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Somdev beaten by American qualifier Donaldson at Atlanta Open

Somdev beaten by American qualifier Donaldson at Atlanta Open

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Somdev Devvarman, India's No 1 singles player, was knocked out of the ATP Atlanta Open by American qualifier Jared Donaldson on Tuesday. The 30-year-old Davis Cupper, who also entered the main draw of the event through the qualifiers, lost 1-6, 6-3, 4-6.

Vettel wins Bahrain Grand Prix, Hamilton third

Vettel wins Bahrain Grand Prix, Hamilton third

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Formula One world championship leader Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain Grand Prix for Ferrari on Sunday in the German's 200th race start.

I never took drugs intentionally: Lakshman Singh

I never took drugs intentionally: Lakshman Singh

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

The promising rower pleads ignorance about taking any performance-enhancing substance.

India rally to beat Scotland 4-1 in HWL semis

India rally to beat Scotland 4-1 in HWL semis

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

India conceded a surprise early goal but made a fine comeback by pumping in four quick goals to beat minnows Scotland 4-1 in their opening match of Hockey World League semi-finals in London.

Tennis: Konta, Barty cruise to victory at Nottingham

Tennis: Konta, Barty cruise to victory at Nottingham

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Defending champion Donna Vekic, of Croatia, earned a hard-fought win over British wild card Gabriella Taylor 7-5, 5-7, 7-6(3).

Day 2: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 2: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Sweden's Charlotte Kalla won the first gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Saturday after powering away from the field to secure victory in the women's 7.5km + 7.5km skiathlon.

REVEALED! Top reason why Bayern doctor quit after Porto defeat

REVEALED! Top reason why Bayern doctor quit after Porto defeat

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Bayern Munich's long-time team doctor Hans-Wilhelm Mueller-Wohlfahrt has surprisingly resigned.

Figo has been given a thoughtful and smart interior

Figo has been given a thoughtful and smart interior

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Even though the suspension has a good balance of ride and handling, when you drive fast over expansion joints on a bridge, you are definitely going to feel every bolt in there.

Diamond League PIX: Farah wins final track race after rival trio collide

Diamond League PIX: Farah wins final track race after rival trio collide

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

World champion Muktar Edris, who beat Farah at the World Championships in London two weeks ago, was among the trio left sprawled on the track in the Briton's wake as Farah dived over the line.

MLS: Villa fires New York City to win over Montreal

MLS: Villa fires New York City to win over Montreal

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

New York City continued their recent surge as Spaniard David Villa notched two classy goals, including the late winner, in a 2-1 away win.

Puig wins Puerto Rico's first Olympic gold medal

Puig wins Puerto Rico's first Olympic gold medal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Monica Puig gave Puerto Rico its first ever Olympic gold after an a outstanding display of tennis to defeat Germany's Angelique Kerber to win the women's singles title at the Rio Games on Saturday.

'The fight will again be between Hamilton and Nico'

'The fight will again be between Hamilton and Nico'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Formula One legend, Niki Lauda, thinks it's going to be a tighter fight between them, because the latter wants to make sure now he can beat the Briton.

Mo Farah, Shelly-Ann complete golden double

Mo Farah, Shelly-Ann complete golden double

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Olympic champion Mo Farah won his second gold medal at the World Athletics Championships when he triumphed in the 5000 metres in Moscow, on Friday.

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The Maybach S650's focus on luxury would make a private jet's interiors appear pedestrian, says Pavan Lall. Does it mean it has no room for improvement?

Rio Olympics: United States reclaim men's 4x400m title

Rio Olympics: United States reclaim men's 4x400m title

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

LaShawn Merritt ran a blistering anchor leg to return the men's 4x400m title to the United States, and win his third Olympic gold medal, in the final athletics event of the Rio Games on Saturday.

Thompson keeps 100 meters title in Jamaican hands

Thompson keeps 100 meters title in Jamaican hands

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson surprised even herself by storming to victory in the Olympic women's 100 meters on Saturday as compatriot Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce failed in her bid to win a third straight title.

'Perplexed' World Beijing Challenge officials rubbish Gatlin's claims

'Perplexed' World Beijing Challenge officials rubbish Gatlin's claims

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Organising committee says he was not kicked out

PHOTOS: Moments that stood out at the Rio Olympics!

PHOTOS: Moments that stood out at the Rio Olympics!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Here is a flashback of the top moments from the just concluded quadrennial Games...

Volkswagen Tiguan: Pleasure to drive

Volkswagen Tiguan: Pleasure to drive

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Volkswagen Tiguan's refreshing design and array of features could give its competitors run for their money, says Joshua David Luther.

Sprint queen Schippers defeats Felix in Brussels Diamond League finale

Sprint queen Schippers defeats Felix in Brussels Diamond League finale

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

World champion Dafne Schippers proved she will be the sprinter to beat over 200 metres at next year's Rio Games with victory over Olympic champion Allyson Felix at the Diamond League athletics finale in Brussels on Friday.

Aus Open: Nadal, Thiem cruise; Sharapova, Konta lose at first hurdle

Aus Open: Nadal, Thiem cruise; Sharapova, Konta lose at first hurdle

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Images from Day 2 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday

Chopra misses bronze by a whisker in Diamond League Final

Chopra misses bronze by a whisker in Diamond League Final

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The 20-year-old Indian, who was competing in the season's Diamond League Series Finale just three days after winning Asian Games gold in Jakarta, sent the spear to a best distance of 85.73m to end at fourth position in the eight-man event.

Latest from the world of tennis: Swiss teen Bencic claims Rogers Cup

Latest from the world of tennis: Swiss teen Bencic claims Rogers Cup

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Swiss teenager Belinda Bencic capped a brilliant run to the Rogers Cup title on Sunday.

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.

Reese aims to nail long jump gold with first leap at worlds

Reese aims to nail long jump gold with first leap at worlds

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

As Olympic and twice world long jump champion, Britney Reese has become used to leaving her rivals in a pit of despair, and now the American is determined to win gold at the world championships with her first leap in Moscow.

Athletics Worlds: USA finish with three more gold on final day

Athletics Worlds: USA finish with three more gold on final day

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

A round-up of results from the final day of the World Athletics Championships in Doha on Sunday

Narsingh vs Sushil: Grappling's slugfest

Narsingh vs Sushil: Grappling's slugfest

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Former coaches say that it will be a tough call. The WFI faces the tedious dilemma of youth versus experience, rising star up against the country's most celebrated athlete.

FA Cup after effects: Conte committed; Mourinho defensive

FA Cup after effects: Conte committed; Mourinho defensive

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte declared himself 'a serial winner' after leading his side to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final on Saturday and said it was up to the club to decide whether to fire him.

Bombay House turns evangelist for new Tata products

Bombay House turns evangelist for new Tata products

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Bombay House turns evangelist for new Tata products.

Amos tames Rudisha in 800 metres; Thompson strikes gold in 200m

Amos tames Rudisha in 800 metres; Thompson strikes gold in 200m

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Botswana's Nijel Amos laid down a marker ahead of next month's world championships by winning a highly-anticipated 800 metres showdown with Kenyan Olympic champion David Rudisha at the Anniversary Games on Saturday.

IS-linked terror group was in touch with men close to Baghdadi

IS-linked terror group was in touch with men close to Baghdadi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

The recently busted pan-India terror module was in "constant touch" with people perceived to be close to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the feared leader of the Islamic State, receiving instructions for carrying out explosions at important places ahead of the Republic day.

Indian golfer Lahiri fights back to finish sixth on Web.com debut

Indian golfer Lahiri fights back to finish sixth on Web.com debut

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Ace Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri fought back well from an early stumble in the final round of the Hotel Fitness Championships and ended tied-6th in the first of the four-event Web.com Final series.

Sprinter Gay continues impressive buildup with Lausanne win

Sprinter Gay continues impressive buildup with Lausanne win

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

American champion Tyson Gay continued his impressive buildup to next month's World championships on Thursday by winning the 100 metres at Lausanne's Athletissima Diamond League meeting in 9.79 seconds.

Is Tiago eating into Nano sales?

Is Tiago eating into Nano sales?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Tata Motors ended the year selling 21,012 Nanos, up from 16,901 in FY15.

World Athletics PIX: US reclaim 4x400m title, more injury woe for Jamaica

World Athletics PIX: US reclaim 4x400m title, more injury woe for Jamaica

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Olympic champions the United States reclaimed their women's 4x400m relay world title as Jamaica suffered more injury heartbreak in the World Championships final on Sunday.*

Yamaha's Vespa?

Yamaha's Vespa?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The Yamaha Fascino is a cheaper option for those who want to buy a stylish scooter like Vespa, says Naveen Soni

Meet the Indians in action at the World Athletics

Meet the Indians in action at the World Athletics

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Indian athletes will begin their campaign in the World Championships in Beijing, on Sunday.

Yamaha R3: The Commuters' Superbike!

Yamaha R3: The Commuters' Superbike!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

The Yamaha R3 is not a completely track focused machine, like the R15. Seating of the bike is much comfortable and you can use it for your routine commuting as well and that is why it has been tagged as a daily superbike.

Gay sprints to year's fastest 100m to defeat Gatlin

Gay sprints to year's fastest 100m to defeat Gatlin

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Tyson Gay overcame Olympic bronze medallist Justin Gatlin's quicker start and sped to the year's fastest 100 metres, clocking 9.75 seconds at the US trials for the World championships on Friday.

Car sales: The top performers in India

Car sales: The top performers in India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Maruti, Hyundai & Mahindra together had 72.5% market share in year's first half.