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Football Briefs: Alves ends speculation, joins PSG

Football Briefs: Alves ends speculation, joins PSG

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field on Thursday

Miami Open: Azarenka, Djokovic roll into semis

Miami Open: Azarenka, Djokovic roll into semis

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Victoria Azarenka withstood some early pressure from Britain's Johanna Konta to continue her quest for a third Miami Open title with a 6-4, 6-2 quarter-final victory on Wednesday.

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

La Liga PHOTOS: Atletico hard on Real's heels

La Liga PHOTOS: Atletico hard on Real's heels

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Atletico Madrid made a typically aggressive start to lay the foundations for a 2-0 victory at home.

Djokovic survives tricky test, Nishikori off to flying start

Djokovic survives tricky test, Nishikori off to flying start

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic survived a second set fightback from Slovak Martin Klizan before winning his opening match at the Miami Open 6-0, 5-7, 6-1.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

Citi Open: Alexander wins battle of Zverev brothers

Citi Open: Alexander wins battle of Zverev brothers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Alexander Zverev got the better of older brother Mischa at the Citi Open in Washington on Thursday, winning their first meeting at an ATP Tour event 6-3, 7-5.

Football Extras: India slips out of top 100 in latest charts

Football Extras: India slips out of top 100 in latest charts

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The 87th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

14 Jerseys to look out for at 2018 FIFA World Cup

14 Jerseys to look out for at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

No one expects Nigeria to win, but by now everyone knows that shirt...

Paris Masters: Djokovic cruises, Murray struggles, Wawrinka out

Paris Masters: Djokovic cruises, Murray struggles, Wawrinka out

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Novak Djokovic began his bid to hold on to his number one ranking with an easy win over Gilles Muller in the Paris Masters second round while Andy Murray struggled through and Stan Wawrinka faltered on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: Marquez on pole for Australian Grand Prix

Sports Shorts: Marquez on pole for Australian Grand Prix

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

World champion Marc Marquez underlined his dominance of MotoGP when he swept to a record-equalling 12th pole position of the season on a good day for Spain at the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday.

Euro 2016 qualifiers: Ibrahimovic double helps Sweden book berth

Euro 2016 qualifiers: Ibrahimovic double helps Sweden book berth

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

A stunning double from captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave Sweden a 2-2 draw away to Denmark as they qualified for Euro 2016 on Tuesday by winning 4-3 on aggregate against their Scandinavian rivals.

Paris Masters: Murray books ATP Finals spot; Wawrinka knocked out

Paris Masters: Murray books ATP Finals spot; Wawrinka knocked out

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Third seed Stan Wawrinka was knocked out in the third round of the Paris Masters when he lost 6-7(2), 7-5, 7-6(3) against South African Kevin Anderson on Thursday, suffering his fourth defeat in five matches.

Real begin King's Cup defence with win at Cornella

Real begin King's Cup defence with win at Cornella

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Raphael Varane converted two corners as a second-string Real Madrid began the defence of their King's Cup crown with a 4-1 victory against third-tier part-timers Cornella on Wednesday.

Champions League PIX: United held to goalless draw by Valencia; City win

Champions League PIX: United held to goalless draw by Valencia; City win

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday

Brexit: A big blow for the UK economy

Brexit: A big blow for the UK economy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Brexit will likely put brakes on the UK's growth prospects.

ISL will change the face of Indian football, says Tendulkar

ISL will change the face of Indian football, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar feels that Indian Super League has begun on the right note and the 'fantastic start' on Sunday would be a huge boost towards changing the face of the game in the country.

'C'est fini', says tearful Casillas as he quits Real Madrid

'C'est fini', says tearful Casillas as he quits Real Madrid

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

"C'est fini". With those few words in French a tearful Iker Casillas brought to an end his farewell statement on Sunday to the Real Madrid fans he has served as first-team goalkeeper and captain for 16 seasons.

PHOTOS: Brazil sink feisty Chile, Germany ease past Georgia

PHOTOS: Brazil sink feisty Chile, Germany ease past Georgia

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Roberto Firmino's goal gave Brazil a 1-0 victory over Chile in a feisty friendly at the Emirates Stadium in London on Sunday, their eighth successive win since last year's disappointing World Cup campaign.

Football Extras: Rooney scores stunning goal for DC United

Football Extras: Rooney scores stunning goal for DC United

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

The 10 most expensive taxi rides around the world

The 10 most expensive taxi rides around the world

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the minimum taxi fare in other big cities around the globe on a day when auto rickshaw and taxi fares have been hiked in Mumbai

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

US Open PICS: Nadal eases through; Verdasco sends Murray packing

US Open PICS: Nadal eases through; Verdasco sends Murray packing

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

A summary of the action on Day 3 at the US Open.

Tennis Roundup: Nadal advances in Barcelona; Azarenka ousts Zvonareva

Tennis Roundup: Nadal advances in Barcelona; Azarenka ousts Zvonareva

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

World number two Rafael Nadal dropped a set at the Barcelona Open for the first time in four years before advancing to the last 16, beating Argentine Leonardo Mayer 6-7(7), 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday.

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Karolina Pliskova lost her cool over a line call and bashed a hole into the umpire's chair with her racket after suffering a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 defeat by Maria Sakkari in the Italian Open second round on Wednesday.

The incredibly odd world we live in!

The incredibly odd world we live in!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

These 10 images show that it's an odd world out there.

Tennis round-up: Nadal cruises; Sania in Cincinnati quarters

Tennis round-up: Nadal cruises; Sania in Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Nadal, who got a first-round bye, defeated Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-4 to advance.

Britain counting on Murrays to bring home elusive Davis Cup

Britain counting on Murrays to bring home elusive Davis Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Britain will attempt to win the Davis Cup for the first time in 79 years this weekend when they take on Belgium in Ghent, although if they do succeed the Scottish town of Dunblane could argue its name should be enscribed on the trophy.

PHOTOS: Djokovic waltzes past Kohlschreiber at Paris Masters

PHOTOS: Djokovic waltzes past Kohlschreiber at Paris Masters

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

World No 1 Novak Djokovic began his Paris Masters title defence with a routine 6-3, 6-4 win over German Philipp Kohlschreiber in the second round on Tuesday.

Less than 500 points behind Djokovic, Federer eyes top spot

Less than 500 points behind Djokovic, Federer eyes top spot

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Roger Federer has his sights set on ending the year as the world's top-ranked player after the 33-year-old claimed his fifth title of the year in his home town.

Nadal survives cramps to battle into third round

Nadal survives cramps to battle into third round

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Third seed Rafael Nadal battled through mid-match cramps for more than an hour before he lurched into the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-7(2), 6-3, 7-5 victory over American qualifier Tim Smyzcek.

Football Extras: Real-Atletico to play ICC match in USA

Football Extras: Real-Atletico to play ICC match in USA

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Sports Shorts: Real's Ramos criticises Barca's Pique over political stance

Sports Shorts: Real's Ramos criticises Barca's Pique over political stance

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Euro 2016: Standout stats from the group stage

Euro 2016: Standout stats from the group stage

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The 2016 Euro moves to its knockout rounds with eight teams taking an early flight home. The group stages saw some memorable action in which many records broken. Rediff.com takes a look at the standout stats from the 36 matches in the preliminary round.

Soccer Extras: Barca's Rakitic unmoved by transfer rumours

Soccer Extras: Barca's Rakitic unmoved by transfer rumours

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Wet Roland Garros will suit underdogs, expect new champion at French Open

Wet Roland Garros will suit underdogs, expect new champion at French Open

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

If there is a new member of the grand slam champions' club this weekend, nobody should be surprised -- the conditions at this year's sodden, chilly French Open suit the underdog.

UEFA complain to FIFA over alleged Platini smear campaign

UEFA complain to FIFA over alleged Platini smear campaign

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

European soccer's governing body have asked FIFA to investigate the alleged distribution from their headquarters of an anonymous heavily critical 'dossier' on UEFA president Michel Platini, German newspaper Welt am Sonntag reported on Sunday.

Tennis round-up: Dimitrov, Bopanna-Dodig in Cincinnati quarters

Tennis round-up: Dimitrov, Bopanna-Dodig in Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The seventh-seeded Bulgarian advanced to his eighth ATP World Tour Masters 1000 quarter-final with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Del Potro, who struggled with the intense heat in the closing stages of the one hour, 39 minute match.

EPL PHOTOS: City down United in derby; Arsenal and Liverpool held

EPL PHOTOS: City down United in derby; Arsenal and Liverpool held

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Manchester City went 11 points clear with a record 14th consecutive Premier League win in an entertaining derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford.