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CAS upholds UEFA ban on Russian football teams

CAS upholds UEFA ban on Russian football teams

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Soccer governing bodies FIFA and UEFA had decided together that all Russian teams, whether national or club sides, be suspended from participation in FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Skoda Fabia Scout launched at Rs 6.79 lakh

Skoda Fabia Scout launched at Rs 6.79 lakh

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Skoda Auto has launched the awaited model Skoda Fabia 'Scout' in the country.

Tennis Roundup: Who will bag the WTA Player of the Year award?

Tennis Roundup: Who will bag the WTA Player of the Year award?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

World Number one Simona Halep and Japan's Naomi Osaka are among the players nominated for the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Player of the Year award.

Guus Hiddink steps down as Netherlands coach

Guus Hiddink steps down as Netherlands coach

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Guus Hiddink has quit as coach of the Netherlands after spending less than one year in his second spell in the job, the Football Association (KNVB) has announced.

One of the best serving days of my career, says Somdev

One of the best serving days of my career, says Somdev

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Having fired 20 aces in his straight-set victory over the Czech Republic's number one, Jiri Vesley, in the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie in Delhi on Friday, Somdev Devvarman declared it was one of the best serving days of his career.

Wimbledon: Men's singles seedings

Wimbledon: Men's singles seedings

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Seedings for the June 23-July 6 Wimbledon men's singles championship were announced on Wednesday.

Greek Sakkari qualifies for season-ending WTA Finals

Greek Sakkari qualifies for season-ending WTA Finals

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The Finals, contested by the world's top eight singles players and eight doubles teams, was moved out of China's Shenzhen after last year's event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spotted: Mukesh Ambani in Prague

Spotted: Mukesh Ambani in Prague

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Readers Narasingam, Srinivas B and Srinivas P spotted Mukesh Ambani, chairman nad managing director of Reliance Industries, in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic.

Neeraj Chopra to start season at Doha Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra to start season at Doha Diamond League

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will begin the season at the Doha Diamond League.

Olympics: Indian rowers move to repechage round

Olympics: Indian rowers move to repechage round

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Finish 5th in heats.

Berdych cuts season short with back problem

Berdych cuts season short with back problem

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

The 32-year-old world number 18 still had a remote chance of qualifying for the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals for an eighth time.

Davis Cup: Corretja named Spain's captain

Davis Cup: Corretja named Spain's captain

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Alex Corretja will be Spain's new Davis Cup team captain for the next two years, the country's tennis federation said.

Bryan brothers beat Paes-Stepanek to win US Open

Bryan brothers beat Paes-Stepanek to win US Open

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Leander Paes and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek lost to the Bryan brothers in a lopsided men's doubles final at the US Open on Friday.

US, Russia ink landmark treaty to reduce nukes

US, Russia ink landmark treaty to reduce nukes

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

The new treaty will require the United States and Russia to reduce -- by 30 per cent below the levels in a treaty signed in 2002 -- the number of nuclear warheads they have deployed on intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-based ballistic missiles, and bombers.

Bhupathi in 'mixed' quarters

Bhupathi in 'mixed' quarters

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

He and Elena Likhovtseva won their second round match against Liezel Huber and Pavel Vizner at the French Open.

Dhoni launches racing team for Supersport World C'ship

Dhoni launches racing team for Supersport World C'ship

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, whose passion for bikes is well known, has floated his own racing team which is now competing in FIM Supersport World Championship.

Indian tennis stars advance in Montreal

Indian tennis stars advance in Montreal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Sania Mirza and her American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands registered a straight-set victory over Julia Goerges of Germany and Czech Republic's Kveta Peschke 7-6(1) 6-3 to enter the second round of the Rogers Cup in Montreal.

PHOTOS: Portugal book Euro ticket after Ronaldo brace, Irish celebrate

PHOTOS: Portugal book Euro ticket after Ronaldo brace, Irish celebrate

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Portugal scored six goals against Bosnia including a Cristiano Ronaldo double to grab a ticket to the Euro 2012 finals while Ireland, Czech Republic and Croatia completed the lineup without the need for a frenzied finale to their playoff wins on Tuesday.

Cucumber cool Pliskova ready for Halep challenge

Cucumber cool Pliskova ready for Halep challenge

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The sixth seed burnt the midnight oil in her all-Czech fourth round grudge match against Barbara Strycova, finally clinching a 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 victory at 1.35 a.m. local time on Tuesday morning.

French Open PIX: Muguruza powers past Svitolina; Pliskova shocked

French Open PIX: Muguruza powers past Svitolina; Pliskova shocked

Rediff.com31 May 2019

A summary of Friday play at the French Open.

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle from the brink

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle from the brink

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Images from Day 7 of the 2024 French Open.

Paes reveals Lendl's role in US Open triumph

Paes reveals Lendl's role in US Open triumph

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Leander Paes, the oldest Grand Slam champion in the Open Era, says at 40 he still has lots to learn.

Bender strikes late to seal German win over Denmark

Bender strikes late to seal German win over Denmark

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

German defender Lars Bender scored a clinical late goal to give his team a workmanlike 2-1 win over Denmark on Sunday and secure top spot in Euro 2012 Group B.

Davis Cup: Djokovic, Tipsarevic put Serbia into final

Davis Cup: Djokovic, Tipsarevic put Serbia into final

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Novak Djokovic began the fightback and Janko Tipsarevic completed the job as Serbia overturned a 2-1 deficit against Canada in the Davis Cup semi-final on Sunday.

Greece must keep a cool head for quarter-final

Greece must keep a cool head for quarter-final

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

Greece will go into the Euro 2012 last eight with a sense of pride but must keep a cool head after a roller coaster group stage saw them move from the brink of elimination to the knockout phase with a 1-0 win over Russia.

Karagounis scripts Greek Odyssey, Russia out

Karagounis scripts Greek Odyssey, Russia out

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

Greece beat Russia 1-0 with a first-half goal from captain Giorgos Karagounis to reach the Euro 2012 quarter-finals on Saturday, a result that sent the Russians home after the Czech Republic beat co-hosts Poland.

German coach Voeller resigns

German coach Voeller resigns

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

German's Bild newspaper reported Voeller had reached the decision overnight.

Nistelrooy takes Holland to quarters

Nistelrooy takes Holland to quarters

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

After a long battle with cancer, Jana died peacefully, surrounded by her family in her native Czech Republic

Davis Cup: Spain to host Britain; India gets bye in first round

Davis Cup: Spain to host Britain; India gets bye in first round

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Five-times Davis Cup champions Spain will host Britain in the first round of the 2018 competition.

Cech extends Chelsea contract until 2016

Cech extends Chelsea contract until 2016

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech has extended his contract with Champions League winners Chelsea until 2016. Cech, who is in Prague preparing for Euro 2012 next month, has featured in more games (369) for the Londoners than any other overseas player.

Chopra finishes second in Diamond League Final

Chopra finishes second in Diamond League Final

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Neeraj Chopra failed to defend his Diamond League champion's title

Germany crash 5-1 in Romania

Germany crash 5-1 in Romania

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

Djokovic propels Serbia into Davis Cup quarter-finals

Djokovic propels Serbia into Davis Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

A round-up of Friday's action in the Davis Cup.

Can World Champ Neeraj pull of an encore at Diamond League Finals?

Can World Champ Neeraj pull of an encore at Diamond League Finals?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

If Chopra holds the trophy and pockets the US$30,000 prize money at the Prefontaine Classic, he will become only the third man to defend the DL overall title, though the format changed in 2017.

PIX: Mertens-Sabalenka clinch Aus Open doubles title

PIX: Mertens-Sabalenka clinch Aus Open doubles title

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka beat Czech pair Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 6-3 to win the Australian Open women's doubles title on Friday for their second Grand Slam trophy together.

Aus Open Photos: SHOCKING! Qualifier knocks out Ivanovic

Aus Open Photos: SHOCKING! Qualifier knocks out Ivanovic

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Fifth seed Ana Ivanovic was knocked out of the Australian Open first round on Monday when she was upset by doubles specialist Lucie Hradecka 1-6, 6-3, 6-2.

US Open: Pliskova crushes Croatian teen to reach semis

US Open: Pliskova crushes Croatian teen to reach semis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Karolina Pliskova, a grand slam underachiever, took a big step towards shedding that unwanted label by sweeping past Croatian teenager Ana Konjuh 6-2 6-2 on Wednesday to roar into the semi-finals of the U.S. Open.

Davis Cup: Will India survive the sweltering conditions?

Davis Cup: Will India survive the sweltering conditions?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Indian Davis Cup team sweats it out at 'mini cauldron', match timings revised due to tough conditions