News for 'Marathon Men'

Shooting World Cup: Bronze for Jitu Rai in Air Pistol event

Shooting World Cup: Bronze for Jitu Rai in Air Pistol event

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

This is Rai's second medal having claimed the top prize in 10m air pistol mixed event with Heena Sidhu on Monday.

Tennis round-up: Serena Williams withdraws from Rogers Cup

Tennis round-up: Serena Williams withdraws from Rogers Cup

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

The returning Scot also announced his withdrawal from next week's Rogers Cup in Toronto.

Sports Shorts: Physicians group calls on members to reject IAAF regulations

Sports Shorts: Physicians group calls on members to reject IAAF regulations

Rediff.com3 May 2019

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

Radwanska upset by Polish uproar to nude photo shoot

Radwanska upset by Polish uproar to nude photo shoot

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska is upset and surprised about the negative reaction in her home country after posing nude for ESPN The Magazine's "Body Issue."

PICS: Schmiedlova stuns Azarenka; Nadal, Thiem cruise

PICS: Schmiedlova stuns Azarenka; Nadal, Thiem cruise

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Images from Day 4 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

Nishikori upsets Djokovic to reach US Open final

Nishikori upsets Djokovic to reach US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Marathon man Kei Nishikori secured a monumental upset by sweating out a 6-4, 1-6, 7-6(4), 6-3 win over world number one Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open on Saturday to become the first Japanese man to reach a Grand Slam final.

Nadal-slayer Muller emerges from the shadows to march forth

Nadal-slayer Muller emerges from the shadows to march forth

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Although he had beaten Nadal 12 years ago at Wimbledon, few gave Luxembourg's Muller a chance on Monday against the fourth seed and French Open champion. 'This is definitely the biggest victory since then, since I came back, especially at that stage of a grand slam, playing one of the guys who is dominating the tennis this year again. Definitely the biggest win'

Not extinct, but odds stacked against serve and volleyers

Not extinct, but odds stacked against serve and volleyers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Dustin Brown's audacious attempt to unseat defending Wimbledon champion Andy Murray with a show-boating brand of serve and volley tennis was always likely to end in failure.

At 43, after 18 Grand Slams, Paes wants to learn from Nadal

At 43, after 18 Grand Slams, Paes wants to learn from Nadal

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The 43-year-old, whose longevity is a talked about tale in world tennis, said the line-up that Spain has presented for the Davis Cup tie against India is a must watch for every single budding athlete in the country.

She quit her Air India job to run for INDIA

She quit her Air India job to run for INDIA

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

"I am running for HOPE -- Humanity, Oneness, Peace and Equality," says Sufiya Sufee.

India at Asian Games: Mary Kom leads women boxers charge into medal round

India at Asian Games: Mary Kom leads women boxers charge into medal round

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom led the charge as Indian women boxers packed a powerful punch by assuring themselves of medals in each of the three weight categories at the 17th Asian Games, in Incheon on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Muller knocks out Nadal; Federer and Murray sail through

PHOTOS: Muller knocks out Nadal; Federer and Murray sail through

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Defending champion Andy Murray eased into the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 10th successive year with a 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-4 victory over Benoit Paire on Monday.

Sports Shorts: US Olympic champ Douglas says doctor sexually abused her

Sports Shorts: US Olympic champ Douglas says doctor sexually abused her

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

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

India's Olympics report card: Sindhu, Sakshi save the blushes

India's Olympics report card: Sindhu, Sakshi save the blushes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Two unassuming young women saved India the humiliation of returning empty-handed from the Olympics for the first time since Barcelona in 1992 with awe-inspiring performances at Rio.

At 80, this bodybuilder's life is an inspiration to all

At 80, this bodybuilder's life is an inspiration to all

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

How a former school secretary ditched her sedentary lifestyle and adopted fitness is a story you can't miss reading.

Athletics Worlds: Farah maintains domination with epic 10,000m win in last run

Athletics Worlds: Farah maintains domination with epic 10,000m win in last run

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

With 55,000 of his home fans roaring their support at the London Stadium, the 34-year-old Briton sprinted away with his 10th consecutive gold medal in a global track final, a dazzling sequence that ranks among the greatest feats in sport.

PHOTOS: Jamaica to meet Mexico in CONCACAF final

PHOTOS: Jamaica to meet Mexico in CONCACAF final

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Darren Mattocks and Giles Barnes scored first-half goals to propel Jamaica to an upset 2-1 victory over the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-finals in Atlanta on Wednesday. The victory ensured Jamaica became the first Caribbean team to reach the Gold Cup Final since its inception in 1991.

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

In an encouraging development for the Indian women's hockey team, all the squad members are set to be included in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) when the review committee will identify a core group for the government-funded programme, next month.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 10 at the Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 10 at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Bahrain's Ruth Jebet blew away the competition to win the women's 3,000 metres steeplechase gold on Sunday, but narrowly missed out on the world record. Jebet ran a bold race, bursting into the lead after a few laps and setting a blistering pace to win in 8 minutes, 59.75 seconds, just shy of the 8:58.81 world record set by Russia's Gulnara Galkina at the 2008 Beijing Games.

Miami Masters PHOTOS: Isner topples Chung; Venus stunned

Miami Masters PHOTOS: Isner topples Chung; Venus stunned

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the matches played at Miami Miasters in Key Biscayne, Florida, on Wednesday

Injuries hit Wimbledon as Sharapova loses

Injuries hit Wimbledon as Sharapova loses

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Wimbledon's genteel surrounds resembled Saturday night on a casualty ward as injuries saw seven players withdraw or retire and third seed Maria Sharapova stumble to a shock second-round defeat on Wednesday.

Relentless Kiprop races to fastest time since 2004

Relentless Kiprop races to fastest time since 2004

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

World champion Asbel Kiprop's relentless pace proved too much for his rivals, including Mo Farah, as the Kenyan clocked the fastest 1,500 metres time since 2004 at the Monaco Diamond League meeting on Friday.

Ind-Aus series alive as third Test ends in draw

Ind-Aus series alive as third Test ends in draw

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Indian bowlers were thwarted by Australia's perseverance as Steve Smith's men survived a battle of nerves on Monday to force a draw in the third cricket Test in Ranchi and keep the series alive.

French Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters, Zverev to face Thiem; Keys, Sloane advance

French Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters, Zverev to face Thiem; Keys, Sloane advance

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

IMAGES from matches on Day 8 at the French Open

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Serena races past Beck; Tsonga survives, Del Potro out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Serena races past Beck; Tsonga survives, Del Potro out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

World No 1 Serena Williams kept her Wimbledon title defence on track on Sunday, downing Germany's Annika Beck 6-3, 6-0 with a crushing display of power and booming serves.

In middle age, Rio's golden oldies teach youth a lesson

In middle age, Rio's golden oldies teach youth a lesson

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

A group of athletes in Rio has found the secret to enhanced performance and it has nothing to do with doping.

China withdraws troops from Chumar; stand-off in Demchok continues

China withdraws troops from Chumar; stand-off in Demchok continues

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

After heightened tension in Chumar area in Northeast Ladakh for four days, Chinese troops on Thursday night began withdrawing from the Indian territory, official sources said.

Trump accepts Republican nomination, vows to put 'America first'

Trump accepts Republican nomination, vows to put 'America first'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Trump promised to defeat ISIS and Islamic terrorism, but toned down his previous proposal of a complete ban on entry of Muslims in the country.

Sports Shorts: India hold Myanmar in Asian Cup

Sports Shorts: India hold Myanmar in Asian Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

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

Top 12 motorcycle movies you must watch

Top 12 motorcycle movies you must watch

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

From the classic to the contemporary, Juie Merchant takes a pick!

Australian Open PHOTOS: Kvitova upset by Keys; Djokovic, Azarenka safely through

Australian Open PHOTOS: Kvitova upset by Keys; Djokovic, Azarenka safely through

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka won a battle of former girls' champions at the Australian Open by easing past Czech Barbora Zahlavova Strycova 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday to advance to the fourth round at Melbourne Park.

Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through

Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

A summary of Day 2 at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer, Serena roll into quarters; Pliskova knocked out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer, Serena roll into quarters; Pliskova knocked out

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

IMAGES from Day 7 at Wimbledon on Monday

India's embrace of mediocrity

India's embrace of mediocrity

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Indians thrive in ordinariness -- from academia and science to business and military power. Sports is just an apt metaphor, says Shekhar Gupta.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal waltzes into last 16; Kyrgios, Dimitrov, Svitolina also through

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal waltzes into last 16; Kyrgios, Dimitrov, Svitolina also through

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Images from matches played on Day 5 at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park on Friday

PHOTOS: How Djokovic tamed Murray en route to his sixth Aus Open title

PHOTOS: How Djokovic tamed Murray en route to his sixth Aus Open title

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic crushed Andy Murray 6-1, 7-5, 7-6(3) on Sunday to match Roy Emerson's record of six Australian Open titles and leave the Briton heartbroken again at Melbourne Park.

Sports Shorts: Sharapova, Venus sail into China Open second round

Sports Shorts: Sharapova, Venus sail into China Open second round

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Reigning French Open champion Maria Sharapova, former world number one Venus Williams and Australian Samantha Stosur sailed into the second round of the China Open with straight set victories on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Kerber cruise; Masha downs Wozniacki

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Kerber cruise; Masha downs Wozniacki

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Images from Day 5 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

French Open: Venus sent packing, Nishikori wins all-Asian battle

French Open: Venus sent packing, Nishikori wins all-Asian battle

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Images from the matches played on Day 8at the Roland Garros on Sunday

Dear moms, are you taking care of your health?

Dear moms, are you taking care of your health?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Here are seven health problems that moms must take note of.