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Chelsea to take action against Cole for anti-FA tweet

Chelsea to take action against Cole for anti-FA tweet

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole will be disciplined by the club for his foul-mouthed Twitter rant against the Football Association (FA), manager Roberto Di Matteo said on Saturday.

All about seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic

All about seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The Serbian top seed won a fourth successive title at the All England Club to take his overall Grand Slam tally to 21.

Zverev sets up semi-final clash with Djokovic, Medvedev beats Sinner

Zverev sets up semi-final clash with Djokovic, Medvedev beats Sinner

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Alexander Zverev booked his place in the last four of the ATP Finals where he will face world number one Novak Djokovic after a 6-2, 6-4 win over Hubert Hurkacz in Turin on Thursday.

Tired Murray loses in third round of Rafa Nadal Open

Tired Murray loses in third round of Rafa Nadal Open

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Murray required two medical stoppages for cramp and received treatment to his thigh as he battled with his fitness and form

Paris Masters: Tsitsipas retires with arm issue

Paris Masters: Tsitsipas retires with arm issue

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

'My arm has been -- I have had an issue there for quite a while now. It has gotten bigger in the last couple of weeks, so I'm just trying to protect it.'

Djokovic clinches last-four spot at ATP Finals

Djokovic clinches last-four spot at ATP Finals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Novak Djokovic secured a semi-final place at the ATP Finals with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Russian Andrey Rublev on Wednesday, his 50th match win of the year, while Stefanos Tsitsipas withdrew from the tournament due to an elbow injury.

Aus Open PIX: Agut ends Murray's run; Djokovic cruises

Aus Open PIX: Agut ends Murray's run; Djokovic cruises

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Images from Day 6 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 3

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 3

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Rediff.com looks at the five best goals from the concluding round in the league stage.

Zverev knocked out; Berrettini ends Murray's comeback

Zverev knocked out; Berrettini ends Murray's comeback

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Alexander Zverev suffered a surprise defeat against Frenchman Ugo Humbert

Leeds back in big time after 16-year absence

Leeds back in big time after 16-year absence

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Leeds United returned to the Premier League after a 16-year absence on Friday as West Bromwich Albion's loss at Huddersfield Town guaranteed them a top-two finish in the Championship. Three times English champions, Leeds were relegated from the Premier League in 2004 after hitting financial trouble and being forced to sell a host of big-name players such as Robbie Keane, Jonathan Woodgate and Lee Bowyer.

World No 2 Bajrang assured of seeding at Olympics

World No 2 Bajrang assured of seeding at Olympics

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Wrestling's world governing body UWW announced fresh rankings which placed Bajrang at number two in the 65kg category. Dahiya is fourth in the very competitive 57kg category.

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Hubert Hurkacz showed his Wimbledon credentials on Sunday, hammering world number one Daniil Medvedev

Djokovic, Federer drawn in same group for ATP Finals

Djokovic, Federer drawn in same group for ATP Finals

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

World number one Rafael Nadal has been drawn alongside defending champion Alexander Zverev, Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) reported.

PIX: Italy sink Spain on penalties to enter Euro final

PIX: Italy sink Spain on penalties to enter Euro final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Italy defeated Spain 4-2 on penalties after the teams were locked 1-1 at the end of extra-time to enter the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley on Tuesday.

Pope remembers fellow Argentine Diego affectionately

Pope remembers fellow Argentine Diego affectionately

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Pope Francis is a lifelong fan of the Buenos Aires San Lorenzo soccer team.

Nadal triumph slams door on young pretenders again

Nadal triumph slams door on young pretenders again

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Yet the warrior-like instincts kicked in and we were all reminded that Nadal, as long as he is standing, remains a physical and psychological force of nature on a tennis court.

Euro: Round 3: Top 5 Team Performances

Euro: Round 3: Top 5 Team Performances

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the five best matches of the final round.

Federer withdraws from French Open

Federer withdraws from French Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

'After two knee operations and more than a year of rehabilitation, it's important that I listen to my body and not rush back into competition.'

Halep wins Canadian Open title; Murray edges Wawrinka

Halep wins Canadian Open title; Murray edges Wawrinka

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Simona Halep ended Beatriz Haddad Maia's dream run in Toronto

Wimbledon PIX: Battling Norrie sets up Djokovic semis

Wimbledon PIX: Battling Norrie sets up Djokovic semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Images from Day 9 of the Wimbledon 2022 Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Tuesday.

Wimbledon: Federer demolished by Hurkacz in straight sets

Wimbledon: Federer demolished by Hurkacz in straight sets

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Roger Federer suffered one of his heaviest defeats at Wimbledon as he went down in straight sets to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Euros: 6 Game Changing Moments

Euros: 6 Game Changing Moments

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Each Round of 16 game was entertaining. Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the games to remember.

Italian Open: Nadal races into semis with win over Verdasco

Italian Open: Nadal races into semis with win over Verdasco

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Rafael Nadal set up an Italian Open semi-final with Stefanos Tsitsipas on Friday thanks to a 6-4, 6-0 win over Fernando Verdasco.

Tour de France Trentin wins 17th stage as tempers fly

Tour de France Trentin wins 17th stage as tempers fly

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Team Ineos's Luke Rowe and Lotto Jumbo-Visma's Tony Martin were both kicked out of the race following an altercation, just under 14 kilometres from the finish.

Chelsea players must share blame for CL exit: Cech

Chelsea players must share blame for CL exit: Cech

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Chelsea's players must shoulder the blame for the Londoners becoming the first holders to leave the Champions League at the group stage, goalkeeper Petr Cech said after Wednesday's exit.

Benitez jeered as Chelsea hold Man City

Benitez jeered as Chelsea hold Man City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Interim manager Rafael Benitez was given a hostile welcome by Chelsea fans angry at Roberto Di Matteo's sacking when the Spaniard, serenaded with jeers, began his Stamford Bridge reign with a 0-0 draw against Manchester City on Sunday.

Tsitsipas to meet Federer in Basel semis

Tsitsipas to meet Federer in Basel semis

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas battled back from a set down to beat Serbia's Filip Krajinovic 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoor championship on Friday. The win took Tsitsipas into his 10th semi-final of the season where he will face top seed Roger Federer, who was handed a walkover after Swiss compatriot Stan Wawrinka withdrew before their quarter-final with a back issue.

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal's Journey to 20 Slams

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal's Journey to 20 Slams

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title by after winning this year's Wimbledon drawing level with long-time rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Chelsea ponder dropping Torres for Juventus match

Chelsea ponder dropping Torres for Juventus match

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Chelsea could drop Fernando Torres for their Champions League clash against Juventus on Tuesday but manager Roberto Di Matteo said the holders would not be playing for a draw in Turin.

Depleted Chelsea may have to turn to reserves for CL final

Depleted Chelsea may have to turn to reserves for CL final

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Chelsea's caretaker manager Roberto Di Matteo is hoping to avoid what he described on Tuesday as the "worst-case scenario" with reserves and youngsters on the bench for the Champions League final against Bayern Munich on Saturday.

CL PREVIEW: Chelsea warriors digging in for Barca assault

CL PREVIEW: Chelsea warriors digging in for Barca assault

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Written off as too old and accused of hastening the downfall of Andre Villas-Boas, Chelsea's old guard have flourished under stand-in manager Roberto Di Matteo and will relish trying to halt Barcelona's bandwagon on Wednesday.

PICS: England, Italy in drab draw; Wales hold Belgium

PICS: England, Italy in drab draw; Wales hold Belgium

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Nations League.

No ticket? No problem. This fan packs a microphone

No ticket? No problem. This fan packs a microphone

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Giovanni Bartocci stood outside Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday shouting encouragement - and eventually employing a microphone and loudspeaker - as the Italian dismantled opponent Casper Ruud in straight sets on Court 17.

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Four years ago Berrettini was playing a Futures event in Italy and on Wednesday became the first Italian man since Corrado Barazzutti 42 years ago to reach the US Open semi-finals.

Nadal's journey to record 22 Grand Slam titles

Nadal's journey to record 22 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Nadal surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

PIX: Nadal overcomes tough Schwartzman test to reach semis

PIX: Nadal overcomes tough Schwartzman test to reach semis

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Rafael Nadal dropped a set at Roland Garros for the first time in two years but roared back to beat 10th seed Diego Schwartzman 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 on Wednesday and storm into the French Open semi-finals.

Euro 2020: Revived Italy aim to make splash

Euro 2020: Revived Italy aim to make splash

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Italy are back and they have a point to prove.

Europa League: Barca hammer Napoli, Atalanta thump Olympiakos

Europa League: Barca hammer Napoli, Atalanta thump Olympiakos

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

Medvedev makes winning start; Nadal sails through

Medvedev makes winning start; Nadal sails through

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Russia's Daniil Medvedev defeated Benoit Paire of France 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Abierto Mexicano tournament in Acapulco on Tuesday to get his quest for the world number one ranking off to a winning start.

Vinesh storms to gold; rises to World No 1 ranking

Vinesh storms to gold; rises to World No 1 ranking

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat won her second gold medal in as many weeks with a dominant win in the Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series event in Rome, which also saw her reclaim the World No 1 ranking in her category.