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Buoyant Alcaraz Seeks Double Delight At US Open!

Buoyant Alcaraz Seeks Double Delight At US Open!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Carlos Alcaraz heads to the US Open in his now-familiar role as chief challenger to defending champion Jannik Sinner and the Spaniard will be driven this year by the twin pursuit of Grand Slam glory and the World No. 1 ranking.

Platini defends $2 million FIFA fee, says he undercharged

Platini defends $2 million FIFA fee, says he undercharged

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

In an interview with the Le Monde newspaper published on Monday, the head of Europe's powerful UEFA football federation said the money was for work he did for FIFA president Sepp Blatter from 1998 to 2002.

Lead investigator defends 2nd affidavit; says no evidence of Ishrat being terrorist

Lead investigator defends 2nd affidavit; says no evidence of Ishrat being terrorist

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Casting doubts over Mani's claims, the Indian Police Service officer said: "His motive is something else; he wants to weaken the case. He wants to divert attention from the charge sheets pending in courts. The purpose is to portray the evidence as 'wrong'."

US ban fuels Djokovic's Wimbledon motivation

US ban fuels Djokovic's Wimbledon motivation

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Djokovic missed the Australian Open after being deported for not having been vaccinated against COVID-19 and will not be allowed to compete at the US Open

Swiss name World Cup squad

Swiss name World Cup squad

Rediff.com15 May 2006

Spain coach Luis Aragones announced a 23-man squad for next month's World Cup in Germany on Monday.