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Euros Previews: Danes ready for 'war' against Czechs in quarters

Euros Previews: Danes ready for 'war' against Czechs in quarters

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Denmark have rediscovered their hunger and are starting to believe they can secure the trophy they won in spectacular fashion in 1992.

Euro PIX: England top group; Slovenia reach last 16

Euro PIX: England top group; Slovenia reach last 16

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group C match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium, Germany, on Tuesday.

World C'ships: Prannoy assured medal; Satwik-Chirag miss out

World C'ships: Prannoy assured medal; Satwik-Chirag miss out

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

H S Prannoy stunned two-time defending champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in a thrilling 68-minute quarter-final to ensure a medal for India.

Euro: Bellingham steals the show in England's win over Serbia

Euro: Bellingham steals the show in England's win over Serbia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Bellingham, who became the first European player to make an appearance at three major international tournaments before turning 21, looked nothing like a 20-year-old.

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Prannoy move to second round; Sen ousted

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Prannoy move to second round; Sen ousted

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Kidambi Srikanth's opening round match ended in agony as he retired due to a knee injury after lagging 14-21, 3-11 against Japan's fifth seed Kodai Naraoka.

All England: Sen misses date with history, signs off with semifinal finish

All England: Sen misses date with history, signs off with semifinal finish

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Another impressive week ended with a creditable semifinal finish for star shuttler Lakshya Sen after he stumbled to a three-game loss against Indonesia's Jonatan Christie at the All England Championships in Birmingham on Saturday, prolonging India's long wait for the coveted trophy.

After 92 years... New Zealand finally beat South Africa!

After 92 years... New Zealand finally beat South Africa!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson hit an unbeaten century as New Zealand beat South Africa by seven wickets on the fourth day of the second Test

Bedingham hits ton as South Africa set Kiwis tricky run chase

Bedingham hits ton as South Africa set Kiwis tricky run chase

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

David Bedingham scored his maiden Test century as South Africa handed New Zealand a victory target of 267 on a tricky pitch on the third day of the second and final Test.

Tennis: Dimitrov downs Rune to claim title in Brisbane

Tennis: Dimitrov downs Rune to claim title in Brisbane

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

At the Hong Kong Tennis Open, top-seeded Andrey Rublev of Russia pocketed his 15th career title with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Still wearing a compression sleeve after a recent forearm issue, Carlos Alcaraz produced a stellar show in a rematch of the duo's 2022 encounter to firmly put himself back in the conversation as the favourite to lift the title in Paris and a third major.

New Zealand thrash SA by 281 runs in 1st Test

New Zealand thrash SA by 281 runs in 1st Test

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

New Zealand took their time but eased to an emphatic victory over an inexperienced South Africa side by 281 runs

PIX: Sinner's great escape in Miami

PIX: Sinner's great escape in Miami

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Jannik Sinner bounced back after losing the first set to beat Tallon Griekspoor in the third round of the Miami Open.

Euro PICS: Dolberg powers Danes past Wales into quarters

Euro PICS: Dolberg powers Danes past Wales into quarters

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

IMAGES from the Euro 2020 round of 16 match against Wales and Denmark played at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on Saturday.

F1: Verstappen 'on another planet' with victory in China

F1: Verstappen 'on another planet' with victory in China

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Max Verstappen won Formula One's first Chinese Grand Prix in five years on Sunday.

Rajawat clinches Orleans Masters BWF World Title

Rajawat clinches Orleans Masters BWF World Title

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Priyanshu Rajawat capped off an impressive week with a thrilling win in the final

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Italy's Matteo Arnaldi produced a sensational performance to take out sixth seed Andrey Rublev and reach the last 16 of the French Open on Friday.

Ravindra, Williamson centuries frustrate South Africa

Ravindra, Williamson centuries frustrate South Africa

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Rachin Ravindra scored his first Test century and Kane Williamson his 30th in an unbroken stand of 219 as New Zealand put on 258 for two on the opening day of the first Test against a depleted South Africa at Bay Oval on Sunday.

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Three contenders for the men's singles title at the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz battles into round 3; Pegula out

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz battles into round 3; Pegula out

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Images from Day 5 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Williamson's ton puts South Africa on the brink

Williamson's ton puts South Africa on the brink

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Williamson's 109 from 132 deliveries on another sun-kissed day at Mount Maunganui made him only the fifth New Zealander to score a hundred in each innings of a Test.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Swiatek, Tsitsipas move into quarters

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Swiatek, Tsitsipas move into quarters

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Images from Day 8 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday.

F1 PIX: Verstappen takes his 100th podium with Saudi win

F1 PIX: Verstappen takes his 100th podium with Saudi win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

It was the first time Verstappen, winner of a record 19 of 22 races last year, has won the first two races of a season. He has also won 19 of the last 20.

WPL auction to be held in Mumbai on Dec. 9

WPL auction to be held in Mumbai on Dec. 9

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The players' auction ahead of the 2024 edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will be held on December 9 in Mumbai, the BCCI announced on Friday.

Back from prison, Becker returns to coach World No 5 Rune

Back from prison, Becker returns to coach World No 5 Rune

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Becker is currently barred from entering the UK before October 2024, and at the moment is unsure if his partnership with Rune will continue into next season.

PIX: Man City survives scare; Superb Diaz powers Real

PIX: Man City survives scare; Superb Diaz powers Real

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Manchester City survived a scare to beat FC Copenhagen 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Parken Stadium on Tuesday, with Phil Foden scoring late to ensure a two-goal cushion ahead of the second leg.

PIX: Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown at Indian Wells

PIX: Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown at Indian Wells

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Holger Rune rallied from a set down and saved a match point to defeat former champion Taylor Fritz 2-6 7-6(2) 6-3 on Wednesday and reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals where he will meet fourth seed Daniil Medvedev.

Euro 2016 playoffs: Sweden triumph but Danes steal precious away goal

Euro 2016 playoffs: Sweden triumph but Danes steal precious away goal

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Sweden scored two quickfire goals either side of halftime to beat Denmark 2-1 in a Euro 2016 playoff first leg on Saturday but losing coach Morten Olsen believes his side can overturn the deficit in the return match.

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Images from the Euro 2024 qualifying matches on Friday.

Champions League PIX: Lazio down Bayern; PSG win

Champions League PIX: Lazio down Bayern; PSG win

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Ciro Immobile scored a 69th-minute penalty to earn hosts Lazio a 1-0 victory over 10-man Bayern Munich.

Japan Open: Lakshya in semis; Satwik-Chirag, Prannoy exit

Japan Open: Lakshya in semis; Satwik-Chirag, Prannoy exit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty went down fighting to Olympic champions Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lan of Chinese Taipei at the Japan Open.

Ferguson to lead second-string NZ in Bangladesh ODIs

Ferguson to lead second-string NZ in Bangladesh ODIs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will take over the captain's role for the first time in his career as regular skipper Kane Williamson continues to recover from a knee injury, and his deputy Tom Latham has been rested for the series.

PIX: Russian Rublev finally a Masters champion!

PIX: Russian Rublev finally a Masters champion!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Andrey Rublev made the most of Holger Rune's nerves to win a see-saw Monte Carlo final 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 on Sunday, as the Russian's talent was finally rewarded with a Masters title.

Kunlavut, Seyoung emerge surprise India Open champs

Kunlavut, Seyoung emerge surprise India Open champs

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Korea's An Seyoung emerged men's and women's singles champions respectively at the India Open Super 750 tournament.

Giroud targets scoring record as France face Denmark

Giroud targets scoring record as France face Denmark

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Target man Giroud is level with Thierry Henry on 51 goals after scoring twice in their 4-1 win against Australia on Tuesday.

Wozniacki takes positives after US Open exit

Wozniacki takes positives after US Open exit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The former world number one plans to play more of a full schedule next year and will work to improve on her serve, which she said let her down particularly in the first and third sets.

ATP Finals: Djokovic dominates Hurkacz to secure semis spot

ATP Finals: Djokovic dominates Hurkacz to secure semis spot

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Poland's Hurkacz was a force to reckon with on serve -- firing 24 aces in the match -- but he ran out of steam in the final set

From mom mode to game mode: Wozniacki shines bright

From mom mode to game mode: Wozniacki shines bright

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Wozniacki, who has two children Olivia and James with her husband, former NBA player David Lee, said she was delighted to play in front of her family.

Shocking! F1 drivers face $1m fines

Shocking! F1 drivers face $1m fines

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Formula One drivers expressed shock after the sport's governing body quadrupled the amount stewards can fine them to a maximum of one million euros ($1.06 million).

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives Popyrin scare; Sabalenka cruises; Wozniacki, Jabeur exit

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives Popyrin scare; Sabalenka cruises; Wozniacki, Jabeur exit

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Images from Day 4 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

FIFA WC Preview: Denmark face tricky Tunisia test

FIFA WC Preview: Denmark face tricky Tunisia test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

To ensure the best possible start, the Danes will turn to playmaker Christian Eriksen