News for 'David France'

Here's why players are criticising Wimbledon courts

Here's why players are criticising Wimbledon courts

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The courts are not the same as they used to be in the past are not in good condition.

Sports Shorts: Zidane coaching ban overturned

Sports Shorts: Zidane coaching ban overturned

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Zinedine Zidane has had a three-month ban for coaching Real Madrid's B team without the correct licence overturned on appeal, the club confirmed on Friday.

Decoding the Golden Globes 2013 nominations

Decoding the Golden Globes 2013 nominations

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

It is a spread so full, rich and varied it'd satisfy most cinematic gluttons.

Meet the potential FIFA presidential candidates

Meet the potential FIFA presidential candidates

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The election to replace outgoing Sepp Blatter will take place at an extraordinary congress on February 26 in Zurich.

Soccer Extras: Lukaku scores on Inter debut

Soccer Extras: Lukaku scores on Inter debut

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Gear up for year end battle between Davis Cup and ATP Cup

Gear up for year end battle between Davis Cup and ATP Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Rafael Nadal to play for Spain in new Davis Cup Finals while World No 1 Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, have already said they would support the ATP Cup -- seen as a rival team event to the Davis Cup -- when it begins in Australia just a few weeks after the ITF's flagship event.

Bottoms up: When world leaders chilled with a drink

Bottoms up: When world leaders chilled with a drink

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

On Friday, German Chancellor was caught enjoying some down time in a pub in Brisbane, where she has come to attend the G20 summit. Over the past years, world leaders have often been snapped enjoying some time on their own at a pub, downing a drink or two. So, sit back, enjoy a glass of wine and a few of those moments.

Sousa seals first ATP win for Portugal

Sousa seals first ATP win for Portugal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

Unheralded Joao Sousa completed a fairytale run at the Malaysian Open on Sunday when he beat France's Julien Benneteau 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the final to become the first Portuguese to win an ATP Tour title.

Spate of injuries hit Barca and Real Madrid: Problems for Messi, Bale

Spate of injuries hit Barca and Real Madrid: Problems for Messi, Bale

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The injury list in the La Liga keeps growing as the season progresses and this time Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale are the unfortunate victims...

SEVEN-UP: Even the world's most powerful know how to chill out

SEVEN-UP: Even the world's most powerful know how to chill out

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Here's a look at some of the more interesting sights at the G7 2015 summit.

Brazil extend winning run to nine with win over Mexico

Brazil extend winning run to nine with win over Mexico

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

A week before they kick off their Copa America campaign against Peru, Brazil dominated a poor warm up match though there was a moment of brilliant by Philippe Coutino when they opened the scoring after 27 minutes.

New Islamic State video shows 'Paris attackers'; threatens UK

New Islamic State video shows 'Paris attackers'; threatens UK

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The 17-minute video, dubbed 'Paris Has Collapsed', features the final words of the killers behind the Paris attacks last November.

Djokovic still faces rocky road to elusive French Open glory

Djokovic still faces rocky road to elusive French Open glory

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Novak Djokovic's muted celebrations after ending Rafa Nadal's reign as claycourt king were partly out of respect for his Spanish victim but mainly due to the fact the his French Open mission is far from accomplished.

Sydney International: Del Potro stands firm as seeds tumble

Sydney International: Del Potro stands firm as seeds tumble

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

World number five Juan Martin del Potro began his 2014 season with a win, albeit a scrappy one over Frenchman Nicolas Mahut to advance to the quarter-finals of the Sydney International on Wednesday.

Aus Open draw: Federer faces unknown Bedene in opener; Djoko has it tough

Aus Open draw: Federer faces unknown Bedene in opener; Djoko has it tough

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Djokovic is clubbed with Federer, Juan Martin Del Potro, David Goffin and Alexander Zverev.

Bruised PSG have a long way to go in Europe

Bruised PSG have a long way to go in Europe

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Paris St Germain's then sports director Leonardo declared the club were ready for tougher competitions in Europe two years ago but Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final exit suggests PSG need more time to reach the top.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Murray eases into quarters, Raonic stuns Wawrinka

Aus Open PHOTOS: Murray eases into quarters, Raonic stuns Wawrinka

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Images from Day 8 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.

Djokovic and Nadal to renew rivalry in Monte Carlo semis

Djokovic and Nadal to renew rivalry in Monte Carlo semis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

A near flawless Novak Djokovic crushed Marin Cilic 6-0, 6-3 to set up a blockbuster Monte Carlo Masters semi-final with claycourt king Rafa Nadal, who came through a testing workout by David Ferrer on Friday.

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'This was the first time that I played points and that was too much for me today'

Jayaram, Prannoy in last 8 of Canada Open

Jayaram, Prannoy in last 8 of Canada Open

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

India's shuttlers continued their good run at the Canada Open. Six singles players, including Ajay Jayaram and H S Prannoy, qualified for the quarter-finals in the US $55,000 Grand Prix badminton tournament, in Calgary.

Dear Los Angeles, you're welcome: Ibrahimovic

Dear Los Angeles, you're welcome: Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is ready to win silverware with Los Angeles Galaxy after a full-page advert in Friday's LA Times confirmed his move to the MLS club from Manchester United.

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!

Ballon d'Or: It's 5-all. So who is better, Ronaldo or Messi?

Ballon d'Or: It's 5-all. So who is better, Ronaldo or Messi?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

After picking fifth Ballon d'Or, Ronaldo's reignites eternal debate

Anand finally registers win in Grenke Chess Classic

Anand finally registers win in Grenke Chess Classic

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand got some consolation after scoring a regulation victory over David Baramidze of Germany in the sixth and penultimate round of Grenke Chess Classic, in Baden-Baden.

PHOTOS: 11 records for US as Dressel matches Phelps at Swimming Worlds

PHOTOS: 11 records for US as Dressel matches Phelps at Swimming Worlds

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Dressel had already won three individual golds and three relay titles in Budapest and Sunday's addition allowed him to match his compatriot Phelps's tally from the 2007 championships in Melbourne.

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.

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.

Football friendlies: Spain beaten by late Kroos missile for Germany

Football friendlies: Spain beaten by late Kroos missile for Germany

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Toni Kroos struck with a fierce long-range shot a minute from time to give Germany a 1-0 victory over Spain in a friendly between two injury-depleted European heavyweights in Vigo on Tuesday.

PIX: Federer primed for Wimbledon after 10th Halle crown

PIX: Federer primed for Wimbledon after 10th Halle crown

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Roger Federer warmed up for next month's Wimbledon championships by swatting aside David Goffin 7-6(2), 6-1 to win the Halle Open title for the 10th time on Sunday.

IMF chief Lagarde under investigation in French fraud case

IMF chief Lagarde under investigation in French fraud case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

IMF chief Christine Lagarde has been put under formal investigation by French magistrates for alleged negligence in a political fraud affair dating from 2008 when she was finance minister.

Superb De Gea shuts out Sevilla as Manchester Utd earn draw

Superb De Gea shuts out Sevilla as Manchester Utd earn draw

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea added another heart-stopping save to his collection as his team held a highly-impressive Sevilla side to a 0-0 draw away from home in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday.

EPL PIX: Man United and Chelsea get Champions League spots

EPL PIX: Man United and Chelsea get Champions League spots

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Manchester United and Chelsea secured places in the Champions League with wins on the final day of the Premier League season while Watford and Bournemouth were relegated along with bottom club Norwich City.

Paris Masters PHOTOS: Federer knocked out by big-serving Isner, Nadal survives

Paris Masters PHOTOS: Federer knocked out by big-serving Isner, Nadal survives

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A long season took its toll on Roger Federer on Thursday as the Swiss was knocked out of the Paris Masters following a 7-6(3) 3-6 7-6(5) third-round defeat by big serving John Isner.

Europa League PIX: Chelsea too strong for Kiev, Arsenal lose

Europa League PIX: Chelsea too strong for Kiev, Arsenal lose

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday

All you need to know about Aus Open men's finalists Djokovic and Murray

All you need to know about Aus Open men's finalists Djokovic and Murray

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Great Britain's Andy Murray who will contest his sixth Australian Open men's singles final on Sunday.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic stars as PSG thrash Nice

Zlatan Ibrahimovic stars as PSG thrash Nice

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Zlatan Ibrahimovic bagged a hat trick as Paris St Germain geared up for their Champions League clash against Manchester City with a convincing 4-1 Ligue 1 home win over Nice on Saturday. Ibrahimovic scored twice in the first half and once in the second, while David Luiz added a third in the second half after Hatem Ben Arfa had pulled one back for the visitors early on. PSG, who were crowned champions last month, have 80 points and with six games left lead second-placed Monaco, who lost 2-1 at home to Girondins de Bordeaux on Friday, by 25 points. Nice, who had a chance to reduce the gap with Monaco to two points, lag in third place five points behind the principality side. They will be leap-frogged by Olympique Lyonnais (49) if they beat Lorient away on Sunday.

Joshna charges into maiden World Series quarter-finals

Joshna charges into maiden World Series quarter-finals

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

India's Joshna Chinappa pulled off a sensational second successive upset in the Women's Hong Kong Open to claim her first ever quarter-final berth in a WSA World Series event.

Football PIX: Atletico off to winning start; PSG leave out Neymar again

Football PIX: Atletico off to winning start; PSG leave out Neymar again

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata scored a goal and then missed a penalty as his side began their La Liga campaign with an eventful and nervy 1-0 win at home to Getafe on Sunday which saw both teams reduced to 10 men.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 4 at the Games

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 4 at the Games

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

China continued to put up dominating performances in the pool, this time taking gold in women's 10 metre synchronized diving on Tuesday. Slovenian Judoka Tina Trstenjak became her country's second Olympic champion in the sport.

World Cup PIX: Australia keep campaign alive with draw against Denmark

World Cup PIX: Australia keep campaign alive with draw against Denmark

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Australia captain Mile Jedinak hammered in a 38th-minute penalty for handball awarded by the VAR to draw the Socceroos level at 1-1 with Denmark at in their World Cup Group C match in Samara on Thursday.