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Play stopped at Ladies European Tour event after caddie dies

Play stopped at Ladies European Tour event after caddie dies

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

The first round of the Dubai Ladies Masters golf tournament was suspended on Wednesday 7after the death of a caddie on the course, the Ladies European Tour said in a statement.

Vikram Prabhu: I enjoy everything about films

Vikram Prabhu: I enjoy everything about films

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The actor talks about playing a mahout and working with an elephant in his next film Ivan Veramathiri

Federer, Mauresmo head US Open seeding lists

Federer, Mauresmo head US Open seeding lists

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

World number one Federer is looking to become only the third man in the Open era, after John McEnroe and Ivan Lendl, to win the title three years in succession.

Inspired by Cruyff, De Jong keen to make mark at Barca

Inspired by Cruyff, De Jong keen to make mark at Barca

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

De Jong is proud to join the likes of compatriots Ronald Koeman, Frank de Boer and Patrick Kluivert in heading to the Nou Camp, having dreamed of wearing Barca colours.

Could Bale be moving to Serie A?

Could Bale be moving to Serie A?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Reports this weekend have claimed Bale will put pen to paper on a three-year deal with Jiangsu and earn a staggering one million pound per week as he leaves Real Madrid following a six-season stint during which the winger has won four UEFA Champions League titles and the 2017 La Liga crown.

Chelsea's Lampard gets message across to players in Barca win

Chelsea's Lampard gets message across to players in Barca win

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'It has been good on pitch and off pitch,' Lampard said.

Factbox: A list of French Open men's champions over time

Factbox: A list of French Open men's champions over time

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The 2nd major of the year, the French Open will start on the weekend. With the clay-court grand slam starting on Sunday, here is the list of French Open champions over the years

Doping: Hall of Shame!

Doping: Hall of Shame!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

The levels of doping in sport are now worse than ever. Following are the main doping stories in sport in the first quarter of 2013:

I'm NOT afraid! When LONE warriors protest

I'm NOT afraid! When LONE warriors protest

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

A selection of the best images from showing lone protesters taking on the police in various demonstrations around the world.

Football Briefs: Spain's prosecutor seeks 5-year sentence for Xabi Alonso

Football Briefs: Spain's prosecutor seeks 5-year sentence for Xabi Alonso

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

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

Federer and Ljubicic open Masters Cup with wins

Federer and Ljubicic open Masters Cup with wins

Rediff.com13 Nov 2005

Federer is chasing a third consecutive finale title -- a feat last achieved by Ivan Lendl in 1985-87.

Meet the hottest World Cup semis stars

Meet the hottest World Cup semis stars

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Their skills are impressive on the field, and their looks easy on the eyes.

Copa America: Chilean euphoria tempered by past setbacks

Copa America: Chilean euphoria tempered by past setbacks

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Chile's euphoria at reaching the final of the Copa America was tempered by the reminder that every time they have been in this position before they have finished as runners-up.

India @US Open: Paes-Raja in 2nd round; Sania, Bopanna lose

India @US Open: Paes-Raja in 2nd round; Sania, Bopanna lose

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

India's Leander Paes and Purav Raja sailed into the men's doubles second round in the duo's first outing at a Grand Slam but Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna crashed out of their respective events in the US Open.

Hurricane Dennis hits US @ 193 kph

Hurricane Dennis hits US @ 193 kph

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

By 5 p.m. EDT (0230 IST Monday), Dennis' sustained winds had dropped to 169 kph, making it a Category 2 storm.

Will treble-chasing Barca do an encore this season?

Will treble-chasing Barca do an encore this season?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

After setting a Spanish record 35 matches unbeaten in all competitions, Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is relishing the run-in to the end of the season with his side on course for a second successive La Liga, King's Cup and Champions League treble.

La Liga PHOTOS: Barca crack 35-match win record after Messi treble

La Liga PHOTOS: Barca crack 35-match win record after Messi treble

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Beat Real Madrid's unbeaten run in the 1988-89 season, and thump Rayo Vallecano 5-1

Time for Coutinho to raise his game as Barca eye Champions League progress

Time for Coutinho to raise his game as Barca eye Champions League progress

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Coutinho, who arrived from Liverpool for a club record 165 million euros ($185.18 million) in January 2018, has so far shown little to suggest he will be able to compensate for Frenchman Ousmane Dembele's absence against Lyon in the UEFA Champions League tie.

Copa del Rey: Real Madrid finally chalk up a win

Copa del Rey: Real Madrid finally chalk up a win

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Atletico Madrid earned a 1-1 draw away to Girona in a chaotic and entertaining Copa del Rey last 16 first-leg match on Wednesday, leaving the tie finely balanced.

Indian Aces lose 20-24 to UAE Royals before IPTL final

Indian Aces lose 20-24 to UAE Royals before IPTL final

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Indian Aces, already assured of a place in the title clash, suffered a 20-24 defeat against UAE Royals in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Wimbledon: American twins win to complete 'Bryan slam'

Wimbledon: American twins win to complete 'Bryan slam'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Americans Bob and Mike Bryan beat Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 to win the Wimbledon men's doubles title on Saturday and become the first pair to hold all four grand slam titles at the same time since tennis went professional.

American men suffer worst Wimbledon in over 100 years

American men suffer worst Wimbledon in over 100 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

For the first time in 101 years no American will be playing in the third round of the men's singles at Wimbledon.

Sania in Cincinnati semis; Bopanna, Paes bow out

Sania in Cincinnati semis; Bopanna, Paes bow out

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Sania Mirza was the only Indian left competing in the Western and Southern Open by reaching the semi-finals as Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna were ousted from the men's doubles with their respective partners in Cincinnati.

What are Sania Mirza's plans for 2017?

What are Sania Mirza's plans for 2017?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Tennis star Sania Mirza says she enjoyed incredible results in 2016 and it would be amazing if she could complete a Career Slam next year.

Singapore Slammers to meet Indian Aces in IPTL final

Singapore Slammers to meet Indian Aces in IPTL final

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Singapore Slammers beat Indian Aces 27-21 in what turned out to be a dress rehearsal for the final of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), which the two teams will be vying for $1 million prize money.

IPTL: Indian Aces down Japan Warriors for seventh win

IPTL: Indian Aces down Japan Warriors for seventh win

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Indian Aces continued their dominance in IPTL 2 with a 25-18 win over Japan Warriors on the opening day of tournament's Dubai leg on Monday.

La Liga PICS: Barca stay top with sluggish win over Leganes

La Liga PICS: Barca stay top with sluggish win over Leganes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

It was Messi's 56th converted penalty in La Liga and saw him draw level with Hugo Sanchez as the league's second-top penalty taker, behind record holder Cristiano Ronaldo on 61.

Paes reveals Lendl's role in US Open triumph

Paes reveals Lendl's role in US Open triumph

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Leander Paes, the oldest Grand Slam champion in the Open Era, says at 40 he still has lots to learn.

Nations League PIX: Portugal thump Croatia; Mbappe magic gives France win

Nations League PIX: Portugal thump Croatia; Mbappe magic gives France win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Diogo Jota and Joao Felix both scored their first international goals in the second half before Bruno Petkovic pulled one back and Andre Silva then added a fourth.

Wasteful Real Madrid held at home by Levante

Wasteful Real Madrid held at home by Levante

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

La Liga champions Real Madrid dropped points at home for the second game running when they drew 1-1 with Levante on Saturday, with Gareth Bale squandering a series of chances and Marcelo getting sent off late on.

Bopanna out of US Open after mixed doubles loss

Bopanna out of US Open after mixed doubles loss

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Rohan Bopanna's campaign at the last Grand Slam of the season ended with defeat in the mixed doubles along with Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrwoski while India's juniors also fizzled out in the singles in the US Open in New York.

La Liga: Barca's struggles continue with home draw to Athletic Bilbao

La Liga: Barca's struggles continue with home draw to Athletic Bilbao

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

La Liga champions Barcelona's domestic struggles continued as they dropped points for the third game in a row, drawing 1-1 at home to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday after Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets had begun the match on the substitutes' bench.

Babos-Shvedova stun Sania-Martina in Wimbledon quarter-finals

Babos-Shvedova stun Sania-Martina in Wimbledon quarter-finals

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Defending champions Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis suffered a shock defeat in the women's doubles quarter-finals at Wimbledon, beaten by Timea Babos of Hungary and Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova 6-2, 6-5 on Thursday.

Serve-and-volley a lost art as grass loses its menace

Serve-and-volley a lost art as grass loses its menace

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Not since Croatian Goran Ivanisevic beat Australian Pat Rafter in 2001 has there been a final featuring two players adopting the serve-and-volley style once deemed mandatory.

La Liga: Messi treble stretches Barca lead over wasteful Real

La Liga: Messi treble stretches Barca lead over wasteful Real

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

An insatiable Lionel Messi hit a hat-trick as Barcelona hammered Espanyol 5-0 in a local derby on Saturday to make it three wins from three and take full advantage after Liga champions Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Levante.

Nadal, Federer on track for Indian Wells showdown

Nadal, Federer on track for Indian Wells showdown

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer stayed on track for a mouth-watering showdown in the BNP Paribas Open quarter-finals after they both advanced to the last 16 on Monday.

PIX: England thrash Bulgaria as racist abuse mars game

PIX: England thrash Bulgaria as racist abuse mars game

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

England bounced back from their first tournament qualifying defeat for 10 years with a 6-0 thrashing of toothless Bulgaria on Monday in a Euro 2020 Group A clash marred by racist incidents in the first half that stopped the game.

Cilic rallies past Dodig in Memphis opener

Cilic rallies past Dodig in Memphis opener

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Marin Cilic struggled early before finding his rhythm as the top seed ground out a 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 victory over friend and Croatian compatriot Ivan Dodig in the first round of the Memphis International on Monday.

Copa America: Messi trains with Argentina, eyes Panama

Copa America: Messi trains with Argentina, eyes Panama

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Lionel Messi trained alongside his Argentina team-mates at the Copa America Centenario as he targets a return from injury in his team's second Group D game against Panama. Messi, who has been nursing a sore back after sustaining an injury in a friendly against Honduras last month, has trained separately under the supervision of team medical staff since arriving in the United States. However the 28-year-old Barcelona superstar took part in a full training session on Wednesday at the University of Illinois campus, two days after sitting out Argentina's opening 2-1 victory over Chile in Santa Clara on Monday.

Nations League: England beat Croatia to qualify for finals

Nations League: England beat Croatia to qualify for finals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

England fought back to qualify for the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League as Harry Kane and Jesse Lingard scored late goals in a pulsating 2-1 victory over Croatia, who were relegated from Group A4 after defeat at Wembley on Sunday.