News for 'old rivalry'

Find out about the pain that will always remain with Sehwag...

Find out about the pain that will always remain with Sehwag...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Virender Sehwag, who has recently called time on his glorious international cricket career, says the sadness of being 'deprived of a farewell game shall always remain' in his mind.

Laver Cup: Nadal, Federer play together for a change

Laver Cup: Nadal, Federer play together for a change

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will set aside their long-time rivalry when they play for Europe against the rest of the world in the inaugural Laver Cup tournament which starts on Friday.

Veteran Federer welcomes new faces in Australian Open semis

Veteran Federer welcomes new faces in Australian Open semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Federer welcomed the emergence of new challengers

'India need to play key role in promoting women's Tests'

'India need to play key role in promoting women's Tests'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Australia captain Meg Lanning says women's Test matches need to spread beyond Australia-England rivalry and believes India need to play a big role in promoting the format.

Mourinho and Guardiola set for first faceoff in July

Mourinho and Guardiola set for first faceoff in July

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The new managers of Manchester United and Manchester City will face an early confrontation when the teams meet in a friendly in Beijing on July 25. Jose Mourinho, officially confirmed as United boss on Friday, and old adversary Pep Guardiola, who is replacing Manuel Pellegrini at City, will renew hostilities in the pre-season International Champions Cup. There was little love lost between the pair when Mourinho was in charge at Real Madrid and Guardiola led Barcelona. The rivalry is likely to be just as fierce when United attempt to make up ground on their neighbours, who have finished above them in the Premier League for the past three seasons.

England vs. Germany clash pulls record punters

England vs. Germany clash pulls record punters

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

Old rivals England and Germany's second-round match will set World Cup betting records spurred by a wave of 'patriotic gambles' on the game, bookmakers said on Saturday.

At 15, Zagitova's skills belie her youth

At 15, Zagitova's skills belie her youth

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Olympic gold medallist Alina Zagitova might be 15 but the depth of her figure skating career stretches far beyond her years.

Stalin files nomination papers, all set to become DMK president

Stalin files nomination papers, all set to become DMK president

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Sibling rivalry between Stalin and his elder brother M K Alagiri came to the fore recently, when the latter claimed that true loyalists of Karunanidhi were with him.

How Federer can get the better of Nadal in semis

How Federer can get the better of Nadal in semis

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

What can the Swiss great do to win three sets against the king of clay when in their previous French Open duels he has never won two?

Serena and Sharapova ready to sharpen the edge

Serena and Sharapova ready to sharpen the edge

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Not just because Serena Williams looks capable of landing a 24th Grand Slam title against all the odds having returned from maternity leave and Maria Sharapova is seeking redemption after a 15-month doping ban with a third French Open title.

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open final played on Sunday

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Athletes to watch

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Athletes to watch

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

American Caeleb Dressel will become a global superstar predicts Olympic historian Bill Mallon.

'Closely monitoring' India-China border row, says US

'Closely monitoring' India-China border row, says US

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The US hopes that the differences will be resolved peacefully, officials said in Washington.

'Woods' best golf will never be repeated'

'Woods' best golf will never be repeated'

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Tiger Woods in his prime played the best golf ever seen and it is highly unlikely those heights will ever be reached again, Phil Mickelson said.

Bihar polls: RJD to contest 144 seats, Cong gets 70

Bihar polls: RJD to contest 144 seats, Cong gets 70

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Yadav vowed to dislodge the government headed by Nitish Kumar, whom Congress leader Avinash Pandey in his address accused of "apharan" (hijacking) of the mandate in the previous elections.

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The TMC expects to emerge victorious by way of a majority of minority votes and a minority of majority votes, notes Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer.

What drives super managers Wenger and Mourinho?

What drives super managers Wenger and Mourinho?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Arsenal 'keeper Petr Cech has the answer...

NSE, BSE to open trading at 9 a.m. from Dec 18

NSE, BSE to open trading at 9 a.m. from Dec 18

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

The Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange have extended the trading timings in equity and equity derivative segments by nearly an hour to 9 a.m., effective from Friday.

Weary Nadal bows out of Wimbledon with pride

Weary Nadal bows out of Wimbledon with pride

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Rafael Nadal said he was proud and had nothing to reproach himself for after losing a top-quality Wimbledon semi-final to great rival Novak Djokovic on Saturday.

How he plans to be a millionaire in 2 years

How he plans to be a millionaire in 2 years

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Meet the two brothers, Mohit and Rahul Yadav from Jaipur, who have started a unique business online.

PIX: Arsenal beat Spurs despite Lamela 'Rabona'

PIX: Arsenal beat Spurs despite Lamela 'Rabona'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Ajit's 'revolt': Uncle-nephew feuds not new in Maharashtra politics

Ajit's 'revolt': Uncle-nephew feuds not new in Maharashtra politics

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

'The timing of the current episode involving Ajit Pawar is important. The episode has elements of deceit, betrayal and falsehood intertwined'

How these women made LIFE-CHANGING films

How these women made LIFE-CHANGING films

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'To this day, women, especially housewives, come up to me to tell me how much Arth matters to them.'

Trump's Russia initiative is a global game-changer

Trump's Russia initiative is a global game-changer

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

In its sheer audacity, the initiative with Russia has the potential to transform world politics in the same way as the 1972 Nixon visit to China and 'Shanghai Declaration' changed world dynamics, says Anil Athale.

Meet the future stars of men's tennis...

Meet the future stars of men's tennis...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

This year's ATP Finals boasts a fresh new

Champions Leicester vs Hull: Check out EPL's opening day fixtures

Champions Leicester vs Hull: Check out EPL's opening day fixtures

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Champions Leicester City will begin their Premier League title defence with a trip to newly promoted Hull City on August 13, according to the 2016-17 fixtures released on Wednesday.

Biden's secretary of state will be...

Biden's secretary of state will be...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'Biden's promise of returning to 'normalcy' after Trump appears to mean that the same old politicians, who are responsible for the 'endless wars' in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, are being brought out of the woodwork after four years,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ageless Federer enjoys turning the tables on great foe Nadal

Ageless Federer enjoys turning the tables on great foe Nadal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

There was no rain break, no twilight five-set drama and no Wimbledon trophy on offer on Friday but none of that bothered ageless Swiss maestro Roger Federer. The only thing that mattered to the 20-time Grand Slam champion was that, unlike in his last grasscourt duel with Rafael Nadal 11 years ago, he had won the "crazy last game" which sealed his passage into a 12th Wimbledon final.

EPL set for Battle of the Reds

EPL set for Battle of the Reds

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

Liverpool's hopes of becoming English champions for the first time in 19 years will either fizzle out or be unexpectedly resurrected at Manchester United on Saturday -- depending on which Liverpool team turn up. The Old Trafford clash (1815 IST) is shaping up as the pivotal match of the season as both clubs eye the Premier League title having made it through to the last eight of the Champions League this week.

US Open: Nadal could face Federer in semis, Sharapova draws Halep

US Open: Nadal could face Federer in semis, Sharapova draws Halep

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

US Open, the final Grand Slam of the season, starts Monday, August 28, at Flushing Meadows in New York.

How England plan to use their fast bowlers during India Tests

How England plan to use their fast bowlers during India Tests

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

England pacer Stuart Broad has revealed that he and James Anderson are likely to be rotated through the five-Test series against India starting August 1 as part of the team management's strategy to balance the duo's workload.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo hogs headlines as Real thrash Barcelona

PHOTOS: Ronaldo hogs headlines as Real thrash Barcelona

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a sensational goal and was then sent off for a combination of his provocative celebration and for diving as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in an explosive Spanish Super Cup first leg on Sunday.

Pranab vs Sonia-Rahul: Who won?

Pranab vs Sonia-Rahul: Who won?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Pranabda hasn't given us any indication of the tough period when he realised Sonia Gandhi had decided to give the presidency not to him, but to then vice-president Hamid Ansari. He wrested the presidency from her, and handed her the biggest defeat of her UPA years, observes Shekhar Gupta.

It has been a fantastic year, says Sindhu

It has been a fantastic year, says Sindhu

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Describing the year that's coming to an end as "fantastic" for her personally, Rio Olympic Games silver medal-winning shuttler Pusarla V Sindhu said she was now targeting the no.1 world ranking among women after reaching a career-best six at present. "It has been a fantastic year for me, because winning a medal at the Olympics is a big achievement. It's a dream come true. Also, I always had in mind that I wanted to win a Super Series title and that also was fulfilled (at the China Open)," Sindhu told reporters on the sidelines of a promotional event in Mumbai on Thursday.

Colombians bring salsa spirit to staid Saransk

Colombians bring salsa spirit to staid Saransk

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Colombian soccer supporters brought a wave of tropical exuberance to the stolid citizens of Saransk

PIX: Rafa sets up Federer showdown in French Open semis

PIX: Rafa sets up Federer showdown in French Open semis

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Nadal thrashes Nishikori; Federer downs Wawrinka

Who are the current favourites for the Ashes?

Who are the current favourites for the Ashes?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Australia will start as favourites to reclaim the Ashes over the next seven weeks if only because of their home advantage but picking the winners in cricket's oldest Test rivalry has become a fool's game in recent years

Arsenal out to stem blue tide

Arsenal out to stem blue tide

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

Chelsea host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in the English Premier League on Sunday.

PHOTOS: United beat Liverpool after Rashford brace

PHOTOS: United beat Liverpool after Rashford brace

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the English Premier League match played between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on Saturday

Wenger wants players to focus on themselves during United's visit

Wenger wants players to focus on themselves during United's visit

Rediff.com4 May 2017

'Now even winning our games does not guarantee us to be in the Champions League, that is what we have to achieve'