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Tennis round-up: Serena Williams seeded 25th for Wimbledon

Tennis round-up: Serena Williams seeded 25th for Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Williams, a record 23-times Grand Slam champion, will be returning to the All England Club for the first time since giving birth to her daughter last September.

'I never like watching my films'

'I never like watching my films'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'I don't look forward to seeing my films because this only sort of gives me a deep sense of dissatisfaction that I could have done better, and I lose my self-confidence.'

Meet the unexpected heroes of Germany

Meet the unexpected heroes of Germany

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Germany coach Joachim Loew and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer praised the team's less experienced players for stepping up to convert in their dramatic penalty shootout against Italy, firing the world champions into the Euro 2016 final four.

Ligue 1: Falcao brace fires Monaco to big win over Bastia

Ligue 1: Falcao brace fires Monaco to big win over Bastia

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Striker Radamel Falcao scored his sixth and seventh goals in as many Ligue 1 matches as big-spending Monaco beat Bastia 3-0 at home on Wednesday to maintain their grip at the top of Ligue 1.

'I do not take tonight for granted'

'I do not take tonight for granted'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Earnest words from Leonardo DiCaprio, and the big winners of Oscar night.

Remember EPL champs Leicester? They are facing relegation now

Remember EPL champs Leicester? They are facing relegation now

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Champions Leicester will be relegated from the Premier League if they don't improve quickly, goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel said after their 3-0 home defeat by Manchester United on Sunday.

Football PIX: Ronaldo's controversial penalty sinks Genoa

Football PIX: Ronaldo's controversial penalty sinks Genoa

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The Portuguese forward then fired in the penalty in the sixth minute of stoppage time.

Football friendlies: France win but Mbappe injured

Football friendlies: France win but Mbappe injured

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

France striker Kylian Mbappe went off nursing a shoulder injury as they beat Uruguay 1-0 with an Olivier Giroud penalty in a rematch of their World Cup quarter-final on Tuesday.

Steely Juventus shut down Barcelona to enter semis

Steely Juventus shut down Barcelona to enter semis

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Barcelona's hopes of staging another sensational Champions League comeback fell flat against a hardened Juventus side who held the Catalans to a 0-0 draw at the Nou Camp on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals 3-0 on aggregate.

Here's why Barcelona don't believe in second miracle comeback

Here's why Barcelona don't believe in second miracle comeback

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Barcelona are on the verge of Champions League elimination after being thrashed 3-0 by Juventus in Turin on Tuesday, and few believe lightning can strike twice.

Dreamers Leicester ready for hardened Atletico

Dreamers Leicester ready for hardened Atletico

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Before Leicester enchanted the sporting world last year with their miraculous Premier League title win, Atletico had worked similar wonders in 2014 by breaking the strangehold of Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga.

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.

FA Cup: Hull City, Charlton advance to quarter-finals

FA Cup: Hull City, Charlton advance to quarter-finals

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Goals from Curtis Davies and Robert Koren earned HullCity a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 replay win at home to Brighton and Hove Albion on Monday.

'Attack, attack, attack!' That's what Manchester City did

'Attack, attack, attack!' That's what Manchester City did

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Attack is the best form of defence for Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

Euro 2016: Club spirit saw Italy brush aside Spain

Euro 2016: Club spirit saw Italy brush aside Spain

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Forget Italy's image of Catenaccio (or "door chain defence"). Antonio Conte's Italy showed in a 2-0 defeat of Spain at Euro 2016 on Monday that they can do unchained attacking football too. The Azzurri, who will take on world champions Germany in a fascinating quarter-final on Saturday, had promised they would not be afraid to go forward against Spain.

Meeting Mr Mona Lisa

Meeting Mr Mona Lisa

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

How much would collectors be willing to pay for owning a part of Indian history, asks Kishore Singh.

Giovanni wants to move out of the shadows of his father's greatness

Giovanni wants to move out of the shadows of his father's greatness

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

'But I want to be Giovanni and nothing more. It is not easy to live with his greatness. That's why I have to become stronger than him. I have to prove that, if I'm here, it's only because of me'

The best of French Open in pictures...

The best of French Open in pictures...

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

After two weeks of intriguing tennis where the world's best fought hard to assert their dominance on clay, we have the champions out there.

Venus surges, Keys stumbles at Indian Wells

Venus surges, Keys stumbles at Indian Wells

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Venus Williams staged a spirited comeback to down third seed Petra Kvitova 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 and reach the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Saturday.

Blessed to have lived in the times of Daniel Day-Lewis

Blessed to have lived in the times of Daniel Day-Lewis

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'He has given us a history, a heritage that we can share with generations to come,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Champions League PICS: Manchester Utd snatch unlikely win at Juventus

Champions League PICS: Manchester Utd snatch unlikely win at Juventus

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

A summary of Wednesday night's matches inthe UEFA Champions League.

The 10 Most Unforgettable Moments from the 2016 Oscars

The 10 Most Unforgettable Moments from the 2016 Oscars

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Raja Sen lists his favourite moments.

Welcome back, Miranda!

Welcome back, Miranda!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Two years after Victoria's Secret and Miranda Kerr cut ties, rumour has it that the supermodel is set to return to the lingerie brand.

Football Briefs: Higuain undergoes medical at Milan, Bonucci at Juve

Football Briefs: Higuain undergoes medical at Milan, Bonucci at Juve

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

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

Champions League: Bayern emerge from mini-crisis ahead of Juventus test

Champions League: Bayern emerge from mini-crisis ahead of Juventus test

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Bayern Munich are confident they have overcome a mini-slump just in time for their Champions League round of 16 second leg against Juventus on Wednesday as they chase a treble of titles this season.

Oscars 2016: Priyanka, Rachel McAdams on the red carpet

Oscars 2016: Priyanka, Rachel McAdams on the red carpet

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

A look at the pictures.

Nations League: Portugal qualify for semis

Nations League: Portugal qualify for semis

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Portugal became the first team to qualify for the Nations League semi-finals when they held Italy 0-0 on Saturday, the second time in a year that the hosts have been knocked out of a competition following a goalless draw at the San Siro.

ISL: FC Goa off to winning start; beat Delhi Dynamos 2-0

ISL: FC Goa off to winning start; beat Delhi Dynamos 2-0

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

FC Goa started their Indian Super League (ISL) football campaign on a convincing note after dispatching Delhi Dynamos 2-0 at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, in Goa, on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Monaco knock Manchester City out of Champions League

PHOTOS: Monaco knock Manchester City out of Champions League

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Monaco swept into the Champions League quarter-finals and left Manchester City to pick up the pieces of another failed European campaign after a 3-1 victory on Wednesday sent them through on away goals.

Football Briefs: Genoa fans stay silent for 43 minutes to honour victims of collapse

Football Briefs: Genoa fans stay silent for 43 minutes to honour victims of collapse

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

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

EPL: Liverpool thump toothless Spurs, Arsenal held by Leicester

EPL: Liverpool thump toothless Spurs, Arsenal held by Leicester

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Liverpool produce an irresistible performance to dismantle a toothless Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 and Arsenal were held 1-1 by Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

Serie A: Juve close in on title, Totti scores in Roma win

Serie A: Juve close in on title, Totti scores in Roma win

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

AS Roma stalwart Francesco Totti came off the bench with four minutes left and scored twice to give his Champions League-chasing side a dramatic 3-2 win over Torino in Serie A on Wednesday.

Serie A: Juve continue title charge by easily beating Milan

Serie A: Juve continue title charge by easily beating Milan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Juventus continued their charge towards a fourth successive Serie A title as they predictably swept aside AC Milan 3-1 on Saturday to complete a league double over their old rivals.

Football PIX: Granada stun Barcelona; Juventus win

Football PIX: Granada stun Barcelona; Juventus win

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Valverde said he was concerned about the team's away form after they were comprehensively beaten 2-0 by promoted Granada

PHOTOS: Lukaku takes Manchester United to FA Cup last 8

PHOTOS: Lukaku takes Manchester United to FA Cup last 8

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Romelu Lukaku extended his impressive FA Cup scoring record by netting twice in Manchester United's 2-0 win at Huddersfield Town to earn Jose Mourinho's side a quarter-final tie at home to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Rio opening ceremony will represent a slice of life in Brazil

Rio opening ceremony will represent a slice of life in Brazil

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The Rio de Janeiro Olympics opening ceremony on Friday will break with the recent tradition of large-scale and expensive shows, featuring a low-emissions cauldron and an "analogue" experience, executive producer Marco Balich said on Monday.

Ceni ties Pele mark, but Ponte Preta ruin his day

Ceni ties Pele mark, but Ponte Preta ruin his day

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

Rogerio Ceni tied Pele's mark for most appearances at a Brazilian club on Wednesday but his 1,115th game in goal for Sao Paulo was not one to savour as his side went down 3-1 to Ponte Preta in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semi-final.

How can Daniel Day-Lewis retire?

How can Daniel Day-Lewis retire?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

One of the finest actors of our time says goodbye, yet again.

Football Briefs: Heynckes makes winning Bayern return, Dortmund lose

Football Briefs: Heynckes makes winning Bayern return, Dortmund lose

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

The victory moved second-placed Bayern, who take on Celtic in the Champions League next week, up to 17 points, two behind Dortmund who suffered their first home loss in 41 league matches.

Why Italy's Conte is Euro's most flamboyant boss...

Why Italy's Conte is Euro's most flamboyant boss...

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Antonio Conte far exceeded expectations with a limited Italy squad at Euro 2016 and the coach, who is heading for pastures new at English club Chelsea, is likely to prove a tough act for replacement Giampiero Ventura to follow.