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Third time unlucky for Thiem

Third time unlucky for Thiem

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Dominic Thiem fell in straight sets to Rafael Nadal in the 2018 French Open final but took the 12-time Roland Garros champion to four sets last June. On Sunday, the Austrian appeared to be heading towards a four-set victory before Djokovic mounted a spectacular comeback to deny him again.

Three key elements for podium finish at Olympics

Three key elements for podium finish at Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

With eight gold medals, Indian men's hockey team has been the most successful side in Olympic history but since the 1980 Moscow Games, the country has not had a podium finish.

Is Ajay Piramal the Warren Buffett of India?

Is Ajay Piramal the Warren Buffett of India?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

His strategy of acquiring cheap assets and selling at high valuations may not have impressed shareholders, but after the mega deal with Vodafone peers are quick to compare him with the Oracle of Omaha.

'The brutal truth is how England has played is not good enough'

'The brutal truth is how England has played is not good enough'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

England coach Andy Flower and captain Alastair Cook appear likely to retain their jobs despite the disastrous Ashes tour of Australia but batting coach Graham Gooch believes some sort of rebuilding process is inevitable.

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash woeful West Brom 4-0

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash woeful West Brom 4-0

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

IMAGES from EPL matches played on Saturday.

ATP rankings: Prajnesh rises to career-high 84

ATP rankings: Prajnesh rises to career-high 84

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Injured Yuki out of top-200

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Memorable moments from Shane Warne's glittering career.

PICS: Warner beats Smith by ONE vote for Allan Border Medal

PICS: Warner beats Smith by ONE vote for Allan Border Medal

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Dashing opening batsman David Warner won his third Allan Border Medal, while Ellyse Perry claimed her second Belinda Clark Award at the Australian Cricket Awards, in Melbourne, on Monday.

April 2, 2011: When Dhoni led India to World Cup glory at home

April 2, 2011: When Dhoni led India to World Cup glory at home

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

It was on April 2, 2011, when Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led India created history as they outclassed Sri Lanka in the final to claim their second ODI World Cup title, ending a long wait of 28 years.

June 10, 1986: When India made History at Lord's

June 10, 1986: When India made History at Lord's

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

India registered its first Test win at the Mecca of Cricket.

Vote: The SEXIEST bikini beauties of 2016

Vote: The SEXIEST bikini beauties of 2016

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Kim's white monokini; Irina's topless swimsuit or Bella's denim outing -- take your pick.

What to expect at the Australian Open...

What to expect at the Australian Open...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Rafael Nadal is tied with Roger Federer as the player with the most men's singles majors and the Spaniard can now overtake his great rival who has skipped the Australian Open.

Time to move beyond 2011 World Cup: Gambhir

Time to move beyond 2011 World Cup: Gambhir

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Gambhir feels that people shouldn't go overboard about past World Cup wins because the players who competed were meant give it their best shot and they did so as their professional duty.

Ready to have sex with a doll?

Ready to have sex with a doll?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The service includes a doll, a double bed, some condoms and lube.

Olympics Hockey: India stave off late Kiwi fightback in opener

Olympics Hockey: India stave off late Kiwi fightback in opener

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

India will next play mighty Australia on Sunday.

Hockey team have realistic chance of winning medal in Tokyo

Hockey team have realistic chance of winning medal in Tokyo

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

With the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games being postponed by a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sardar feels the Indian team will get some time to work on its grey areas and unearth new talent.

'England collapse vs Ireland embarrassing'

'England collapse vs Ireland embarrassing'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

In their first Test match in a summer dominated by the one-day World Cup, England could not even muster three figures against a nation playing its third Test match ever.

PHOTOS: Root holds firm after Siraj rocks England

PHOTOS: Root holds firm after Siraj rocks England

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between England and India, at Lord's, on Friday.

If India wants to win Gold in Paris...

If India wants to win Gold in Paris...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'If we want to ensure this isn't a once-in-four-decade phenomenon, then we have to produce 1,800 players all the time, create infrastructure, so that we are constantly challenging at the top of the ladder.'

India aim for clean sweep against jittery Australia

India aim for clean sweep against jittery Australia

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Standing on the cusp of history, an upbeat India will go for the kill against a beleaguered Australia as they aim for an unprecedented 4-0 clean sweep by inflicting another defeat on the visitors in the fourth and final Test starting in New Delhi on Friday.

'You need to bowl best ball against Kohli and Co'

'You need to bowl best ball against Kohli and Co'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kohli has demolished England attack both at home (2016) and away (2018) although the team had contrasting results in both series.

Alonso is one step away from 'Triple Crown of Motorsport'

Alonso is one step away from 'Triple Crown of Motorsport'

Rediff.com19 May 2017

If Fernando Alonso were to beat the odds and win the Indianapolis 500 on May 28, the double Formula One world champion will be one step away from the 'Triple Crown of Motorsport'.

Walking wounded make opening Slam hard to predict

Walking wounded make opening Slam hard to predict

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

For good reason a two-week Grand Slam can be described as a 'last man standing' marathon of mental and physical endurance, which makes Roger Federer's haul of 19 all the more incredible.

All about Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin

All about Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

American Sofia Kenin counter-punched her way back from a set down against Garbine Muguruza to win her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 win in Melbourne on Saturday.

EPL PIX: United, Leicester keep up top-four chase with wins

EPL PIX: United, Leicester keep up top-four chase with wins

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Manchester United kept up their chase for a Champions League qualification spot with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial on target in a 2-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace, while Leicester secured a 2-0 home win over Sheffield United.

EPL PIX: Spurs sink City to open up title race; Liverpool, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Spurs sink City to open up title race; Liverpool, Chelsea win

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Images from EPL matches played on Saturday.

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

I believe I can beat Federer's Grand Slam record, says Djokovic

I believe I can beat Federer's Grand Slam record, says Djokovic

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Novak Djokovic has 17 Grand Slam titles to his name - two behind Rafael Nadal and three fewer than Roger Federer - and said he has no doubt in his ability to overtake the other members of the so-called 'Big Three.'

I've established myself in the England team: Swann

I've established myself in the England team: Swann

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

Off-spinner Graham Swann believes that he has finally established himself in England's cricket team after taking wickets against the Australians during the Ashes series and now against the South Africans in two back-to-back Tests.

Tennis round-up: Top seeds Zverev, Tsitsipas suffer early exits

Tennis round-up: Top seeds Zverev, Tsitsipas suffer early exits

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Top seed Alexander Zverev crashed out in the second round of the Stuttgart Open, losing to world number 170 Dustin Brown.

Former captain Arteta returns to Arsenal as head coach

Former captain Arteta returns to Arsenal as head coach

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The 37-year-old Mikel Arteta played for Arsenal from 2011 to 2016 before moving to Manchester City as assistant manager, where he won the Premier League twice.

WC qualifiers: Argentina held by Chile; Aus win

WC qualifiers: Argentina held by Chile; Aus win

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Earlier in the day, Bolivia beat Venezuela 3-1 at home and Uruguay and Paraguay drew 0-0 in Montevideo.

Atapattu quits as Sri Lanka coach after India defeat

Atapattu quits as Sri Lanka coach after India defeat

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

His resignation comes after the island nation's back-to-back Test series defeats to continental neighbours Pakistan and India in last three months.

Atletico Kolkata down Kerala Blasters in penalties to win 2nd ISL title

Atletico Kolkata down Kerala Blasters in penalties to win 2nd ISL title

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

Atletico de Kolkata were crowned Indian Super League champions for the second time in three years after they edged out Kerala Blasters 4-3 in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout after both sides were locked 1-1 in regulation time in Kochi on Sunday.

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Brighton & Hove Albion scored three times in the second half to fight back from two goals down and beat Manchester City

Tremlett out of England squad, call-up for Onions

Tremlett out of England squad, call-up for Onions

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Durham paceman Graham Onions has been called into the England squad as bowling cover ahead of the fourth and final test against India starting at The Oval on Thursday.

Eng players advised to follow caution towards Sachin

Eng players advised to follow caution towards Sachin

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Former England captains Michael Vaughan, Nasser Hussain, Mike Atherton and Graham Gooch have warned that even at the twilight of his international career, Sachin Tendulkar would be the biggest threat to England when they take on India in a Test series starting here on July 21.

PIX: Iran thrill female fans amid Asian goal rush

PIX: Iran thrill female fans amid Asian goal rush

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Iran handed Cambodia a record-breaking 14-0 thrashing on an historic day in Tehran as goals flowed in World Cup qualifiers across Asia with Japan, South Korea and Australia securing comfortable wins on Thursday.

Indian men's hockey team to tour Europe as part of Olympic prep

Indian men's hockey team to tour Europe as part of Olympic prep

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

The men's team last participated in an international competition in February last year when they played the FIH Hockey Pro League matches against Australia in Bhubaneswar.

7 new models to follow on Instagram this year

7 new models to follow on Instagram this year

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

They are new in the industry, but can give the seasoned models a run for their money.