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La Liga: Relentless Real beat Barca to take lead

La Liga: Relentless Real beat Barca to take lead

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Zinedine Zidane's side joined Atletico Madrid on 66 points and moved top of the table

EPL: Klopp defends team selection as Liverpool continue unbeaten run

EPL: Klopp defends team selection as Liverpool continue unbeaten run

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

'Yes, I was sure this was the right decision. We brought Roberto Firmino on for Mo Salah. We could have scored before, we could have scored afterwards, we could have scored all the time. We lived more or less in their box'

Kyrgios fined $17,500 for Queen's Club rants

Kyrgios fined $17,500 for Queen's Club rants

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Australia's Nick Kyrgios has been fined a total of $17,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct by the ATP after a series of outbursts at officials at the Queen's Club championships on Thursday.

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 5

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 5

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Gauff vows to be more aggressive in Osaka showdown

Coronavirus: No positive results in latest Premier League tests

Coronavirus: No positive results in latest Premier League tests

Rediff.com31 May 2020

In the three previous rounds of testing since players resumed training there were 12 positives.

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool beat Chelsea; United held by West Ham

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool beat Chelsea; United held by West Ham

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Images from EPL matches played on Wednesday

Shanghai Masters: Murray beats Bautista Agut to win title

Shanghai Masters: Murray beats Bautista Agut to win title

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Andy Murray powered his way to a third Shanghai Masters title by beating Spanish 15th seed Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6(1), 6-1 in Sunday's final to close in on Novak Djokovic at the top of the world rankings.

PIX: Jesus takes centre stage as Brazil win Copa America

PIX: Jesus takes centre stage as Brazil win Copa America

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Brazil's Gabriel Jesus made one goal, scored another and was sent off in the second half as they beat Peru 3-1 to win the Copa America for the ninth time.

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Football Focus: UEFA chief considers new format for Champions League

Football Focus: UEFA chief considers new format for Champions League

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The UEFA president said that without a second-leg to fall back on, teams have been forced to go for goals.

Quarter-finalist Djokovic hits US $100 million jackpot at French Open

Quarter-finalist Djokovic hits US $100 million jackpot at French Open

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic, on Wednesday, became the first player to earn more than US$100 million in prize money after progressing through to the quarter-finals of the French Open in Paris.

Explained: What the Brazil-Covaxin row is about

Explained: What the Brazil-Covaxin row is about

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Three entities are at the centre of this controversy: The Brazilian government, Bharat Biotech and a Singapore-based company called Madison Biotech.

Andreescu pulls out of French Open, to take rest of 2020 off

Andreescu pulls out of French Open, to take rest of 2020 off

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

'I have so much to look forward to in 2021, including the Olympics'

Soccer Roundup: Barcelona on verge of Liga title

Soccer Roundup: Barcelona on verge of Liga title

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Barcelona have one hand firmly on the La Liga title after winning 2-0 at Alaves on Tuesday, leaving them 12 points clear at the top of the table with four games to play.

Elite athletes at risk of coronavirus spread to lungs

Elite athletes at risk of coronavirus spread to lungs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The research suggests that due to strenuous exercise, elite athletes are more likely to inhale virus particles and direct them to the lower areas of the lung.

EPL: Top-four battle heats up as Chelsea and United draw, Reds win

EPL: Top-four battle heats up as Chelsea and United draw, Reds win

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Chelsea's 0-0 home draw with second-placed United ensured Thomas Tuchel is still undefeated in nine games since replacing Frank Lampard, but it meant they failed to dislodge fourth-placed West Ham United who became Manchester City's 20th successive victims in all competitions on Saturday.

PIX: Dominant Nadal makes winning start in Monte Carlo

PIX: Dominant Nadal makes winning start in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Playing his first match since injuring his knee at Indian Wells last month, Nadal showed no signs of rust as he raced into a 5-0 lead in the first set on Court Rainier III.

Liverpool's Firmino better but still doubt for Champions League clash vs PSG

Liverpool's Firmino better but still doubt for Champions League clash vs PSG

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Brazilian had to be substituted in the second half of his side's 2-1 Premier League win at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday after clashing with the hand of opposition defender Jan Vertonghen.

EPL PIX: Man City win 4th title in five years

EPL PIX: Man City win 4th title in five years

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Images from Sunday's English Premier League matches.

World Cup: How technology is helping minnows strangulate big teams

World Cup: How technology is helping minnows strangulate big teams

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

'Everyone now has the technology and the information to prepare games down to detail. Many years ago you used to go to a World Cup and it was a surprise on the day and talent and decisions on the pitch made a bigger difference'

Copa: Brazil's controversial win; Peru hold Ecuador

Copa: Brazil's controversial win; Peru hold Ecuador

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Captain Casemiro said Brazil fully deserved the three points.

Mancini in talks with Galatasaray: Turkish club

Mancini in talks with Galatasaray: Turkish club

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is in talks with Galatasaray to take over from Fatih Terim who was sacked as coach this week, the Turkish club said on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Top seed Novak Djokovic made quick work of Tennys Sandgren at the Western and Southern Open on Tuesday, never dropping serve en route to a 6-2, 6-4 win over the American, while big-serving Milos Raonic enjoyed a straight sets win over Andy Murray.

Russia to meet Italy in ATP Cup final

Russia to meet Italy in ATP Cup final

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Daniil Medvedev fired Russia into the final of the ATP Cup on Saturday with a tense 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 win over an injury-hampered Alexander Zverev after the German destroyed a racket in frustration over a lost service break.

World Cup qualifiers: Germany, England, Italy win but Spain held

World Cup qualifiers: Germany, England, Italy win but Spain held

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Four-times winners Germany enjoyed a 3-0 win over Group J rivals Iceland

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

World Cup qualifiers: France held, Turkey stun Netherlands

World Cup qualifiers: France held, Turkey stun Netherlands

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Holders France got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to a disappointing start with a 1-1 draw at home to Ukraine

Football: Barca rally to reach Copa semis

Football: Barca rally to reach Copa semis

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Antoine Griezmann scored two goals and provided two assists as Barcelona staged a stunning last-gasp comeback before beating Granada 5-3

Brazil legend Ronaldo gets ISL invite

Brazil legend Ronaldo gets ISL invite

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Brazilian football legend Ronaldo could soon make his maiden visit to India.

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Continuity key to Liverpool's quest for EPL glory

Continuity key to Liverpool's quest for EPL glory

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

'This team is really good and we have invested a lot in it. Now we have to work with that'

PICS: Liverpool back on track with win at Tottenham

PICS: Liverpool back on track with win at Tottenham

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

This was not quite Liverpool back to their best but it was an important statement of intent for Klopp's side that they will not be giving up their title without a fight.

Madrid Open: Djokovic, Nadal, Murray cruise into quarters

Madrid Open: Djokovic, Nadal, Murray cruise into quarters

Rediff.com6 May 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic and defending champion Andy Murray produced contrasting performances to secure their berths in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Masters on Thursday.

Muguruza relieved to end trophy drought with Dubai win

Muguruza relieved to end trophy drought with Dubai win

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Garbine Muguruza was relieved to finally avoid tripping at the last hurdle and end her trophy drought

PIX: Title-chasing Liverpool held at Everton

PIX: Title-chasing Liverpool held at Everton

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Liverpool may have to wait a little longer for their Premier League title celebrations after they were held to a 0-0 draw at Everton in the behind closed-doors Merseyside derby on Sunday.

Euro 2020: Meet the last 8 standing

Euro 2020: Meet the last 8 standing

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

As the tournament gets to the next round here's look at the quarter-finalists.

WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win

WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

A round-up of Sunday's action in the South American World Cup qualifiers.

Benteke happy to stay at Liverpool but wants more game time

Benteke happy to stay at Liverpool but wants more game time

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Christian Benteke wants to stay at Liverpool but is reluctant to commit his future to the Anfield club unless he gets more game time under manager Juergen Klopp. The former Aston Villa striker scored nine league goals during a mixed first season at the Merseyside club but made 15 of his 29 Premier League appearances from the bench. Benteke was signed by Klopp's predecessor, Brendan Rodgers, for 32.5 million pounds ($47.00 million) and under the German found himself behind Daniel Sturridge, Divock Origi and Roberto Firmino in the pecking order.

FA Cup upset could shape futures of Mancini and Martinez

FA Cup upset could shape futures of Mancini and Martinez

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Wigan Athletic's shock 1-0 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday not only caused one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history but could dictate the immediate futures of both managers.

Injured Kyrgios out of Italian Open?

Injured Kyrgios out of Italian Open?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Kyrgios was due to play Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut in the first round in Rome, but was replaced by lucky loser Alexandr Dolgopolov in the men's draw.