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CSKA eliminated from UEFA Cup

CSKA eliminated from UEFA Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

Is Hrithik the new Rambo?

Is Hrithik the new Rambo?

Rediff.com31 May 2005

US Open: 4 things to watch out for on Day 5

US Open: 4 things to watch out for on Day 5

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Denis Shapovalov may not be old enough to drink in New York but is quickly becoming the toast of the Big Apple and the 18-year-old Canadian will again have a chance to light up the U.S. Open when he takes on Briton Kyle Edmund.

Anand held to fifth successive draw

Anand held to fifth successive draw

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Viswanathan Anand was held to his fifth straight draw by Michael Adams of England in the fifth round of the Mtel Masters.

Aus Open PIX: Serena, Djokovic ease into third round; Raonic overcomes Wawrinka

Aus Open PIX: Serena, Djokovic ease into third round; Raonic overcomes Wawrinka

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Images from the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Andy Murray: From perennial bridesmaid to three Grand Slams

Andy Murray: From perennial bridesmaid to three Grand Slams

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The first player to win a Grand Slam, the ATP World Tour Finals, the men's singles at the Olympic Games and a Masters title in the same calendar year.

Honduras beauty queen shot dead by sister's jealous boyfriend

Honduras beauty queen shot dead by sister's jealous boyfriend

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Miss Honduras 2014 was supposed to fly to London on Wednesday to compete in the Miss World pageant. Instead, she and her sister were found dead near the spa where they disappeared six days ago.

Anand held; Topolov wins title

Anand held; Topolov wins title

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Viswanathan Anand ensured a second place finish after he was held to a draw by Hungarian Judit Polgar at the MTel Masters chess tournament.

Anand draws with Polgar

Anand draws with Polgar

Rediff.com16 May 2005

Vishwanathan Anand drew with Judit Polgar in the fourth round of the Mtel Masters in Sofia.

Anand draws with Ponomariov

Anand draws with Ponomariov

Rediff.com14 May 2005

Viswanathan Anand was held to a third straight draw by Ruslan Ponomariov in the third round of the Mtel Masters Chess tournament.

Anand, Topalov in thrilling draw

Anand, Topalov in thrilling draw

Rediff.com13 May 2005

The Indian ace described his opening match in the M-Tel Masters chess tournament as 'one of the best games' he had played against the Bulgarian.

Winter Olympics Sidelights: South Koreans furious after speed skaters hang team mate out to dry

Winter Olympics Sidelights: South Koreans furious after speed skaters hang team mate out to dry

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Two South Korean speed skaters are facing growing calls for them to be banned from the national team after they appeared to blame a team mate for their failure to reach the semi-finals of the women's team pursuit at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Aus Open PIX: Resurgent Muguruza sets up Halep semis

Aus Open PIX: Resurgent Muguruza sets up Halep semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Garbine Muguruza stormed back into the Grand Slam big time with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach her first Australian Open semi-final. Fourth seed Simona Halep advanced to her second Australian Open semi-final with a 6-1, 6-1 demolition of Estonia's Anett Kontaveit in just 53 minutes on Rod Laver Arena.

Miami Open: Andreescu pulls off great escape, Venus rolls on

Miami Open: Andreescu pulls off great escape, Venus rolls on

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

IMAGES from the matches played at the Miami Open on Thursday

Sports Shorts: Gaurav, Ashish enter pre-quarters of Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Sports Shorts: Gaurav, Ashish enter pre-quarters of Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Have you seen these amazing toy factories?

PHOTOS: Have you seen these amazing toy factories?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

We present here glimpse of toy manufacturing factories from around the globe.

Djokovic beats Pouille to reach Cincinnati semi-finals

Djokovic beats Pouille to reach Cincinnati semi-finals

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Novak Djokovic wore down Lucas Pouille after an even first set, dispatching the Frenchman 7-6(2), 6-1 in a Cincinnati Masters quarter-final in Ohio on Friday.

Anand outwits Adams in endgame

Anand outwits Adams in endgame

Rediff.com22 May 2005

Viswanathan Anand kept himself in the race for the title by keeping the gap between him and leader Veselin Topalov to just half a point.

Tennis round-up: Osaka stunned by Mladenovic in Dubai

Tennis round-up: Osaka stunned by Mladenovic in Dubai

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

World number one Naomi Osaka was beaten in her opening match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Tuesday, losing to France's Kristina Mladenovic 6-3, 6-3 on her return to competitive action after winning last month's Australian Open.

PIX: Shailene Woodley, Fault In Our Stars win big at MTV awards

PIX: Shailene Woodley, Fault In Our Stars win big at MTV awards

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

All the action from the recently concluded popular choice awards.

Anand beats Topalov in TV blitz chess

Anand beats Topalov in TV blitz chess

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

The Indian ace won the first game with black pieces and then drew the second with white to score over the Bulgarian.

US Open PIX: Serena in quarters; Mertens stuns Kenin

US Open PIX: Serena in quarters; Mertens stuns Kenin

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 8 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Monday

PIX: Djokovic thrashes Tsitsipas; Pliskova edges past Halep

PIX: Djokovic thrashes Tsitsipas; Pliskova edges past Halep

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Novak Djokovic destroyed a woeful Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-1, 6-2 to book his place in the semi-finals of the Paris Masters.

French Open PIX: Nadal shows Sinner no mercy to enter semis

French Open PIX: Nadal shows Sinner no mercy to enter semis

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Images from Day 10 of the 2020 French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

Rogers Cup: Serena reaches final; Medvedev to battle Nadal for crown

Rogers Cup: Serena reaches final; Medvedev to battle Nadal for crown

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Serena Williams rallied to avoid a stunning upset and secure a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 semi-final win over Czech qualifier Marie Bouzkova at the Rogers Cup on Saturday, setting up a title showdown with local teenager Bianca Andreescu.

French Open PIX: Serena, Osaka knocked out; Djokovic through

French Open PIX: Serena, Osaka knocked out; Djokovic through

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Images from Day 7 of the 2019 French Open in Paris on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Paes-Raja lose in Round 1 at Delray Beach

Sports Shorts: Paes-Raja lose in Round 1 at Delray Beach

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

Former villain Suarez is now Uruguay's elder statesman

Former villain Suarez is now Uruguay's elder statesman

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Surez comes to Uruguay's World Cup quarter-final against France on Friday an all-together wiser and maturer

PHOTOS: Cheers and tears as champions Barca give Xavi emotional send-off

PHOTOS: Cheers and tears as champions Barca give Xavi emotional send-off

Rediff.com24 May 2015

It was a night of mixed emotions at the Camp Nou on Saturday as FC Barcelona's veteran midfielder and captain, Xavi, known for his slick short passes, played his final La Liga match against Deportivo la Coruna.

WC qualifier: Bulgaria team get abused in Armenia

WC qualifier: Bulgaria team get abused in Armenia

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Objects were thrown and a tirade of abuse from dozens of local fans was chanted when Bulgaria arrived at YerevanAirport ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier against Armenia.

How Vinesh Phogat sealed Olympic berth

How Vinesh Phogat sealed Olympic berth

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'I was not nervous because I had to wrestle strong opponents. It is a World Championship and qualifying for the Olympics was very important for me, so that nervousness was there'

Nadal edges closer to maiden Paris Masters title

Nadal edges closer to maiden Paris Masters title

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Nadal faced no break points in a ruthless display to set up a meeting with Canadian Denis Shapovalov.

Djokovic sees off Edmund; Barty in WTA Finals last four

Djokovic sees off Edmund; Barty in WTA Finals last four

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The 16-times Grand Slam champion, who has been slightly ill lately, was kept on his toes before racing to victory to set up a meeting with seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Federer, Serena cruise into last 16

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Federer, Serena cruise into last 16

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Serena Williams moved another step closer to a record-tying 24th career Grand Slam title with a comfortable 6-3, 6-2 victory over Czech Karolina Muchova on Friday to reach the last 16 at the US Open.

Pro Wrestling League: Yogeshwar costliest Indian wrestler

Pro Wrestling League: Yogeshwar costliest Indian wrestler

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Yogeshwar Dutt emerged the costliest Indian grappler in the inaugural Pro Wrestling League (PWL) auctions in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Melbourne man McNamara won five singles titles and 19 in doubles and teamed up with compatriot Paul McNamee to win the Australian Open doubles in 1979 and Wimbledon twice in 1980 and 1982.