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Paes-Damm bow out of Shanghai semis

Paes-Damm bow out of Shanghai semis

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

The Indo-Czech pair went down in the Tennis Masters Cup semi-finals to third seeds Simon Aspelin of Sweden and Austria's Julian Knowle in straight sets on Saturday.

AMAZING images from Beijing Winter Olympics

AMAZING images from Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Here are some shots of top-class action from the Winter Games...

TT World C'ships: India men stun World No 2 Germany

TT World C'ships: India men stun World No 2 Germany

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

In both the matches, Sathiyan staged a strong fightback after losing the first two games.

Germany stay cool

Germany stay cool

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Federer seeded seventh for US Open

Federer seeded seventh for US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Serbia's Novak Djokovic is the top seed in the men's draw which includes five-times US Open champion and 17-times Grand Slam winner Roger Federer as seventh seed - his first time the Swiss has been placed outside the top three in a Grand Slam in over ten years.

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal's epic win steals the spotlight

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal's epic win steals the spotlight

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Nagal's court coverage and solid defence in long drawn points was the highlight of his win.

Bolt wins 200m at Golden Spike meet in Ostrava

Bolt wins 200m at Golden Spike meet in Ostrava

Rediff.com27 May 2015

In wet conditions, Jamaica's six-time Olympic gold medallist clocked 20.13 seconds -- well outside his 19.19 world record -- to beat American Isiah Young, reports the BBC.

3 Indian pairs in Bengaluru Open quarter-finals

3 Indian pairs in Bengaluru Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The top-seeded Indian team of Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Purav Raja moved into the men's doubles quarter-finals of the Bengaluru Open after prevailing over Croatia's Borna Gojo and Bulgaria's Dimitar Kuzmanov, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

Plot to kill Pannun: India reacts to US indictment

Plot to kill Pannun: India reacts to US indictment

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

India has constituted a probe team to investigate allegations relating to the foiled plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh extremist and known to be an American and Canadian citizen.

Arsenal sign midfielder Rosicky

Arsenal sign midfielder Rosicky

Rediff.com24 May 2006

Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky has signed a long-term contract with Arsenal for an undisclosed fee

Gashimov Memorial Chess: Anand loses twice on day two

Gashimov Memorial Chess: Anand loses twice on day two

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

In the second round, Anand lost the first of the two-game mini-match to Rapport with black pieces. The second game ended in a draw with the Indian playing with white pieces.

Late goal gives Argentina U-20 football WC

Late goal gives Argentina U-20 football WC

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Mauro Zarate grabbed an 86th-minute winner as Argentina triumphed in the world Under-20 championship for the sixth time, coming from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 on Sunday.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 4

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 4

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 4, Tuesday, July 30, 2024:

Portugal's progress boosts confidence back home

Portugal's progress boosts confidence back home

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo's inspirational form at Euro 2012 has boosted flagging Portuguese self-confidence during a tough time for the country which is struggling to cope with massive debt and painful austerity measures.

Paes-Damm stunned in round 2

Paes-Damm stunned in round 2

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

Meanwhile, Mahesh Bhupathi and Radek Stepanek from the Czech Republic advanced to the third round, beating Spaniard Guillermo Garcia-Lopez and Filippo Volandri of Italy.

Chelsea without injured Terry for Wigan clash

Chelsea without injured Terry for Wigan clash

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Chelsea will be without captain John Terry for Saturday's Premier League match at home to relegation-threatened Wigan Athletic as the centre back has an inflamed knee, manager Rafael Benitez said.

Two late goals take Turkey to quarter-finals

Two late goals take Turkey to quarter-finals

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Two goals in the closing minutes from Nihat Kahveci saw Turkey comeback from two goals down and earn a 3-2 victory over Czech Republic and a place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2008.

Co-hosts Switzerland eliminated by Turkey

Co-hosts Switzerland eliminated by Turkey

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Switzerland saw their Euro 2008 hopes dashed by a last-gasp winner from Turkey's Arda Turan that secured a 2-1 victory to end the co-hosts' prospects of reaching the last eight in an entertaining Group A match on Wednesday. The result also means that Portugal, who earlier beat Czech Republic 3-1, became the first team to reach the quarter-finals and are top of the group with six points ahead of the Czechs and Turkey on three with the Swiss bottom with no points.

Euro 2016: Coach Cacic labels Croatian hooligans 'sports terrorists'

Euro 2016: Coach Cacic labels Croatian hooligans 'sports terrorists'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Croatia fans who caused trouble during their team's Euro 2016 match against the Czech Republic on Friday were "sports terrorists" and had no place in football stadiums, the Balkan nation's coach told a news conference. The supporters threw flares on to the pitch and fought among themselves in one section of the Stade Geoffroy Guichard, forcing the Group D game to be interrupted for several minutes while officials and players appealed for calm. "We were exposed to the terror of hooligans who have no place in sports arenas and I sincerely hope they will be identified and brought to justice," said Cacic.

World Cup Qualifiers: Volatile Balotelli grabs winner and headlines

World Cup Qualifiers: Volatile Balotelli grabs winner and headlines

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Italy qualified for next year's World Cup with two games to spare on Tuesday but almost inevitably it was volatile striker Mario Balotelli who grabbed the headlines.

Paes-Damm advance to second round

Paes-Damm advance to second round

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

However, Mahesh Bhupathi and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek were ousted by the French duo of Julien Bennetean and Richard Gasquet at the Pacific Life Open.

Sania rejects offer to partner Aisam

Sania rejects offer to partner Aisam

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Sania Mirza has turned down an offer to partner Pakistan's Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi in the international circuit despite the Pakistani expressing interest to play alongside the Indian tennis star several times in the past.

Australia outclass Finland, return to Davis Cup final

Australia outclass Finland, return to Davis Cup final

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Australia reached a second successive Davis Cup final when Alex de Minaur overpowered Emil Ruusuvuori 6-4 6-3 after Alexei Popyrin beat Otto Virtanen 7-6(5) 6-2 to earn the 28-time champions a 2-0 win over Finland on Friday.

Halep, Sharapova drawn together at WTA Finals

Halep, Sharapova drawn together at WTA Finals

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Top seed Simona Halep was pooled with grand slam winners Maria Sharapova and Flavia Pennetta in a formidable looking Red Group for the end-of-season WTA Finals on Friday.

Roger Federer's fantastic photo shoot

Roger Federer's fantastic photo shoot

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Roger Federer said on Monday, dismissing concerns that players might treat the event, which launches in September, as an exhibition.

Bhupathi loses in doubles

Bhupathi loses in doubles

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

The Indo-Czech duo was beaten 4-6, 7-6, 3-6 in the third round at the US Open.

Grand Swiss chess: Indian GM Sasikiran among leaders

Grand Swiss chess: Indian GM Sasikiran among leaders

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

In the women's event, India's D Harika drew with Nino Bastiashvili (Georgia) to move up to four points. She is in joint third place with six others.

Aus Open: Paes-Stepanek win doubles title

Aus Open: Paes-Stepanek win doubles title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek upset Bob and Mike Bryan 7-6(1), 6-2 to win the Australian Open doubles title on Saturday and foil the American twins' bid for a record 12th Grand Slam crown.

Chennai Challenger: Nagal rallies to enter quarter-finals

Chennai Challenger: Nagal rallies to enter quarter-finals

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Sumit Nagal staged a grand recovery to get the better of Jason Jung of Chinese Taipei 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 and book his place in the quarter-finals of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger in Chennai on Thursday.

Bhakti is Goa's first Woman Grandmaster

Bhakti is Goa's first Woman Grandmaster

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Bhakti Kulkarni became Goa's first Woman Grandmaster (WGM) after the World Chess Federation officially cleared her title at 83rd FIDE Congress in Istanbul.

Euro 2020: Goals of the day

Euro 2020: Goals of the day

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

A look at the best goals from the Euro 2020 round of 16 matches played on Sunday.

'Serena always finds good form for the important points'

'Serena always finds good form for the important points'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Petra Kvitova is not the type to talk herself up even if she does arrive at Wimbledon as the defending champion.

Why Skoda Octavia scores over Hyundai Elantra

Why Skoda Octavia scores over Hyundai Elantra

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Performance wise, the Elantra's 1.8-litre petrol and 1.6-litre diesel engines provide great thrust initially, but tire on reaching the 150 kmph mark. Octavia is a more sensible choice.

Srna to return to Croatia after father's death

Srna to return to Croatia after father's death

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Skipper Darijo Srna is leaving Croatia's Euro 2016 squad following the death of his father.

Ronaldo fires Portugal into Euro 2012 semi-finals

Ronaldo fires Portugal into Euro 2012 semi-finals

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo powered home a superb header to give Portugal a 1-0 win against the Czech Republic on Thursday and set up a Euro 2012 semi-final against holders Spain or France.

Russia to appeal UEFA sanctions over fan trouble

Russia to appeal UEFA sanctions over fan trouble

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Russia will appeal UEFA's decision to dock the team six points in qualifying for the next European Championship if their fans misbehave again, the Russian soccer federation said on Thursday.

Neeraj Chopra wins Lausanne Diamond League crown

Neeraj Chopra wins Lausanne Diamond League crown

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra returned to winning ways in the men's javelin following his silver at the World Championships last month. His effort of 89.08 metres with his first throw was enough for gold at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne on Friday.

Euro: Ukraine, Russian fans get into brawl after match

Euro: Ukraine, Russian fans get into brawl after match

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Russian and Ukrainian soccer fans scuffled briefly in the streets of Lviv in the early hours of Saturday after watching a Euro 2012 game in the city's fan zone, eyewitnesses said.

Oh, the joyriding you can do!

Oh, the joyriding you can do!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Two wheels and an open road. Biking during Coronavirus Days.

Djokovic hammers Raonic, Serbia level against Canada

Djokovic hammers Raonic, Serbia level against Canada

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Serbia drew level with Canada 2-2 in the Davis Cup semi-final after world number one Novak Djokovic beat 11th-ranked Milos Raonic 7-6(1), 6-2, 6-2 in Sunday's opening singles.