News for '-finney'

PIX: Argentina steamroll Croatia to enter World Cup final

PIX: Argentina steamroll Croatia to enter World Cup final

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia played at Lusail Stadium on Tuesday.

Why Iran's Goalkeeper Left The Field

Why Iran's Goalkeeper Left The Field

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Iran Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand suffered a head injury after colliding with a team-mate during the first half of his nation's game against England in the FIFA World Cup at the Khalifa International stadium in Doha.

Djoko revels in familiar 'feeling' with 23rd Major within touching distance

Djoko revels in familiar 'feeling' with 23rd Major within touching distance

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Within touching distance of Grand Slam No. 23, Novak Djokovic said he's in an ideal position to lift the record title in Paris.

'My crazy coach tattooed my name'

'My crazy coach tattooed my name'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Vukov has tattooed Rybakina's name and the date of this year's Wimbledon final on his right arm

Murray won't 'go nuts' if Russians, Belarusians play in Wimbledon

Murray won't 'go nuts' if Russians, Belarusians play in Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Andy Murray said he expects the Wimbledon organisers to lift the ban on Russian and Belarusian players.

Indian Wells: Murray and Raducanu battle to victory

Indian Wells: Murray and Raducanu battle to victory

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu clinched hard-fought wins in their first round matches at Indian Wells.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Messi scores but Argentina upset by Saudi

FIFA World Cup PIX: Messi scores but Argentina upset by Saudi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 with brilliant individual goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari during the FIFA World Cup Group C match on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: France go past England into the semi-finals

PHOTOS: France go past England into the semi-finals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

If this sporting clash was, as English essayist, novelist and journalist George Orwell said, "war minus the shooting" both sets of players were more than ready, and set about each other with little restraint.

Italian far-right group assault Morocco fans in Verona

Italian far-right group assault Morocco fans in Verona

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco's World Cup progress has seen vibrant celebrations by its supporters in cities with large Moroccan immigrant populations around the world, which have sometimes turned violent.

Djokovic granted visa to play in 2023 Australian Open

Djokovic granted visa to play in 2023 Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Novak Djokovic, who is Serbian, was deported from Australia in the leadup to the Grand Slam in January after he declined to be vaccinated.

Frank Lampard back at Chelsea!

Frank Lampard back at Chelsea!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

After Graham Potter was sacked as Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard returned to the Premier League club as caretaker manager.

French Open PIX: Medvedev loses in first round; Swiatek advances

French Open PIX: Medvedev loses in first round; Swiatek advances

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Images from Day 3 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

Lord's Test: SA thrash England inside three days

Lord's Test: SA thrash England inside three days

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

South Africa skittled England out for 149 on Friday to win the first Test by an innings and 12 runs inside three days at Lord's and go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

Nakashima bests fellow American Isner

Nakashima bests fellow American Isner

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Rising star Brandon Nakashima handed fellow American John Isner a first round defeat at the Indian Wells.

In England, you got to understand your strengths: Rohit

In England, you got to understand your strengths: Rohit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The India captain believes that there is no substitute for hard grind on English tracks.

Deepika's So So Close To World Cup!

Deepika's So So Close To World Cup!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone unveiled the FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday ahead of the final between Argentina and France at the Lusail stadium in Doha.

PIX: Lucky loser Struff's 'incredible journey' to Madrid final

PIX: Lucky loser Struff's 'incredible journey' to Madrid final

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The German is the first lucky loser to reach the final of a Masters 1000 event.

Iranian Women Protest At World Cup

Iranian Women Protest At World Cup

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Many Iranian fans on Monday wore t-shirts or waved signs printed with the mantra of the uprising: 'Woman Life Freedom' in the colours of the Iranian national flag.

PIX: Unstoppable City inch closer to title; Arsenal lose

PIX: Unstoppable City inch closer to title; Arsenal lose

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Manchester City moved four points clear of Arsenal atop the Premier League table with an 11th consecutive victory.

Tireless Alcaraz on the cusp of Grand Slam glory

Tireless Alcaraz on the cusp of Grand Slam glory

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

With poise beyond his 19 years and enviable stamina, Carlos Alcaraz faced down the crowd and Frances Tiafoe on Friday night to collect another thrilling win and reach the US Open final.

Spain coach Enrique sacked; De la Fuente takes over

Spain coach Enrique sacked; De la Fuente takes over

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Luis Enrique was sacked as Spain's coach on Thursday after the team's elimination in the last 16 at the World Cup.

Mexican boxer Alvarez apologises to Messi after threat

Mexican boxer Alvarez apologises to Messi after threat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Alvarez tweeted that he got carried away and apologised to Messi and the people of Argentina.

How Tiger 'motivated' Serena to go for the kill

How Tiger 'motivated' Serena to go for the kill

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Serena Williams credited Tiger Woods on Wednesday as one of the main reasons she was still playing tennis.

WC PIX: Resilient Croatia advance as Japan crumble in shootout

WC PIX: Resilient Croatia advance as Japan crumble in shootout

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup match between Croatia and Japan on Monday.

ICC's revenue distribution model is flawed: Atherton

ICC's revenue distribution model is flawed: Atherton

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Former England skipper Michael Atherton said that despite ICC's profit-sharing model being flawed, it wouldn't face any pushback.

'Dear Roger, my friend and rival...'

'Dear Roger, my friend and rival...'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'It's been a pleasure but also an honour and privilege to share all these years with you, living so many amazing moments on and off the court.'

Masks, shades on as French Open gets started

Masks, shades on as French Open gets started

Rediff.com30 May 2021

This year's French Open welcomes up to 5,388 spectators

Nations League: England-Germany in thrilling draw; Italy win

Nations League: England-Germany in thrilling draw; Italy win

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

England will head to the World Cup on the back of a six-match winless sequence but with at least some pride and confidence restored after a thrilling 3-3 draw at home to Germany in the Nations League on Monday.

Argentine fans find faith again after Messi leads WC revival

Argentine fans find faith again after Messi leads WC revival

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

A sense of euphoria was in the air in the country, particularly in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Palermo, where thousands of jubilant fans crowded to watch the match on a giant screen in the park.

Kate, William Watch Djoko, Cameron Win

Kate, William Watch Djoko, Cameron Win

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Kate is a regular fixture at Wimbledon.

Argentina suffered on the path to victory

Argentina suffered on the path to victory

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

For Argentina players and captain Messi, who netted twice in the 120 minutes before also scoring in the shoot-out, it was the biggest title of their careers.

Swiatek takes the cake and eats it after US Open win!

Swiatek takes the cake and eats it after US Open win!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

World number one Iga Swiatek was able to have her cake and eat it at the US Open after the Pole capped her campaign at a star-studded Flushing Meadows by collecting her third Grand Slam title.

Tennis Rankings: Swiatek, Alcaraz cement No. 1 spots

Tennis Rankings: Swiatek, Alcaraz cement No. 1 spots

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Iga Swiatek's maiden triumph at the US Open extended her lead to almost twice as many points as the second-ranked Ons Jabeur

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup third place playoff match between Croatia and Morocco on Saturday.

Pujara hits double century on debut for Sussex

Pujara hits double century on debut for Sussex

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Senior India batter Cheteshwar Pujara redeemed himself with an unbeaten double hundred in the second innings as Sussex snatched a draw against Derbyshire at the 2022 County Championship in Derby on Sunday.

Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players

Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Wimbledon will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the grasscourt Grand Slam as 'neutrals' this year.

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Jabeur to clash in women's final

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Jabeur to clash in women's final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

A summary of Thursday's action at the US Open.

What Argentina must do to keep Messi's dream alive

What Argentina must do to keep Messi's dream alive

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Argentina and Australia have only two full days to rest, a factor Argentine manager Lionel Scaloni called 'madness'.

Wales coach admits they deserved defeat vs Iran

Wales coach admits they deserved defeat vs Iran

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The Welsh sit bottom of Group B on one point

Djokovic hopeful he can compete at US Open

Djokovic hopeful he can compete at US Open

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic said he is preparing for the US Open as if he will be allowed to compete at the hardcourt major, despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.