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Bay Hill first round suspended

Bay Hill first round suspended

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Bad weather caused the first round of the Bay Hill Invitational in Florida to be suspended on Thursday.

Indian football round-up: Bengaluru FC fight back to down Pune 3-1

Indian football round-up: Bengaluru FC fight back to down Pune 3-1

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Venezuelan Miku (64th minute and 78th) and skipper Sunil Chhetri (95th) starred for Bengaluru at the Balewadi Sports Complex as the side registered their fourth win this season to cement their place the top of points table.

Tennis Roundup: Nadal advances in Barcelona; Azarenka ousts Zvonareva

Tennis Roundup: Nadal advances in Barcelona; Azarenka ousts Zvonareva

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

World number two Rafael Nadal dropped a set at the Barcelona Open for the first time in four years before advancing to the last 16, beating Argentine Leonardo Mayer 6-7(7), 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday.

Amazing photos of the month: March

Amazing photos of the month: March

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 20 images.

With Sania by her side, Prarthana confident of taking on the big guns

With Sania by her side, Prarthana confident of taking on the big guns

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Tennis player Prarthana Thombare, who will partner India ace Sania Mirza in the Olympics, says she is not scared of facing the big names at Rio Games as she has the World No. 1 beside her.

Chennaiyin FC eyeing home advantage against ATK in ISL opener

Chennaiyin FC eyeing home advantage against ATK in ISL opener

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Defending champions Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) will kick off their Indian Super League campaign against a formidable Chennaiyin FC coached by World Cup champion Marco Materazzi on Saturday.

Moya to face Paradorn in finals

Moya to face Paradorn in finals

Rediff.com9 Jan 2005

World number five Carlos Moya beat Spanish compatriot Guillermo Garcia-Lopez on Saturday to set up a repeat of last year's final at the Chennai Open.

Srichaphan advances to semis

Srichaphan advances to semis

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

Former champion Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand overwhelmed Belgian Kristof Vliegen in the ATP Chennai Open.

Liverpool climb to fifth

Liverpool climb to fifth

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

Liverpool moved into the top five of the English Premier League with a 2-1 victory at relegation-threatened Norwich City.

Al Qaeda funded Bali bombings: Hambali

Al Qaeda funded Bali bombings: Hambali

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

Hambali said an initial Al Qaeda outlay of $ 30,000 was used to fund the Bali bombings that left 202 dead, media reports quoted American intelligence officials as saying.

Beckham free kick eases Real crisis

Beckham free kick eases Real crisis

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

PICS: Sabalenka overpowers Kvitova as cull of top seeds continues

PICS: Sabalenka overpowers Kvitova as cull of top seeds continues

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Fourth seed Angelique Kerber's bid for consecutive Grand Slam titles ended when 29th seed Dominika Cibulkova defeated the German 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the US Open third round on Saturday.

Liu wins hurdles gold, equals world record

Liu wins hurdles gold, equals world record

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

The 21-year-old Liu also became the first Chinese man to win an Olympic track and field title with a remarkable performance.

Tennis round-up: Sharapova to face Kerber in Mallorca

Tennis round-up: Sharapova to face Kerber in Mallorca

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The Russian five-times Grand Slam champion struggled for rhythm initially on the low-bouncing grasscourt at the Mallorca Open but picked up the pace to beat Viktoria Kuzmova 7-6(8), 6-0.

Mercado wins Tour's 18th stage

Mercado wins Tour's 18th stage

Rediff.com24 Jul 2004

PHOTOS: Iniesta and Torres given emotional send offs on final day of season

PHOTOS: Iniesta and Torres given emotional send offs on final day of season

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta lifted a ninth Liga title after his side beat Real Sociedad 1-0 on Sunday in an emotional final game for the midfielder at the Nou Camp while Fernando Torres scored twice in his final game for Atletico Madrid.

WTA Finals: Veteran Venus stuns Muguruza to advance

WTA Finals: Veteran Venus stuns Muguruza to advance

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Venus Williams gained revenge for her Wimbledon final defeat by Garbine Muguruza when the American advanced to the last four of the WTA Finals with a gutsy 7-5 6-4 victory over the Spanish world number two on Thursday.

Prakash Amritraj in quarters

Prakash Amritraj in quarters

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

The Indian Davis Cupper battled for 172 minutes to get the better of Slovakia's Michal Mertinek in the ATP Challenger.

Third seed Agut advances to Chennai Open quarter-finals

Third seed Agut advances to Chennai Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Spain's third seed Roberto Bautista Agut made a smooth entry into the men's quarter-finals at the ATP Chennai Open tennis tournament with a fluent 6-3, 6-2 win over German Peter Gojowczyk.

'World Cup will not be staged in Qatar summer'

'World Cup will not be staged in Qatar summer'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Less than a week after FIFA set up a task force to look into when the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar can be held, English FA chairman Greg Dyke said it will never take place in the searing heat of the Middle East summer.

Barcelona claim seventh straight win

Barcelona claim seventh straight win

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

Victory for Barcelona took them to within a point of third-placed Deportivo Coruna and kept second-placed Valencia in their sights.

Jr Hockey World Cup: Germany eke out fighting win over NZ

Jr Hockey World Cup: Germany eke out fighting win over NZ

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Six-time champions and title holders Germany continued their fine form and defeated New Zealand 2-1 in a closely-fought Pool C encounter to virtually seal their place in the quarter-final of the men's Junior Hockey World Cup, in Lucknow on Friday.

Zaragoza beat Barcelona to reach semis

Zaragoza beat Barcelona to reach semis

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

Real Zaragoza went into the semi-finals of the King's Cup, drawing the second leg 1-1 to clinch a 2-1 aggregate victory.

French Open PIX: Muguruza, Raonic, Thiem through to last 16; Dimitrov, Goffin out

French Open PIX: Muguruza, Raonic, Thiem through to last 16; Dimitrov, Goffin out

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Images from Day 6 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday.

Real edge out Murcia

Real edge out Murcia

Rediff.com4 Jan 2004

ISL: NorthEast United play out 1-1 draw with Mumbai City FC

ISL: NorthEast United play out 1-1 draw with Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

NorthEast United FC played out a 1-1 draw against Mumbay City FC in an inconsequential Hero Indian Super League match to end at the bottom position.

Negredo completes move to Man City from Sevilla

Negredo completes move to Man City from Sevilla

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Spain international striker Alvaro Negredo became ManchesterCity's third major signing of the close-season when he completed his move from Sevilla to the Premier League club on Friday.

Modest hopes for Federer ahead of injury comeback

Modest hopes for Federer ahead of injury comeback

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Roger Federer was giving absolutely no guarantees about his form on Sunday, as the four-time finalist prepared for his first ATP start in more than two months at the Monte Carlo Masters. The 17-time Grand Slam winner will be starting afresh in the second round on the Monte Carlo Country Club clay after his early February knee operation. After hitting for nearly a week at the seaside venue overlooking the Mediterranean, the Swiss said that next week will be key for deciding his further schedule ahead of the French Open - the second major of the season. "I feel more rust than rest, but I am rested, mentally and physically," the 34-year-old said. "I don't think about the Roland Garros title," the 2009 Paris champion added.

#BestPhotos: 15 top shots you will EVER see

#BestPhotos: 15 top shots you will EVER see

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The 2015 edition of the Sony World Photography Awards, the world's biggest photography competition, has announced the shortlists.

Euro football clouded with match-fixing and doping allegations

Euro football clouded with match-fixing and doping allegations

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

A total of 18 people, including three soccer players, are to stand trial for match-fixing, a judge in Pamplona ruled on Thursday.

Spirited Pune hold Kolkata to a draw in ISL

Spirited Pune hold Kolkata to a draw in ISL

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Atletico de Kolkata's erratic run in away games continued as a spirited Pune City FC held them to a 1-1 draw in an 11th round encounter of the Indian Super League, in Pune, on Saturday.

Brace for the biggest match of FIFA Under-17 World Cup

Brace for the biggest match of FIFA Under-17 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The football fans in Kochi will get a chance to witness a fascinating contest between Brazilian attacking flare and Spanish 'tiki-taka' possession football in what could be a final before the final of this tournament.

Federer receives twin nominations for 2018 Laureus Awards

Federer receives twin nominations for 2018 Laureus Awards

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Regarded as the Oscar of sports, the nominations for 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards were finalised following a ballot by the world's sports media.

Jyoti Randhawa sparkles

Jyoti Randhawa sparkles

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

The Indian ace made a brilliant start at the WGC-American Express Championship, shooting 1-under 69 to be tied for the eighth place after the opening round.

Aus Open PIX: Chung stuns Djokovic; Federer, Halep in quarters

Aus Open PIX: Chung stuns Djokovic; Federer, Halep in quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Images from the matches played on Day eight of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday

Copa America PHOTOS: Neymar stars for Brazil; Venezuela stun Colombia

Copa America PHOTOS: Neymar stars for Brazil; Venezuela stun Colombia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Substitute Costa slipped the ball past the keeper from close range in the 48th minute of the second half to break the deadlock and extend Brazil's winning run to 11 matches.

Mexico too good for Jamaica

Mexico too good for Jamaica

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

They will meet Costa Rica in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Tennis round-up: Halep, Svitolina cruise into Qatar Open quarters

Tennis round-up: Halep, Svitolina cruise into Qatar Open quarters

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Earlier on Wednesday, Czech Karolina Pliskova was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to a viral illness.

French Open PHOTOS: Sharapova, Murray, Berdych storm into second round

French Open PHOTOS: Sharapova, Murray, Berdych storm into second round

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Czech fourth seed Tomas Berdych bulldozed his way into the second round of the French Open by thrashing Japanese qualifier Yoshihito Nishioka 6-0, 7-5, 6-3 on Monday.

Soccer Extras: Newest ISL team Hyderabad FC unveil jersey

Soccer Extras: Newest ISL team Hyderabad FC unveil jersey

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

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