News for 'Tour de France'

F1 champ Hamilton plays down knighthood chances

F1 champ Hamilton plays down knighthood chances

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

'Just the fact that people have mentioned it, it's already an honour, but it's not been something that I've been chasing in my life'

Doping admission could cost Armstrong millions

Doping admission could cost Armstrong millions

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Lance Armstrong's admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career could hurt his bank balance as much as his reputation, with one company demanding $12 million from him.

Why doesn't Britain love its champion Hamilton?

Why doesn't Britain love its champion Hamilton?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Is Lewis Hamilton sufficiently appreciated at home?

No scope for 'temporary' in New India: Modi in Paris

No scope for 'temporary' in New India: Modi in Paris

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Modi, who was in France on the first leg of his three-nation tour, said there have been a number of constructive changes in the last five years.

French Open postponed by a week, to start from May 24

French Open postponed by a week, to start from May 24

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

FFT President Gilles Moretton said that the one-week postponement will give the health situation more time to improve and optimise the chances of welcoming spectators at Roland-Garros.

French Open organisers cautious after Djokovic fiasco

French Open organisers cautious after Djokovic fiasco

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'But in mid-October, if we're able to come together and we've been able to provide revenue for 600 people, I think we will be very satisfied as a federation and I as a former player.'

Winning without doping was impossible: Armstrong

Winning without doping was impossible: Armstrong

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong, who cheated his way to seven Tour de France victories from 1999-2005, claims it would have been impossible to win the world's greatest race without doping.

Gabon's Aubameyang wins African Footballer of the Year

Gabon's Aubameyang wins African Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was named African Footballer of the Year on Thursday, narrowly edging out Yaya Toure at the Confederation of African Football award ceremony.

Enigmatic Armstrong brings down curtain on career

Enigmatic Armstrong brings down curtain on career

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Lance Armstrong drew the curtain down on an amazing career in top-class international cycling on Sunday as a hero to his devoted followers but much less so to the sceptics.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Osaka, Krejcikova out

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Osaka, Krejcikova out

Rediff.com24 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

'America's Christ on a bicycle' Armstrong's disgrace revisited in film

'America's Christ on a bicycle' Armstrong's disgrace revisited in film

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The Program documents the dark side of professional cycling, which still struggles to shake off suspicions of cheating amid a culture of loyalty to a team's star

Armstrong reaches settlement with Sunday Times over dope reports

Armstrong reaches settlement with Sunday Times over dope reports

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has reached an agreement with the Sunday Times after it had sued the drugs-tainted American for around one million pounds ($1.56 million), the British paper announced on Sunday.

Golf: Justin Thomas back at No 1 after winning in Memphis

Golf: Justin Thomas back at No 1 after winning in Memphis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Justin Thomas clinched his 13th PGA Tour victory on Sunday, winning the WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational by a three-stroke margin and claiming the world number-one ranking in the process. Danielle Kang held her nerve to claim a one shot victory over France's Celine Boutier at the Drive On Championship on Sunday, as the LPGA Tour made a dramatic return from a near six-month COVID-19 shutdown.

Aguero, Benzema join Ronaldo and Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Aguero, Benzema join Ronaldo and Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Real's Cristiano Ronaldo will be going in search of his third consecutive World Player of the Year award

India Open: Chaliha stuns 5th seed; Sindhu cruises

India Open: Chaliha stuns 5th seed; Sindhu cruises

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Young Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha recorded the first upset of the India Open when she stunned fifth seed Evgeniya Kosetskaya while top seed P V Sindhu sailed into the women's singles second round of the tournament, in Delhi, on Tuesday.

PIX: Croatia fans eclipse low-key French in Moscow

PIX: Croatia fans eclipse low-key French in Moscow

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

When Croatia take on France at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium later on Sunday, the team hopes to settle an old score with the French dating back to the 1998 World Cup.

Coach defends skater Valieva, CAS to hold Sunday hearing on case

Coach defends skater Valieva, CAS to hold Sunday hearing on case

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Coach Eteri Tutberidze said she was certain Valieva was 'clean and innocent'

Nadal survives Lopez scare in Paris to claim 1,000th win

Nadal survives Lopez scare in Paris to claim 1,000th win

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Nadal becomes just the fourth man to achieve 1,000 singles victories in the Open Era, behind Jimmy Connors (1,274), Roger Federer (1,242) and Ivan Lendl (1,068).

I saw Lance Armstrong using drugs: Landis

I saw Lance Armstrong using drugs: Landis

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

Taking his accusations against cycling ace Lance Armstrong to the airwaves for the first time, Floyd Landis slammed the seven-time Tour de France champion with his most blunt attack yet.

French Open: Tsitsipas, Halep survive scares; Medvedev cruises

French Open: Tsitsipas, Halep survive scares; Medvedev cruises

Rediff.com25 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

24 HOURS: Chidambaram's new avatar and MORE

24 HOURS: Chidambaram's new avatar and MORE

Rediff.com17 May 2013

We present some of the most dramatic photographs clicked across the globe in the last 24 hours.

Badminton in times of COVID-19

Badminton in times of COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Top shuttler B Sai Praneeth and doubles player Dhruv Rawat have already pulled out after testing positive in the pre-departure testing.

Former MotoGP champion Hayden hit by car in Italy

Former MotoGP champion Hayden hit by car in Italy

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Media reports said the "Kentucky Kid", who won the MotoGP championship on a Honda in 2006, is in a serious condition.

Sports Shorts: Podium places to be decided in final time trial

Sports Shorts: Podium places to be decided in final time trial

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

After almost three weeks of action-packed racing the minor podium places in the Tour de France are likely to be decided in Saturday's final time trial.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Jabeur advance; Kerber out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Jabeur advance; Kerber out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Friday.

Cycling has become much cleaner these days: Schleck

Cycling has become much cleaner these days: Schleck

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Andy Schleck, who was retroactively awarded the 2010 Tour de France win last year, believed Lance Armstrong when the American said he did not dope after his comeback, the Luxembourger said on Saturday.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

F1 champion Hamilton knighted in New Year's honours list

F1 champion Hamilton knighted in New Year's honours list

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was awarded a knighthood in the UK New Year's honours list published on Wednesday.

How the coronavirus virus has impacted sports events

How the coronavirus virus has impacted sports events

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia will be the first in more 35 years to be held without spectators after organisers introduced tighter measures to protect against the coronavirus. Here is a list of international sports events hit by the coronavirus outbreak.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Medvedev, Tsitsipas in last 16

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Medvedev, Tsitsipas in last 16

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Images from Day 7 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday.

PIX: Lewandowski wins it for Barca; Mbappe rescues PSG

PIX: Lewandowski wins it for Barca; Mbappe rescues PSG

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and Serie A.

Western and Southern Open: Murray makes winning return; Cilic out

Western and Southern Open: Murray makes winning return; Cilic out

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic fired 19 aces to topple Sam Querrey 6-4, 6-4 and set up a second-round clash with either Dan Evans or Russian 10th seed Andrey Rublev.

European Open: Murray wins Antwerp opener

European Open: Murray wins Antwerp opener

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Up next for Murray is either eighth seed Pablo Cuevas or Bolivia's Hugo Dellien, who meet in the first round on Wednesday.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The week gone by has been full of drama and here we bring you all the action from the sporting field in pictures!

Vadakkan not a big leader, says Rahul

Vadakkan not a big leader, says Rahul

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Gandhi also attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over unemployment, farmers distress and alleged corruption in the Rafale deal with France.

Murray reaches first semi-final in two years

Murray reaches first semi-final in two years

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Andy Murray battled past Romanian qualifier Marius Copil 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-4 at the European Open in Antwerp on Friday to reach his first singles semi-final in two years.

Post COVID-19 innovative tennis league is on the cards

Post COVID-19 innovative tennis league is on the cards

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

The Ultimate Tennis Showdown will be held at Patrick Mouratoglou's academy in Nice with 10 matches every weekend for a total of 50 matches and prize money on offer for each clash.

US lawsuit seeking $100 million from Lance Armstrong heads to trial

US lawsuit seeking $100 million from Lance Armstrong heads to trial

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The US Justice Department has accused Armstrong of defrauding the government by accepting millions of dollars in sponsorship money from the US Postal Service (USPS).

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov in Miami Open quarters

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov in Miami Open quarters

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

British No 1 Cameron Norrie overcame a slow start to beat Frenchman Hugo Gaston 6-3, 7-5.

Boonen sprints to victory

Boonen sprints to victory

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005