News for 'Wesley'

Henman battles into quarters

Henman battles into quarters

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

Wes Hall to step down

Wes Hall to step down

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

Hall has cited a pre-existing medical condition for his decision not to seek re-election as president of the West Indies Cricket Board.

Coria survives four-day marathon

Coria survives four-day marathon

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

The Argentine reached the second round at Wimbledon, overcoming Wesley Moodie in a match that spanned four days due to bad weather.

Dutchman Van Persie axed from national squad

Dutchman Van Persie axed from national squad

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The 32-year-old, who captained the Dutch to third place at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, has been overlooked by coach Danny Blind, who is not convinced about his form with Fenerbahce.

Roddick, Agassi reach quarters

Roddick, Agassi reach quarters

Rediff.com13 Feb 2004

FIFA Under-17 WC: Brazil drub Honduras 3-0, face Germany in quarters

FIFA Under-17 WC: Brazil drub Honduras 3-0, face Germany in quarters

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

In the earlier match on the night, Ghana beat debutants Niger 2-0, face Mali in quarters

Former NATO commander to join US presidential race

Former NATO commander to join US presidential race

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

Wesley Clark will seek a democratic ticket to challenge President George Bush.

Ligue 1: Marseille's lead under threat after Lorient draw

Ligue 1: Marseille's lead under threat after Lorient draw

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Jordan Ayew scored for Lorient against his former side Olympique de Marseille as the Ligue 1 leaders were held to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Paes-Raja lose in Round 1 at Delray Beach

Sports Shorts: Paes-Raja lose in Round 1 at Delray Beach

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

West Brom knocked out of FA Cup after week of woe

West Brom knocked out of FA Cup after week of woe

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Defeat always seemed likely for West Brom, who are bottom of the Premier League and sacked their chairman and chief-executive on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Anand jumps to joint lead

Sports Shorts: Anand jumps to joint lead

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday.

Adhiban beats Adams to tie for third in Isle of Man

Adhiban beats Adams to tie for third in Isle of Man

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Grandmaster B Adhiban finished tied third at the Chess.com Isle of Man International tournament after beating the highly-regarded Michael Adams of England in the ninth and final round, in Isle of Man (UK) on Monday.

Anand struggles but India's youngsters shine at Isle of Man chess

Anand struggles but India's youngsters shine at Isle of Man chess

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand struggled for the second day running as he was held to a draw by almost-retired Robert Hess of the United States in the second round of Isle of Man International Chess tournament.

Sneijder reveals Netherlands joy

Sneijder reveals Netherlands joy

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

Wesley Sneijder was walking on air after helping the Netherlands to qualify for Euro 2004 with a 6-0 demolition of Scotland.

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Karjakin, Carlsen beats Adhiban

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Karjakin, Carlsen beats Adhiban

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

On what turned out to be an easy day, Anand had to stretch himself only a little as Karjakin did not attempt any complicated warfare. The result was exchanging of pieces at regular intervals and the players signed peace in an opposite coloured Bishops endgame.

Bopanna, Hemmes in final

Bopanna, Hemmes in final

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

The Indo-Dutch pair defeated Amir Hadad and Andy Ram of Isreal in the semis of the Heineken Challenger.

Drama at World Chess Cup before Sethuraman holds Anish Giri

Drama at World Chess Cup before Sethuraman holds Anish Giri

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Grandmaster S P Sethuraman continued with his dream run and played out a fighting draw with higher ranked Anish Giri of Holland in the first game of the third round of World Chess Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Netherlands rally to beat Mexico with late goals

Netherlands rally to beat Mexico with late goals

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

A stoppage time penalty from Klaas-Jan Huntelaar gave the Netherlands a dramatic 2-1 victory over Mexico in the second round of the World Cup on Sunday, minutes after the Mexicans seemed certain to reach the quarter-finals.

Sinquefield Chess: Anand draws with Aronian; remains joint eighth

Sinquefield Chess: Anand draws with Aronian; remains joint eighth

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand did not have a change in fortunes as he played out his sixth draw in a row, signing peace with tournament leader Levon Aronian of Armenia in the eighth and penultimate round of the Sinquefield Cup chess meet.

Ireland qualifies for 2015 World Cup after thrilling tie against Netherlands

Ireland qualifies for 2015 World Cup after thrilling tie against Netherlands

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Ireland qualified for its third successive ICC Cricket World Cup after its World Cricket League Championship match against Netherlands on Tuesday ended in a sensational tie in Amstelveen, on Tuesday.

EPL PIX: Sterling strikes twice as City hit Saints for six to go top

EPL PIX: Sterling strikes twice as City hit Saints for six to go top

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Images from the EPL matches played on Sunday

PHOTOS: Ronaldo scores but Portugal lose; Italy add to Dutch misery

PHOTOS: Ronaldo scores but Portugal lose; Italy add to Dutch misery

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his Madeira homecoming with an early strike but Sweden wrecked the party by hitting back from two down to win 3-2.

Podolski signs for Galatasaray from Arsenal

Podolski signs for Galatasaray from Arsenal

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Lukas Podolski completed his transfer from Arsenal to Galatasaray on Saturday after the Turkish club agreed a fee of around 2.85 million pounds ($4.45 million) to finally land their man at the fourth attempt.

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

A summary of sportspersons in the news on Sunday.

U-17 World Cup: Favourites Brazil set for another easy outing

U-17 World Cup: Favourites Brazil set for another easy outing

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Having won all their three group matches with ease, South American giants Brazil will start clear favourites when they take on the unfancied Honduras in a pre-quarterfinal match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, in Honduras.

Sports Shorts: Indian challenge ends in World chess

Sports Shorts: Indian challenge ends in World chess

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Survivors gather at Pearl Harbour, 75 years later

Survivors gather at Pearl Harbour, 75 years later

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Thousands observed a moment of silence and watched jets streak across the clear blue sky at a ceremony at Pearl Harbor marking the 75th anniversary of the attack that plunged the United States into World War II and left more than 2,400 service people dead.

Chess World Cup: Anand loses to Kovalyov, Gujrathi wins with black

Chess World Cup: Anand loses to Kovalyov, Gujrathi wins with black

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Canadian Grandmaster Anton Kovalyov to leave the Indian on the verge of an early exit at the FIDE Chess World Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia.

'The Nicest World Champion Ever'

'The Nicest World Champion Ever'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'I like to challenge myself. Competing against players much younger than me is something that I want to keep doing,' says Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand

Sports Shorts: Sourabh wins Hyderabad Open, Ashwini-Sikki finishes runners-up

Sports Shorts: Sourabh wins Hyderabad Open, Ashwini-Sikki finishes runners-up

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Football weekend scarred by violence on and off the pitch in Germany and Brazil

Football weekend scarred by violence on and off the pitch in Germany and Brazil

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Hertha Berlin team bus shot at by motorcyclist and penalty prompts riot police to protect referee in Brazil league match.

Netherlands humiliate World champions Spain

Netherlands humiliate World champions Spain

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Stunning goals from Dutch captain Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben ensured an awful start to Spain's World Cup defence as the Netherlands destroyed one of the tournament favourites 5-1 in Group B on Friday.

Brazil-Mali bronze play-off promises stirring battle

Brazil-Mali bronze play-off promises stirring battle

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Their bid for a fourth title halted by England in the semi-finals, Brazil will seek a consolation victory when they take on Mali in the third-place play-off of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.

United recruit Depay bids stylish farewell to PSV fans

United recruit Depay bids stylish farewell to PSV fans

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Manchester United-bound Memphis Depay scored a stunning free kick as Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven beat Heracles.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo discharged from Ibiza hospital after heavy flu

Football Briefs: Ronaldo discharged from Ibiza hospital after heavy flu

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

EPL PIX: Man United held; Leicester win against Everton

EPL PIX: Man United held; Leicester win against Everton

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Arsenal are eighth, seven points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea, while Norwich remain second from bottom.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo takes Portugal tally to 70, Bulgaria shock Dutch

PHOTOS: Ronaldo takes Portugal tally to 70, Bulgaria shock Dutch

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two stunning goals and took his international tally to 70 as he led Portugal to an emphatic 3-0 win over Hungary in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Anand in joint lead; Maheshwari bags bronze

Sports Shorts: Anand in joint lead; Maheshwari bags bronze

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Vishy Anand on Kasparov's surprise return to chess...

Vishy Anand on Kasparov's surprise return to chess...

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

The 47-year-old former World champion is taking some time off before he gets down to tournament play in St. Louis, United States, where the focus would be on Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov, who is making a surprise return to the game.