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Hamilton wins in Canada after Monaco blow

Hamilton wins in Canada after Monaco blow

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday in a Mercedes one-two with title rival Nico Rosberg.

ATP, WTA and ITF extend suspensions due to COVID-19

ATP, WTA and ITF extend suspensions due to COVID-19

Rediff.com15 May 2020

ATP events in Hamburg, Bastad, Newport, Los Cabos, Gstaad, Umag, Atlanta and Kitzbuhel will not go ahead as scheduled.

Tennis Roundup: Tsonga pulls out of US Open

Tennis Roundup: Tsonga pulls out of US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has withdrawn from the US Open due to a long-term knee problem, the United States Tennis Association said on Monday.

French laboratory suspended from anti-doping activities

French laboratory suspended from anti-doping activities

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

France's main anti-doping laboratory, already under a provisional ban, has been suspended from carrying out anti-doping activities for up to six months because of analytical issues, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Friday.

Greek tyro Tsitsipas scalps Zverev in his stride

Greek tyro Tsitsipas scalps Zverev in his stride

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Greek tyro Stefanos Tsitsipas' dream run at the Rogers Cup continued on Friday as the teenager toppled defending champion Alexander Zverev 3-6, 7-6(11), 6-4 to reach the semi-finals in Toronto.

Andy Murray pulls out of Toronto event to focus on Rio Olympics

Andy Murray pulls out of Toronto event to focus on Rio Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has pulled out of next week's Rogers Cup in Toronto so he can give his body time to rest before he sets out in defence of his Olympic singles title at the Rio Games.

Gaming review: Far Cry 3

Gaming review: Far Cry 3

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Far Cry 3 is one of the best shooters to have come out this year!

Coronavirus: 1975 Hockey World Cup winner Diwan stranded in US

Coronavirus: 1975 Hockey World Cup winner Diwan stranded in US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Veteran Olympian, Ashok Diwan has sought government help to return home after 'developing some health problems in the USA'.

Paes-Wawrinka in Cincinnati Open quarter-finals

Paes-Wawrinka in Cincinnati Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Leander Paes and Stanislas Wawrinka shocked 2014 Wimbledon champions Vasek Pospisil and Jack Sock 7-6(4), 3-6, 10-3 to make it to the doubles quarter-finals at the ATP Masters Western and Southern Open, in Cincinnati, on Tuesday.

US Open: 5 things to watch out for on Day 3

US Open: 5 things to watch out for on Day 3

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

After rain led to the cancellation of all matches outside of the roof-covered Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday, the tournament looks to make up for lost time with a busy schedule featuring 87 matches.

Here's why this Canadian will miss US open

Here's why this Canadian will miss US open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Milos Raonic has withdrawn from the US Open due to a persistent wrist injury but plans to return to the Tour later in the year, the Canadian said on late on Wednesday.

US Open: Nadal faces Italian barrel Berrettini in semis

US Open: Nadal faces Italian barrel Berrettini in semis

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Big serving Berrettini is having a breakout year, with two titles under his belt, one on grass and one on clay, and is now on the brink of becoming the first Italian male grand slam finalist in more than 40 years.

Zverev beats Cilic in impressive ATP Finals debut

Zverev beats Cilic in impressive ATP Finals debut

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The 20-year-old German, ranked three in the world, was hot and cold against Croatia's Marin Cilic but, when it mattered most, he produced his best tennis to win 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.

Canadian teenager Stroll to race in F1 next year

Canadian teenager Stroll to race in F1 next year

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Montreal-born Lance Stroll, who celebrated his 18th birthday on October 29 and has yet to pass his driving test, will be the first Canadian F1 racer since 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve, who won his title at Williams and retired in 2006.

Alonso heads to Le Mans hoping for a better weekend

Alonso heads to Le Mans hoping for a better weekend

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The double world champion retired his McLaren for the second race in a row while he had been running in a points-scoring position.

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Harris is known for many firsts. She has been a county district attorney; the district attorney for San Francisco -- the first woman and first African-American and Indian-origin to be elected to the position.

'It was nothing but hell to deal with Air India'

'It was nothing but hell to deal with Air India'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

In an interview to rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Mohammad Beary, who represents the victims as president of the Mangalore Air Crash Victims Family Association, explains the manner in which Air India has been trying to settle the dues without adhering to the Montreal convention.

WADA adds cortisone to monitoring programme

WADA adds cortisone to monitoring programme

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

The World Anti-Doping Agency has added out-of-competition use of glucocorticosteroids that include powerful anti-inflammatory medication cortisone, often taken as injection by injured cricketers, to its Monitoring Programme, along with nicotine.

Federer cruises to semis; Wozniacki upsets World No 1 Pliskova

Federer cruises to semis; Wozniacki upsets World No 1 Pliskova

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Roger Federer reached the Rogers Cup semi-finals on Friday after coming to the net early and often in a straight sets victory over Roberto Bautista Agut on a windy day in Montreal.

An I-Day gift in Ottawa

An I-Day gift in Ottawa

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

The formal inauguration of Canada-India Center of Excellence in Science, Technology and Policy, Carleton University, Ottawa will coincide with India's Independence Day, August 15.

PHOTOS: Sania, TT squad at Rio Games Village

PHOTOS: Sania, TT squad at Rio Games Village

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Tennis star Sania Mirza arrived at the Games Village of the Rio Olympics and so did the table tennis squad while the Indian hockey team won its practice match against Spain.

WADA makes changes for better reporting of anti-doping stats

WADA makes changes for better reporting of anti-doping stats

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has effected changes to its International Standard for Testing (IST) for improving its annual reporting of anti-doping statistics in the future.

Nadal cruises into Monte Carlo final

Nadal cruises into Monte Carlo final

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Defending champion Rafael Nadal remains on course for an 11th Monte Carlo Masters title after beating Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-1 in the semi-finals on Saturday.

Cuban boxing great Teofilo Stevenson dead

Cuban boxing great Teofilo Stevenson dead

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Cuban heavyweight boxing great Teofilo Stevenson, who won three Olympic gold medals but turned down a chance to fight Muhammad Ali for $5 million, has died of a heart attack at the age of 60, Cuban state media reported on Monday.

Queen Elizabeth to open London Olympics

Queen Elizabeth to open London Olympics

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Queen Elizabeth, who celebrates 60 years on the throne this year, will open both the London Olympics and Paralympics, Buckingham Palace and organisers said on Wednesday.

Serena Williams 'struggling with postpartum emotions'

Serena Williams 'struggling with postpartum emotions'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'Mostly, I felt like I was not a good mom' In an Instagram post, the 23-time Grand Slam champion extended support to other mothers struggling with the same

Chak de! India's hockey heroes felicitated

Chak de! India's hockey heroes felicitated

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday honoured the former hockey players for their achievements and contribution to the country.

Indian activist drums support for Occupy Wall Street

Indian activist drums support for Occupy Wall Street

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

In conversation with Arthur J Pais, activist and musician Sonny Singh drums in the importance of the Occupy Wall Street protests.

Sania-Hingis advance into last four of WTA Finals

Sania-Hingis advance into last four of WTA Finals

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Indian ace Sania Mirza and Switzerland's Martina Hingis entered the semi-finals of the WTA Finals after beating Taiwanese combination of Hao-Ching Chan and Yung Jan Chan 7-6 (12-10) 7-5 in Singapore on Friday. The Indo-Swiss pair will be pitted against the winner of the match between top seeds Caroline Garcia-Kristina Mladenovic and Bethanie Mattek-Sands- Lucie Safarova. It was a hard-fought two sets where both the teams held their service game till they reached 5 games all. It was in the 11th game of the first set that Sania and Hingis were broken. But the joy of their opponents was shortlived as they broke back in the very next game to take the first set into a tie-breaker.

Coronavirus: Austria to host delayed season's first F1 race

Coronavirus: Austria to host delayed season's first F1 race

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The first race at the Red Bull Ring would be on the July 3-5 weekend.

Leonard Cohen passes into the ages

Leonard Cohen passes into the ages

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'We have lost one of music's most revered and prolific visionaries.'

Hamilton mocks Ferrari's use of Chandhok video analysis

Hamilton mocks Ferrari's use of Chandhok video analysis

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

It emerged then that former F1 racer Karun Chandhok's post-race video analysis for Sky Sports television formed part of what Ferrari had billed as "quite overwhelming" new and relevant evidence.

Newly-wed Vettel hopes for good news from stewards

Newly-wed Vettel hopes for good news from stewards

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Vettel, a four time world champion, is now 62 points adrift of the Briton.

China's Li beats Kerber to win Cincinnati title

China's Li beats Kerber to win Cincinnati title

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

China's Li Na showed plenty of character as she fought back to beat German Angelique Kerber 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 and win the Cincinnati Open title on Sunday.

Tsonga surrenders in face of Djokovic juggernaut

Tsonga surrenders in face of Djokovic juggernaut

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

World number one Novak Djokovic advanced to the final of the Montreal Masters when Frenchman Jo Wilfried Tsonga retired trailing 6-4, 3-0 on Saturday, leaving the sensational Serb on the brink of a record-smashing title.

Error-prone Bouchard positive despite another early exit

Error-prone Bouchard positive despite another early exit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Eugenie Bouchard was hailed as the new face of women's tennis just 12 months ago but the Canadian's downward spiral continued on Tuesday with a humbling 6-0, 5-7, 6-2 loss to Swiss Belinda Bencic in the opening round of the Rogers Cup.

CAS tribunal upholds lifetime ban on Russian doping doctor

CAS tribunal upholds lifetime ban on Russian doping doctor

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Russia's anti-doping agency (RUSADA) still has significant work to do to get its suspension lifted, the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Monday.

Is Canadian PM the COOLEST world leader ever?

Is Canadian PM the COOLEST world leader ever?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Since then, the 43-year-old has been busy showing the world why he's the best Justin out of Canada since Bieber. A former teacher, boxing enthusiast and politician, Trudeau is Canada's second-youngest prime minister ever.

The truth about Freida Pinto's 'nude' scene

The truth about Freida Pinto's 'nude' scene

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

The actress has a bare behind scene in Immortals, releasing today.

Canada: Michael Ignatieff attends Chadha's dinner

Canada: Michael Ignatieff attends Chadha's dinner

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

Even as Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff spoke up against Canada's asbestos exports, he attended a reception hosted in his honor by Montreal businessman Baljit Chadha at his palatial Westmount home, January 27.