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Julia Roberts cheers for FC Barcelona in pre-season match against Spurs

Julia Roberts cheers for FC Barcelona in pre-season match against Spurs

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The Hollywood beauty was clicked in the FC Barcelona locker room at the Rose Bowl stadium in California, where the Spanish giants beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties in the International Champions Cup on Saturday.

The wonder women of Tokyo Olympics

The wonder women of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Some of the most dazzling and dramatic moments of the Games came from women.

Argentina fans ask Messi: If not now, when?

Argentina fans ask Messi: If not now, when?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Messi has spoken at length about the dream of winning a title with Argentina and his compatriots know how much an international trophy means to him.

Goodbye Angel; good riddance, Manchester Utd!

Goodbye Angel; good riddance, Manchester Utd!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Angel di Maria's move from Real Madrid to Old Trafford was such a disaster that Manchester United was more than willing to incur losses of more than 15 million pounds on their investment. Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com looks at the Argentina star's nightmare year at the 'Theatre of Dreams'.

5 reasons why Serena plays second fiddle to Sharapova on highest-paid athletes list

5 reasons why Serena plays second fiddle to Sharapova on highest-paid athletes list

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Williams is arguably the greatest female athlete, but sponsors have often avoided the 21-time Grand Slam singles champion.

WHO names Covid variants found in India as 'Kappa', 'Delta'

WHO names Covid variants found in India as 'Kappa', 'Delta'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The WHO's move came nearly three weeks after India objected to the B.1.617 mutant of the novel coronavirus being termed an 'Indian Variant' in media reports with the Union Health Ministry pointing out that the UN's top health organ has not used the word 'Indian' for this strain in its document.

French Open deletes tweet after mocking Osaka

French Open deletes tweet after mocking Osaka

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Venus Williams, Coco Gauff pair up to play doubles at French Open.

Copa America: Argentina, sans Messi, too good for Chile

Copa America: Argentina, sans Messi, too good for Chile

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to launch their Copa America Centenario campaign with a 2-1 defeat of defending champions Chile in Santa Clara, United States on Monday. Goals from Angel Di Maria and Ever Banega secured a deserved three points for Argentina, who exacted sweet revenge for their defeat to the Chileans in last year's Copa America final. Chile substitute Jose Fuenzalida scored an injury time consolation for the holders. The Argentines will now be firm favorites to progress to the quarter-finals as Group D winners with games against Panama and Bolivia to come. Injured Argentina captain Messi watched from the substitutes' bench at Levi's Stadium after failing to recover in time from a sore back suffered in a friendly win over Honduras last month. But the Barcelona superstar's absence was barely noticeable, with Nicolas Gaitan slotting into Argentina's attack and making an instant impression, hitting the woodwork with a header after only two minutes.

All about Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin

All about Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

American Sofia Kenin counter-punched her way back from a set down against Garbine Muguruza to win her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 win in Melbourne on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Sharapova struggles but advances on return

PHOTOS: Sharapova struggles but advances on return

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Maria Sharapova shook off some rust after injury and a 15-month doping ban to beat Jennifer Brady in her first match in the United States in more than two years on Monday at the Stanford Classic.

WTA Finals PIX: Pliskova, Kontaveit open with wins

WTA Finals PIX: Pliskova, Kontaveit open with wins

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Karolina Pliskova overcame a slow start before beating Garbie Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6) in her opening match at the WTA Finals. In a contest between two former No. 1-ranked players, the third-seeded Pliskova struggled early adjusting to the nearly 5,000-feet altitude of Guadalajara, Mexico's second largest city on Wednesday.

Conman spoofed Amit Shah's no to befriend Jacqueline: Chargesheet

Conman spoofed Amit Shah's no to befriend Jacqueline: Chargesheet

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The chargesheet was filed by the agency early this month before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court in New Delhi and the Enforcement Directorate named Chandrashekhar, his wife Leena Maria Paul and six others in it.

Photos: Best looks from the Paris Fashion Week

Photos: Best looks from the Paris Fashion Week

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Presenting some of the best styles from the fashion week.

US Open Photos: Djokovic, Sharapova sparkle while others toil

US Open Photos: Djokovic, Sharapova sparkle while others toil

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Former champions Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova sparkled under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights to end a steamy first day that proved more than a little stressful for several of the US Open favourites on Monday.

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.

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Varane signing could take Manchester Utd to next level

Varane signing could take Manchester Utd to next level

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

After a string of middling transfer windows, Manchester United have made their biggest statement of intent in recent years by signing centre back Raphael Varane and winger Jadon Sancho.

Struggling Sharapova splits with coach

Struggling Sharapova splits with coach

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

The news comes after Sharapova, who said the decision to end their four-year partnership was "mutually agreed", was beaten by 44th-ranked Naomi Osaka in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open in California on Wednesday.

Will injured Sharapova miss Australian Open?

Will injured Sharapova miss Australian Open?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Sharapova struggled to move on court and conceded the opening set 6-1, with coach Thomas Hogstedt urging the Russian to take her game to the next level or call for a medical timeout.

World Cup: Mbappe double helps France beat Argentina 4-3

World Cup: Mbappe double helps France beat Argentina 4-3

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Angel Di Maria unleashed a stunning long-range strike in the 41st minute to draw Argentina level at 1-1 against France at halftime of their round of 16 World Cup clash on Saturday.

PICS: Messi breaks drought, wins first major title with Argentina

PICS: Messi breaks drought, wins first major title with Argentina

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The Barcelona striker has won the FIFA World Player of the Year a record six times and is widely considered one of the greatest players ever to play the game, alongside Pele and countryman Diego Maradona. But his inability to win an international title with Argentina always left an asterisk beside his name on the all-time greats list.

WHO classifies Indian Covid strain as 'variant of concern'

WHO classifies Indian Covid strain as 'variant of concern'

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The B-1617 variant of the coronavirus, first identified in India, has been classified as a variant of concern at the global level by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

First gold for Russian neutrals as Lasitskene retains high jump title

First gold for Russian neutrals as Lasitskene retains high jump title

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Maria Lasitskene became the first Russian to win a gold medal at the World Championships in London after successfully defending her high jump title on Saturday.

Covid vaccine boosters not appropriate at this stage: Lancet study

Covid vaccine boosters not appropriate at this stage: Lancet study

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The results reported from the observational studies, on average, show that vaccination had 95 per cent efficacy against severe disease both from the Delta variant and from the Alpha variant, and over 80 per cent efficacy at protecting against any infection from these variants.

Battle of teens as Fernandez, Raducanu eye US Open glory

Battle of teens as Fernandez, Raducanu eye US Open glory

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

It will mark the first Grand Slam final to be contested by two teenagers since Serena Williams and Martina Hingis met in the 1999 US Open title clash.

PIX: Haaland gives Man City late winner; Chelsea held

PIX: Haaland gives Man City late winner; Chelsea held

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool frustrated by 10-man Arsenal

Soccer PIX: Liverpool frustrated by 10-man Arsenal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Liverpool frustrated by 10-man Arsenal in League Cup semi stalemate

PIX: Tokyo Olympics GOLD winners on July 24

PIX: Tokyo Olympics GOLD winners on July 24

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

All the gold medallists from Saturday's action at the Tokyo Olympics.

Future uncertain for Sharapova after early Melbourne exit

Future uncertain for Sharapova after early Melbourne exit

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Five-time Grand Slam champion Sharapova cut a forlorn figure in the post-match press conference as she was questioned about her injury problems.

PIX: Best Sports Photos of the Week

PIX: Best Sports Photos of the Week

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Rediff.com brings you a wrap of big stories in pictures with the Best Sports Photos of the Week.

What's in store at the French Open on Day 7

What's in store at the French Open on Day 7

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Order of play on the main show courts at the French Open.

Football Extras: Move aside Neymar, Mbappe is here...

Football Extras: Move aside Neymar, Mbappe is here...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

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

Sharapova won it all in the Serena era

Sharapova won it all in the Serena era

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The glittering career of Russian former World No 1 Maria Sharapova was in tatters after she was given a two-year ban by the International Tennis Federation. Check out the high points in her career...

Surprise! This ex-gymnast won gold in diving!

Surprise! This ex-gymnast won gold in diving!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Dutchwoman Celine van Duijn was the surprise winner of the 10m platform title at the European Championships on Wednesday, holding her nerve while the favourites disappointed.

Sharapova will be fearless at French Open: Evert

Sharapova will be fearless at French Open: Evert

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Maria will look at it and see no one dominant. Serena Williams is the only player in the past who has been like a thorn in her side, but she feels mentally superior to most of the other and she feels she can win against them all'

The girl Rafa will marry

The girl Rafa will marry

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Xisca is a supremely private person, so much so that she is not on social media. She does not discuss her relationship with her family either.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

Why lukewarm reception would not faze Sharapova

Why lukewarm reception would not faze Sharapova

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Maria Sharapova will not care less what reception she receives when she plays her first Australian Open match since completing a doping ban on Tuesday, according to three-times Melbourne winner Mats Wilander.

Mumbai's mohalla committees: Giving peace a chance

Mumbai's mohalla committees: Giving peace a chance

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The mohalla committee movement in Mumbai celebrated its 25th anniversary last weekend. The movement, which was born in the wake of the horrific Mumbai riots of 1992-1993, has played an important role in ensuring that Hindu-Muslim riots do not recur in the Maximum City.

#FIFAWorldCup: Models and their favourite teams

#FIFAWorldCup: Models and their favourite teams

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Read on to find out who is the more popular team among the models.