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PICS: Chelsea, Bayern romp into Champions League last 8

PICS: Chelsea, Bayern romp into Champions League last 8

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Images from Wednesday's action in the Champions League.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Nadal cruise, Azarenka struggles

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Nadal cruise, Azarenka struggles

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Images from the Australian Open matches played in Melbourne on Tuesday.

AITA confirms India's tennis players won't travel to Pakistan

AITA confirms India's tennis players won't travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The Indian tennis federation on Saturday confirmed that it will approach world governing body ITF, seeking a neutral venue for the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan.

Coaching greats good for the game: Federer

Coaching greats good for the game: Federer

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Roger Federer, who has taken on childhood hero Stefan Edberg as part of his team, thinks the recruitment of former great players as coaches will be good for tennis in the long term.

Out of this world! Jaw dropping entries in Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Out of this world! Jaw dropping entries in Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Thank heavens for these images! From a mesmerizing panorama of the aurora borealis in Iceland to a beautiful image of Comet Neowise, the Royal Observatory's annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has again produced some truly astounding images. Run by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine and now in its thirteenth year, the competition this year received over 4,500 entries from around the world. The competition winners will be announced on September 16 at an online award ceremony, and displayed in London's National Maritime Museum that same month. Here's our favourite images from this year's batch.

Britain unites in silence to pay tribute to Manchester victims

Britain unites in silence to pay tribute to Manchester victims

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Britain fell silent on Thursday as a minute's silence was held across the country to remember the 22 victims of Monday's concert bombing. The silence, which fell at 11 am, also marked the nation's solidarity with the 119 who were injured in the blast at the Manchester Arena following a concert, as well as others affected by the atrocity. Crowds gathered at well-known sites in the UK, including London's Parliament and Trafalgar Square. Here are some touching glimpses...

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

It's a mad, odd world we live in!

It's a mad, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Ten photos that prove we live in an odd, odd world!

2006 FIFA World Cup: Formal proceedings against Beckenbauer, others

2006 FIFA World Cup: Formal proceedings against Beckenbauer, others

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

FIFA's ethics watchdog has started formal proceedings against six individuals, including soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer, over the awarding of hosting rights to Germany for the 2006 World Cup, global soccer's governing body said on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Leipzig stun Atletico to reach Champions League last four

PHOTOS: Leipzig stun Atletico to reach Champions League last four

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League quarter-final played between Atletico Madrid and Leipzig on Thursday.

Wrestling Worlds: Deepak Punia qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Wrestling Worlds: Deepak Punia qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

He will now clash with Switzerland's Stefan Reichmuth for a place in the gold medal match.

German officials welcome cyclist's doping admission

German officials welcome cyclist's doping admission

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Rider Stefan Schumacher's admission that he had used banned substances was welcomed by the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) and national cycling federation (BDR) on Friday.

Federer can still be a threat, says Edberg

Federer can still be a threat, says Edberg

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Roger Federer has fallen outside the world's top 10 for the first time since 2002 but he could still win another grand slam title, according to former great Stefan Edberg. While Andy Murray's rise to world number one was the main talking point of Monday's new ATP rankings, 17-times major champion Federer's slide to 16th was largely overlooked. The Swiss ended his season in July in a bid to recover fully from knee surgery, although he is aiming to be fit for the Australian Open in January.

Serena thrashes Vesnina, meets Kerber in Wimbledon final

Serena thrashes Vesnina, meets Kerber in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Serena Williams thrashed unseeded Russian Elena Vesnina 6-2, 6-0 to reach a ninth Wimbledon final on Thursday.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Soccer PIX: Real Madrid win; PSG, Dortmund stunned!

Soccer PIX: Real Madrid win; PSG, Dortmund stunned!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Real Madrid forwards Marco Asensio and Karim Benzema struck to give their side a 2-0 win at home to Eibar in La Liga

Tube strike hits millions of Londoners

Tube strike hits millions of Londoners

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Millions of Londoners endured a chaotic start to the week on Monday after a strike shut down most of the Underground network, including many city centre stations.

Wimbledon: Ivanovic dumped out by American qualifier

Wimbledon: Ivanovic dumped out by American qualifier

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Ana Ivanovic became the highest-profile casualty of Wimbledon's opening days as the seventh seed fell to 158th-ranked qualifier Bethanie Mattek-Sands in a second round clash.

Sampras rules out immediate American tennis resurgence

Sampras rules out immediate American tennis resurgence

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The sorry state of American men's tennis will continue for some time with no real talent on the horizon, said Pete Sampras who dominated the game in the 1990s with fellow American Andre Agassi.

Fatherhood breathes new life into Murray's career

Fatherhood breathes new life into Murray's career

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Rather than being distracted by the sleepless nights or the regular nappy changing duties that have fallen his way, the arrival of baby daughter Sophia in February has breathed new life into Andy Murray's career.

EPL opponents playing defensive game: Mourinho

EPL opponents playing defensive game: Mourinho

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Jose Mourinho has accused Manchester United's Premier League rivals of playing a "defensive game" ahead of the coming campaign but is making no secret of his side's own title aspirations.

Super Cup PIX: Atletico stun Barca to reach final

Super Cup PIX: Atletico stun Barca to reach final

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Atletico meet city rivals Real Madrid in the final at Jeddah.

Check out our Sports Quiz!

Check out our Sports Quiz!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Take a crack at our not-so-tough sports quiz...

Djokovic not as smooth on romantic dates as on tennis court...

Djokovic not as smooth on romantic dates as on tennis court...

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

It seems Novak Djokovic's moves with the ladies are not as perfect as the moves with his tennis.

India expect 'positive' verdict on Davis Cup tie against Pakistan

India expect 'positive' verdict on Davis Cup tie against Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

AITA said last week they had written to International Tennis Federation (ITF) asking them to shift the tie to a neutral venue

Italy minister meets arrested naval guards in Kerala

Italy minister meets arrested naval guards in Kerala

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Stefan de Mistura on Thursday met the two arrested naval guards, charged with the killing of two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast, at nearby Wellington Island. He was accompanied by Italian Ambassador Giacomo Sanfelice, Consul General in Mumbai Giampaolo Cuttillo and the ship's captain. Mistura's meeting on Wednesday night with Chief Minister Oommen Chandy at Kottayam had failed to end the stand-off over the issue.

World Youth Chess: Praggnanandhaa crowned king

World Youth Chess: Praggnanandhaa crowned king

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

R Praggnanandhaa emerged as unconquered king in the World Youth Chess Championship, in Mumbai, claiming the gold in the Under-18 Open category on Saturday.

Tainted Amir included in Pakistan training squad

Tainted Amir included in Pakistan training squad

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Paceman Mohammad Amir has taken another step towards international re-integration following a ban for match-fixing after being included in a Pakistan training and fitness squad.

Schweinsteiger set to move to Manchester United?

Schweinsteiger set to move to Manchester United?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger will be given the choice of whether to stay or leave the Bundesliga champions, manager Pep Guardiola said on Thursday.

Wrestling Worlds: Rahul bags bronze, silver for Deepak

Wrestling Worlds: Rahul bags bronze, silver for Deepak

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

India record best-ever show at World Wrestling Championships with five medals

Wimbledon still abuzz over dread-locked Brown

Wimbledon still abuzz over dread-locked Brown

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Dread-locked German Dustin Brown was nowhere to be seen at Wimbledon on Friday, at least into the early afternoon, but his shock upset of Rafa Nadal the night before remained the talk of the tournament.

Review: Maleficent fails to realise its full potential

Review: Maleficent fails to realise its full potential

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Maleficent ends up disappointing after a decent start, says Paloma Sharma.

Suranjoy romps into second round of World Boxing

Suranjoy romps into second round of World Boxing

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Suranjoy Singh pummelled Hungary's Dobradi Zsolt in his opening bout to sail into the second round of the World Boxing Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Tuesday. Suranjoy, also an Asian Games bronze medallist, beat Zsolt 24-8 in a lopsided bout of the first Olympic qualifying event.

Bold, edgy styles on Australian runway

Bold, edgy styles on Australian runway

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The Australian Fashion Week was filled with great looks and steal-worthy trends.

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'We don't need to hinge India-UK relations on shared hostility toward China,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Volkswagen India sales head quits to join GM

Volkswagen India sales head quits to join GM

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

General Motors HAS appointed Arvind Saxena, former Managing Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, as the President & Managing Director of its Indian unit.

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Awesome images from the world of Sport 2018.

Kerber eyes victory after qualifying for WTA Tour Finals

Kerber eyes victory after qualifying for WTA Tour Finals

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber, battling it out for the world number one ranking, are the first two women to qualify for the season-ending WTA Tour Finals in Singapore, the WTA said on Monday.

Images: Man United and Man City stay neck-and-neck at top

Images: Man United and Man City stay neck-and-neck at top

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

Manchester City's tough week ended on a high note on Saturday when they won 4-0 at Blackburn Rovers to maintain their unbeaten start in the Premier League and stay level on points with Manchester United at the top of the table.

Europa League: Besiktas game halted twice as floodlights fail

Europa League: Besiktas game halted twice as floodlights fail

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Besiktas's Europa League game at home to Tottenham Hotspur was suspended twice on Thursday after the floodlights failed in each half before the Turkish side won 1-0.