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Kyrgios sweeps away Nadal in Cincinnati quarters

Kyrgios sweeps away Nadal in Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

The 22-year-old Australian breezed past the 15-times Grand Slam champion in about one hour and 20 minutes.

Belgium coach Martinez 'proudest man on earth' after toppling Brazil

Belgium coach Martinez 'proudest man on earth' after toppling Brazil

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said he was the "proudest man on earth" and lavished praise on his "underdog" team for having the belief to upset five-times champions Brazil on Friday to reach the World Cup semi-finals for only the second time.

Nations Cup: Lukaku double lifts Belgium to win; Croatia hold England

Nations Cup: Lukaku double lifts Belgium to win; Croatia hold England

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Romelu Lukaku scored twice to earn Belgium a 2-1 victory over Switzerland in the Nations League on Friday, lifting the mood in the country after a week marred by match-fixing allegations.

Diego Maradona: The genius who saw heaven and hell

Diego Maradona: The genius who saw heaven and hell

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

World soccer great Diego Armando Maradona, who died on Wednesday less than a month after his 60th birthday, was worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball, but his demons almost destroyed him.

PHOTOS: Rampant Russia pummel Saudis 5-0 in World Cup opener

PHOTOS: Rampant Russia pummel Saudis 5-0 in World Cup opener

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup opening match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow

Bengalis feel we have lost a family member

Bengalis feel we have lost a family member

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'He always seemed one of us, part of the great aspiring middle class -- his values, his simplicity, even the intellectual snobbery which he could barely hide,' observes Mousumi Sengupta.

Indian-descent cager Sim Bhullar makes NBA debut for Sacramento

Indian-descent cager Sim Bhullar makes NBA debut for Sacramento

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Sim Bhullar has become the first player of Indian descent to play in the high-profile National Basketball Association (NBA) league after making his debut for Sacramento Kings.

EPL PIX: Liverpool thrash Arsenal; Chelsea romp past Leicester

EPL PIX: Liverpool thrash Arsenal; Chelsea romp past Leicester

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Imperious Liverpool extended their Premier League home winning streak against Arsenal to six on Saturday with an easy 4-0 victory that lifted them to second in the table.

PHOTOS: India vs England, 3rd ODI

PHOTOS: India vs England, 3rd ODI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Images from the third One-Day International between India and England, in Pune, on Sunday.

All Blacks rugby legend Jonah Lomu dead at 40

All Blacks rugby legend Jonah Lomu dead at 40

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Rugby great Jonah Lomu, the game's first global superstar whose speed and power terrorised opponents, died unexpectedly at the age of 40 on Wednesday.

Ahmed Patel dedicates Indulal Yagnik's statue in Ahmedabad

Ahmed Patel dedicates Indulal Yagnik's statue in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Yagnik spearheaded the Mahagujarat movement in late 1950s demanding a separate Gujarat state

Review: Is the Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin worth it?

Review: Is the Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin worth it?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

To ride the Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin you need to master the electronic functions first, says P Tharyan.

What it means to be the world's smallest woman

What it means to be the world's smallest woman

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Jyoti Amge explains while Sadiya Upade listens in.

EPL PIX: Liverpool move closer to title; United in top-four hunt

EPL PIX: Liverpool move closer to title; United in top-four hunt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

Hockey WC: Germany beat Netherlands, Pakistan and Malaysia play out draw

Hockey WC: Germany beat Netherlands, Pakistan and Malaysia play out draw

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Germany outclassed last edition silver medallist Netherlands

WC Qualifiers: Plucky India hold Asian champions Qatar to goalless draw

WC Qualifiers: Plucky India hold Asian champions Qatar to goalless draw

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

A gritty India survived waves of attacks from Qatar to hold the reigning Asian champions to a goalless draw to steal an unexpected point from their away match of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Muguruza eclipses Venus to take first Wimbledon crown

Muguruza eclipses Venus to take first Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

In the first women's final played under the Centre Court roof, a high-quality first set gradually built towards a captivating conclusion after both players began with two comfortable service holds.

Champions League: Mourinho defiant after Spurs' loss; Atalanta fairytale continues

Champions League: Mourinho defiant after Spurs' loss; Atalanta fairytale continues

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

RB Leipzig marked their first appearance in the Champions League knockout round with a deserved 1-0 victory at last season's runners-up Tottenham Hotspur

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'You cannot fight a disease as complex as COVID-19 without a carefully calibrated, localised response.'

28 years and MRF foundation unable to produce constant stream of pacers

28 years and MRF foundation unable to produce constant stream of pacers

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Impressed with the skill-set of young speedsters at the MRF pace academy in Chennai, Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath said that hunting for stronger bodies from the northern part of India can be the answer to the nation's thirst for producing more fast bowlers.

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'They know that India is no pushover.' 'We have to be extremely vigilant, remain ready and keep strengthening our positions.' 'We have to be militarily strong, whatever be the cost.'

Nadal to meet Isner in Cincinnati final

Nadal to meet Isner in Cincinnati final

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Rafael Nadal continued his perfect run on the North American hardcourts taming Czech Tomas Berdych 7-5, 7-6 (4) at the Western and Southern Open on Saturday to setup a final showdown with big-hitting American John Isner.

Women's WC: Canada down NZ, make last-16

Women's WC: Canada down NZ, make last-16

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Jessie Fleming and Nichelle Prince got second-half goals to give Canada a 2-0 win over New Zealand on Saturday and book their place in the last 16 of the women's World Cup.

India's Forgotten Victory Over China

India's Forgotten Victory Over China

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'340 PLA soldiers were dead and over 450 injured -- bodies were strewn outside the bunkers, tossed behind the lines, buried in trenches.' A fascinating excerpt from Probal DasGupta's Watershed 1967: India's Forgotten Victory Over China.

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan blank BFC

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan blank BFC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

In a first for ATK Mohun Bagan this season, two first-half goals signalled the downfall for a beleaguered Bengaluru FC

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Trott, who played 68 ODIs and seven T20 matches, has scored 18,662 runs in first class cricket.

ISL: Odisha beat Hyderabad for second win

ISL: Odisha beat Hyderabad for second win

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

A 10-man Odisha FC registered their second win of the season, beating Hyderabad FC 3-2 in the Hero Indian Super League match, in Pune, on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: Russian boxer Dadashev dies after fight

Sports Shorts: Russian boxer Dadashev dies after fight

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Aus Open: When Van moved like a 'freight train' to slay Muguruza

Aus Open: When Van moved like a 'freight train' to slay Muguruza

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Coco Vandeweghe blasted her way into her first grand slam semi-final with a dominant display of power tennis to destroy French Open champion Garbine Muguruza 6-4, 6-0 at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Copa America: Argentina hit Paraguay for six to make final

Copa America: Argentina hit Paraguay for six to make final

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Argentina produced their best performance of the Copa America so far to crush Paraguay 6-1 and set up a classic final against hosts Chile.

Seven workouts for sexy legs

Seven workouts for sexy legs

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Always envied Lisa Haydon for her endless legs? Celebrity fitness trainer Mickey Mehta lists out these toning exercises.

How Saina saved Shraddha from serious injury

How Saina saved Shraddha from serious injury

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

'I try to do my own stunts as much as possible.' 'I tried this stunt for Saaho and my foot got stuck. My other leg was stretched in the air.' 'If it had stretched two more inches, there could have been a tear.' 'I was limping for a while, but thankfully, because I have been physically training for Saina, my body is warm all the time.'

Mr PM, ask your ministers to stop boasting on Myanmar op: Congress

Mr PM, ask your ministers to stop boasting on Myanmar op: Congress

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The Congress on Thursday came down hard on Union ministers for making "boastful and jingoistic" statements on the Army operation in Myanmar and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give them "mentoring and counselling".

EPL PIX: Man Utd rout Norwich, Southampton stun Leicester

EPL PIX: Man Utd rout Norwich, Southampton stun Leicester

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

IMAGES from Saturday's English Premier League matches.

Indian Soccer: Kerala Blasters, NorthEast United share spoils

Indian Soccer: Kerala Blasters, NorthEast United share spoils

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Saturday

Soccer PIX: Lazio beat Juve to win Italian Supercup

Soccer PIX: Lazio beat Juve to win Italian Supercup

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

In other European football action Real Madrid were left frustrated after a goalless draw against Athletic Bilbao in their La Liga match on Sunday.

EPL: Playmaker Hazard paves way for Chelsea's ascent

EPL: Playmaker Hazard paves way for Chelsea's ascent

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Eden Hazard underlined his claims to be voted Player of the Year with another match-winning display as Premier League leaders Chelsea stormed 10 points clear with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Saturday.

Kerber back in quarter-finals club after tough year

Kerber back in quarter-finals club after tough year

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The 2016 champion's next opponent may be far more to her liking than Hsieh, whose dazzling marksmanship left Kerber shrieking in frustration throughout much of the two-hour and eight-minute clash.

PHOTOS: How Conte's Italy tactically outfoxed Belgium

PHOTOS: How Conte's Italy tactically outfoxed Belgium

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

A superbly-executed strategy by coach Antonio Conte helped Italy to a deserved 2-0 win over Belgium in their Euro 2016 opener with outstanding goals by Emanuele Giaccherini and Graziano Pelle on Monday.

She's got the looks!

She's got the looks!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

The Street Triple RS is one of the best looking naked motorcycles in the segment, says bike enthusiast Rajesh Alva