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EPL updates: Advocaat calls meeting to discuss Sunderland's woes

EPL updates: Advocaat calls meeting to discuss Sunderland's woes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Follow the latest developments from all the on-field and off-the-field action in the Premiership.

Troubles galore for SpiceJet, with lessons for IndiGo

Troubles galore for SpiceJet, with lessons for IndiGo

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

SpiceJet promoter Kalanithi Maran would need to invest at least Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) almost immediately to stabilise the airline.

Inter's beat Livorno in Zanetti's comeback

Inter's beat Livorno in Zanetti's comeback

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Inter Milan earned a 2-0 victory over Livorno thanks to a howler from visiting goalkeeper Francesco Bardi, who is on loan from the San Siro club, and a late Yuto Nagatomo strike in Serie A on Saturday.

Challenging conditions to test top team status

Challenging conditions to test top team status

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

The prospect of placid pitches and soaring temperatures present a formidable challenge to South Africa's hopes of verifying their status as the world's top team when their Test series against Pakistan begins in the United Arab Emirates on Monday.

Vettel on pole for Italian Grand Prix, Hamilton starts 12th

Vettel on pole for Italian Grand Prix, Hamilton starts 12th

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, Vettel's closest title rival with a 46 point gap to make up, qualified fifth and behind Brazilian team mate Felipe Massa.

Sodhi, Anderson in New Zealand Test squad for Bangladesh

Sodhi, Anderson in New Zealand Test squad for Bangladesh

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Uncapped leg spinner Ish Sodhi and all rounder Corey Anderson have been promoted from the New Zealand 'A' team to the full Test squad for a two Test series in Bangladesh in October.

Hamstring injury sidelines Harris for up to two months

Hamstring injury sidelines Harris for up to two months

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Australia paceman Ryan Harris suffered yet another injury blow on Thursday when he was sidelined for up to two months by a hamstring problem.

Will National Pension Scheme go the EPF way?

Will National Pension Scheme go the EPF way?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

The withdrawal right is hemmed by many conditions.

Claude Debussy: Google doodles for the French composer

Claude Debussy: Google doodles for the French composer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Today's animated doodle on the search engine's homepage pays tribute to Achille-Claude Debussy.

Can psychologist help brighten England's World Cup fortunes?

Can psychologist help brighten England's World Cup fortunes?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Sports psychologist Steve Peters has been called on to give England renewed hope at the soccer World Cup having worked wonders for Britain's cyclists at the Olympics and helped Liverpool's Premier League title challenge.

As blackout fears loom, Modi faces his stiffest challenge

As blackout fears loom, Modi faces his stiffest challenge

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

As coal stocks at thermal plants fall to critical levels, economic recovery could be hi.

Olympic heptathlon champion Ennis-Hill out of world championships

Olympic heptathlon champion Ennis-Hill out of world championships

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The Briton, world champion in 2009 and silver medallist two years ago, has struggled to shake off a persistent left Achilles problem.

Raina worked on leaving short balls before going to England, reveals Amre

Raina worked on leaving short balls before going to England, reveals Amre

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Mumbai Ranji Trophy coach Pravin Amre tells Harish Kotian how Suresh Raina prepared for the ODI series in England.

'Strike weapon' Harris almost chose England career over Australia

'Strike weapon' Harris almost chose England career over Australia

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris has admitted that he had almost sacrificed his dream of playing for Australia to forge a career in arch-rivals England.

Vettori out for six months, considers future

Vettori out for six months, considers future

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has ruled himself out of any cricket for six months to recover from Achilles surgery and rejected a New Zealand Cricket (NZC) central contract while he considers his future.

Urdu is Benazir's Achilles' heel now

Urdu is Benazir's Achilles' heel now

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Oxford-educated Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto's clumsy speeches in Urdu, sprinkled with English words, have become a good way to pep up party conversations in Pakistan.

HTC 10 is an all-out winner!

HTC 10 is an all-out winner!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Fortnightly updates, brilliant display, a fantastic camera and satisfying battery back up, makes this 5.2-inch phone HTC's saviour.

SA recall Duminy; Kallis skips Champions Trophy

SA recall Duminy; Kallis skips Champions Trophy

Rediff.com2 May 2013

JP Duminy was named in South Africa's Champions Trophy squad on Thursday but veteran all-rounder Jacques Kallis will miss the tournament due to personal reasons.

Harris's injury at IPL throws Aus Ashes plans in disarray

Harris's injury at IPL throws Aus Ashes plans in disarray

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Throwing hot water on Australia's much awaited Ashes-winning plans, fast bowler Ryan Harris has returned home with an injury from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

Erratic Lakers eagerly await return of ace closer Bryant

Erratic Lakers eagerly await return of ace closer Bryant

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

While the Los Angeles Lakers have made a better start to this season than many had expected in the absence of Kobe Bryant, there is no question that their 15-time All-Star shooting guard has been sorely missed.

PHOTOS: French Open champ Muguruza knocked out, Murray advances

PHOTOS: French Open champ Muguruza knocked out, Murray advances

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Second seed Garbine Muguruza, bidding to add the Wimbledon crown to her French Open title, was sensationally beaten in the second round on Thursday by Slovakian qualifier Jana Cepelova 6-3, 6-2 in the shock of the tournament so far.

New Zealand recall Guptill, Vettori for England tour

New Zealand recall Guptill, Vettori for England tour

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Former Test captain Daniel Vettori and top order batsman Martin Guptill have been recalled for New Zealand's tour of England in May and June after recovering from injury.

NZ name uncapped trio for first England Test

NZ name uncapped trio for first England Test

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

New Zealand will head into their first Test against England on March 6 with a new opening partnership after the recall of Peter Fulton and inclusion of the uncapped Hamish Rutherford and Tom Latham in their squad on Sunday.

The Muhammad Ali tribute you MUST read!

The Muhammad Ali tribute you MUST read!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

'Every Ali obituary I read made the point that he 'transcended his sport' -- a reference to the many battles he fought with America even as he fought in America.' 'What the obituaries leave out is that Ali equally transcended the boundaries of geography and of information -- as witness the Chennai teen who assimilated that most mobile of fighters through still images shorn of context.'

Despite delays, Modi govt has a plan to turn around the economy

Despite delays, Modi govt has a plan to turn around the economy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Money is being released and the government knows it will have to front-run private investment.

England midfielder Lampard out of Euro 2012

England midfielder Lampard out of Euro 2012

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

England suffered a major blow before the start of Euro 2012 when experienced midfielder Frank Lampard was on Thursday ruled out of next month's tournament with a thigh injury.

Daniel Vettori unlikely to be fit for England series

Daniel Vettori unlikely to be fit for England series

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Daniel Vettori is unlikely to recover from his Achilles injury in time to be fit for the home series against England, the New Zealand all-rounder told local media.

Key changes the new Plan Panel must look into

Key changes the new Plan Panel must look into

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The ability and quality of implementation of development initiatives remains India's Achilles' heel.

8 reasons why Sri Lanka will beat South Africa

8 reasons why Sri Lanka will beat South Africa

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Sri Lanka are never anybody's pre-tournament favourites but when the dust settles there they are.

Three senior executives at JP Morgan may quit: Report

Three senior executives at JP Morgan may quit: Report

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Three senior executive of JP Morgan Chase & Co's are expected to leave over the US-based global banking giant's over USD 2 billion loss on derivative trades, says a media report.

McCullum named NZ captain after Ross rejects offer

McCullum named NZ captain after Ross rejects offer

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Ross Taylor will take a break from cricket after rejecting an offer to remain captain of New Zealand's Test team but give up the role in the shorter forms of the game, New Zealand Cricket said on Friday.

Vettori to miss Black Caps' South African tour

Vettori to miss Black Caps' South African tour

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Veteran left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori will reportedly be missing New Zealand's tour to South Africa starting later this month due to an Achilles tendon injury.

Beckham wants Champions League swansong

Beckham wants Champions League swansong

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

David Beckham has targeted one final fling in the European Champions League before hanging up his boots once he leaves Los Angeles after five-and-a-half years.

South Africa bring back spinner Tahir for Adelaide Test

South Africa bring back spinner Tahir for Adelaide Test

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

South Africa have brought back spinner Imran Tahir in one of two changes to their team for this week's second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval.

Ntini blasts 'racism' behind Proteas' team selection

Ntini blasts 'racism' behind Proteas' team selection

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

South African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini has lashed out at his team over the alleged preference of 'white' bowlers in the Test squad as the Proteas squad consider a replacement for injured JP Duminy.

Aus-SA 1st Test: Day two of Gabba Test washed out

Aus-SA 1st Test: Day two of Gabba Test washed out

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Rain washed out the second day of the first Test between Australia and South Africa at the Gabba on Saturday.

Duminy ruled out of series with ruptured tendon

Duminy ruled out of series with ruptured tendon

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

South Africa batsman JP Duminy has been ruled out of his team's three-Test series against Australia after rupturing his left achilles tendon on the first day of the first Test, the country's cricket board (CSA) said on Friday.

Pune FC go down to Churchill Brothers at home

Pune FC go down to Churchill Brothers at home

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Pune FC was unlucky not to earn a point after being done in 0-1 by Churchill Brothers in an I-League Round 4 encounter at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mhalunge-Balewadi, in Pune on Sunday.

Tiger blames fatigue for missing WGC event

Tiger blames fatigue for missing WGC event

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Tiger Woods said fatigue was the reason he skipped this week's World Golf Championship event in China.