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French Open: Tough draw for Nadal, Wawrinka faces Murray first up

French Open: Tough draw for Nadal, Wawrinka faces Murray first up

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Serena Williams, hoping to win a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, will start her campaign against fellow American Kristie Ahn.

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 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.

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov knocked out of Madrid Open

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov knocked out of Madrid Open

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Murray to practise with Djokovic in Rome before return from injury.

Should Murray take some time to evaluate his fitness?

Should Murray take some time to evaluate his fitness?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Andy Murray should focus on regaining full fitness rather than rushing to be ready for the US Open, Boris Becker said on Wednesday after the world number one was beaten in the Wimbledon quarter-finals by Sam Querrey.

Manchester City, Liverpool dominate PFA team of the year

Manchester City, Liverpool dominate PFA team of the year

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Defending champions Manchester City dominated the Professional Footballers' Association's (PFA) Team of the Year announced on Thursday, claiming six out of 11 spots.

Top players withdraw from US Open

Top players withdraw from US Open

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The US Open organisers (USTA) are creating a bio-secure 'bubble' in New York to hold the tournament from Aug. 31 without spectators

The key strengths of Liverpool's title winners

The key strengths of Liverpool's title winners

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

What makes Juergen Klopp's side such an unstoppable force?

Srikkanth, Anjum to get BCCI Lifetime Achievement awards

Srikkanth, Anjum to get BCCI Lifetime Achievement awards

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Former India captain and member of the 1983 World Cup winning team Krish Srikkanth will be the recipient of this year's prestigious CK Nayudu Lifetime Award given by the BCCI. Former India women's captain Anjum Chopra is the co-recipient of the lifetime achievement award for the year 2019.

Brilliant Billings steers England to comfortable win over Ireland

Brilliant Billings steers England to comfortable win over Ireland

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Sam Billings and captain Eoin Morgan put on 96 for the fifth wicket to secure victory with 22.1 overs to spare.

PHOTOS: Murray marries girlfriend Sears

PHOTOS: Murray marries girlfriend Sears

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

British tennis star Andy Murray married his fiance Kim Sears in a traditional Scottish ceremony in a cathedral in Dunblane, Scotland on Saturday.

Nishikori savours revenge against Murray

Nishikori savours revenge against Murray

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

It was his first victory ever against a player ranked in the top two and it avenged the semi-final loss at the Rio Olympics where Murray went on to win gold and Nishikori settled for bronze.

Boxer Ruiz wants Joshua rematch in New York

Boxer Ruiz wants Joshua rematch in New York

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn, who said this week that both parties had signed up to the fight in Diriyah, near Riyadh, raised the threat of legal action if the Mexican-American refused the terms set out.

Arise, Sir Lewis? I'm no unsung hero, says Hamilton

Arise, Sir Lewis? I'm no unsung hero, says Hamilton

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Lewis Hamilton, winner of a record 94 races, said after winning Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix to clinch the title that he thought more of others.

PHOTOS: Wawrinka, Murray set up French Open semis clash

PHOTOS: Wawrinka, Murray set up French Open semis clash

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

World number one Andy Murray shrugged off a sluggish start to reach his fifth French Open semi-final with a 2-6, 6-1, 7-6(0), 6-1 defeat of Japan's Kei Nishikori.

Coronavirus precaution: Newcastle ban handshakes at training

Coronavirus precaution: Newcastle ban handshakes at training

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

As the United Kingdom now has 19 confirmed cases of coronavirus, Newcastle players and staff have been advised to avoid handshakes in a bid to prevent spreading coronavirus.

Will it be a Federer vs Murray final at Wimbledon?

Will it be a Federer vs Murray final at Wimbledon?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Seven-time champion Federer faces last year's runner-up Milos Raonic in his quarter-final on Wednesday after defending champion Murray, who is chasing a third SW19 title, takes on big-serving American Sam Querrey for a place in the last four.

Two COVID-19 cases on Australian Open flight; 24 players quarantined

Two COVID-19 cases on Australian Open flight; 24 players quarantined

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Two coronavirus infections were reported on Saturday on a flight to the Australian Open, forcing two weeks of strict hotel quarantine for all the tennis players and entourage on board.

Why McEnroe's coaching relationship with Murray won't last long?

Why McEnroe's coaching relationship with Murray won't last long?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

John McEnroe feels world number two Andy Murray has a temper like him and a coaching relationship with the British player would not have lasted very long.

I'd be okay if Australian Open match is my last: Murray

I'd be okay if Australian Open match is my last: Murray

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The comment came shortly after Murray revealed that the 2019 Australian Open could be his last tournament.

Wimbledon: Djokovic avoids shock; Tsitsipas stunned

Wimbledon: Djokovic avoids shock; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Images from Day 1 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Monday.

Murray beats Wawrinka to claim first win since return

Murray beats Wawrinka to claim first win since return

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Murray, who took a wildcard into the seaside event as a fitness test for next week's Wimbledon, looked sharp on a sun-baked centre court and tasted victory for the first time since beating Benoit Paire in the last 16 of Wimbledon 350 days ago.

Punjab-born Simi Singh in Ireland squad for T20Is vs India

Punjab-born Simi Singh in Ireland squad for T20Is vs India

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Ireland have named a 14-member squad led by Gary Wilson for the two T20 Internationals against India and one of the notable names is 31-year-old Punjab born off-spinner Simranjit 'Simi' Singh.

Tennis: Osaka stunned by Teichmann at Cincinnati

Tennis: Osaka stunned by Teichmann at Cincinnati

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Opelka, Kyrgios included in Team World for Laver Cup.

Is this the perfect time to travel?

Is this the perfect time to travel?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Get the whole place to yourself :)

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.

'Players will skip Aus Open if not allowed to train in quarantine'

'Players will skip Aus Open if not allowed to train in quarantine'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Organisers of this year's US and French Opens established bio-secure 'bubbles' for players, who were not allowed to leave their hotel rooms except to train and play.

Eriksen's condition still stable after collapse

Eriksen's condition still stable after collapse

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Eriksen's agent said the player is undergoing detailed examinations after the Denmark international collapsed with a cardiac arrest during his side's Euro 2020 opening match against Finland on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Salah spoils Gerrard's Anfield return, Chelsea win at Leeds

EPL PIX: Salah spoils Gerrard's Anfield return, Chelsea win at Leeds

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

However, one goal proved enough for City who picked up their sixth successive league win to move four points clear of Liverpool, who host Aston Villa later on Saturday, at the top of the standings.

Coming in October: Freida Pinto in Mowgli

Coming in October: Freida Pinto in Mowgli

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Mowgli is a darker take on Rudyard's famous story.

Nadal pulls out of Shanghai Masters with wrist injury

Nadal pulls out of Shanghai Masters with wrist injury

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The 33-year-old said that he has not had enough time to practise sufficiently due to inflammation in his left wrist.

Murray becomes oldest tennis World No. 1 in 42 years

Murray becomes oldest tennis World No. 1 in 42 years

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Briton Andy Murray will take over from Novak Djokovic as World No 1 when the rankings are updated on Monday after his Paris Masters semi-final opponent Milos Raonic withdrew with a leg injury on Saturday.

3 reasons why Murray has best chance to win French Open

3 reasons why Murray has best chance to win French Open

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Britain's Andy Murray has his best chance of winning the French Open this year, according to American great John McEnroe.

ICC reprimands Bairstow for 'audible obscenity'

ICC reprimands Bairstow for 'audible obscenity'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Bairstow admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees

A year of empty stadiums and what soccer has missed...

A year of empty stadiums and what soccer has missed...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

For over three months, there was no soccer of any kind in England, where it is by far the most popular sport.

Will Murray recover in time for grass-court season?

Will Murray recover in time for grass-court season?

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Johanna Konta hopes fellow Briton Andy Murray will be in action at this year's Wimbledon despite media reports claiming that the Scot has suffered a setback in his recovery from hip surgery.

Murray 'amazed' at criticism over Mauresmo's appointment as coach

Murray 'amazed' at criticism over Mauresmo's appointment as coach

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Britain's Andy Murray has said he is amazed by the criticism of his decision to appoint Amelie Mauresmo as his coach.

3rd ODI: Ireland beat Afghanistan to level series

3rd ODI: Ireland beat Afghanistan to level series

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The win meant that Ireland levelled the five-match series 1-1 after the second game was washed out.

No place in Kohli's XI for triple ton Karun

No place in Kohli's XI for triple ton Karun

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

In all Test history, only one player has played fewer Tests than Karun Nair after scoring a triple ton.

PIX: Kansas City end 50-year Super Bowl drought

PIX: Kansas City end 50-year Super Bowl drought

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

The Kansas City Chiefs ended a half-century Super Bowl drought with a dramatic 31-20 comeback win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday to write a breathtaking finish to the National Football League's 100th season. With the Chiefs trailing 20-10 in the fourth quarter, quarterback Patrick Mahomes engineered three touchdown drives in just over five minutes, hitting Travis Kelce and Damien Williams with short touchdown passes to take the lead.