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Sanchez strikes as Copa holders Chile thrash Japan

Sanchez strikes as Copa holders Chile thrash Japan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The 2015 and 2016 Copa champions took the lead late in the first half with a towering header from midfielder Erick Pulgar.

Superman Dustin sends Nadal to the dustbin again

Superman Dustin sends Nadal to the dustbin again

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

A 30-year-old German journeyman who once travelled around Europe's Challenger Circuit in a camper van joined a list of Wimbledon luminaries who go by the names of Lukas Rosol, Steve Darcis and Nick Kyrgios.

SA place WC fortunes in Santana's hands

SA place WC fortunes in Santana's hands

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

2010 World Cup hosts South Africa have appointed Brazil's Joel Santana as the national coach.

The eerie silence of Sachin, Sourav, Rahul

The eerie silence of Sachin, Sourav, Rahul

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There have been a number of players who have shown solidarity, but the big guns have been silent, with the stellar exception of former India captain Anil Kumble, notes Suhit K Sen.

Djokovic accepts Queen's Club wildcard ahead of Wimbledon

Djokovic accepts Queen's Club wildcard ahead of Wimbledon

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Novak Djokovic boosted his chances of playing at Wimbledon after he accepted a wildcard to compete at next week's Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's Club, tournament organisers said on Monday.

Air India beat Sporting Goa

Air India beat Sporting Goa

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

Air-India dished out an entirely forgettable display yet ended with an infinitely memorable result as they shut out Sporting Clube de Goa by a 1-0 margin in a 12th round I-League match at the Cooperage on Sunday.

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.

Williams defeats Harrison in heavyweight clash

Williams defeats Harrison in heavyweight clash

Rediff.com11 Dec 2005

Danny Williams shredded compatriot Audley Harrison's world heavyweight title aspirations by beating the former Olympic champion on a split points decision.

Nadal may not play Australian Open?

Nadal may not play Australian Open?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

World No 3 Rafael Nadal admitted that he may not play in the upcoming Australian Open after suffering a shocking first round defeat against Germany's Michael Berrer at the Qatar Open.

Wawrinka slump continues as he loses to Fabbiano

Wawrinka slump continues as he loses to Fabbiano

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Wawrinka, winner of three Grand Slam tournaments, trailed by two sets overnight, having squandered set points in the opener, but led 6-5 in the third when play resumed in muggy conditions.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Asim shocks Nat. pool champ Chandra

Asim shocks Nat. pool champ Chandra

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

The Railways cueist will take on World and Asian billiards champion Pankaj Advani in the semis of the Indian Cue Masters League 2005.

Nadal eases past Seppi to reach Hamburg final

Nadal eases past Seppi to reach Hamburg final

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Rafa Nadal made light work of Italian Andreas Seppi to reach the final of the Hamburg Open on Saturday and will now face Fabio Fognini, who is chasing an almost unthinkable third claycourt victory over the Spaniard this season.

Tyson ponders what to do next

Tyson ponders what to do next

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

Paris clay confounds Roddick

Paris clay confounds Roddick

Rediff.com27 May 2005

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Jabeur, Norrie cruise in Round 2

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Jabeur, Norrie cruise in Round 2

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships played on Monday.

Agassi sets sights on second title

Agassi sets sights on second title

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

The elder statesman of tennis is treasuring every moment on the summit of his fiercely competitive sport.

Zimonjic upsets Agassi

Zimonjic upsets Agassi

Rediff.com18 May 2004

The top seed suffered a shock defeat in the first round of the St Poelten Grand Prix to Serbian Nenad Zimonjic.

Former Premier League player charged in match-fixing probe

Former Premier League player charged in match-fixing probe

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Former Premier League striker Delroy Facey has been charged with conspiracy to commit bribery, officers investigating match-fixing said on Monday.

Aus Open: Paes-Raja stun former champions to enter last 16

Aus Open: Paes-Raja stun former champions to enter last 16

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

India's doubles great Leander Paes has had 119 playing partners in his 27-year career and it appears his latest union could be a profitable one after he and compatriot Purav Raja knocked out former champions Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares on Saturday.

Golf's magic moment of 2003

Golf's magic moment of 2003

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

US golfer Patel gets one year ban for doping

US golfer Patel gets one year ban for doping

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Little-known American golfer Bhavik Patel has been banned by the PGA Tour for one year after violating its anti-doping policy on the use of performance-enhancing substances, the PGA Tour said on Wednesday.

A birthday surprise for Somdev... but little else!

A birthday surprise for Somdev... but little else!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

From a career-high ranking of 62 in 2011, Somdev Devvarman has plummeted to 279.

Anelka slams Mumbai players, says future with the ISL club uncertain

Anelka slams Mumbai players, says future with the ISL club uncertain

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Dejected French striker Nicolas Anelka is on the hunt for his 13th club after failing to guide Mumbai City into the knockout stage of the Indian Super League.

Victorious Nadal says doubts are good

Victorious Nadal says doubts are good

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

'It's a positive start with a good result. If I do months without playing an official match, it's always a little bit more difficult.'

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Sharapova scrape to wins; Murray mauls Matosevic

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Sharapova scrape to wins; Murray mauls Matosevic

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Photos from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Sweden are easy to analyse, difficult to beat: coach Andersson

Sweden are easy to analyse, difficult to beat: coach Andersson

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Sweden's success at this year's World Cup has been built on defensive organisation and clinical counter-attacks.

Business-like Nadal bags third US Open title

Business-like Nadal bags third US Open title

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Rafael Nadal captured his 16th career Grand Slam title and third at the US Open

Giant killers Chung and Sandgren primed for big battle in Australian Open

Giant killers Chung and Sandgren primed for big battle in Australian Open

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The Australian Open will lose one of its giant killers when South Korean Chung Hyeon meets American Tennys Sandgren in an unlikely quarter-final showdown at the Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday.

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

Tour de France: Cummings wins 14th stage, Froome leads

Tour de France: Cummings wins 14th stage, Froome leads

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

British journeyman Stephen Cummings earned South African team MTN-Qhubeka a landmark victory on Mandela Day when he spoiled a French party to take a surprise win in the 14th stage of the Tour de France on Saturday.

Somdev rallies to qualify for Chennai Open main draw

Somdev rallies to qualify for Chennai Open main draw

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Somdev Devvarman joined compatriot Ramkumar Ramanathan in the singles main draw of the ATP Chennai Open with a come-from-behind victory over Briton James Ward in the final qualifying round in Chennai on Sunday.

Dustin Brown, who?

Dustin Brown, who?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Dustin Brown stole the show at Wimbledon with a sensational upset win over Rafael Nadal. Find out more about this German journeyman...

Football Focus: Guardiola is staying as City manager

Football Focus: Guardiola is staying as City manager

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Augusta Masters: Rose, Garcia lead as Spieth lurks

Augusta Masters: Rose, Garcia lead as Spieth lurks

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Rose, the 2013 US Open champion, conjured up seven birdies, including two at the last two holes, in a day's best round of 67.

Swiss Open: Another early exit for struggling Federer

Swiss Open: Another early exit for struggling Federer

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Top seed Roger Federer suffered a shock 6-3, 6-4 defeat to Germany's Daniel Brands in his opening match at his home Swiss Open on Thursday - the latest setback for the former world number one.

Djokovic fends off Muller to reach quarter-finals

Djokovic fends off Muller to reach quarter-finals

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Novak Djokovic will contest his 23rd consecutive grand slam quarter-final after easing past Luxembourg journeyman Gilles Muller 6-4, 7-5, 7-5 at the Australian Open on Monday.

Australian Open: Jaded but focused Wawrinka whips Turkish newbie

Australian Open: Jaded but focused Wawrinka whips Turkish newbie

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Coming back to the Australian Open as defending champion has felt surreal at times for Stanislas Wawrinka but the Swiss fourth seed was all business in his first-round thrashing of Turkish trailblazer Marsel Ilhan.