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Europa League: Arsenal ease past Dundalk; Spurs top group

Europa League: Arsenal ease past Dundalk; Spurs top group

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The 24 sides through from the group phase join the eight third-placed finishers in the Champions League in Monday's draw, including Manchester United and Ajax Amsterdam.

Jeevan outclasses Pavic to win ITF singles title

Jeevan outclasses Pavic to win ITF singles title

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

In a one-sided final, national champion Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan defeated unseeded Croatian rival Mate Pavic in straight sets to lift the CCI-ITF men's Futures tennis title in Mumbai.

Pan Pacific Open: Sania-Nuria suffer first round exit

Pan Pacific Open: Sania-Nuria suffer first round exit

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Sania Mirza and her Spanish partner Nuria Llagostera Vives made a shock first round exit from the Toray Pan Pacific Open after losing to Darija Jurak and Katalin Marosi in Tokyo.

World Cup warm-up: Germany survive scare; Chile rally to hold Poland

World Cup warm-up: Germany survive scare; Chile rally to hold Poland

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

World champions Germany survived a late scare to see off Saudi Arabia 2-1 on Friday and claim a first victory this year, putting a five-game winless run behind them as they finalised their World Cup preparations.

Sania-Bethanie in US Open 3rd round

Sania-Bethanie in US Open 3rd round

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Sania Mirza and her American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands entered the women's doubles third round with a straight-set win on a mixed day for the Indians in the US Open.

US Open: Positive Murray looks to move into third round

US Open: Positive Murray looks to move into third round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Britain's Andy Murray, who is forging a new reputation as a crowd favourite, will try to take his place in round three of the US Open on Wednesday.

PIX: Bayern Munich are undisputed kings of Europe

PIX: Bayern Munich are undisputed kings of Europe

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Bayern Munich won the Champions League for a sixth time by beating Paris St Germain 1-0 in Sunday's final

Babos-Shvedova stun Sania-Martina in Wimbledon quarter-finals

Babos-Shvedova stun Sania-Martina in Wimbledon quarter-finals

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Defending champions Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis suffered a shock defeat in the women's doubles quarter-finals at Wimbledon, beaten by Timea Babos of Hungary and Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova 6-2, 6-5 on Thursday.

Tennis roundup: Pliskova fires Wimbledon warning

Tennis roundup: Pliskova fires Wimbledon warning

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Karolina Pliskova warmed up for Wimbledon in the best possible fashion on Saturday by powering past Angelique Kerber 6-1, 6-4 to win the Eastbourne title.

Gnabry double sends Bayern into Champions League final

Gnabry double sends Bayern into Champions League final

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League second semi-final played at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on Wednesday.

Dimitrov, Coric COVID-19 positive: Will tennis return soon?

Dimitrov, Coric COVID-19 positive: Will tennis return soon?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Last week the men's ATP and the WTA, which runs women's events, issued revised calendars for the resumption of the circuit from August while organisers of the US Open said the Grand Slam will be staged without fans as scheduled from August 31 to September 13 in New York.

High jumper Vlasic ruled out of Olympics

High jumper Vlasic ruled out of Olympics

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

Former high jump world champion Blanka Vlasic will not compete in the London Olympics due to injury problems, the Croatian said on her website on Saturday.

Croatia's Cilic out of Australian Open

Croatia's Cilic out of Australian Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Former semi-finalist Marin Cilic has ruled himself out of this year's Australian Open, tournament director Craig Tiley confirmed on Saturday.

PIX: Relentless Bayern thrash sorry Barca 8-2 to reach Champions League semis

PIX: Relentless Bayern thrash sorry Barca 8-2 to reach Champions League semis

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the Champions League quarter-final played between Barcelona and Bayern Munich in Lisbon on Friday.

Croatia defender Vida apologises for Ukraine comments

Croatia defender Vida apologises for Ukraine comments

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Croatia defender Domagoj Vida apologised after his team's World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday after speaking out in support of Russia's neighbour and adversary Ukraine.

CL Preview: Ronaldo prepared for emotional return to Old Trafford

CL Preview: Ronaldo prepared for emotional return to Old Trafford

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is ready for an emotional return to his former club Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday but believes the Italian side can win by executing their gameplan.

England fined over crowd problems at Sweden match

England fined over crowd problems at Sweden match

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The English FA has been fined 5,000 euros after England fans tried to invade the Kiev pitch during their 3-2 win over Sweden in Euro 2012 Group D on Friday, UEFA said in a statement.

WC updates: Uruguayan Cunha to referee France versus Belgium semi-final

WC updates: Uruguayan Cunha to referee France versus Belgium semi-final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Croatia's Football Federation (HNS) sacked Ognjen Vukojevic, a member of the national team's coaching staff, over a "glory to Ukraine" video posted after Croatia beat Russia in the World Cup quarter-finals, HNS said in a statement on Monday.

Attack on journos in Egypt unacceptable, says US

Attack on journos in Egypt unacceptable, says US

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has strongly condemned the attacks on journalists covering the ongoing situation in Egypt, terming it as a "violation of international norms".

PIX: Messi scores as PSG down City; Real lose to Sheriff

PIX: Messi scores as PSG down City; Real lose to Sheriff

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Lionel Messi scored his maiden goal for Paris St Germain in Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League victory against Manchester City.

Sania-Jie advance in Rogers Cup

Sania-Jie advance in Rogers Cup

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Sania Mirza and her new partner Jie Zheng came from behind to beat Natalie Grandin and Darija Jurak and advance to the second round of the WTA Rogers Cup.

Tennis: Williams-Wozniacki advance in Auckland

Tennis: Williams-Wozniacki advance in Auckland

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Both will play their second-round singles matches on Thursday.

Tennis roundup: Nadal, Federer seal Shanghai final showdown

Tennis roundup: Nadal, Federer seal Shanghai final showdown

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova eased past defending champion Peng Shuai 6-3, 6-1 at the Tianjin Open on Saturday to reach her first WTA final in almost two and a half years.

FIFA World Cup: Best Fan of the Day

FIFA World Cup: Best Fan of the Day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The many moods of the fans at the World Cup in Russia

Serve-and-volley a lost art as grass loses its menace

Serve-and-volley a lost art as grass loses its menace

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Not since Croatian Goran Ivanisevic beat Australian Pat Rafter in 2001 has there been a final featuring two players adopting the serve-and-volley style once deemed mandatory.

PIX: Pallavi Sharda's Manali holiday

PIX: Pallavi Sharda's Manali holiday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Let us explore the beauty of the mountains.

Tennis: Cilic sets up Djokovic final; Federer in Halle final

Tennis: Cilic sets up Djokovic final; Federer in Halle final

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Unseeded Novak Djokovic was given some trouble by Jeremy Chardy in the opening set but prevailed 7-6(5), 6-4 to take his record over the Frenchman to 11-0 and 26-0 in sets.

Indians at US Open: Sania wins; Paes, Bopanna crash out of doubles

Indians at US Open: Sania wins; Paes, Bopanna crash out of doubles

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

India's top doubles players Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna were dumped from the US Open men's doubles competition even as Sania Mirza progressed in the mixed doubles event with her Croatian partner Ivan Dodig.

US Open champ Osaka eases into Tokyo semis

US Open champ Osaka eases into Tokyo semis

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

US Open champion Naomi Osaka continued to flourish in front of her home crowd at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, as she comfortably dispatched Barbora Strycova 6-3, 6-4 on Friday to reach the semi-finals.

EPL: West Ham win gives Bilic perfect birthday gift

EPL: West Ham win gives Bilic perfect birthday gift

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

A deflected strike by Pedro Obiang in the 72nd minute and a goal from Andre Ayew five minutes later, when he stabbed home a loose ball from close range after a corner, were enough to end Huddersfield's unbeaten start to the season.

Former European champions Ajax knocked out of Champions League!

Former European champions Ajax knocked out of Champions League!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Four-time European champions Ajax Amsterdam were knocked out of the Champions League in the third qualifying round on Tuesday after a dramatic 3-2 defeat at home to unsung Rapid Vienna.

Stimac named new Indian football coach

Stimac named new Indian football coach

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The 51-year-old, who was part of Croatia's 1998 World Cup squad that finished third in France, comes with an experience of over 18 years in coaching, structuring, and developing football and players back home, and internationally.

Raonic parts ways with coach Moya after excellent year

Raonic parts ways with coach Moya after excellent year

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Canada's world number three Milos Raonic has parted ways with coach Carlos Moya after the Spaniard guided the big-serving right-hander through his best season on the circuit. The 1998 French Open winner joined Raonic's coaching team in January and helped the 25-year-old reach his first grand slam final at Wimbledon and finish the campaign at a career-high ranking, rising 11 places since the end of 2015.

PHOTOS: Wawrinka, Murray set up French Open semis clash

PHOTOS: Wawrinka, Murray set up French Open semis clash

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

World number one Andy Murray shrugged off a sluggish start to reach his fifth French Open semi-final with a 2-6, 6-1, 7-6(0), 6-1 defeat of Japan's Kei Nishikori.

Ronaldo double sinks Juventus as Real retain Champions League title

Ronaldo double sinks Juventus as Real retain Champions League title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals as Real Madrid thrashed Juventus 4-1 in the final to win the UEFA Champions title, in Cardiff, on Saturday.

Davis Cup: Croatia lead India after Prajnesh, Ramanathan lose

Davis Cup: Croatia lead India after Prajnesh, Ramanathan lose

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Bora Gojo and Marin Cilic gave Croatia a 2-0 lead over India, winning the opening singles, in their Davis Cup qualifier in Zagreb on Friday. Gojo, ranked 277th, put the hosts ahead with a come-from-behind 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory over world No. 132 Prajnesh Gunneswaran while world No. 37 Cilic was taken to two tie-breakers before prevailing over 182-ranked Ramkumar Ramanathan 7-6(8), 7-6(8).

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Lots of weddings were put on hold this year, but some still took place and photographers were on hand to capture the magical memories. Some couples even had their special days documented in an award-winning style. The winners of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year have been revealed and the snaps will warm your heart.

Aus Open: When ruthless Cilic showed no mercy in Edmund rout

Aus Open: When ruthless Cilic showed no mercy in Edmund rout

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Sealing the match with a thumping serve, the 2014 US Open champion will bid for his second grand slam title against Friday's winner of Roger Federer and South Korea's rising star Chung Hyeon.

F1 supremo Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped in Brazil: reports

F1 supremo Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped in Brazil: reports

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The mother-in-law of Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has been kidnapped in Sao Paulo and criminals are demanding 120 million reais ($36.5 million) in ransom, according to reports in a leading Brazilian news magazine.

Murray beats rain and Cilic to make last eight

Murray beats rain and Cilic to make last eight

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Andy Murray dodged rain showers to rush to a 7-5, 6-2, 6-3 win over Croatian Marin Cilic and reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Tuesday.