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Federer and Nadal move within sight of landmark meeting

Federer and Nadal move within sight of landmark meeting

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

One of sport's great rivalries, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have clashed 37 times over the years but never stood across from each other on Flushing Meadows' hardcourts.

Transfer watch: City sign Laporte for club-record fee; Gunner Giroud joins Chelsea

Transfer watch: City sign Laporte for club-record fee; Gunner Giroud joins Chelsea

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Manchester City have signed French central defender Aymeric Laporte from Spanish club Athletic Bilbao, the Premier League leaders said on Tuesday.

EPL preview: Liverpool forwards will be licking their lips vs Arsenal

EPL preview: Liverpool forwards will be licking their lips vs Arsenal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Wenger dropped Rob Holding for the visit to Stoke, preferring Shkodran Mustafi alongside Nacho Monreal and Sead Kolasinac at the back.

Sports Shorts: India tops medal tally in Asia Cup cycling

Sports Shorts: India tops medal tally in Asia Cup cycling

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

PHOTOS: Liverpool, Manchester City begin with a bang

PHOTOS: Liverpool, Manchester City begin with a bang

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Images from Sunday's Premier League matches.

EPL: Man City power past Swansea; Arsenal win

EPL: Man City power past Swansea; Arsenal win

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

India tops domestic air traffic demand for the 20th month

India tops domestic air traffic demand for the 20th month

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Apart from India, only two other countries - Russia (15.5 per cent) and China (14.9 per cent) clocked double digit growth in November

'Hard to quantify damage done by non publication of Gracia report'

'Hard to quantify damage done by non publication of Gracia report'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said on Tuesday he did not know how much damage had been done to the organisation by the row over the non-publication of the Garcia report in full.

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week.

PHOTOS: Saluting Paralympians and their undying spirit

PHOTOS: Saluting Paralympians and their undying spirit

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

At Rediff.com, we would like to salute their undying spirit...

EPL PIX: Tottenham snap Chelsea jinx; Arsenal blank Stoke

EPL PIX: Tottenham snap Chelsea jinx; Arsenal blank Stoke

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Tottenham Hotspur claimed a first victory at Chelsea for 28 years with Dele Alli scoring twice in the second half as they came back to win 3-1 and cement fourth place in the Premier League on Sunday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Following is a match by match look at the English Premier League's weekend fixtures:

Antarctica in photos: What the end of the world looks like

Antarctica in photos: What the end of the world looks like

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Get ready to pack your bags!

Nadal to make Davis Cup return for Spain

Nadal to make Davis Cup return for Spain

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Rafa Nadal has returned to the Spain team as they seek to maintain their Davis Cup World Group status with a playoff tie against Ukraine in Madrid later this month, captain Alex Corretja said on Monday.

Making way for Indian professionals in France

Making way for Indian professionals in France

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Indian talent may soon be allowed to work in France without a degree from a French institute.

Jr Hockey World Cup: Germany eke out fighting win over NZ

Jr Hockey World Cup: Germany eke out fighting win over NZ

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Six-time champions and title holders Germany continued their fine form and defeated New Zealand 2-1 in a closely-fought Pool C encounter to virtually seal their place in the quarter-final of the men's Junior Hockey World Cup, in Lucknow on Friday.

Miami Open: Djokovic, Nishikori and Raonic reach last 16

Miami Open: Djokovic, Nishikori and Raonic reach last 16

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Defending champion Novak Djokovic defeated Belgium's Steve Darcis 6-0, 7-5 on Monday to power into the last 16 of the Miami Open.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

City are two points behind leaders Liverpool, but have a game in hand

Why Neymar should be a worried man...

Why Neymar should be a worried man...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Brazilian prosecutors filed a formal complaint against Neymar and his father on Tuesday for tax evasion and providing false information.

ISL: Forlan's penalty gives Mumbai City full points

ISL: Forlan's penalty gives Mumbai City full points

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Captain Diego Forlan led from the front as hosts Mumbai City FC defeated NorthEast United FC 1-0 in a Hero Indian Super League clash, in Mumbai, on Friday.

Manchester Utd thrash Everton, Arsenal hold Chelsea goalless

Manchester Utd thrash Everton, Arsenal hold Chelsea goalless

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Antonio Valencia's early thunderbolt put Manchester United en route to a 4-0 Premier League victory over Everton on Sunday, but they needed a flurry of late goals to finally subdue their unfortunate visitors.

Football Extras: Real-Atletico to play ICC match in USA

Football Extras: Real-Atletico to play ICC match in USA

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

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

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The 87th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

20 photos you won't believe were taken on an iPhone

20 photos you won't believe were taken on an iPhone

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The best camera is the one you have in your pocket. Ever since the release of the first iPhone, the iPhone Photography Awards, now in its 11th year, highlights the best of the best. This year's winners were selected from thousands of entries and from photographers in 140 countries. The winning image, taken by Jashish Salam of Bangladesh and titled "Displaced," shows a crowded refugee camp with Rohingya children watching a film about sanitation. Other awards included prizes for photographer of the year and 18 other categories like Nature, Children and Travel. Check out the winning images.

Sydney International tennis: Bopanna-Mergea in final; Halep loses to Kuznetsova

Sydney International tennis: Bopanna-Mergea in final; Halep loses to Kuznetsova

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea entered the Sydney International final after a straight sets win over Thomaz Bellucci and Leonardo Mayer, on Friday.

Demonetisation blues? How to travel at ease

Demonetisation blues? How to travel at ease

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

'We feel EMI holidays should pick up now.' How travel companies are trying to win customers after demonetisation.

Europa League: United earn draw at Rostov, Lyon beat Roma 4-2

Europa League: United earn draw at Rostov, Lyon beat Roma 4-2

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Europa League favourites Manchester United secured a 1-1 draw on a threadbare pitch at Rostov, while Olympique Lyonnais beat AS Roma 4-2 helped by a fine individual goal from Nabil Fekir in their last 16, first leg ties on Thursday.

Giroud header seals Arsenal win in season-opening thriller

Giroud header seals Arsenal win in season-opening thriller

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Arsenal had to come from behind twice to beat Leicester City 4-3 in a thriller as the English Premier League season got off to a flying start on Friday with Arsene Wenger's substitutions turning the match around at The Emirates.

Cruise tourism to generate Rs 355 bn: Gadkari

Cruise tourism to generate Rs 355 bn: Gadkari

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The government has decided to construct cruise terminals at Mumbai, Goa, Mangalore, Kochi and Chennai.

Brazil to deploy military to tourist sites, stadium

Brazil to deploy military to tourist sites, stadium

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Brazil said on Tuesday it was deploying the military to patrol the emblematic tourist sites in Rio de Janeiro to guard against the "minimal" chance of an attack, though security at the Olympic stadium appeared slack three days before the Games.

Murray escapes to victory, Ferrer retires in Acapulco

Murray escapes to victory, Ferrer retires in Acapulco

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Andy Murray rallied from a set and a break down against Gilles Simon to advance to his first semi-final since he won last year's Wimbledon title while top seed David Ferrer retired with a thigh strain at the Acapulco International on Thursday.

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The 90th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

Today at Wimbledon: Federer, Djokovic get their campaign underway

Today at Wimbledon: Federer, Djokovic get their campaign underway

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Federer begins the pursuit of a record eighth Wimbledon title and a record 85th match win at the grass court major; Djokovic hoping to curb dismal slide

India joins Missile Technology Control Regime as 35th member

India joins Missile Technology Control Regime as 35th member

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

India's entry into the MTCR comes days after it failed to get Nuclear Suppliers Group membership due to stiff opposition from China and a few other countries.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo discharged from Ibiza hospital after heavy flu

Football Briefs: Ronaldo discharged from Ibiza hospital after heavy flu

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

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

Federer is no pushy parent!

Federer is no pushy parent!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Roger Federer is in love with tennis even after nearly two decades but may not be that keen to follow his children if they ever turned professional, the Swiss maestro said after storming into the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Murray sets up revenge chance against Federer

Murray sets up revenge chance against Federer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Roger Federer and Andy Murray advanced to the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open in contrasting fashion on Friday to set up a rematch of their Wimbledon clash.

EPL PIX: Arsenal sink Burnley; Liverpool down Saints

EPL PIX: Arsenal sink Burnley; Liverpool down Saints

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Dunkirk may have been missed at the year's earlier awards shows, but thanks god, Chris Nolan's classic gets enough play at the Oscar noms.

PHOTOS: Aguero treble gets City back on track; United keep up chase

PHOTOS: Aguero treble gets City back on track; United keep up chase

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

A Sergio Aguero hat-trick helped Manchester City get back to winning ways in the Premier League with a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United, as they stayed 12 points ahead of Manchester United who had to dig deep to secure a 1-0 win at Burnley.