News for '-finney'

Mourinho accepts 1 year in prison in Spanish tax case, reports El Mundo

Mourinho accepts 1 year in prison in Spanish tax case, reports El Mundo

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Mourinho is unlikely to serve any time in jail under the deal because Spanish law states that a sentence of under two years for a first offence can be served on probation. The Spanish tax agency was not immediately available for comment.

Anti-vax advocate, Djokovic draws mixed response

Anti-vax advocate, Djokovic draws mixed response

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Australia's Nick Kyrgios said he supported vaccination "but how we are handling Novak's situation is bad, really bad". The Australian Open begins on January 17, but the multi-millionaire Djokovic is constrained from training as he sits in a hotel where one Iranian detainee said he had found maggots and mould in the bread.

Muguruza stars in late, late show at Melbourne Park

Muguruza stars in late, late show at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Garbine Muguruza claimed a 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-5 win over Johanna Konta

Tsitsipas Finals win shows young guns ready to rule

Tsitsipas Finals win shows young guns ready to rule

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

But for the first time, that golden trio will be having an anxious glance over their shoulders. The past week in London has revealed a new fearlessness in the generation of 20 somethings expected to fill the void when they call it a day.

Germany to host exhibition tennis event without fans

Germany to host exhibition tennis event without fans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

The report said players at the Tennis Point Exhibition Series will have to wear masks when not in action and there will only be three people on court - two competitors and a chair umpire - during a match.

Serena stunned by Rybakina in French Open fourth round

Serena stunned by Rybakina in French Open fourth round

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

She remained philosophical in defeat, however, saying that her expectations coming into the tournament had not been high.

Judy Murray backs Osaka, says media demands extremely high

Judy Murray backs Osaka, says media demands "extremely high"

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'How many young people do you know who would be comfortable addressing or being questioned by a roomful of very much older strangers?' 'She (Osaka) is one of a very exciting batch of young female players and I am a big fan of hers. I hope with all my heart that she can find a way of feeling more at home in this sport.'

Mourinho accepts training in public park was wrong

Mourinho accepts training in public park was wrong

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Jose Mourinho admitted that he broke the government protocols for the coronavirus by leading his side in a training session this week. Earlier, Tottenham faced backlash for deciding to cut the wages of all non-playing staff by 20 per cent in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Seeds tumble in first round at French Open

Seeds tumble in first round at French Open

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

It was a poor day for former women's Grand Slam champions with Canada's Bianca Andreescu becoming the highest women's seed to fall at the French Open so far, losing a three-hour marathon against Tamara Zidansek.

PHOTOS: Priyanka to Gigi, celebs hit US Open courts

PHOTOS: Priyanka to Gigi, celebs hit US Open courts

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Look who we spotted at the Flushing Meadows this year.

PIX: Djokovic survives scare to set up Tsitsipas semis

PIX: Djokovic survives scare to set up Tsitsipas semis

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Images from Day 11 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Wednesday.

Divij Sharan in pre-quarters at Wimbledon

Divij Sharan in pre-quarters at Wimbledon

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Divij Sharan kept Indian interest alive at the Wimbledon Championships by reaching the men's doubles pre-quarter-finals with partner Marcelo Demoliner.

PICS: Van de Beek gives Ajax edge over Spurs in semis

PICS: Van de Beek gives Ajax edge over Spurs in semis

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Ajax Amsterdam's Donny van de Beek grabbed an early goal to secure a precious 1-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.

Forget campaigns. Forget words: Neville on racism

Forget campaigns. Forget words: Neville on racism

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Gary Neville made the comments in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis after a white police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes.

Jittery champion Kenin brushes off leg injury concerns

Jittery champion Kenin brushes off leg injury concerns

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

While she was keen not to take anything away from an impressive performance by Muguruza in Friday's match, Kenin said she had been hampered by a groin problem.

Djokovic makes winning French Open start on Agassi's watch

Djokovic makes winning French Open start on Agassi's watch

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Defending champion Novak Djokovic enjoyed a winning French Open start under new coach Andre Agassi on Monday, cruising past Spain's Marcel Granollers 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the first round.

Former captains assess England's 4th Test no show

Former captains assess England's 4th Test no show

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'England do not make enough runs when it is flat and played poor strokes through lapses in concentration.'

Unseeded Germans Krawietz and Mies take men's doubles title in Paris

Unseeded Germans Krawietz and Mies take men's doubles title in Paris

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

The German pair, who beat 16-time major champions Mike and Bob Bryan en route to the final, raced through the opening set with two early breaks.

Cancer beaten, gritty Suarez Navarro falls on return

Cancer beaten, gritty Suarez Navarro falls on return

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'It was a long time, really tough moments. Tough months'

Resilient Wawrinka ends French men's challenge to reach last eight

Resilient Wawrinka ends French men's challenge to reach last eight

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Stanislas Wawrinka's array of shots was too much to handle for a resurgent Gael Monfils as the 2015 champion reached the French Open quarter-finals with a 7-5, 7-6(7), 6-2 victory on Monday.

Beckham gets six-month driving ban for using phone

Beckham gets six-month driving ban for using phone

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Former England soccer captain David Beckham was banned from driving for six months on Thursday after admitting using his mobile phone while driving.

Federer to have more knee surgery, to miss US Open

Federer to have more knee surgery, to miss US Open

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'I am realistic, don't get me wrong, I know how difficult it is at this age right now to do another surgery and try it, but look, I want to be healthy and I'll go through the rehab process I think also with the goal while I am still active which I think is going to help me during this long period of time.'

Can Sofia Kenin defend her Australian Open crown?

Can Sofia Kenin defend her Australian Open crown?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

She has never defended a Grand Slam title before and that has made Sofia Kenin edgy.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Nadal in quarters; Djokovic survives

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Nadal in quarters; Djokovic survives

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Images from Day 9 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Lockdown effect: Mourinho to train Spurs players online

Lockdown effect: Mourinho to train Spurs players online

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff will put players through their paces from home starting Monday as the club holds live video training sessions amid the coronavirus pandemic. Spurs' players are in self-isolation with Britain in lockdown and the English Premier League suspended until at least April 30.

Finishing Premier League season will be good for football: Mourinho

Finishing Premier League season will be good for football: Mourinho

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Soccer in England was suspended indefinitely last month due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, which has caused more than 26,000 deaths in the United Kingdom. Premier League clubs are set to meet on Friday to discuss ways to finish the season.

Wimbledon PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Jabeur stuns Muguruza

Wimbledon PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Jabeur stuns Muguruza

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 5 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Friday.

French Open: Tsitsipas overcomes Zverev to reach 1st major final

French Open: Tsitsipas overcomes Zverev to reach 1st major final

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Stefanos Tsitsipas won 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3 to book his place in the French Open final on Friday.

French Open: Krejcikova beats Sakkari in dramatic semis to meet Pavlyuchenkova

French Open: Krejcikova beats Sakkari in dramatic semis to meet Pavlyuchenkova

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Images from Day 12 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.

Murray pulls out from Cologne event with pelvic problem

Murray pulls out from Cologne event with pelvic problem

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'I've been practising the last few days and trying to manage it, but after playing some points today, I decided that it was not going to be good enough to play.'

Azarenka lashes out at French Open over favouring men

Azarenka lashes out at French Open over favouring men

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Former world number one Victoria Azarenka criticised French Open organisers on Sunday for scheduling men's matches in all but one of the night slots so far this year.

What you must know about French Open champ Swiatek...

What you must know about French Open champ Swiatek...

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Factbox on Iga Swiatek, who defeated Sofia Kenin to win her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open on Saturday.

French Open PIX: Serena storms into last 16; Sabalenka ousted

French Open PIX: Serena storms into last 16; Sabalenka ousted

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday.

Prosecutors open French Open match-fixing probe

Prosecutors open French Open match-fixing probe

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The investigation, which was opened on Oct. 1, is being handled by the French police's Central Service of Races and Games (SSCJ).

Contador, Nadal auction memorabilia for Spanish Red Cross

Contador, Nadal auction memorabilia for Spanish Red Cross

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Alberto Contador is auctioning his bike from the 2011 Giro d'Italia and Tour de France while Rafael Nadal is selling the shirt he wore when he won the 2019 French Open to raise money for the Spanish Red Cross' fight against the coronavirus.

EPL: Unstoppable Liverpool open 19-point lead

EPL: Unstoppable Liverpool open 19-point lead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Liverpool continued their relentless march to a first English title in 30 years, easing to a 2-0 victory at West Ham United on Wednesday to move 19 points clear at the Premier League summit. Mohamed Salah fired them ahead from the penalty spot in the first half and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain doubled their advantage early in the second to wrap up a remarkable 23rd win from 24 games this season and stretch their unbeaten league run to 40.

Spotted at US Open! Heidi Klum plants a passionate kiss on boyfriend

Spotted at US Open! Heidi Klum plants a passionate kiss on boyfriend

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Supermodel Heidi Klum doesn't shy away from showing her emotions. The 40-year-old model was at her sporting best at the US Open tennis tournament in New York on Monday.

Biden names Indian-American as assistant WH press secy

Biden names Indian-American as assistant WH press secy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Patel is currently the senior spokesperson of the Biden Inaugural and has been a part of the Biden Campaign as well where he served as Regional Communications Director.

No claycourt season as tennis suspended till June

No claycourt season as tennis suspended till June

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The ATP and WTA have extended the suspension of their tours until June 7, the two tennis bodies said in a joint statement on Wednesday, as the coronavirus pandemic continued to shred the sporting calendar. The claycourt season "will not be held as scheduled" due to the suspension, the organising bodies of the men's and women's tours said. The men's ATP and women's WTA rankings will be frozen for the time.

World Cup PIX: Brilliant Cavani brace earns Uruguay win over Portugal

World Cup PIX: Brilliant Cavani brace earns Uruguay win over Portugal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani scored twice to earn the South Americans a 2-1 win over European champions Portugal in their World Cup round of 16 clash on Saturday and set up a quarter-final against France.