News for '-finney'

PICS: Hurkacz sets up Federer date; Barty, Kerber cruise

PICS: Hurkacz sets up Federer date; Barty, Kerber cruise

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Images from Tuesday, Day 8 of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, in London.

EPL: Spurs' Son racially targeted by teen Burnley fan

EPL: Spurs' Son racially targeted by teen Burnley fan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The 13-year-old Burnley fan who made a racial slur against Spurs' Son Heung-Min will be made to work in conjunction with Kick It Out and Burnley FC in the Community programs.

ATP Tour Finals: Djokovic tames Isner as Ronaldo watches

ATP Tour Finals: Djokovic tames Isner as Ronaldo watches

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

In the earlier match, Zverev beat Cilic -- the Croat's 9th loss in 10-round robin matches in the Finals

India @ Wimbledon: Sharan-Sitak out after close defeat

India @ Wimbledon: Sharan-Sitak out after close defeat

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Divij Sharan and Artem Sitak's remarkable run at the Wimbledon championships came to an end following a close defeat against experienced Americans Mike Bryan and Jack Sock in the men's doubles quarterfinals.

'They deserve to be the big four but I personally really don't care'

'They deserve to be the big four but I personally really don't care'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

French Open champion Stan Wawrinka feels completely comfortable about his failure to break into the unofficial big four of men's tennis despite winning two grand slam titles.

Hewitt comes out of retirement to play doubles

Hewitt comes out of retirement to play doubles

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt is to come out of retirement temporarily and play doubles with compatriot Sam Groth at next month's Australian Open.

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open final played on Sunday

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Federer and Kerber advance

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Federer and Kerber advance

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day two of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Tuesday.

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Osaka advance; Kerber loses

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Osaka advance; Kerber loses

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday

Cilic challenge awaits Federer as he seeks historic 8th Wimbledon crown

Cilic challenge awaits Federer as he seeks historic 8th Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Already one of the greatest sportsmen of his era, Roger Federer will become the most successful man in Wimbledon history if he can beat Croatian Marin Cilic on Sunday's final and claim an unprecedented eighth men's singles title.

EPL: Ibrahimovic, Mings charged with violent conduct

EPL: Ibrahimovic, Mings charged with violent conduct

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings were charged with violent conduct by the Football Association on Monday.

Halep back into WTA's top five post Madrid Masters title

Halep back into WTA's top five post Madrid Masters title

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Simona Halep has moved back to the top five in the latest women's tennis world rankings issued by the WTA, after clinching her first title in over a year at the Madrid Masters.

PIX: Djokovic storms into last 16; Ostapenko ousted

PIX: Djokovic storms into last 16; Ostapenko ousted

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

IMAGES from Day 7 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Saturday.

Clement sacked as France Davis Cup captain

Clement sacked as France Davis Cup captain

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Davis Cup captain Arnaud Clement has been sacked following France's quarter-final defeat against Britain, the French federation (FFT) said on Friday.

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the 2020 French Open, in Paris, on Sunday.

Euro 2016: Belgian fan club founder dies after match

Euro 2016: Belgian fan club founder dies after match

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The founder of the supporters club of the Belgian national team died of a heart attack after the country's crushing 4-0 victory over Hungary at Euro 2016 on Sunday, the national football association said on its website. Erik Reynaerts, 50, had been in Toulouse where Belgium was playing Hungary in the last 16 and suffered a cardiac arrest after the match, the football association said. He died on Monday.

How England plan to bounce back in second Pakistan Test

How England plan to bounce back in second Pakistan Test

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

England need to prove their critics wrong following the crushing defeat to Pakistan in the opening Test at Lord's last week by targeting a quick turnaround to salvage a draw in the two-match series, skipper Joe Root said.

Anderson reprimanded over umpire clash

Anderson reprimanded over umpire clash

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

England paceman James Anderson has received an International Cricket Council code of conduct reprimand for showing disrespect to umpire S Ravi during the third Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's, the global governing body said.

Courtois to miss Man City game after losing red card appeal

Courtois to miss Man City game after losing red card appeal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss the champions' visit to Manchester City on Sunday after an appeal against a red card for the Belgian international was rejected by the Football Association.

Like a boss! Serena responds to gender pay row

Like a boss! Serena responds to gender pay row

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

'I wouldn't say my son deserved more money than my daughter because he's a man.'

EPL PIX: Ronaldo nets twice on second United debut

EPL PIX: Ronaldo nets twice on second United debut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday.

US Open: Players retire, fans collapse while heat rule in play at NYC

US Open: Players retire, fans collapse while heat rule in play at NYC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'Everyone always talks about how hot Melbourne is but the US Open's way worse'

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

Safarova teams up with Mattek-Sands to win French Open doubles

Safarova teams up with Mattek-Sands to win French Open doubles

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Lucie Safarova made sure she left Roland Garros with at least one winner's trophy after the Czech left-hander and Bethanie Mattek-Sands won the women's doubles title on Sunday.

Soccer PICS: AC Milan thrash Bologna 5-1; Norwich lose

Soccer PICS: AC Milan thrash Bologna 5-1; Norwich lose

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

IMAGES from football matches played in the Serie A and the English Premier League on Saturday.

Bopanna-Mergea in World Tour Finals semis

Bopanna-Mergea in World Tour Finals semis

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea reached the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals with a straight sets win at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday.

How Japan celebrated Osaka's victory

How Japan celebrated Osaka's victory

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Osaka became the first Japanese tennis player to win the Australian Open and the first Asian player to claim the world number one ranking.

Serena Williams and Drake are officially an item!

Serena Williams and Drake are officially an item!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Tennis player Serena Williams was recently spotted getting cozy with rapper Drake at a fancy downtown restaurant in Ohio.

Cilic on what caused meltdown in Wimbledon final

Cilic on what caused meltdown in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Marin Cilic, thrashed by Roger Federer in straight sets in Sunday's Wimbledon final, said he had been suffering from a blister in his foot during the showpiece clash.

England tour and Barmy Army's big income boost for South Africa

England tour and Barmy Army's big income boost for South Africa

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The Barmy Army are bringing much more than just their thirst and their songs to the Test cricket arena in South Africa over the next month - an expected 10,000 visitors also provide a marked income boost for the sport, says South African cricket supremo Haroon Lorgat.

This one's for the boys, says gracious Federer

This one's for the boys, says gracious Federer

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Having stolen the limelight from Davis Cup stalwart Stan Wawrinka, Roger Federer quickly turned attention towards his Switzerland team mates after securing the winning point in the final against France on Sunday.

Davis Cup: Gael-force Monfils upsets Federer

Davis Cup: Gael-force Monfils upsets Federer

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Gael Monfils rose to the occasion as he upset Roger Federer 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 to help France level the Davis Cup final with Switzerland 1-1 on Friday.

PIX: Chelsea's Champions League hopes hit; City crush Brighton

PIX: Chelsea's Champions League hopes hit; City crush Brighton

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Sheffield United's David McGoldrick scored twice as they stunned Chelsea with a 3-0 win at Bramall Lane on Saturday, loosening the visitors' grip on a Premier League top-four place. Raheem Sterling struck a hat-trick as Manchester City crushed Brighton 5-0 at the AmEx Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday.

Thibaut Courtois: Chelsea appeal red card shown to goalkeeper

Thibaut Courtois: Chelsea appeal red card shown to goalkeeper

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Premier League champions Chelsea have decided to appeal against the red card shown to Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the 2-2 draw against Swansea City, according to several media reports on Monday.

PHOTOS: Murray marches forth as celebs cheer from the sidelines

PHOTOS: Murray marches forth as celebs cheer from the sidelines

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The Royal Box was packed with stars from the world of cricket, football, athletics and tennis. Take a look...

I knew it would be a difficult tournament for me: Halep

I knew it would be a difficult tournament for me: Halep

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Simona Halep lost her chance to go on a court she likened to "a very nice hotel" after she checked out of Wimbledon early following a shock 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 defeat by 106th-ranked Slovakian Jana Cepelova.

Sania, Martina make winning start at Indian Wells

Sania, Martina make winning start at Indian Wells

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis saw off the challenge of Australian team of Casey Dellacqua and Samantha Stosur to move to the second round of the BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells. The top seeded Indo-Swiss pair defeated their rivals 6-3 7-5 in just 68 minutes in their opening round of the USD 6,844,139 hard court event. Sania and Martina saved four of the six breakpoints they faced in the match and broke their rivals five times in the tight contest. They next face local girl Vania King and Russia's Alla Kudryavtseva, who beat Germany's Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova 4-6 6-3 10-5. In the men's event, Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea, seeded fifth, are up against Spanish team of Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lpez in their first round of the USD 7,037,595 event.

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

On the men's side, the fields have already been divided into two ATP 250 tournaments.

Federer's Laver Cup to go ahead despite French Open clash

Federer's Laver Cup to go ahead despite French Open clash

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Laver Cup organisers say the exhibition event will go ahead in September as planned despite the French Open moving to the same dates as the implications of the French Tennis Federation (FFT)'s shock gambit began to reverberate on Wednesday. The September 25-27 Laver Cup, an exhibition event co-created by Roger Federer which has always featured the Swiss great and one of Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic.

Italian Open: Muguruza survives day of shocks, Kerber out

Italian Open: Muguruza survives day of shocks, Kerber out

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Garbine Muguruza emerged as a favourite to win the Italian Open after beating Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko to reach the third round after world number one Angeliquer Kerber had earlier bowed out to Estonian qualifier Anett Kontaveit.