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Murray, Kerber to start title defence against qualifiers

Murray, Kerber to start title defence against qualifiers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Andy Murray will begin the defence of his Wimbledon title against a qualifier after the draw was made at the All England Club on Friday.

Can Murray end Djokovic's 'golden slam' dream?

Can Murray end Djokovic's 'golden slam' dream?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Andy Murray has what it takes to ruin Novak Djokovic's dreams of sweeping to a 'golden slam', coach Ivan Lendl has said as the Scot prepares for another tilt at the Wimbledon title.

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

French Open: Murray downs Wawrinka, to face Djokovic in final

French Open: Murray downs Wawrinka, to face Djokovic in final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Britain's Andy Murray knocked out defending French Open champion Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 in the semi-finals on Friday to reach his first Roland Garros final where he will face world number one Novak Djokovic.

Madrid Open: Masters record as Djokovic sinks Murray in final

Madrid Open: Masters record as Djokovic sinks Murray in final

Rediff.com9 May 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic beat defending champion Andy Murray 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the Madrid Open final on Sunday to capture a record 29th Masters crown.

Murray doubtful for Wimbledon?

Murray doubtful for Wimbledon?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

World No. 1 Andy Murray pulled out of an exhibition match at London's Hurlingham Club on Tuesday with a sore hip, less than a week before the start of Wimbledon.

On this day: David Beckham was born

On this day: David Beckham was born

Rediff.com2 May 2020

David Beckham, one of the so-called "Class of 92", went on to win six Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson at United alongside youth-team buddies Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Gary and Phil Neville. Beckham also won two FA Cups and, memorably, the Champions League in 1999. He topped up his trophy collection with a La Liga winners' medal for Real Madrid and added two MLS Cups during a north American adventure with LA Galaxy.

Injured Murray likely to miss rest of season

Injured Murray likely to miss rest of season

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Britain's world number two Andy Murray will "most likely" miss the rest of the season due to a hip injury that kept him out of the US Open.

Murray to play singles in Winston-Salem next week

Murray to play singles in Winston-Salem next week

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Andy Murray will play in the singles at next week's Winston-Salem Open as he continues his comeback from hip surgery.

Murray delays comeback but still hoping to make Wimbledon

Murray delays comeback but still hoping to make Wimbledon

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Andy Murray has postponed his return from hip surgery but the former world number one still hopes to be back in time for Wimbledon next month.

Australian Open practice: Djokovic gives Murray reality check

Australian Open practice: Djokovic gives Murray reality check

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Murray has struggled to regain form since undergoing hip surgery last January, and was quickly dismantled by the six-time Australian Open champion at Margaret Court Arena before the players called time on their match after less than an hour.

Your PM admits training terrorists for J-K: India slams Pak

Your PM admits training terrorists for J-K: India slams Pak

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Neither India nor others deserve this unsolicited lecture on human rights from a country that has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities, is an epicenter of terrorism'

Liverpool's Klopp wins LMA Manager of the Year award

Liverpool's Klopp wins LMA Manager of the Year award

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The German coach pipped Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa, Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth and last year's winner Chris Wilder of Sheffield United to the Alex Ferguson Trophy -- named after the former Manchester United manager.

Belgian GP: Force India lose fifth place to McLaren

Belgian GP: Force India lose fifth place to McLaren

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Force India's Paul di Resta's race ended prematurely due to a collision while Adrian Sutil finished ninth in the Belgian Grand Prix as Sahara Force India lost its fifth place to McLaren in Spa on Sunday.

British media rejoice in 'History Boy' Murray's triumph

British media rejoice in 'History Boy' Murray's triumph

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Andy Murray's Wimbledon triumph was lauded in Monday's British newspapers after he beat Novak Djokovicto deliver a long-awaited home success in the men's singles with The Times calling the Scot 'The History Boy'.

Watch! When Ranveer Singh went on a kissing spree

Watch! When Ranveer Singh went on a kissing spree

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Can a Twinkle Khanna book be launched without much masti and mazaak? Find out.

Murray in no rush to decide on Wimbledon

Murray in no rush to decide on Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The Scot said it is still too early to make a call on whether was ready for the rigours of a two-week Grand Slam with best-of-five-set matches.

Murray undergoes hip surgery in London

Murray undergoes hip surgery in London

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray has undergone a hip resurfacing surgery in London, the 31-year-old Scot said.

Real Sociedad appoint David Moyes as head coach

Real Sociedad appoint David Moyes as head coach

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes has agreed to take over as head coach of Real Sociedad until 30 June 2016, the La Liga club announced on their website

PHOTOS: Ferguson returns to Old Trafford post brain surgery

PHOTOS: Ferguson returns to Old Trafford post brain surgery

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Smiling and waving to fans, the 76-year-old Ferguson took his seat in the directors' box for the first time since his operation in May.

West Indies survive Scotland scare in World Cup warm-up

West Indies survive Scotland scare in World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Minnows Scotland came up just four runs short of a famous upset in a World warm-up match.

Murray points to double-standards after Nadal cramps

Murray points to double-standards after Nadal cramps

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Following Rafael Nadal's problems with cramps in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, Andy Murray has taken a swipe at critics who gave him a hard time after his own struggles at the US Open.

Scottish vote on independence from Britain starts

Scottish vote on independence from Britain starts

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

People in Scotland began voting on Thurday on whether the country should stay in United Kingdom or become independent. Voters will answer 'yes' or 'no', to the referendum question-- 'Should Scotland be an independent country?'

World Boxing: Kavinder, Sanjeet advance; Brijesh ousted

World Boxing: Kavinder, Sanjeet advance; Brijesh ousted

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Asian silver medallist Kavinder Singh Bisht (57kg) and Sanjeet (91kg) advanced to the pre-quarter-finals with hard-fought wins in the World men's Boxing Championships.

Serena to resume quest for 24th grand slam at Australian Open

Serena to resume quest for 24th grand slam at Australian Open

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Serena confirmed her entry to the tournament she won for a seventh time on her last appearance in 2017.

Aus Open PIX: Raducanu, Murray ousted; Medvedev advances

Aus Open PIX: Raducanu, Murray ousted; Medvedev advances

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Darts Home Tour proves a hit despite blurred images and dodgy WiFi

Darts Home Tour proves a hit despite blurred images and dodgy WiFi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The images were blurred, and the wifi decidedly dodgy, but darts stepped up to the oche on Friday to provide some rare live entertainment for sports-starved fans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Throwing from the comfort and security of living rooms and spare bedrooms, and even a landing, a cast of top players kicked off a novel 32 night Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournament in home isolation.

Who moved my single malt?

Who moved my single malt?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Why do cherished -- and affordable -- Indian whisky brands like Peter Scot, Solan Number One, and now McDowell's Single Malt keep disappearing? Subir Roy mourns the loss of flavour.

Jagame Thandhiram is an Important Failure

Jagame Thandhiram is an Important Failure

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Jagame Thandhiram is a failure alright, but it is certainly an interesting one, given that both the ideas that it was borne out (twin seeds, if you may) were sure-shot movie ideas on their own, observes Rohit Sathish Nair.

Ferguson still driven by success

Ferguson still driven by success

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Manchester United sack manager David Moyes; Giggs is interim manager

Manchester United sack manager David Moyes; Giggs is interim manager

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

David Moyes, who has only been in charge of Manchester United since July, paid the price for a hugely disappointing season on Tuesday when it was announced that he has left the club.

Cincinnati Tennis PHOTOS: 'Aggressive' Federer down Murray; Serena romps on

Cincinnati Tennis PHOTOS: 'Aggressive' Federer down Murray; Serena romps on

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Five times Cincinnati winner Roger Federer blunted Andy Murray's attempt at a comeback, while women's World No 1 Serena Williams roared to victory as they moved into the semi-finals at the Western & Southern Open on Friday.

Murray beats Goffin to seal Davis Cup title for Britain

Murray beats Goffin to seal Davis Cup title for Britain

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Andy Murray beat Belgium's David Goffin 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 to seal Britain's first Davis Cup triumph for 79 years on Sunday in the Flanders Expo in Ghent.

Murray won't last long at Australian Open: McEnroe

Murray won't last long at Australian Open: McEnroe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray is unlikely to last long at the Australian Open and playing pain-free would be a victory for the Scot, according to John McEnroe.

Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain wins 2020 Booker, Avni Doshi misses out

Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain wins 2020 Booker, Avni Doshi misses out

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Dubai-based Indian-origin writer Doshi, who was shortlisted among the final six authors for her debut novel Burnt Sugar, lost out on the top prize.

United boss Moyes hopes for start of change in fortune

United boss Moyes hopes for start of change in fortune

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Manchester United kept their season alive by reaching the Champions League quarter-finals with a memorable victory over Olympiakos Piraeus on Wednesday, but under-pressure manager David Moyes was not getting too carried away.

PIX: Murray makes winning doubles return

PIX: Murray makes winning doubles return

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Andy Murray returned to the All England Club in the men's doubles on Thursday and eased into the second round with French partner Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

Was United manager Moyes involved in bust-up with Giggs?

Was United manager Moyes involved in bust-up with Giggs?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Manchester United boss David Moyes is speculated to have clashed with club legend Ryan Giggs over the winger's perceived 'negative training methods'.

Moyes thanks Ferguson for opportunity, but no thanks for United players

Moyes thanks Ferguson for opportunity, but no thanks for United players

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Sacked Manchester United manager David Moyes thanked his predecessor Alex Ferguson on Wednesday for having given him the opportunity to lead the Premier League club.

United's Rooney back at his best: Ferguson

United's Rooney back at his best: Ferguson

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has lavished praise on Wayne Rooney's form in comments that are being interpreted in the British media as the extension of an olive branch to the unsettled player.