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Davis Cup: Bopanna-Sharan keep India in World Group I

Davis Cup: Bopanna-Sharan keep India in World Group I

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan saved three match-points in an edge-of-the-seat thriller to prevail over a fighting Danish pair of Frederik Nielsen and Mikael Torpegaard as India kept its place in the Davis Cup World Group I by taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the Play-off tie, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

PICS: Ruud sets up French Open final against Nadal

PICS: Ruud sets up French Open final against Nadal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Eighth seed Casper Ruud rallied from a set down to beat an error-prone Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to become the first Norwegian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final and set up a French Open title clash against 13-time champion Rafael Nadal.

Tennis: Kyrgios hits back at Coric for Adria Tour comments

Tennis: Kyrgios hits back at Coric for Adria Tour comments

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Kyrgios shot back at Coric, saying he "should care" about his comments.

FIFA awards for 2018 World Cup. Who's won what?

FIFA awards for 2018 World Cup. Who's won what?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Here are the list of awards handed out after the FIFA World Cup

World Cup: Panghal gets gold as India win rich medal haul

World Cup: Panghal gets gold as India win rich medal haul

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

However, Asian Games bronze winner Pooja Rai settled for a bronze medal after going down to the Netherlands' Nouchka Fontijn.

Djokovic accuses critics of 'witch-hunt' over Adria Tour fiasco

Djokovic accuses critics of 'witch-hunt' over Adria Tour fiasco

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'I can only see criticism lately and much of it is malicious'

Nadal left out of Spain Davis Cup squad

Nadal left out of Spain Davis Cup squad

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Rafael Nadal has been left out of Spain's Davis Cup squad for their World Group first-round match against Croatia this weekend due to fatigue.

Omicron threat: Pak bans travel from 15 countries

Omicron threat: Pak bans travel from 15 countries

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Pakistan on Monday banned travel from 15 countries, except under certain conditions, and tightened up travel restrictions on 13 other countries in wake of the threat of the new COVID-19 variant Omicorn.

Medvedev leads Russia to third Davis Cup crown

Medvedev leads Russia to third Davis Cup crown

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Russia took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Croatia in the Davis Cup final in Madrid on Sunday to secure their third title and first in 15 years, as Daniil Medvedev outlasted Croatian Marin Cilic 7-6(7), 6-2.

Nations League update: Injured Matic withdraws from Serbia squad

Nations League update: Injured Matic withdraws from Serbia squad

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The 30-year-old joins Luke Shaw in the treatment room after the left back pulled out of the England squad with an injury on Monday.

Portugal, France, Germany in Euro 2020 super group

Portugal, France, Germany in Euro 2020 super group

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Defending champions Portugal and the last two World champions, France and Germany, were thrown together in what German coach Joachim Loew described as the group of death following a lop-sided and complicated Euro 2020 draw on Saturday.

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Former Bayern Munich coach Flick takes over Germany to 2024

Kyrgios loses temper, match at Murray River Open

Kyrgios loses temper, match at Murray River Open

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The Australian was warned for bad language and docked a point for unsportsmanlike conduct after throwing his racquet into the stands during Friday's 6-3, 6-4 defeat by Borna Coric in the Murray River Open at Melbourne Park.

'Bubble life tough but not worse than lives of soldiers in sub-zero temperature'

'Bubble life tough but not worse than lives of soldiers in sub-zero temperature'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

According to Jhingan, not being able to play in the ISL or international matches would have been more frustrating for him.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod wins discus bronze but celebrations on hold

Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod wins discus bronze but celebrations on hold

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Left bed-ridden for close to 10 years after falling off a cliff, Indian discus thrower Vinod Kumar scripted an astonishing tale of resilience by clinching a bronze medal in the men's F52 event at the Tokyo Paralympics on Sunday but a protest has put his celebrations on hold for now.

Indian shooters eye Olympic glory

Indian shooters eye Olympic glory

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

All of the 15 shooters are capable of winning medals, but few are seen as sure shot to secure podium finishes

This Indian shooting ace will be the one to watch at Tokyo Games

This Indian shooting ace will be the one to watch at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

One of India's strongest Olympic medal hopes, ace shooter Manu Bhaker feels preparations 'cannot get better' than the ongoing training-cum-competition tour of Croatia as she works on her consistency ahead of the Tokyo Games.

Murray-Sands win US Open mixed doubles

Murray-Sands win US Open mixed doubles

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Britian's Jamie Murray and American Bethanie Mattek-Sands captured the US Open mixed doubles title with a 2-6, 6-3, 11-9 victory over Croatia's Nikola Mektic and Poland's Alicja Rosolska on Sunday.

Indians put on stellar show at European C'ships

Indians put on stellar show at European C'ships

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Then, in the 10m air pistol mixed team competitions, India's top pair comprising Manu Bhaker and Chaudhary too came overall second among 43 pairs, shooting a combined score of 580 out of a possible 600.

Football friendlies: Portugal draw with Spain, France shine

Football friendlies: Portugal draw with Spain, France shine

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Portugal had to settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Spain in a heavyweight friendly on Wednesday after hammering the crossbar twice and missing a last-gasp open goal.

Our Team of the World Cup

Our Team of the World Cup

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Rediff.com's team of the tournament, folks!

Tokyo Games: What A Runner!

Tokyo Games: What A Runner!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Eliud Kipchoge confirmed his status as the Greatest Marathoner of the 21st Century by winning a second Olympic Marathon, only the third runner in history to do so.

Portugal's coach makes all players feel important: Fonte

Portugal's coach makes all players feel important: Fonte

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

'If the coach considers it, I am ready to play the next game'

Euro 2020: 5 scintillating strikes of League Round 2

Euro 2020: 5 scintillating strikes of League Round 2

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

With the teams having played their second matches in the league stage in Euro 2020, at the conclusion of the Spain-Poland match in Group E on Saturday, here's a look at the best goals from those matches.

Stimac giving India a dose of World Cup belief: Sandhu

Stimac giving India a dose of World Cup belief: Sandhu

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Stimac was part of the Croatia team that sensationally reached the semi-finals of the World Cup at the first attempt in 1998 and he is looking to his India squad to similarly buck the odds in Asian qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.

Rahul launches fresh attack, says PM uses hate, fear and anger to build his narrative

Rahul launches fresh attack, says PM uses hate, fear and anger to build his narrative

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Rahul says only love and compassion can build a nation.

Pugalist Simranjeet in Cologne World Cup final

Pugalist Simranjeet in Cologne World Cup final

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Asian Games bronze-winner Satish Kumar (+91kg) kicked off his campaign with an impressive 5-0 win over Moldova's Zavantin Alexel to make the last-four stage and be assured of at least a bronze.

PHOTOS: Luka is FIFA's Player of the Year!

PHOTOS: Luka is FIFA's Player of the Year!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'This award is not just mine.' 'It is my team mates' from Real Madrid and Croatia.' 'Without my coaches, I would not have won this and without my family I would not be the player I am today.'

Stressed Messi enduring a World Cup of nightmares

Stressed Messi enduring a World Cup of nightmares

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Messi memes quickly sprung up on the internet.

Why football has been unfair to Spain...

Why football has been unfair to Spain...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Spain coach Luis Enrique said football had been unfair to his side after Thursday's dramatic 3-2 defeat in Croatia left them in danger of failing to reach the UEFA Nations League finals.

Davis Cup: Paire makes stunning debut as France lead Spain

Davis Cup: Paire makes stunning debut as France lead Spain

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Benoit Paire made a remarkable Davis Cup debut for France, outplaying Pablo Carreno-Busta 7-5, 6-1, 6-0 in the opening rubber of the World Group semi-final tie against Spain at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Friday.

Former Wimbledon champ Ivanisevic tests positive for COVID-19

Former Wimbledon champ Ivanisevic tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour exhibition event which also saw four tennis players test positive. The Croatian tennis great, who coaches World No 1 Djokovic, recently attended the tennis exhibition series in Serbia and Croatia.

PIX: Real Madrid win at Getafe; Ramos sees red as PSG held

PIX: Real Madrid win at Getafe; Ramos sees red as PSG held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga.

Ronaldo left out of Portugal squad; Morata, Koke return to Spain fold

Ronaldo left out of Portugal squad; Morata, Koke return to Spain fold

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Costa, Alba excluded from Spain squad

Euro: Injury worries for France ahead of Switzerland clash

Euro: Injury worries for France ahead of Switzerland clash

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

World champions France are facing mounting injuries ahead of their Euro 2020 Round of 16 match against Switzerland on Monday, with coach Didier Deschamps struggling for options.

PIX: After heartbreaking defeat, England players find solace in WAGs and kids

PIX: After heartbreaking defeat, England players find solace in WAGs and kids

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

England players find solace in WAGs and kids

World Cup PHOTOS: Musa double powers Nigeria to victory

World Cup PHOTOS: Musa double powers Nigeria to victory

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Ahmed Musa returned to the line-up with devastating effect as he scored both goals for Nigeria to help them resuscitate their World Cup hopes in a 2-0 win over Iceland at the Volgograd Arena on Friday.

Luka goes from moderate to majestic Modric

Luka goes from moderate to majestic Modric

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Croatia coach Ante Cacic hailed the man-of-the-match performance of the majestic Luka Modric following his side's winning start against Turkey at Euro 2016 on Sunday.

Brazil firm as bookmakers' favourites for World Cup

Brazil firm as bookmakers' favourites for World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Brazil firmed up to 3-1 favourites to win the World Cup for the sixth time after goals from Neymar and Roberto Firmino secured a 2-0 win over Mexico and a place in the quarter-finals on Monday.