Premier League champs Liverpool end 30-year wait

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Inspirational manager Juergen Klopp has rekindled the Anfield flame though and delivered the club's 19th top-flight title, one behind arch-rivals United's record of 20, after finishing runners-up to City in a thrilling race last season.

How the role of spinners will change in pink ball Test

How the role of spinners will change in pink ball Test

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

England's lead spinner Jack Leach says he is ready for a new role as the day-night pink ball Test against India looks set to bring the seamers back into the forefront after the spinners dominated the first two matches.

Bale will not leave Real on loan, says his agent

Bale will not leave Real on loan, says his agent

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The 30-year-old is out of favour with Real and manager Zinedine Zidane has said the club are "working on his departure".

Does Manchester City need to find another defender?

Does Manchester City need to find another defender?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The best way for City to defend in the past has been to attack. They have no reason to change that, says Vincent Kompany

Sport-Not athletes' job to fix racism

Sport-Not athletes' job to fix racism

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Professional sportpersons including Lewis Hamilton and Raheem Sterling have become leading voices in the anti-racism movement amid protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in police custody in Minneapolis.

Hamilton supports protesters who tore down slave trader's statue

Hamilton supports protesters who tore down slave trader's statue

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Lewis Hamilton has actively supported the Black Lives Matter movement, calling out his own sport's initial silence over the killing of Floyd, who died after a white US police officer knelt on his neck last month.

Can Pogba make his mark at World Cup?

Can Pogba make his mark at World Cup?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

France open their World Cup campaign against Australia on June 16 and also play Peru and Denmark in Group C.

Football: France striker Giroud joins AC Milan from Chelsea

Football: France striker Giroud joins AC Milan from Chelsea

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

UEFA announces UCL final hosts for next four seasons.

Coronavirus: No positive results in latest Premier League tests

Coronavirus: No positive results in latest Premier League tests

Rediff.com31 May 2020

In the three previous rounds of testing since players resumed training there were 12 positives.

Murray could make return after hip surgery

Murray could make return after hip surgery

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray said before his first round exit at the Australian Open last month that the tournament could be his last as a professional due to severe hip pain.

English Premier League announces June 17 restart

English Premier League announces June 17 restart

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The English Premier League season will restart on June 17 provided all safety requirements have been put in place, the league said on Thursday after meeting with all 20 clubs. The season will get back under way on that Wednesday with Aston Villa vs Sheffield United and Manchester City vs Arsenal, which are both games in hand.

Ibrahimovic, Atletico's Felix injured in training

Ibrahimovic, Atletico's Felix injured in training

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Zlatan Ibrahimovic pulled up at the end of the session, possibly with a calf muscle problem. Atletico Madrid's record signing Joao Felix is likely to miss the start of the Spanish soccer season when it resumes next month after sustaining a sprained knee in training.

Broad fresh after 500th Test wicket and looking ahead to Pakistan series

Broad fresh after 500th Test wicket and looking ahead to Pakistan series

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Stuart Broad took 10 wickets in the Test -- for only the third time in his career -- and was named man of the series despite his surprise omission from the first Test in Southampton.

Broad takes 500th Test wicket to join illustrious company

Broad takes 500th Test wicket to join illustrious company

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The 34-year-old debuted for England in 2007 at Colombo with Chaminda Vaas his first, and only, wicket in that Test at a cost of 95 runs and logged his best figures of 8-15 when he rampaged through the Australians at Trent Bridge in the Ashes five years ago.