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Former villain Suarez is now Uruguay's elder statesman

Former villain Suarez is now Uruguay's elder statesman

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Surez comes to Uruguay's World Cup quarter-final against France on Friday an all-together wiser and maturer

Extras: 'Man United not ready to win title'

Extras: 'Man United not ready to win title'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

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

Sports Shorts: Paes-Raja lose in Round 1 at Delray Beach

Sports Shorts: Paes-Raja lose in Round 1 at Delray Beach

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Melbourne man McNamara won five singles titles and 19 in doubles and teamed up with compatriot Paul McNamee to win the Australian Open doubles in 1979 and Wimbledon twice in 1980 and 1982.

PIX: Shailene Woodley, Fault In Our Stars win big at MTV awards

PIX: Shailene Woodley, Fault In Our Stars win big at MTV awards

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

All the action from the recently concluded popular choice awards.

Anand held; Topolov wins title

Anand held; Topolov wins title

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Viswanathan Anand ensured a second place finish after he was held to a draw by Hungarian Judit Polgar at the MTel Masters chess tournament.

Anand draws with Polgar

Anand draws with Polgar

Rediff.com16 May 2005

Vishwanathan Anand drew with Judit Polgar in the fourth round of the Mtel Masters in Sofia.

Anand draws with Ponomariov

Anand draws with Ponomariov

Rediff.com14 May 2005

Viswanathan Anand was held to a third straight draw by Ruslan Ponomariov in the third round of the Mtel Masters Chess tournament.

Anand, Topalov in thrilling draw

Anand, Topalov in thrilling draw

Rediff.com13 May 2005

The Indian ace described his opening match in the M-Tel Masters chess tournament as 'one of the best games' he had played against the Bulgarian.

PIX: Sweden stun Germany to reach women's World Cup SF

PIX: Sweden stun Germany to reach women's World Cup SF

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Sweden ended Germany's hopes of a third women's World Cup win, coming from behind for a surprise 2-1 quarter-final victory on Saturday thanks to goals from Sofia Jakobsson and Stina Blackstenius.

Laureus awards PHOTOS: Top honours for Djokovic, gymnast Biles

Laureus awards PHOTOS: Top honours for Djokovic, gymnast Biles

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Serbian Djokovic, who 12 months ago had elbow surgery, won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in 2018, before lifting this year's Australian Open crown, to add to his tally of Grand Slam singles titles and reclaim top spot in the rankings.

Anand outwits Adams in endgame

Anand outwits Adams in endgame

Rediff.com22 May 2005

Viswanathan Anand kept himself in the race for the title by keeping the gap between him and leader Veselin Topalov to just half a point.

Anand beats Topalov in TV blitz chess

Anand beats Topalov in TV blitz chess

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

The Indian ace won the first game with black pieces and then drew the second with white to score over the Bulgarian.

Tennis Round-up: Rusty Murray battles back to advance in Washington

Tennis Round-up: Rusty Murray battles back to advance in Washington

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Murray, who is attempting to return to the top of the tennis world after undergoing hip surgery in January, was out of sorts in the first set of the rain-delayed match, losing three service games behind some uncharacteristically soft second serves.

Around the world with Alia, Katrina, Priyanka...

Around the world with Alia, Katrina, Priyanka...

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Amazing holiday ideas from Bollywood!

US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza, Thiem advance to Round 2; Venus exits

US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza, Thiem advance to Round 2; Venus exits

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Images from Day 2 of the 2020 US Open in New York

Medvedev stuns Thiem; Serena rolls past Osaka

Medvedev stuns Thiem; Serena rolls past Osaka

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Daniil Medvedev and Karen Khachanov crushed second seed Dominic Thiem and third seed Alexander Zverev respectively to set up an all-Russian semi-final at the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Friday.

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal tames Pella

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal tames Pella

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka advanced to the Rogers Cup quarter-finals on Thursday to set up their first meeting since the American's infamous row with an umpire overshadowed last year's US Open final.

Tennis Roundup: What Kyrgios must do to up his fitness for Grand Slams...

Tennis Roundup: What Kyrgios must do to up his fitness for Grand Slams...

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Nick Kyrgios needs to improve his fitness to have a chance of winning Grand Slams, former world number one Jim Courier said on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Cheers and tears as champions Barca give Xavi emotional send-off

PHOTOS: Cheers and tears as champions Barca give Xavi emotional send-off

Rediff.com24 May 2015

It was a night of mixed emotions at the Camp Nou on Saturday as FC Barcelona's veteran midfielder and captain, Xavi, known for his slick short passes, played his final La Liga match against Deportivo la Coruna.

Sports Shorts: Tobacco giant BAT returns to F1

Sports Shorts: Tobacco giant BAT returns to F1

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

WC qualifier: Bulgaria team get abused in Armenia

WC qualifier: Bulgaria team get abused in Armenia

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Objects were thrown and a tirade of abuse from dozens of local fans was chanted when Bulgaria arrived at YerevanAirport ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier against Armenia.

Pro Wrestling League: Yogeshwar costliest Indian wrestler

Pro Wrestling League: Yogeshwar costliest Indian wrestler

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Yogeshwar Dutt emerged the costliest Indian grappler in the inaugural Pro Wrestling League (PWL) auctions in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

'The Nicest World Champion Ever'

'The Nicest World Champion Ever'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'I like to challenge myself. Competing against players much younger than me is something that I want to keep doing,' says Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand

2016 SAG Awards: Kate Winslet, Nicole Kidman on the red carpet

2016 SAG Awards: Kate Winslet, Nicole Kidman on the red carpet

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

A look at the star arrivals and big winners of the night!

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios braves injuries to down Wawrinka

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios braves injuries to down Wawrinka

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

After a brief interruption when the players were locked at 5-5 in the opening set, Federer saved two set points in the tiebreak and held firm to gain the upper hand in the contest.

Aus Open PIX: Gauff stuns Osaka; Serena ousted

Aus Open PIX: Gauff stuns Osaka; Serena ousted

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Coco Gauff claimed the biggest win of her young career on Friday with a stunning upset of defending champion Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open to reach the fourth round. Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams also lost their respective matches earlier in the day. Images from Day 5 of the Australian Open played at Melbourne Park on Friday.

Kyrgios melts down again during Cincinnati loss

Kyrgios melts down again during Cincinnati loss

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Top seeded Ash Barty overcame a slow start to defeat Maria Sharapova 6-4 6-1, while Simona Halep battled past Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6 7-5 6-4 in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters on Wednesday.

They wanted her to marry. She took up BOXING

They wanted her to marry. She took up BOXING

Rediff.com21 May 2019

After going on to conquer the ring, Nikhat Zareen hopes to inspire young girls to follow in her footsteps and fight for their dreams.

PIX: Czechs stun England; Portugal, Ukraine, France win

PIX: Czechs stun England; Portugal, Ukraine, France win

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

A round-up of Friday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

US Open wildcards for former champion Hewitt and cancer-survivor Duval

US Open wildcards for former champion Hewitt and cancer-survivor Duval

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Hewitt, the 2001 champion, received his wildcard via a reciprocal agreement with Tennis Australia, which will grant an American a wild card into next year's Australian Open, and was among 16 players who received wildcard entries.

Sight to behold: 30 million tulips blossom in Istanbul!

Sight to behold: 30 million tulips blossom in Istanbul!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The result is a glorious spring flower festival with brilliant splashes of color everywhere the eye can see.

25 years on, a slice of the Berlin Wall

25 years on, a slice of the Berlin Wall

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

On November 9, Germany will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

How Selena Gomez became the queen of Instagram

How Selena Gomez became the queen of Instagram

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Read our weekly round-up that brings you the latest news on models, designers and celebs from the world of glamour and entertainment.

Stunned Swedes blame 'football politics' for Euro 2020 snub

Stunned Swedes blame 'football politics' for Euro 2020 snub

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

The leader of Sweden's Euro 2020 bid said "football politics" had denied his country a chance to provide a host city for the Euro 2020 tournament.

The Mummy: Tom Cruise fights beasts and boredom!

The Mummy: Tom Cruise fights beasts and boredom!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

'As the longest-lasting action hero, Cruise doesn't go down without a fight.' 'He throws in a quip here and there, runs like he's only ran in his last 20 movies, takes a whole lot of pounding from beauties and beasts, but The Mummy's garbled mythology and recycled imagery doesn't have the wits to complement his popping-from-the-veins enthusiasm,' says Sukanya Verma.