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Pics: Kendall, Bella, Naomi look incredibly hot

Pics: Kendall, Bella, Naomi look incredibly hot

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Check out the star attendees at the Fashion for Relief show at Cannes.

Intellectual property rights: Brazil vs US

Intellectual property rights: Brazil vs US

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Brazil plans to break IP rights on American drugs, music, software and movies as retaliation for its cotton subsidies.

PHOTOS: Coutinho, Neymar strike late to guide Brazil past Costa Rica

PHOTOS: Coutinho, Neymar strike late to guide Brazil past Costa Rica

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Dramatic late strikes by Philippe Coutinho and Neymar gave Brazil their first win of the World Cup against Costa Rica in St Petersburg on Friday and broke Central American hearts by sending them out of the tournament.

'Little Princess' Caroline Wozniacki enjoys Doha coronation

'Little Princess' Caroline Wozniacki enjoys Doha coronation

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

A cramp-ridden Caroline Wozniacki lay twisted and tortured on the hardcourt of Doha in October 2009 but 12 months later she is certain to leave the same venue as the year-end world number one.

India outclass Nepal in football friendly

India outclass Nepal in football friendly

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

India warmed up nicely for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifier match against Kyrgyzstan as they outclassed lower-ranked Nepal 2-0 in an international football friendly in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Memorable sports comebacks of all time

Memorable sports comebacks of all time

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

there have been many comeback attempts in sport before but few that were successful. Sporting legends like Bjorn Borg, Mats Wilander, Martina Hingis have all tried making comebacks and failed miserably. SO Michael Schumacher making a comeback is no big news. But in case he makes it count, it will be.

Chettri scores twice as Dempo down Bagan

Chettri scores twice as Dempo down Bagan

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Sunil Chettri scored a splendid brace as Dempo Sports Club registered a 3-1 victory over Mohun Bagan in a round 13 I-League match at the Nehru stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Tuesday.

Nadal named ATP player of 2008

Nadal named ATP player of 2008

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

The Spaniard's main rival, Roger Federer, picked the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship prize for a record fifth successive year.

India name probables for World cup preliminary qualifiers

India name probables for World cup preliminary qualifiers

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Star striker Sunil Chhetri is among a 28-strong Indian probable squad announced for the 2018 soccer World Cup preliminary qualifying round matches against Iran and Turkmenistan.

She's hot! She's a mom! And she's back on the VS ramp

She's hot! She's a mom! And she's back on the VS ramp

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

How stunning models turned up the temperatures at the VS annual show.

'This team will do things no Indian team has done'

'This team will do things no Indian team has done'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

'They have a belief that they can go and win anywhere.'

Mystery in 'sabotage' of India billionaire

Mystery in 'sabotage' of India billionaire

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

An alleged attempt to sabotage the helicopter of India's second richest man, Anil Ambani, is developing into a full-blown murder mystery after the mechanic who discovered the plot was suddenly killed this week.

Nadal moves into French Open quarters in ominous style

Nadal moves into French Open quarters in ominous style

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Rafael Nadal returned to Roland Garros after his birthday celebrations and showed no signs of slowing up, railroading compatriot Roberto Bautista Agut 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 in the fourth round on Sunday.

French Open facts: Men's competition

French Open facts: Men's competition

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Facts and figures from the men's competition at the French Open, which begins from May 25.

Wary of past pain, Nadal eyes third Wimbledon title

Wary of past pain, Nadal eyes third Wimbledon title

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

After all, he has been champion there twice, is bang in form after a record-stretching 12th French Open, is injury free and last year was a whisker away from reaching the final.

Tennis has been a beautiful journey for me: Paes

Tennis has been a beautiful journey for me: Paes

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Indian tennis star Leander Paes feels blessed to have such a long career, having won 18 Grand Slam doubles titles and accumulated close to 1000 racquets.

Nadal takes a bite of tennis history

Nadal takes a bite of tennis history

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Spain's Rafael Nadal, on Sunday, became the first person since Bjorn Borg in 1980 to win back-to-back titles at French Open and Wimbledon.

Federer chasing titles, not top ranking

Federer chasing titles, not top ranking

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Roger Federer is no longer chasing the top ranking and would rather be a contender at Grand Slams than battling Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal to be world number one, the Swiss tennis great said.

JCT upset defending champions Dempo

JCT upset defending champions Dempo

Rediff.com28 Sep 2008

JCT stunned defending champions Dempo 2-1 in their opening game of the I-League match.

World Cup: Captain Kolarov fires Serbia to victory over Costa Rica

World Cup: Captain Kolarov fires Serbia to victory over Costa Rica

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Aleksandar Kolarov produced a moment of captain's inspiration, curling home a superb free kick as Serbia got their World Cup Group E campaign up and running with a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica on Sunday.

King Roger is back

King Roger is back

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

When the world started looking away, the Swiss ace again brought the spotlight firmly on himself with a masterful showing at the US Open.

Sania's heart beats for the child

Sania's heart beats for the child

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Sania Mirza launching the 'Save a child' campaign against heart diseases in Hyderabad with Telugu actress Ms Charmee.

Djokovic falls to Safin's scorcher

Djokovic falls to Safin's scorcher

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Third seed Novak Djokovic became the highest men's casualty when he was demolished 6-4, 7-6, 6-2 by inspired Russian Marat Safin.

Spotted: Vijay Amritraj in Bangalore

Spotted: Vijay Amritraj in Bangalore

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Reader Sudesh Prasad sent us a picture of Vijay Amritraj from Bangalore.

Pankaj Advani breezes into World snooker semis

Pankaj Advani breezes into World snooker semis

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The ace cueist, the only Indian in the fray in the men's category, proved too good for Alex Borg of Malta in a 6-0 victory to improve upon his showing at the last championship when he was ousted in the quarter-finals in Bengaluru by Yan Bingtao 4-6 of China.

Air India knock out champions Dempo

Air India knock out champions Dempo

Rediff.com3 Nov 2007

In another match of the Durand Cup football tournament, Nigerian Odafe Onyeka Okolie hammered in five goals as Churchill Brothers trounced Central Railway 6-1.

Umpire Gerry Armstrong still calls play

Umpire Gerry Armstrong still calls play

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

From linesman at Wimbledon to chair umpire for more than 25 years, Gerry Armstrong, now ATP Supervisor at the Kingfisher Airlines Open in Mumbai, has come a long way.

Federer, Nadal to resume rivalry

Federer, Nadal to resume rivalry

Rediff.com4 Aug 2007

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will resume their burgeoning rivalry when they head a stellar field for the Montreal Masters.

Mahindra Utd hold leaders Dempo

Mahindra Utd hold leaders Dempo

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Dempo Sports Club and Mahindra United settled for a 1-1 draw in the eighth round of the ONGC I-League.

Murray-Jankovic win mixed doubles

Murray-Jankovic win mixed doubles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

They defeated Jonas Bjorkman of Sweden and Australia's Alicia Molik in the mixed doubles final at Wimbledon.

Dempo humble Mohun Bagan 2-0

Dempo humble Mohun Bagan 2-0

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

Man of the match Nicholau Borges scored in each half as Dempo Sports Club humbled Mohun Bagan 2-0 in the fifth round of the ONGC I-League at the Nehru stadium on Wednesday.

Federer to meet Safin in third round

Federer to meet Safin in third round

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

The world number one's bid to emulate Bjorn Borg's five successive titles at the All England Club gathered momentum when he won his 50th consecutive grasscourt match, beating Argentine teenager Juan Martin Del Potro.

Federer seeks to look cool

Federer seeks to look cool

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

The world number one has promised to unveil a new blazer for his opening match against Russian Teimuraz Gabashvili.

Madrid Open: Masters record as Djokovic sinks Murray in final

Madrid Open: Masters record as Djokovic sinks Murray in final

Rediff.com9 May 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic beat defending champion Andy Murray 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the Madrid Open final on Sunday to capture a record 29th Masters crown.

Federer gunning for Wimbledon record

Federer gunning for Wimbledon record

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

The world number one is hoping to match Bjorn Borg's record of five successive Wimbledon titles.

Federer blazing in new attire

Federer blazing in new attire

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

Roger Federer has entered Wimbledon with renewed vigour and a dapper Nike blazer

Nadal beats Federer to win French Open

Nadal beats Federer to win French Open

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

The Spaniard became the first man since Bjorn Borg to win three successive titles at Roland Garros.

Serve and volley: Back to the future as moribund tactic is revived

Serve and volley: Back to the future as moribund tactic is revived

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The yellowing obituaries are looking premature as serve-and-volley tennis creeps, with a few tweaks, towards a renaissance of sorts.

Federer, Nadal keep date with destiny

Federer, Nadal keep date with destiny

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Roger Federer reached a record eighth consecutive Grand Slam final by overcoming Nikolay Davydenko 7-5, 7-6, 7-6.

Nadal overpowers mentor Moya

Nadal overpowers mentor Moya

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Rafael Nadal beat fellow Spaniard Carlos Moya to enter the French Open semi-finals.