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Andy Murray eyes London triple crown

Andy Murray eyes London triple crown

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Having bagged a gold medal from the 2012 London Olympics and won the 2013 Wimbledon championship, Murray will get his first chance to complete the hat-trick at the O2 next week.

You can call him Sir Andy Murray from now on...

You can call him Sir Andy Murray from now on...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Olympic athletes, Posh Spice and Andy Murray honoured in Queen's New Year List.

Spotted: Andy Roddick in Texas

Spotted: Andy Roddick in Texas

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Reader Naveen Kumar sent us a picture of Andy Roddick from Austin, Texas.

PIX: Nadal-Alcaraz turn up the heat; Gauff knocked out

PIX: Nadal-Alcaraz turn up the heat; Gauff knocked out

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

A summary of the day's tennis action at Roland Garros.

Airtel, Vi to raise mobile tariff by 10-24% from first week of July

Airtel, Vi to raise mobile tariff by 10-24% from first week of July

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea will roll out revised mobile service tariffs increasing rates in the range of 10-24 per cent from the first week of July. Bharti Airtel announced a 10-21 per cent hike in prepaid and postpaid mobile tariffs from July 3, a day after larger rival Reliance Jio announced an increase in rates. Later in the day, loss-making telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) also announced its plan to raise mobile tariffs by 11-24 per cent from July 4.

What RCB must do revive sagging fortunes...

What RCB must do revive sagging fortunes...

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Notwithstanding Virat Kohli's sparkling form, the Royal Challenger Bengaluru batters are struggling for "form and confidence", says Head Coach Andy Flower following his team's fourth defeat in five games this IPL season

It sucked being in vacuum of Big Four: Andy Roddick

It sucked being in vacuum of Big Four: Andy Roddick

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Andy Roddick said on Saturday he was honoured to have played in the era of the Big Four, but also acknowledged that they caused him no end of frustration during his career.

US Open PIX: Rusty Djokovic eases to victory; Thiem out

US Open PIX: Rusty Djokovic eases to victory; Thiem out

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title kicked off on Monday with an easy win over qualifier Radu Albot in the US Open first round.

'India doesn't need different coaches for Tests and limited overs cricket'

'India doesn't need different coaches for Tests and limited overs cricket'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

A team like India, which doesn't have players competing round the year in T20 leagues across the globe, doesn't need two separate coaches for the limited overs and Test format, feels former England spinner Graeme Swann.

Andy Murray: From perennial bridesmaid to three Grand Slams

Andy Murray: From perennial bridesmaid to three Grand Slams

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The first player to win a Grand Slam, the ATP World Tour Finals, the men's singles at the Olympic Games and a Masters title in the same calendar year.

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all

PIX: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth swim gold

PIX: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth swim gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Saturday.

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Match officials for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final

Roger Federer's advice to Andy Murray

Roger Federer's advice to Andy Murray

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has reportedly told British tennis star Andy Murray that not having a coach could be positively beneficial.

Andreas Brehme, hero of 1990 World Cup, passes away at 63

Andreas Brehme, hero of 1990 World Cup, passes away at 63

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Andreas Brehme, whose late penalty in the 1990 final against Argentina in Italy handed Germany their third world title, has died at the age of 63

Champion surfer Andy Irons found dead in hotel

Champion surfer Andy Irons found dead in hotel

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Three times world surfing champion Andy Irons was found dead on Tuesday in a Dallas hotel room. The 32-year-old had been on his way home to Hawaii from a contest in Puerto Rico.

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

A washout in England-Namibia game in the same group will see Scotland go through.

IPL 2024: England's Bobat to join RCB as director of cricket

IPL 2024: England's Bobat to join RCB as director of cricket

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore have appointed England men's Performance Director Mo Bobat as their new director of cricket following the departure of Mike Hesson.

I still owe Andy money: Cook

I still owe Andy money: Cook

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

England opener Alastair Cook believes that coach Andy Flower should take the credit for making him a world class cricketer.

Important to build bond with not only players but also with coaches: KL

Important to build bond with not only players but also with coaches: KL

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

KL Rahul got instant success as captain of Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL and he put it mainly down to trusting his instincts, something he didn't do enough in his initial days as a leader.

RCB's need of the hour -- set of skilful bowlers

RCB's need of the hour -- set of skilful bowlers

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Flower batted for the 'Impact Player' rule saying that it allows two Indian players to participate in a game.

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

Two Andys improved England results: Prior

Two Andys improved England results: Prior

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

England wicket keeper Matt Prior has said that teams spirit has improved massively since skipper Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower assumed charge.

Davis Cup win caps remarkable year for Britain's Andy Murray

Davis Cup win caps remarkable year for Britain's Andy Murray

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

World No 2 Andy Murray's three-point contribution to Britain's defeat of Belgium in the Davis Cup final concluded one of the most remarkable years ever achieved in the competition by an individual player. Below are the key facts:

Survivor Andy Murray proves he is a force on clay

Survivor Andy Murray proves he is a force on clay

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

When Andy Murray was dragged to five sets in the opening round of the French Open and then again in the second, it was hard to believe this would be the year when the Scot could end Britain's 81-year wait for a men's Roland Garros champion.

'No one can do hawabazi with the PM'

'No one can do hawabazi with the PM'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'I have had occasion to work with Bill Gates as a young engineer, and am one of the few people in India who has interacted with Steve Jobs and Larry Ellison.' 'I have worked with Andy Grove at Intel, so I know what bright and great people are like, but Modiji is a different level of perfection.'

Proud Andy Murray working on flag-bearing technique

Proud Andy Murray working on flag-bearing technique

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Andy Murray says carrying the British flag at Friday's Olympic opening ceremony will be his proudest day but admits his technique needs some work.

Here's when Kohli will join RCB squad

Here's when Kohli will join RCB squad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore began their pre-tournament camp without their numero uno Virat Kohli, who might take a few more days to join before the team starts its IPL campaign against reigning champions Chennai Super Kings on March 22.

I'll be back, says thwarted Andy Murray

I'll be back, says thwarted Andy Murray

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

World number one Andy Murray vowed to return as strong as ever after his bid for a maiden Australian Open title was brought to a stunning end by German Mischa Zverev on Sunday.

Arshdeep credits Bumrah for taming the swing

Arshdeep credits Bumrah for taming the swing

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Arshdeep said for a bowler like him, he would rather focus on his process rather than look at the scoreboard.

Flower hopes RCB's batters get back to form vs LSG

Flower hopes RCB's batters get back to form vs LSG

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The likes of Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green and Rajat Patidar have not been among the runs so far in IPL 2024.

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar celebrates a magnificent 75th birthday on July 10th. Rediff.com picks 15 facts about Sunil Gavaskar you need to know:

Andy Murray advances to Olympic semi-finals

Andy Murray advances to Olympic semi-finals

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

British hopeful Andy Murray won his quarterfinal on Thursday at the Olympics, delighting a Wimbledon crowd that featured Prince William and wife Kate.

Andy who? Briton Edmund reaches first Grand Slam quarters

Andy who? Briton Edmund reaches first Grand Slam quarters

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Britain's Kyle Edmund reached the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time after coming from a set down to oust Italian Andreas Seppi 6-7(4), 7-5, 6-2, 6-3 in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Google apps, Facebook, Instagram face network outage

Google apps, Facebook, Instagram face network outage

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Many users of Gmail, YouTube and social networks Facebook and Instagram faced problems in logging into their accounts in several parts of the world, including India on Tuesday evening.

Give him time: Afridi comes out in defence of Shaheen

Give him time: Afridi comes out in defence of Shaheen

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has come out in defence of his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi following speculation that the tall pace bowler was going to be removed as the national T20 captain.

When Lata Mangeshkar floored Andy Summers!

When Lata Mangeshkar floored Andy Summers!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

In his memoir One Train Later, Andy Summers, the guitarist for the legendary rock band The Police, recounts how he was mesmerised by Piya Tose Naina Lage Naa, sung by Lata Mangeshkar in the 1965 classic movie, Guide.

Copa America: Messi frustrated but Argentina through

Copa America: Messi frustrated but Argentina through

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Argentina became the first side to book passage into the Copa America quarter-finals

Andy Murray: Cometh the hour, cometh the man

Andy Murray: Cometh the hour, cometh the man

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Andy Murray proved himself the bastion of British tennis once again as he outclassed Canadian powerhouse Milos Raonic to claim a second Wimbledon title in masterful fashion on Sunday.

Andy Murray plays with pups in sniffer-dog video

Andy Murray plays with pups in sniffer-dog video

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Andy Murray goes to the dogs, or more precisely the puppies, in a video released on Tuesday which shows him playing at Wimbledon with five cocker spaniels being trained to become sniffer dogs.