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CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The Consumer Electronics Show, which took place in Las Vegas last week, had exciting new products on display.

Ballack in talks with Chelsea

Ballack in talks with Chelsea

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

Germany captain Michael Ballack is in advanced negotiations with Chelsea about a move to London, his agent Michael Becker said.

Djokovic sends out a warning to Nadal

Djokovic sends out a warning to Nadal

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Let battle commence, says Djokovic ahead of Nadal showdown

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City in semis after thrilling draws

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City in semis after thrilling draws

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

There were a few nerves at the end but Liverpool set up a Champions League semi-final with Spain's Villarreal after Roberto Firmino scored twice in a 3-3 second-leg draw with Benfica on Wednesday to ensure a 6-4 aggregate win.

Federer to face debutant Zverev in ATP Tour Finals

Federer to face debutant Zverev in ATP Tour Finals

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

World No 1 Rafael Nadal, who is hoping to recover from a knee injury to play in the season-ending showpiece, heads the other group and will face Belgian David Goffin, Bulgarian debutant Grigor Dimitrov and Austrian Dominic Thiem.

Murray etches name in Wimbledon history with 2nd title

Murray etches name in Wimbledon history with 2nd title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Britain's Andy Murray won lifted his second Wimbledon title after defeating Canadian Milos Raonic 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2) on Sunday. Following that clinical performance, here is a list of Wimbledon men's singles champions since 1922....

First Look: Djokovic working on finding lost mojo with coach Agassi

First Look: Djokovic working on finding lost mojo with coach Agassi

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Djokovic had named Agassi as his new coach on Sunday, following his defeat to Alexander Zverev in the Italian Open final.

Ballack's agent brands some German players 'gay'

Ballack's agent brands some German players 'gay'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Injured German skipper Michael Ballack's agent has sparked a controversy by reportedly launching a bizarre attack on the national team by branding some unnamed players a 'bunch of gays'.

PIX: Lewandowski hits fastest Champions League hat-trick!

PIX: Lewandowski hits fastest Champions League hat-trick!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Liverpool stuttered into the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 2-1 aggregate win over Inter Milan after suffering a 1-0 loss to the Italian side, who were reduced to 10 men, at Anfield on Tuesday.

EPL: Liverpool's Alisson out injured for 'next few weeks'

EPL: Liverpool's Alisson out injured for 'next few weeks'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

To miss UEFA Super Cup match against Chelsea

EPL PIX: Chelsea profit as Man City lose; Liverpool held

EPL PIX: Chelsea profit as Man City lose; Liverpool held

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Man City lose chance to go top of league

EPL PIX: Man City lose chance to go top of league

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

"The best team won, we struggled from the beginning and we couldn't deal with their long balls. Usually, you press the ball to win it, but this was different. They defended so deep and so well," City coach Pep Guardiola told the BBC.

What's the new pressure for last four at US Open

What's the new pressure for last four at US Open

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

With Nadal and Federer both skipping the tournament, Djokovic's sensational exit on Sunday after hitting a line judge in the throat with a ball opened up the field for a younger cohort of players.

Who said what after Federer's Wimbledon exit

Who said what after Federer's Wimbledon exit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

World No.3 Roger Federer was knocked out of Wimbledon semifinal by sixth seeded Milos Raonic. The 17-time Grand Slam winner Federer, who last won a major title way back at 2012 Wimbledon, missed out on a golden chance to claim his record eight title at the SW19 with nemesis and world No.1 Novak Djokovic also ousted in the earlier round. Reactions soon started pouring in after Federer's heartbreaking defeat with some hailing the fighting spirit of the Swiss legend.

Nations League Soccer: England draw in Germany; Italy win

Nations League Soccer: England draw in Germany; Italy win

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Images from the Nations League matches played on Tuesday.

Baby No 2 for Daddy Djokovic

Baby No 2 for Daddy Djokovic

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

World No 4 Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena have become proud parents of a baby girl.

Federer cruises to next round in Madrid

Federer cruises to next round in Madrid

Rediff.com12 May 2010

World number one Roger Federer began the defence of his Madrid Masters crown with a 6-2, 7-6 dismissal of Benjamin Becker in the second round on Tuesday.

PIX: COVID-hit Liverpool beat Newcastle; Chelsea held

PIX: COVID-hit Liverpool beat Newcastle; Chelsea held

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold scored with a spectacular strike as they overcame the loss of three players to suspected positive COVID-19 tests and conceding an early goal to beat Newcastle United 3-1 in the Premier League on Thursday.

PICS: When the stars came out to watch tennis stars

PICS: When the stars came out to watch tennis stars

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Here's a peek at the stars who came out to cheer the tennis stars...

Van Dijk beats Messi, Ronaldo for UEFA award

Van Dijk beats Messi, Ronaldo for UEFA award

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Following are the award winners who were honoured by UEFA during the Champions League draw on Thursday in Monaco.

Factbox: Ten big men's shocks at Wimbledon

Factbox: Ten big men's shocks at Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

American Sam Querry became the latest Wimbledon giant slayer on Saturday as he beat defending champion Novak Djokovic 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 7-6(5) in the third round. The defeat ended Djokovic's run of winning 30 consecutive grand slam matches. The world number one had arrived at the All England Club as the reigning champion at all four grand slam tournaments.

Djokovic faces Berrettini hurdle in his leap towards history

Djokovic faces Berrettini hurdle in his leap towards history

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The 6-foot-5 frame of Matteo Berrettini will be standing in the way of Novak Djokovic's relentless pursuit of hoarding as many tennis milestones as possible when the two meet in a Wimbledon final where both men will be eyeing the record books.

EPL: Liverpool end long wait for win at United

EPL: Liverpool end long wait for win at United

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Roberto Firmino scored twice as Liverpool boosted their hopes of Champions League football next season

Tennis this year is only about 'The One'

Tennis this year is only about 'The One'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The Serb's dominance in 2016, says Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com, is way beyond numbers. It's about how he forced his opponents into submission.

Bayern's Lewandowski wins FIFA Best Player Award

Bayern's Lewandowski wins FIFA Best Player Award

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski was named The Best FIFA Men's Player 2020 on Thursday, beating off competition from last year's winner Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Haas knocked out in Memphis

Haas knocked out in Memphis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

Twice defending champion Tommy Haas was knocked out of the Memphis Championships on Wednesday, losing 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 to fellow German Benjamin Becker.

Lorgat not suspended, says Cricket South Africa chief Nenzani

Lorgat not suspended, says Cricket South Africa chief Nenzani

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Cricket South Africa (CSA) chairman Chris Nenzani said CEO Haroon Lorgat has not been suspended and his removal relates only to the allegations contained in the David Becker article and he remains responsible for all other areas of the board's operations.

Djokovic makes confident start

Djokovic makes confident start

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

The third seed registered an emphatic 6-0, 6-2, 7-6 win over German Benjamin Becker in the first round of the Australian Open

The fall of great Novak Djokovic

The fall of great Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Here is a timeline of Djokovic's decline since the last of his 12 Grand Slam titles.

EPL: Chelsea keep title hopes alive; Liverpool edge closer to City

EPL: Chelsea keep title hopes alive; Liverpool edge closer to City

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Chelsea kept alive their remote Premier League title chances with a 2-0 win over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, set on their way by an exquisite strike from Hakim Ziyech which was quickly followed up by a Thiago Silva header.

Adarsh Gourav loses BAFTA to Anthony Hopkins

Adarsh Gourav loses BAFTA to Anthony Hopkins

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Nomadland dominates BAFTAs 2021 with four wins.

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Champions League: Napoli thrash Liverpool; Barcelona win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

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

CSA could sacrifice CEO Lorgat for India tour

CSA could sacrifice CEO Lorgat for India tour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Prospects of the Indian cricket team touring South Africa at the end of this year brightened on Monday following assurances from CSA that it could suspend its CEO, Haroon Lorgat, from dealing with matters related to BCCI and the ICC pending an inquiry into allegations against him.

BCCI confirms India will tour SA after Lorgat sidelined

BCCI confirms India will tour SA after Lorgat sidelined

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Having settled their differences with Cricket South Africa, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Tuesday that it will tour South Africa next month.

Roddick, Murray eye SF clash

Roddick, Murray eye SF clash

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Andy Roddick and Andy Murray eased into the quarterfinal of the Memphis International.

Blake, Malisse romp into final

Blake, Malisse romp into final

Rediff.com4 Feb 2007

Top seed James Blake will play tournament specialist Xavier Malisse in the Delray Beach International final on Sunday.

EPL PIX: Man City reclaim top spot; Chelsea shocked

EPL PIX: Man City reclaim top spot; Chelsea shocked

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Lack of love fuels Djokovic desire to be top dog

Lack of love fuels Djokovic desire to be top dog

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Novak Djokovic is arguably the best returner the game has ever seen, is the best athlete and has an engaging personality, there is only so much love to go around.

World Cup diary: Mexicans jubilant over win trigger earthquake sensors

World Cup diary: Mexicans jubilant over win trigger earthquake sensors

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

British citizen detained in Russia after incident on World Cup train: Embassy