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Djokovic COVID-19 positive: 'Nothing's foolproof so don't be foolish'

Djokovic COVID-19 positive: 'Nothing's foolproof so don't be foolish'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'Irresponsible' Djokovic panned for Adria Tour misadventure.

Friends Thiem, Zverev turn foes in semis

Friends Thiem, Zverev turn foes in semis

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

World number five Dominic Thiem heads into Friday's Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev knowing he will have to put their friendship aside to continue his charge towards a maiden Grand Slam title.

German players leave footprints at Euro

German players leave footprints at Euro

Rediff.com14 Jun 2008

Stephan Schmidling has made a sculpture bearing the footprints of the German football players at Euro 2008.

Shorts: Sakhir F1 GP to have alternate layout

Shorts: Sakhir F1 GP to have alternate layout

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

Thousands pour into Germany as migrant crisis intensifies

Thousands pour into Germany as migrant crisis intensifies

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

As thousands of asylum-seekers continue to stream into Europe, Germany has called upon its European Union partners to agree on a common policy.

More revelations of sexual abuse allegations in sports

More revelations of sexual abuse allegations in sports

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Austrian Ski Federation to investigate new claims

Coronavirus death toll in Italy rises to 631, over 8500 infected

Coronavirus death toll in Italy rises to 631, over 8500 infected

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The whole of Italy, a country of some 60 million people, was placed under quarantine as the government stepped up efforts to tackle the coronavirus outbreak that has infected more than 10,000 people.

Skier Lindsey Vonn drives Formula Renault

Skier Lindsey Vonn drives Formula Renault

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Vonn drove Formula Renault 3.5 at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria on June 14, 2016.

Nadal loses to Thiem, Almagro finally beats Ferrer

Nadal loses to Thiem, Almagro finally beats Ferrer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Former world number one Rafa Nadal wasted a match point as he slipped to a surprise semi-final loss to Austrian Dominic Thiem on his beloved clay at the Argentina Open on Saturday.

Swiss launch criminal probe of German soccer great Beckenbauer

Swiss launch criminal probe of German soccer great Beckenbauer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Swiss federal prosecutors are investigating soccer great Franz Beckenbauer and three other German soccer officials for fraud and money laundering in connection with the award of the 2006 World Cup to Germany.

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The results for the People's Choice Award for the Wildlife Photographer Of The Year are in.

Coronavirus scare: 'Strange feeling' of playing in empty stadiums

Coronavirus scare: 'Strange feeling' of playing in empty stadiums

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Italy's Fabio Fognini said it was a 'strange feeling' playing a Davis Cup tie with no fans. Japan were also playing their tie against Ecuador in an empty stadium in Miki because of the coronavirus spread, which has played havoc with sporting fixtures across the world.

Day 3: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 3: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Russians win team Figure skating gold, Valieva first woman to land Games quads

PIX: Milan fight back to beat Celtic, Spurs reach last 32

PIX: Milan fight back to beat Celtic, Spurs reach last 32

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Seven-time European champions AC Milan hit back from two goals down against Celtic to claim a 4-2 victory that sent them into the Europa League knockout phase on Thursday as they were among 14 teams to progress in Europe's second-tier competition.

Perez waiting on COVID test for clearance to race

Perez waiting on COVID test for clearance to race

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Mexican Sergio Perez was waiting for the go-ahead to race in Formula One's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix after ending quarantine for COVID-19 on Thursday.

Djokovic announces Balkan region series, Thiem joins

Djokovic announces Balkan region series, Thiem joins

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Kenin, Andreescu to be part of team event in Charleston in June

PIX: Big guns fire, take command in World Cup qualifying

PIX: Big guns fire, take command in World Cup qualifying

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

A summary of Sunday's action in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers across Europe.

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Ten images that prove it's a wonderfully bizarre world.

Pitlane tales: Daruvala finishes creditable fourth in Formula 2

Pitlane tales: Daruvala finishes creditable fourth in Formula 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

Dan Ticktum, who is also into his maiden Formula 2 season like Daruvala, won the race from pole position with another rookie, Christian Lundgaard, finishing second. Louis Deletraz was third.

Is he the greatest Marathoner of all time?

Is he the greatest Marathoner of all time?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Eliud Kipchoge's story is unusual because when he came into competitive running it was not in the marathon. Fortunately for himself and the rest of us, he then turned to the marathon. Aakar Patel salutes the great runner's incomparable spirit.

Amazing attraction: A house built upside down!

Amazing attraction: A house built upside down!

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Polish architects Glowacki and Rozanski have built a house upside down in Austria to attract tourists.

British F1 GP: Double points for 'home team' Force India

British F1 GP: Double points for 'home team' Force India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Sahara Force India recorded a double points finish at the home British Grand Prix with Sergio Perez finishing a creditable sixth, just ahead of teammate Nico Hulkenberg, at Silverstone on Sunday.

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

List of French Open men's singles champions:

Benfica player tests COVID-19 positive

Benfica player tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Even as Portugal clubs began training last week and players found COVID-19 positive, the Portuguese government has issued guidelines for restart of the Primeira Liga.

India approaches Japan, UK, US, Russia on Netaji info

India approaches Japan, UK, US, Russia on Netaji info

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 14 had announced that government will start unveiling the secret files related to Netaji from January 23 next year.

PHOTOS: Djokovic routs Federer to enter Aus Open final

PHOTOS: Djokovic routs Federer to enter Aus Open final

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Second seed Novak Djokovic outclassed Roger Federer in straight sets to enter the final of Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday. Seven-time champion Djokovic started off slowly before he took complete control to register an emphatic 7-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory in the first semi-final.

Aus Open PICS: Serena, Thiem, Zverev move into second round

Aus Open PICS: Serena, Thiem, Zverev move into second round

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Images from Day 1 at the Australian Open.

Day 5: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 5: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Norway's Birk Ruud claimed the first men's freeski Big Air Olympic gold

Cancer-hit shooter 'real champ' in online meet

Cancer-hit shooter 'real champ' in online meet

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

An online shooting tournament, held in bedrooms and basements, brought some positivity and a smile on the face of a young national- level shooter undergoing treatment for cancer in a Kolkata hospital. From her hospital bed, the ailing markswoman joined the proceedings in the second international online shooting championship through Zoom App, and expressed her delight at being part of an initiative that also resulted in a virtual post-match press conference.

Meet the top men's contenders at Australian Open

Meet the top men's contenders at Australian Open

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Penpix of the top men's contenders at the 2021 Australian Open

PIX: Djokovic kicks off season in style; Thiem loses

PIX: Djokovic kicks off season in style; Thiem loses

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Novak Djokovic kicked off his season in style with a 7-5, 7-5 win over Canadian talent Denis Shapovalov on his favourite Rod Laver Arena court on Tuesday before returning to lead Serbia to a doubles victory that sealed their ATP Cup opener 2-1.

2 NY cats first pets in US to test positive for COVID-19

2 NY cats first pets in US to test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

The agencies said that both pets had mild respiratory illness and are expected to make a full recovery. COVID19 infections have been reported in very few animals worldwide and mostly in those that had close contact with a person with COVID-19.

F1 Pitlane tales: Age is not an issue, says returning Alonso

F1 Pitlane tales: Age is not an issue, says returning Alonso

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

While 40-year-old racers were relatively common in the sport's early days, they are a rarity in modern Formula One with an increasing emphasis on youth.

Lakshya wins Scottish Open crown

Lakshya wins Scottish Open crown

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

His 4th title this season

Kashyap to face Srikanth in opening round at Japan Open

Kashyap to face Srikanth in opening round at Japan Open

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Commonwealth Games champion P Kashyap advanced to the main draw of the men's singles competition of Japan Super Series after registering twin victories in the two rounds of the qualifiers in Tokyo on Tuesday.

More balanced Brazil look to fire up World Cup campaign

More balanced Brazil look to fire up World Cup campaign

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

At the last two World Cups, Brazil have veered away from the great, attacking traditions that used to make them the team that everyone wanted to watch.

Day 2 at French Open: Nadal begins title defence against Bolelli

Day 2 at French Open: Nadal begins title defence against Bolelli

Rediff.com28 May 2018

World number one Rafael Nadal begins his French Open title defence, on Monday, with a clash against Italy's Simone Bolelli on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Euro 2016 qualifiers: England thrash Lithuania

Euro 2016 qualifiers: England thrash Lithuania

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

England's Harry Kane scored on his debut less than two minutes after coming on as they brushed Lithuania aside 4-0 at Wembley on Friday.

Two Paris attacks 'accomplices' charged in France

Two Paris attacks 'accomplices' charged in France

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Investigators believe they travelled to the Greek island of Leros on October 3 on the same boat full of refugees as two men who took part in the November 13 attacks.

Austrian F1 GP: Verstappen wins after thrilling duel with Leclerc

Austrian F1 GP: Verstappen wins after thrilling duel with Leclerc

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, starting on pole, finished second after defending hard against Verstappen with the two 21-year-olds banging wheels as the Dutchman forced his way past. Verstappen took the flag under investigation.