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Beckham's team deny FFA talk of Australia move

Beckham's team deny FFA talk of Australia move

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

David Beckham's representatives have shot down claims made by the Football Federation of Australia (FFA) that they were negotiating a move to the A-League for the former England captain.

Wiggins leaves hospital, coach Sutton in crash

Wiggins leaves hospital, coach Sutton in crash

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Bradley Wiggins was released from hospital on Thursday following his bike crash as British Cycling announced that Shane Sutton, the team's head coach, had also been knocked off his bike.

Anelka joins Juventus on five-month deal

Anelka joins Juventus on five-month deal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka has joined Juventus on a five-month deal from China's Shanghai Shenhua, the Italian club said on Saturday.

COVID-19: Concerns grow as third Brighton player positive

COVID-19: Concerns grow as third Brighton player positive

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero had said a number of players would be fearful of resuming the season amid the virus outbreak with more than 4.02 million people infected globally and over 276,000 dead.

2nd Test, Day 4, PHOTOS: England take 219-run lead

2nd Test, Day 4, PHOTOS: England take 219-run lead

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test played between England and West Indies at Manchester on Sunday.

EPL: Chelsea thrash West Ham; Burnley beat Wolves

EPL: Chelsea thrash West Ham; Burnley beat Wolves

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham scored a late opportunist double to secure a 3-0 home win for Chelsea over West Ham United in the English Premier League on Monday.

Boxer Ruiz wants Joshua rematch in New York

Boxer Ruiz wants Joshua rematch in New York

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn, who said this week that both parties had signed up to the fight in Diriyah, near Riyadh, raised the threat of legal action if the Mexican-American refused the terms set out.

PICS: Toothless Manchester Utd held goalless at Palace

PICS: Toothless Manchester Utd held goalless at Palace

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

It was a third successive 0-0 draw for United after a stalemate at Chelsea on Sunday and against Real Sociedad last Thursday which completed a 4-0 aggregate win over the Spanish side in the Europa League.

EPL: Man City power past Swansea; Arsenal win

EPL: Man City power past Swansea; Arsenal win

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

The problems of England and its cricket team

The problems of England and its cricket team

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

England lost the series-opener by four wickets with Jermaine Blackwood leading West Indies to a memorable victory.

'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.

Martinez made offer by Liverpool: Wigan owner

Martinez made offer by Liverpool: Wigan owner

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Wigan Athletic's Roberto Martinez has been "made an offer" by Liverpool's American owners who are searching for a new manager after sacking Kenny Dalglish, Wigan chairman Dave Whelan said.

Redknapp starts QPR reign with stalemate

Redknapp starts QPR reign with stalemate

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Harry Redknapp's salvage operation at Queens Park Rangers started with a battling 0-0 draw at fellow strugglers Sunderland in a dour Premier League match on Tuesday.

Nations League: Italy back to winning ways

Nations League: Italy back to winning ways

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Italy returned to winning ways as Nicolo Barella's header just before halftime secured a 1-0 victory away to a below-par Netherlands in their Nations League clash at an empty Johan Cruyff Arena on Monday.

Pietersen's holding England to ransom, says Willis

Pietersen's holding England to ransom, says Willis

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Hard-hitting batsman Kevin Pietersen is holding England to ransom by threatening to quit Test cricket, according to former captain Bob Willis.

Pietersen's holding England to ransom, says Willis

Pietersen's holding England to ransom, says Willis

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Hard-hitting batsman Kevin Pietersen is holding England to ransom by threatening to quit Test cricket, according to former captain Bob Willis.

England won't bully 'much-improved' Kohli

England won't bully 'much-improved' Kohli

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Anderson does not expect Kohli to be as fallible as before

Why this fast bowler is worried about future of Test cricket

Why this fast bowler is worried about future of Test cricket

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

England fast bowler James Anderson is worried that Test cricket is losing popularity as attendances for the longer format are declining, with younger crowds preferring to watch Twenty20.

Cycling team's director quits after doping revelation

Cycling team's director quits after doping revelation

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Team Sky sports director Steven de Jongh has quit after three years following his admission that he took a banned substance earlier in his career, the British team said on Monday.

Yates quits cycling, no link with Armstrong say Team Sky

Yates quits cycling, no link with Armstrong say Team Sky

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Team Sky sports director Sean Yates is retiring from cycling but there is no link between his decision and the team's zero-tolerance anti-doping charter, the British outfit said on Sunday.

British boxer Amir Khan reinstated as WBA champion

British boxer Amir Khan reinstated as WBA champion

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Britain's Amir Khan has had his WBA super-lightweight title reinstated ahead of his fight against WBC champion Danny Garcia in Las Vegas, the governing body said on Wednesday.

F1: Qualifying farce in focus even as Hamilton eclipses Schumi

F1: Qualifying farce in focus even as Hamilton eclipses Schumi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

'I'm the first one to say we shouldn't be speaking bad about things on TV, but I think the new qualifying format is pretty rubbish'

Mohammad Amir accuses Butt, Majeed of entrapment

Mohammad Amir accuses Butt, Majeed of entrapment

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Banned Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has accused former captain Salman Butt and agent Mazhar Majeed of tricking him into bowling deliberate no-balls in the 2010 Lord's Test against England.

Mourinho reckons he'll be coaching even at 70!

Mourinho reckons he'll be coaching even at 70!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho has given a heavy hint that he is planning to emulate Alex Ferguson at Manchester United by continuing to coach until he is in his 70s.

Former Italy striker Di Natale to quit at end of season

Former Italy striker Di Natale to quit at end of season

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Udinese and former Italy striker Antonio di Natale said he would retire at the end of the season. The 36-year-old played for Italy 42 times and scored 11 goals before quitting international football after the 2012 European Championship.

Friedel still the number one for Villas-Boas

Friedel still the number one for Villas-Boas

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Brad Friedel will remain Tottenham Hotspur's first-choice goalkeeper despite the arrival of French international Hugo Lloris on transfer deadline day, manager Andre Villas-Boas said on Saturday.

IPL has made Stokes a better cricketer: Botham

IPL has made Stokes a better cricketer: Botham

Rediff.com29 May 2017

English cricket legend Ian Botham said all-rounder Ben Stokes' stint in the recently-concluded tenth edition of the Indian Premier League has turned him into a mature player.

2nd Test: Patient Windies build strong position v England

2nd Test: Patient Windies build strong position v England

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Stuart Broad bowled particularly well for England, unlucky to pick up only three scalps during a long day in the field for the visitors, who dropped several catches, including two by Jos Buttler at third slip.

White people should apologise for racism: Guardiola

White people should apologise for racism: Guardiola

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'We should send a thousand million messages for the black people. I'm embarrassed and ashamed of what the white people have done for the black people'

Liverpool set new club record after thumping Leicester

Liverpool set new club record after thumping Leicester

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The reigning champions have won 53 and drawn 11 of those 64 games, scoring 169 goals and conceding 42 for a total of 170 points.

England retain squad for final Ashes Test despite defeat

England retain squad for final Ashes Test despite defeat

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

England are aiming to avoid their first series defeat at home to the visitors since 2001 when they lost 4-1 to an Australian side led by Steve Waugh.

England beat Australia by 8 wickets to clinch ODI series

England beat Australia by 8 wickets to clinch ODI series

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

England rounded off a comprehensive One-Day International series defeat of four-times World Cup winners Australia with an eight-wicket win in the fourth one-day international at Chester-le-Street on Saturday.

England beat Australia by 8 wickets to clinch ODI series

England beat Australia by 8 wickets to clinch ODI series

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

England rounded off a comprehensive One-Day International series defeat of four-times World Cup winners Australia with an eight-wicket win in the fourth one-day international at Chester-le-Street on Saturday.

World Cup diary: England's Rashford suffers injury scare ahead of opener

World Cup diary: England's Rashford suffers injury scare ahead of opener

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The 20-year old, who scored 13 goals for Manchester United in all competitions last season, will be hopeful of a starting spot in Southgate's team after impressing in the warm-up games, including a long-range goal against Costa Rica.

Kaneria to appeal 'unfair' life ban

Kaneria to appeal 'unfair' life ban

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

The former Pakistan leg-spinner said he will appeal a lifetime ban slapped on him by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for his role in spot-fixing.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea win; Leeds shock Leicester

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea win; Leeds shock Leicester

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah ended his Premier League goal drought in style by scoring twice as the champions raided the capital again to crush West Ham United 3-1 on Sunday.

League Cup: Man United, Spurs seal semis spot

League Cup: Man United, Spurs seal semis spot

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial struck late goals as Manchester United claimed a scrappy 2-0 victory over Everton at a bitterly cold Goodison Park,

Wigan manager Martinez to hold talks with Liverpool

Wigan manager Martinez to hold talks with Liverpool

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Liverpool have been granted permission to speak to Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez about taking over from Kenny Dalglish who was sacked on Wednesday.

Transfer talk: Pizzaro on loan at City

Transfer talk: Pizzaro on loan at City

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Premier League leaders Manchester City signed AS Roma's Chilean midfielder David Pizarro on Tuesday on loan until the end of the season, manager Roberto Mancini again linking up with the tidy passer.

France full back Sagna ruled out of Euro

France full back Sagna ruled out of Euro

Rediff.com5 May 2012

France right back Bacary Sagna will miss the European Championship after suffering a broken leg during Arsenal's 3-3 Premier League draw with Norwich City on Saturday.