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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.

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.

Jiracek goal helps Czechs knock Poland out

Jiracek goal helps Czechs knock Poland out

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

Poland slumped out of Euro 2012 on Saturday after losing 1-0 to the Czech Republic who reached the quarter-finals as Group A winners after a game in which the co-hosts will rue a host of early missed chances.

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.

Win or bust for Poland and Greece at Euro

Win or bust for Poland and Greece at Euro

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Despite struggling with only a point, Greece can never be counted out as they proved in their shock march to the 2004 European title.

Tonight at the US Open: Federer, Nadal kick-off proceedings

Tonight at the US Open: Federer, Nadal kick-off proceedings

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Federer and world number one Nadal won the first three grand slam titles of the season as they came back to prominence with a bang, and nothing suggests their first-round opponents, American Frances Tiafoe and Serbian Dusan Lajovic, will bother them.

Injured Rosicky hoping to be fit for Poland match

Injured Rosicky hoping to be fit for Poland match

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky said he could barely stand on his injured foot but was still hoping to play in his team's final Euro 2012 Group A match against Poland on Saturday.

Quickfire Czechs hang on to sink Greece

Quickfire Czechs hang on to sink Greece

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

The Czech Republic took advantage of a makeshift Greek defence to score two quickfire goals in the first six minutes and held on for a 2-1 win in Euro 2012 Group A on Tuesday.

Rampant Russia beat dazed Czechs 4-1

Rampant Russia beat dazed Czechs 4-1

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Russia swept to a 4-1 win over the Czech Republic with a slick counter-attacking display and deadly finishing on Friday to take control of what was tipped to be a tight Euro 2012 Group A.

Sania-Strycova enter Japan final

Sania-Strycova enter Japan final

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

India's Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Barbora Strycova defeated unseeded pair of Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and Spain's Maria Jose Martina Sanchez 4-6, 6-3, 10-5 to enter the Toray Pan Pacific Open final, in Tokyo on Friday.

Czechs lose 2-1 to Hungary in final Euro warm-up

Czechs lose 2-1 to Hungary in final Euro warm-up

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

The Czech Republic suffered a 2-1 home defeat by Hungary in their final Euro 2012 warm-up game despite dominating possession as Adam Gyurcso netted a late winner for the visitors on Friday.

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.

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.

Euro qualifiers PICS: England, France win big; Portugal held

Euro qualifiers PICS: England, France win big; Portugal held

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

A summary of Friday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

Religion set for extinction in the West: Study

Religion set for extinction in the West: Study

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

A study using a mathematical model has shown that religion is set to become extinct in nine Western-style democracies, as there is a steady rise in those claiming no religious affiliation. A team of researchers took census data stretching back as far as a century from countries in which the census queried religious affiliation: Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Switzerland.

The Best Pet Photographs of the Year!

The Best Pet Photographs of the Year!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

The International Pet Photographer of the Year Awards is an annual celebration of the artistry and skill of professional and emerging pet photographers from all around the globe by The Pet Photographers Club which began as a podcast in 2018.

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.

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.

Berdych eyes first Grand Slam title in 2013

Berdych eyes first Grand Slam title in 2013

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Top seed Tomas Berdych takes a lot inspiration from his country's stupendous show in 2012 as he now targets to win his maiden Grand Slam title in the new season.

Returning Nadal, Federer build mindset for long term

Returning Nadal, Federer build mindset for long term

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

With fire in their bellies, former Grand Slam champs Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are targetting a fresh return to the tennis courts in 2017.

Kvitova clinches Czechs' spot in Fed Cup final

Kvitova clinches Czechs' spot in Fed Cup final

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

Petra Kvitova put defending champions the Czech Republic into the Fed Cup final with a 6-4, 7-6 win over Italy's Francesca Schiavone on Sunday.

Fitter, stronger Berdych sweeps past Fognini into Australian Open quarter-finals

Fitter, stronger Berdych sweeps past Fognini into Australian Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Showing great mobility, the towering Czech neutralised the potentially tricky world number 25 in a sometimes tetchy two-hour contest on Margaret Court Arena.

EU Commission proposes $8 bn loan for Greece

EU Commission proposes $8 bn loan for Greece

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Under the Commission proposal, Greece would get the whole 7 billion in one go

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.

Tokyo Games: Shooter Anish Bhanwala could get quota

Tokyo Games: Shooter Anish Bhanwala could get quota

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The new deadline for Tokyo 2020 Qualification in shooting is June 6, 2021, according to the ISSF.

Shiva settles for silver at Czech Grand Prix

Shiva settles for silver at Czech Grand Prix

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

A warning in the closing few seconds cost Shiva Thapa (56kg) dearly as the promising Indian boxer settled for a silver medal after going down narrowly in the final of the 43rd men's and women's Grand Prix in Usti and Labem, Czech Republic.

Injured Zvonareva pulls out of Fed Cup final

Injured Zvonareva pulls out of Fed Cup final

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Russia have been dealt a huge blow ahead of this weekend's Fed Cup final against the Czech Republic after their number one player Vera Zvonareva was ruled out because of a shoulder injury.

Spain's Ferrer pushes Davis Cup final into last match

Spain's Ferrer pushes Davis Cup final into last match

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

World number five David Ferrer cruised to a 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 win over Tomas Berdych to put defending champions Spain level with the Czech Republic at 2-2 in the Davis Cup final on Sunday.

Photos: Czechs close in on Davis Cup title

Photos: Czechs close in on Davis Cup title

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek used a roaring home crowd to come back from a set down on Saturday, putting the Czech Republic 2-1 up over holders Spain and a win away from the Davis Cup title.

Czechs one win away from Davis Cup title

Czechs one win away from Davis Cup title

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek used a roaring home crowd to come back from a set down on Saturday, putting the Czech Republic 2-1 up over holders Spain and a win away from the Davis Cup title. The Czech pair looked tired from the opening singles matches that went late on Friday but triumphed 3-6 7-5 7-5 6-3.

Czechs, Spain split opening singles in Davis Cup final

Czechs, Spain split opening singles in Davis Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

The Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych brought the hosts level at 1-1 with holders Spain in the Davis Cup final with a battling five-set victory over Nicolas Almagro on Friday.

No Ash Wednesday as Barty knocked out in Aus Open quarters

No Ash Wednesday as Barty knocked out in Aus Open quarters

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The Czech was a player transformed after a medical timeout in the second set and rallied to secure a place in her first Grand Slam semi-final, where she will meet the winner of the clash between Americans Jennifer Brady and Jessica Pegula.

Ivanovic keeps Serbia in hunt for Fed Cup title

Ivanovic keeps Serbia in hunt for Fed Cup title

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Ana Ivanovic beat Petra Kvitova 6-3, 7-5 on Sunday to keep alive Serbia's hopes of winning their debut Fed Cup title.

Paes-Stepanek clinch US Open doubles crown

Paes-Stepanek clinch US Open doubles crown

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Leander Paes won his eighth Grand Slam men's doubles title when he and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Rep[ublic beat the second seeded Austria-Brazil pairing of Alexander Peya and Bruno Soares in the US Open men's doubles final 6-1, 6-3 on Sunday.

India's No 1 player Yuki pulls out of Davis Cup tie

India's No 1 player Yuki pulls out of Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The selection committee has picked World No. 246 Prajnesh as Yuki's replacement as he is the next best singles ranked player.

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

Don't blush! It's 'No Pants' day on the subway

Don't blush! It's 'No Pants' day on the subway

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Subway riders in New York City and other places around the world on Sunday got an eyeful when their fellow transit users stripped down to their underwear, as a part of the annual No Pants Subway Ride.

BEST PHOTOS from the Australian Open

BEST PHOTOS from the Australian Open

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Here are some of the best moments from the 2019 Australian Open.

Sania Mirza, Martina Hingis part ways

Sania Mirza, Martina Hingis part ways

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The Indian tennis ace will team up with Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic, while Martina to pair with Coco Vandeweghe of the United States.

Czechs celebrate hat-trick of Wimbledon wins

Czechs celebrate hat-trick of Wimbledon wins

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

The Czech Republic was enjoying a hat-trick of Wimbledon triumphs on Sunday when Iveta Benesova teamed up with Austrian Juergen Melzer to capture the mixed doubles title with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Mahesh Bhupathi and Elena Vesnina.