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Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Greece beat England for the first time as striker Vangelis Pavlidis's double earned the visitors a richly-deserved 2-1 victory.

PIX: China end US reign; Sjostrom does sprint double

PIX: China end US reign; Sjostrom does sprint double

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Sunday.

Lazio's Immobile under observation after car crash

Lazio's Immobile under observation after car crash

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Sky Sport Italy said Immobile was travelling with his two daughters in the car, with the 33-year-old forward telling police that the tram allegedly ran a red light.

French Open: Alcaraz cruises; Wawrinka sends Murray packing

French Open: Alcaraz cruises; Wawrinka sends Murray packing

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start in his bid to claim a first French Open title

Djokovic returns to form with Tomic win in Rome

Djokovic returns to form with Tomic win in Rome

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Novak Djokovic was back on top form as he brushed aside rising Australian talent Bernard Tomic 6-3, 6-3 to reach the third round of the Rome Masters on Tuesday.

Rome prepares to bury John Paul II

Rome prepares to bury John Paul II

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

The open-air requiem mass is expected to begin at 1330 IST.

Take Your Pick From This OTT Menu

Take Your Pick From This OTT Menu

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Coming of age dramas, mind twisting thrillers, slice-of-rural life, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

Nadal beats Federer to win Rome title

Nadal beats Federer to win Rome title

Rediff.com15 May 2006

The 19-year-old Spaniard also equalled Guillermo Vilas's record of 53 consecutive claycourt wins.

Rathore to lead India's charge in Rome

Rathore to lead India's charge in Rome

Rediff.com16 May 2005

India's top shooters will participate at the ISSF World Cup from May 16 to 23 in Rome.

French Open PIX: Zheng ousts Cornet; Rybakina advances

French Open PIX: Zheng ousts Cornet; Rybakina advances

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Images from Day 3 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sinner, Jabeur ease into second round

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sinner, Jabeur ease into second round

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Neeraj Chopra clarifies: Not injured, withdrawal a precautionary move

Neeraj Chopra clarifies: Not injured, withdrawal a precautionary move

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Sunday clarified that he is not injured but has pulled out of the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in Czech Republic on May 28 as a precautionary measure after he felt "something" on his adductor muscles during a recent training session.

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Iga Swiatek cemented her position as the undisputed queen of clay

Djokovic over-runs Federer to win in Rome

Djokovic over-runs Federer to win in Rome

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Novak Djokovic won the Rome Masters for the fourth time by outwitting old rival Roger Federer on Sunday.

Rome Masters: Murray storms to 10th successive win on clay

Rome Masters: Murray storms to 10th successive win on clay

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Andy Murray is more afraid of losing his wedding ring than a tennis match these days but that did not stop him from storming to a 10th successive win on clay at the Rome Masters on Wednesday.

'Fastest man on no legs' faces Rome test

'Fastest man on no legs' faces Rome test

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius, known as the world's "fastest man on no legs", is understandably nervous ahead of his first race abroad against able-bodied athletes, due to take place in Rome on Friday.

Mauresmo stuns Williams to reach Rome final

Mauresmo stuns Williams to reach Rome final

Rediff.com18 May 2003

Clijsters completed her inexorable progress to Sunday's final with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Sugiyama.

Historic upset! Zverev dethrones Nadal at French Open

Historic upset! Zverev dethrones Nadal at French Open

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Nadal had previously said this year could be his final one on the tour.

Sania, Hingis second best in Rome but reclaim top rank

Sania, Hingis second best in Rome but reclaim top rank

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis ended runners-up at the WTA Internazionali BNL d'Italia, following defeat in the final against Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic in Rome on Sunday.

Swiatek not amused by 'Iga's Bakery' memes

Swiatek not amused by 'Iga's Bakery' memes

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Swiatek no fan of 'Iga's Bakery' memes after serving up another double bagel

French Open Draw: Tough path ahead for World No. 1 Alcaraz

French Open Draw: Tough path ahead for World No. 1 Alcaraz

Rediff.com25 May 2023

World number one Carlos Alcaraz faces a tough path to a maiden French Open title after being placed in the same half of the draw as 22-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

Mithila's Bikini Moment

Mithila's Bikini Moment

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Shriya gets magical in Rome... Arjun looks back at July... Tara meets the Queen...

Long jumper Sdiri hit by javelin in Rome

Long jumper Sdiri hit by javelin in Rome

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

French long jumper Salim Sdiri was not seriously injured despite being impaled by a javelin at a Golden League meeting.

Djokovic names Agassi as coach after Rome defeat by Zverev

Djokovic names Agassi as coach after Rome defeat by Zverev

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Novak Djokovic confirmed he will be coached by Andre Agassi at the French Open after being humbled by German youngster Alexander Zverev in the final of the Italian Open on Sunday.

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory.

Bolt sets year's fastest time for 100m in Rome

Bolt sets year's fastest time for 100m in Rome

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Olympic champion Usain Bolt clocked a season's best of 9.76 seconds to win the 100 metres at the Rome Golden Gala Diamond League meeting on Thursday.

Ripley Review: Mind-Blowing!

Ripley Review: Mind-Blowing!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The show takes its own pace to pick up, but then when you least expect, it grabs you by the throat, notes Aseem Chhabra.

'You are not alone': Pope brings 3 refugee families from Greece to Rome

'You are not alone': Pope brings 3 refugee families from Greece to Rome

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Pope Francis transformed the lives of a dozen Syrian refugees on Saturday when he plucked three families from a crowded camp on the Greek island of Lesbos and took them back to Rome.

10th International Yoga Day celebrated worldwide

10th International Yoga Day celebrated worldwide

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Thousands of yoga enthusiasts from across the world rolled out their yoga mats as they joined day-long sessions of the ancient Indian practice to commemorate the 10th International Day of Yoga on Friday.

PICS: Goalkeeper heads home injury-time equaliser

PICS: Goalkeeper heads home injury-time equaliser

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Goalkeeper Ivan Provedel scored in the dying moments of the Champions League Group E match against Atletico Madrid, heading home the equaliser, to earn Lazio a 1-1 draw at Stadio Olimpico, in Rome, on Tuesday.

Why Is The Camel Wearing A Hat?

Why Is The Camel Wearing A Hat?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Scenes from around the world as heatwaves engulf different parts of the globe.

Messi takes the honours in Rome as Ronaldo flops

Messi takes the honours in Rome as Ronaldo flops

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Lionel Messi was hailed by his coach as the world's best player after he scored Barcelona's second goal in their 2-0 Champions League final victory over Manchester United and ended as the competition's top scorer. The match in Rome had been hyped as a duel between the world's two best players, Argentine Messi and United's Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo was largely ineffective apart from an early flourish and it was Messi who came out on top.

Late Maradona cleared of tax evasion by Italy court

Late Maradona cleared of tax evasion by Italy court

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

'It is over and I can clearly state without fear of being contradicted that Maradona has never been a tax evader.'

Italian Open: Djokovic suffers rare loss as Murray takes Rome title

Italian Open: Djokovic suffers rare loss as Murray takes Rome title

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Andy Murray punctured Novak Djokovic's air of dominance by beating the out-of-sorts Serb in straight sets in the final of the Italian Open in Rome on Sunday.

Attack on Spurs fans in Rome raises fears of neo-fascism

Attack on Spurs fans in Rome raises fears of neo-fascism

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

A brutal attack on fans of English football club Tottenham Hotspur in Rome has stoked fears in Italy of rising right-wing and anti-Semitic violence.

Spadea shocks Schuettler on opening day in Rome

Spadea shocks Schuettler on opening day in Rome

Rediff.com4 May 2004

Third seed Rainer Schuettler was the only high-profile casualty on the first day of the Rome Masters on Monday when he lost 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 to America's Vincent Spadea.

Nadal sets up Djokovic semi-final in Rome; Zverev marches on

Nadal sets up Djokovic semi-final in Rome; Zverev marches on

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Rafael Nadal rallied from a set down to ease past Fabio Fognini 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in the Italian Open quarter-finals on Friday and set up a mouth-watering clash against long-time adversary Novak Djokovic for a place in Sunday's final. Djokovic plotted a similar path to the Spanish clay-court king when the Serb lost the first set against Japan's Kei Nishikori before recovering to win 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 and seal an open-era record 51st career meeting against Nadal.

'Made a mistake of doubting Nadal'

'Made a mistake of doubting Nadal'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Coco Gauff said she will never again make the mistake of doubting Rafael Nadal's chances at French Open

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.