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Dinamo's Ademi claims innocence after receiving four-year ban for doping

Dinamo's Ademi claims innocence after receiving four-year ban for doping

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

The 24-year old central midfielder, who has made three international appearances for Macedonia, failed the test after Dinamo's 2-1 home win over Arsenal in their Group F opener on September 16. The Ademi ban was a second blow for Dinamo in quick succession after the club's chief executive Zdravko Mamic was arrested on Wednesday for player transfer irregularities.

Suarez sends Atletico to brink of title

Suarez sends Atletico to brink of title

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Atletico Madrid took a giant step towards the La Liga title

EPL transfers: Wenger leaves it late

EPL transfers: Wenger leaves it late

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

Both Harry Redknapp and Arsene Wenger have paid the price for leaving it too late, offloading a lot of key players at the EPL transfers, says Manu Shankar.

Tennis round-up: Dimitrov, Bopanna-Dodig in Cincinnati quarters

Tennis round-up: Dimitrov, Bopanna-Dodig in Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The seventh-seeded Bulgarian advanced to his eighth ATP World Tour Masters 1000 quarter-final with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Del Potro, who struggled with the intense heat in the closing stages of the one hour, 39 minute match.

Verdasco beats Cilic to set up Berdych clash in Paris

Verdasco beats Cilic to set up Berdych clash in Paris

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Spaniard Fernando Verdasco overcame a sluggish start to beat Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 at the Paris Masters on Monday and set up a second round meeting with Tomas Berdych.

PIX: Real Madrid keep pace with Barca as Bale suffers hostile reception

PIX: Real Madrid keep pace with Barca as Bale suffers hostile reception

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Real Madrid overcame an early howler from Sergio Ramos to beat Real Sociedad 3-1 at home on an eventful Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu, where Gareth Bale was loudly booed by his own supporters and Luka Modric returned to his very best form.

Cilic ready to step up against record-chasing Federer

Cilic ready to step up against record-chasing Federer

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

In last year's quarter-finals at the All England Club, Federer saved three match points before edging out Cilic in five sets and the closeness of that match is comforting for the Croat.

Monte Carlo Masters: Goffin sends Djokovic packing

Monte Carlo Masters: Goffin sends Djokovic packing

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Former world number one Djokovic saved four match points but cracked under his opponent's tremendous pressure on the fifth as Goffin set up a last-four meeting with either clay court king Rafael Nadal or Argentine Diego Schwartzman.

Two umpires banned, four investigated over corruption - ITF

Two umpires banned, four investigated over corruption - ITF

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Two tennis umpires were banned, one for life, last year for breaches of the sport's code of conduct for officials, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Tuesday. Four other umpires are under investigation by the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU), the London-based world ruling body for the sport said in a statement. In January, tennis was rocked by a report by the BBC and online BuzzFeed News that said 16 players who have been ranked in the top 50 had been repeatedly flagged to the TIU over suspicions they had thrown matches in the past decade. Tennis authorities rejected allegations that evidence of match-fixing had been suppressed or had not been properly investigated.

Federer outclasses Berdych to reach Wimbledon final

Federer outclasses Berdych to reach Wimbledon final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Roger Federer beats Tomas Berdych 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 to reach the final!

Pencil me in for Wimbledon final next year, says defeated Querrey

Pencil me in for Wimbledon final next year, says defeated Querrey

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Defeated Wimbledon semi-finalist Sam Querrey said his tournament run had convinced him he could beat the world's best players, and next year he planned to go one better and make the final.

Sania loses in 'mixed'; hopes of grand double dashed

Sania loses in 'mixed'; hopes of grand double dashed

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Sania Mirza's hopes of a grand double at the Australian Open were dashed after she and Croatian partner Ivan Dodig were beaten in the semi-finals of the mixed doubles on Friday night.

Sania-Hingis eye third straight Grand Slam

Sania-Hingis eye third straight Grand Slam

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis are gunning for their third title of the season as they take on Czech Republic combination of Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradeck in the Women's Doubles final at Australian Open. The Indo-Swiss pair had a dream time in 2015 when they won 9 titles which included the Wimbledon, US Open and the year-ending WTA finals. That form has carried in 2016 as they eye a successive third Grand Slam. The World No.1 duo had defeated Julia Goerges and Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 6-0 to continue their dominance in Women's Doubles events.

Game Changer: Japanese ref riles Croatia with soft Brazil penalty

Game Changer: Japanese ref riles Croatia with soft Brazil penalty

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura endeared himself to Brazil fans with a contentious penalty award in the World Cup opener on Thursday, as Neymar put away the spot kick to give his side a 2-1 lead against Croatia late in the Group A opener.

Aus Open: Cilic defeats Verdasco in late night thriller

Aus Open: Cilic defeats Verdasco in late night thriller

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Beaten by Roger Federer in last year's final, Cilic was pushed to the brink by Spanish veteran Verdasco who had the Croat on the ropes in the fourth set tiebreak.

ISL: Jamshedpur draw with 10-man NEUFC

ISL: Jamshedpur draw with 10-man NEUFC

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Bartholomew Obgeche (20th minute) gave the hosts early lead before Farukh Chaudhary cancelled out his strike in the 49th minute.

Somdev, Sania get easy Round 1 at Wimbledon

Somdev, Sania get easy Round 1 at Wimbledon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Somdev, ranked 68th in the world, will take on Germany's Denis Gremelmayr (ranked 110), while world No 60 Sania is drawn against France's Virginie Razzano, 38 places below her in WTA chart.

Could Bale be moving to Serie A?

Could Bale be moving to Serie A?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Reports this weekend have claimed Bale will put pen to paper on a three-year deal with Jiangsu and earn a staggering one million pound per week as he leaves Real Madrid following a six-season stint during which the winger has won four UEFA Champions League titles and the 2017 La Liga crown.

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Osaka advance; Kerber loses

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Osaka advance; Kerber loses

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday

Chelsea's Lampard gets message across to players in Barca win

Chelsea's Lampard gets message across to players in Barca win

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'It has been good on pitch and off pitch,' Lampard said.

Security in spotlight at Aus Open

Security in spotlight at Aus Open

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

The Australian Open draw has opened up a potential can of worms for security organisers at Melbourne Park, with rival Serb and Croatian supporters to be thrown into close proximity for Novak Djokovic's second round match against Croatia's Ivan Dodig.

Wawrinka eyes French revenge against Murray

Wawrinka eyes French revenge against Murray

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Last year, Andy Murray prevailed on four sets but the Briton has been struggling to find his A-game this season. Stan Wawrinka also believes he is playing better than a year ago.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Serena Williams creates ripples with her latest outfit.

WC preview: Finally, England and Croatia have chance to banish semi blues

WC preview: Finally, England and Croatia have chance to banish semi blues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

England's last appearance at this stage was in 1990 when they lost in a penalty shootout to West Germany in Turin while eight years later, in their first World Cup as an independent nation, Croatia lost to hosts and eventual winners France.

PIX: Soha-Kunal's babymoon in London!

PIX: Soha-Kunal's babymoon in London!

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The couple, who is expecting their first child, were on a holiday in London with Kunal's family.

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Davis Cup: Resilient Cilic fires Croatia ahead in final

Davis Cup: Resilient Cilic fires Croatia ahead in final

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Marin Cilic overcame Federico Delbonis 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 1-6, 6-2 after a titanic tussle in the opening singles rubber to give hosts Croatia a 1-0 lead over Argentina in the Davis Cup final on Friday.

Rogers Cup: Djokovic struggles; Karlovic 'aces' tennis history

Rogers Cup: Djokovic struggles; Karlovic 'aces' tennis history

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic kicked off his bid for a fourth Canadian crown with a 6-3, 7-6(4) second round win over a stubborn Thomaz Bellucci at the Rogers Cup on Tuesday.

Indian Wells: Ruthless Federer sends Chung packing, Venus through to semis

Indian Wells: Ruthless Federer sends Chung packing, Venus through to semis

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

South Korean Chung Hyeon managed to hang around against Roger Federer a little longer this time around, but only just, as the Swiss maestro advanced to the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open 7-5, 6-1 on Thursday.

Murray battles past big-serving Ljubicic

Murray battles past big-serving Ljubicic

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

Home hope Andy Murray battled through to the last 16 at Wimbledon with a nervy 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 win over imposing Croatian Ivan Ljubicic under the Centre Court roof on Friday.

Paes-Bhupathi, Sania, Somdev win doubles matches

Paes-Bhupathi, Sania, Somdev win doubles matches

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

It was a good day for India at the All-England Club, as Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupathi, Sania Mirza and Somdev Devvarman also progressed in the doubles.

I'm not playing well enough to win: Nadal

I'm not playing well enough to win: Nadal

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Rafa Nadal said he was not playing well enough to lift the French Open title despite breezing past Ivan Ljubicic in their fourth-round match on Monday.

Images: Nadal, Murray storm into fourth round, Li advances

Images: Nadal, Murray storm into fourth round, Li advances

Rediff.com28 May 2011

Images from Day 7 at the French Open in Paris, on Saturday.

In battle of big servers Cilic wins

In battle of big servers Cilic wins

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Marin Cilic warmed up for this month's French Open by capturing his first claycourt title in five years with a 7-6(3), 6-3 win over Canadian top seed Milos Raonic in the Istanbul Open final on Sunday.

Cilic wins Basel title, edges nearer ATP Finals spot

Cilic wins Basel title, edges nearer ATP Finals spot

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Rafael Nadal's decision to end his season early means Cilic is actually holding the last berth for the eight-man showdown at London's O2 Arena.

Djokovic takes home cool $1.6m bonus at Paris Masters

Djokovic takes home cool $1.6m bonus at Paris Masters

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Novak Djokovic pocketed a $1.6-million bonus just for turning up on court on Wednesday before making light of recent shoulder pains to beat Croatian Ivan Dodig 6-4, 6-3 in the second round of the Paris Masters.

India top medal tally at Shooting World Cup

India top medal tally at Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

India topped the medals tally ahead of hosts China (2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze), who won five medals in total.

500th win puts Nadal in Barcelona final

500th win puts Nadal in Barcelona final

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

World number one Rafa Nadal notched up his 500th career win on Saturday and clinched a place in the Barcelona Open final by beating unseeded Croatian Ivan Dodig 6-3, 6-2.

No holidays from tennis for Federer and Cilic

No holidays from tennis for Federer and Cilic

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

A family holiday in the Maldives might seem a good time for Roger Federer to put the racket down, but the Swiss master could not resist the offer of a hit when he found out Marin Cilic was also relaxing in the islands.